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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1947

Page

4

Fazio assails mayor over parks neglect in Bridgeport

Republican candidate Salvatore J. Fazio accuses Mayor McLevy of false economy and neglect of park and recreation systems. He cites Seaside park, Beardsley and Glenwood parks, and West End plans as evidence of deterioration under the current administration. The rally honored A Edward Sandula as a Republican aldermanic hopeful with other GOP speakers.

Salvatore J. Fazio WNAB McLevy Bridgeport City Hall Iranistan Avenue Masic Snaside West End Park Fazio Newfield Park Sandula A. Edward Sandula Sppaker Ernest Arnod Mra. M Francia Anderson Samual C. Derman Karl A. Benson Arnold

Whelan calls for session to repeal sales tax now

Democratic mayoral candidate James J. Whelan urged an immediate special legislative session to repeal the state sales tax. He said excess collections justify urgent action and cited a $20 million burden through February. He also criticized Mayor McLevy over housing aid and alleged tax and staffing failings.

Whelan James J. Whelan Wood Park East McConaughy Whelen McLevy Bridgeport Board of Education

Petitioners Challenge Westport Waterfront Vote Irregularity

Westport residents circulate a petition demanding a new town meeting to reconsider the $100,000 Compo Beach and harbor improvements plan approved 850 to 225 at a crowded Bedford Junior High. Petitioners cite irregular voting, uncounted negative votes, lack of equal access to slides and microphones, and nonregistered voters. They seek a November meeting at Bedford Elementary with broader seating and a new moderator.

Westport Board of Selectmen Bedford Junior High School Tellers Irving F. Putney Putney John Arend Bedford Selectment Campo Beach Cedar Point Yacht Club Basin Basin Channel

McCormick Custody Case Highlighted by Testimony

In a continuing custody hearing Judge John Ebarbaro considered new motions filed by Vogel and Voxel. McCormick’s counsel objected to calling Mrs. McCormick as a witness, noting she has been in Grand Anse Quebec since August. McCormick acknowledged trusteeship under his late father Harold McCormick’s will which provides benefits to adopted children.

Vogel McCormick Harold McCormick Vojel and Voxel John Ebarbaro Connecticut

Decision Reserved In Divorce Battle

Judge Edward J. Quinlan reserved decision after arguments in a Milford case by Frederick Dauth seeking to overturn a Florida divorce granted to his former wife Mildred Edelman Dauth Kane. Dauth also sues Frank Kane for 25000 alleging affections and breach of marriage covenant. Harold Yudkin represents Dauth. William Healy represents Mrs Kane now living in Milford with her mother.

Edward J. Quinlan Superior Court Frederick Dauth Shelton Florida Mildred Edelman Dauth Kane Milford Duth Frank Kane Derby Kane

Air France launches all-sleeper Golden Comet service

Air France begins a new all sleeper luxury flight between New York and Paris using the Constellation 749. The Golden Comet runs at 7 p.m. every Tuesday with overnight arrival in Paris before noon. Sleeper fares are quoted at 128 single and 150 double, regular fare 345, bringing Golden Comet pricing to 470 single or 840 double.

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