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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1947

Page

12

Trumbo and Maltz Silent On Political Status Hearings

Hollywood committee hearings probe Trumbo Maltz and Beasley as 1940s era anti communism questions loom. Sorrell heads studio unions while questioning focuses on membership cards and alleged Communist ties. Witnesses defend rights to join groups and deny front affiliations amid harsh cross examination.

Elaenhower Elwenhower Thomas Flaenhower Ewer Renaie Writere Guild Maltz Guild Maltz Cald Thoman Hollywood Committees For the First Amendment Humphrey Bogart

Business Group Maps Chest Drive Squad Leaders Named

Fargo company executives and city business figures appear in a roster for a chest drive effort. Team captains include John Venman of Venman Co and Ronald MacKanzis of Traventor Mortgage, with managers and presidents from Edwin Moss & Son, Continental Baking Co, West End Lumber, Ciriano Construction, and more.

John H. Venman John H. Venman Co Thornton Barret Traventor Mortgage Co Ronald MacKanzis David H Mic Kenzie Inc Byron Tomlinson Tomlinson

Clay Orders Fight Against Red Ideas

General Ging remarks on American policy in military government describe confronting Communism and explaining why the American system is favored. He notes allied controls are bent after differences, and vows to present why America believes in its system and not others. He stresses officials must share these beliefs.

Allied Control Council Cs Tate Ging America

Mrs Bernice Faulkner Named To State Board

Hartford saw Governor McConaughy announce two appointments to the State Commission on the Care and Treatment of the Chronically Ill Aged and Infirm. Bernice Faulkner of Wilton and Herbert Crapo of East Litchfield were named for terms ending July 1 1949. The panel plans state care, treatment, and a separate hospital for aged and infirm persons.

Hartford McConaughy State Herbert Crapo East Litchfield Bernice Faulkner Wilton Crapo A. Nowell Creadick New Haven Faulkner John EB. Lamb Plainville

Film Icons Petition Undress Grievances To Congress

Lauren Bacall and fellow stars filed a petition for redress of grievances at the house clerk’s office. Joined by Rep. Chet Holifield and director John Huston, the petition argues the House Committee on Un American Activities violates civil liberties and privacy, era of dictatorship fears.

Lauren Bacall House Chet Holifield Los Angeles Democrat John Huston House Committee On Un-American Activities

Canning Company Fire Destroys North American Canning Plant

The North American Canning Co plant in Dania Fla the largest in the vegetable area burned late today causing an estimated 500000 loss. Fire crews from Dania Hollywood Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton Army air field aided. President Sigfried Bechold said canned vegetables worth 200000 and machinery worth 200000 were destroyed along with 10 carloads of beans from North Carolina.

Dania, Fla North American Canning Co Dania Hollywood Fort Lauderdale Army Air Field Boca Raton Sigfried Bechold North Carolina

A J Koenig Named Milford Manager

A J Koenig named Milford manager after a career as city manager in Pontiac Plymouth Fort Atkinson Wilmette and teaching. Clarkson cited 30 applications and Koenig’s 12 years teaching plus municipal experience as basis for unanimous vote and planned finance director appointment to oversee the new town budget.

Pontiac Mich Plymouth Fort Atkinson Wis Wilmette Koenig Duane University of Miami, Coral Gables Fila Dain Clarkson Board of Selectmen

Trinity and Wesleyan Ignore Bowl Proposal

Hartford Oct 28 AP The Yale Bowl game between Trinity and Wesleyan is deemed very remote after Trinity's Ray Oosting said the idea was never presented to the School Athletic Council and both schools prefer the traditional site at Trinity Field. Fred Martin of Wesleyan concurred the plan was discussed previously but they want the game at Trinity Field as scheduled.

Maltz Robert XE Stripling Quisling Thomas Rankin America Mike Thena Germany Ciabbela Himmler Bensle Hitler Russell Communist Party Boasie Moscow Polnta Beasle Berlin Burma Committee On Un-American Activized Alvah Bessin United States New Masses Trumbo Malix Beasie Screen Writing Guild Rosale Boseio Hartford Trinity Wesleyan Connecticut Sportswriters Alliance New Haven Ray Oosting School Athletic Council Wealeyan Oosting Fred Martin

Leonard & Christiani Arrested for Breach of Peace in Bridgeport

Leonard and Christiani, 27, of 150 Center Street Bridgeport, were arrested in Westport at 7 40 o'clock by Police Lieutenant Edward Capasse on breach of peace charges. They were released under bonds of 500 for appearance in Town Court Monday.

Westport Leonard

Lizard in Ginger Beer Triggers Lawsuit in Los Angeles

Two couples sued a bottle company for 10000 dollars claiming a lizard crawled from a ginger beer bottle while they drank a Moscow Mule. The incident occurred in Los Angeles on October 28 with details from AP.

Los Angeles

Man Struck By Auto in City Intersection

John Martone, 77, was struck by a car at Main and George streets while crossing. He suffered scalp and knee injuries, was treated at Emergency Hospital, then moved to St Vincent's in fair condition. The 21 year old driver Donald Axman was not charged.

Main George Streets John Martona Main Treat Eli B. Iven Dominic Castello Arthy Fpatrignelli Martone Main Street George Street Donald H. Axman Cut Spring Road St. Vincent's Hospital

Rail Trainmen Settle Dispute On Mediation

Rail trainmen settled the dispute after a strike vote was canceled. Neither the Brotherhood nor railroad representatives issued statements. E. B. Perry and H. L. Filer represented the New Haven line, while J. R. Lavin and J. J. Hammill spoke for the brotherhood. The disputants began conference at the mediation board's request.

Brotherhood New Haven E. B. Perry H. L. Filer J. R. Lavin J. J. Hammill Disputanta Mediation Board

McMahon thanked for aid as shoes sent to displaced in Germany

Senator McMahon of Connecticut earned thanks for shipping several thousand pairs of shoes and boots to a displaced persons camp in Germany last spring. Miss Bern Berard, director of an assembly center in the British occupied zone, wrote that Poles and Lithuanians in the camp were willing to work to clear rubble but dared not ruin their only footwear. Berard visited McMahon's office to express personal appreciation of his efforts.

Washington McMahon D-Conn Germany Mish Bern Berard Miss Berard U. S

Boy Swallows Coin Stomach Xrays Show 26 Cent Piece

Five year old Robert Dennis Howaton son of a motorcycle patrolman and Mrs. Robert F. Houston 275 Palisade Avenue swallowed a 26 cent piece and was under a private physician care after X rays Sunday showed the coin lodged in his stomach. Additional X rays to be taken and observation continues.

Robert Dennis Howaton Robert F. Houston Palisade Avenue

Luckman predicts food saving goal met by Jan 1

Luckman says the nation is progressing on a grain saving drive as more than 89 percent of distillers comply with the shutdown order. A Kentucky distillery case is not seen as disrupting holiday liquor supply, while hog prices fall and inflation relief plans unfold ahead of a special congressional session.

Grees Europe Loulaville Citizens Food Committee Heaven Hill Distilleries Bardstown Austin Fisher Luckman Kentucky Earter Chicago Montreal Lucas White House Truman Congress Taft Ohio Senate Republican Steering Committee Pennibia Dac Leo Allen Ilinois House Rules Committee House Commerce Department Bureau of Labor Alatlation Navy Apokeaman Brewers

Rain and Clouds Hamper Search for Airliner Missing

Rain and overcast skies hindered the search for the Pan-American World Airways airliner missing since Sunday near Annette Island Alaska. About twenty American and Canadian planes scoured the Ketchikan Annette Island area and Alaska Canada boundary but found no clues amid worsening weather and gusty winds. Pilot Alf N Monsen reported extreme turbulence prior to disappearance.

Ketchikan Alaska Pan-American World Airways Annette Island Alaska-Canada Boundary Alf N. Monsen Showein Ware Tomorow

Only Three Courses Open to U. S. In Europe

Hartford OrTr 28 AP An industrialist warns that the United States faces only three courses in Europe isolationism war with Russia backing the Marshall Plan or supporting a strong foreign policy with allied cooperation. Brown argues a forceful yet practical stance is needed, stressing businesslike investments to sustain Western Europe and prevent Soviet influence.

Hartford United States Russia Rurourne Tewis H. Brown Jobna-Manville Corporation Connecticut Manufacturers’ Association Marshall Plain Brown Lucius D. Clay Germany Europe Great Britain France Hitler America Fhawn Henry Morgenthau the Treasury Davia Robert B. Davis Raybestos Raybeston Manhattan, Inc Stratford Manufacturera Oassociation Fairfield County Herman W. Steinkraus Bridgeport Braay Company Bridgeport

Reds Lose Ground in Danish Voting

Danish politics tangled after Kristensen government toppled on October 4. Lower house moved to dismiss the premier as opinions diverged on the South Schleswig issue, amid calls for a plebiscite and reconsideration of Denmark's stance with Great Britain.

REDS Kriatensen Decise Germany Denmark Inn Great Britain Denia South Schleswig Kristensen Ihia

United Aircraft to Expand Pratt & Whitney Staff

General Manager W. P. Gwinn announced Pratt & Whitney Division will add production workers and establish new departments to boost turbinal type and jar engine production. The expansion seeks skilled roles including machinists, fitters, draftsmen, tracers, toolmakers, and inspectors to support development and manufacturing programs.

FAST Hartford W. P. Gwinn Pratt & Whitney Division United Aircraft Corporation Ara Akilla

World fliers finish longest leg of trip

Adak Alaska Oct 28 AP MP4 Evans Difford and George Truman landed at Shemya at 538 p m PST 835 pm HST today from Tokyo on their round the world flight in two small planes. They left Hokkaido Island on the long leg and probably made dangerous leg of their flight at 407 am PST today Sharyn in 420 miles near the western end of the Aleutians and were prepared later in the war 8 A major B 29 have Pirot. Evans 39 of Washington DC and Truman of Los Angeles left Teletboro NJ Aug 10 and have made the flight in leisure hops. They are both former army pilots and were flying in 100 horsepower Cub planes.

Adak Alaska Ots Difford Evans George Truman Shemya Tokyo Hokkaido Laland Sharyn Here Aleutiane Iaterin Pirot. Evans Washington, D. C Truman Los Angeles Telerboro N. J

Industry Urges Sales Tax Change After Revenue Debate

Industry leaders urged a revision of the sales and use tax as Governor McConaughy weighed the extra revenue from veterans bonuses and increased education aid. Commissioner Walsh reported first quarter returns yielded about 8 million, below earlier forecasts, amid late filings. He warned the state must ensure a true pay-as-you-go budget, with surplus funds used to ease low income burdens and future needs. Delinquent returns were surprisingly low, with about 49 thousand filings from roughly 64 thousand permittees.

Chaina Iike Mi Walah Ald Aldhe Walsh Walah

Peas Harvested On Buckley Hill Farm By Mrs Standish

Mrs Charien Standish of Buckley Hill reports picking a peck of peas from land farmed by her husband’s family for generations. She says the crop was planted in early August after a spell of cool weather and expects more peas to be picked tomorrow.

Colcheater Charien Standish Buckley Hill

Farm fuel uptake shows five to one ratio in use

The report states that the ratio of families using praa Kure enokers on farms to those in town is five to one. This indicates rural adoption is substantially higher than urban usage, with farm households far more likely to employ the equipment.

Peterson's Ointment Relief for Piles Questions

For over six decades sufferers have found quick relief from itching and smarting with a soothing astringent formula. Peterson's Ointment promises nightly relief, with a reader praising its sleep-inducing effect. Sold at 88 cents a box or in a tube with applicator.

Millinna Aufferere Peterson Ade

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