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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1947

Page

12

Final session of conference details and Brazilian visit

Reported disjointed notes describe a presidential arrival in Brazil, a formal call on President and dinner at the embassy, with references to the Rio de Janeiro visit, the Monroe Palace, and a parade past the embassy. The text mentions President and diplomatic figures and outlines planned appearances and routes through Rio.

MN Corcovado Furans Christ Ane Renhora Dutra Catete Betem Brazil Bublene Monroe Palace Pineidens Emnes Monror Bolan Herater An Thone Amany Ita

Rioters Attack Gandhi Home Amid Turmoil in Bengal

Reported riot scene near Gandhi's residence in Bengal with Hindu leaders and Mahasabha members mobilizing crowds. Police and officials discuss permissions and attempts to restore peace after tensions rise around Mohandas Gandhi’s weekly gathering.

Fort Otopp Malema Camarey Casteutta Sandhi Hinau Mahasabha Theo Gandhi Etting Tonia Bengal Poc Cyhosh Menna

Armed Is Impressive In Chicago Victory

A detailed race report from Chicago notes an impressive victory in the free and one-quarter mile events. The standout was a guard burst at the end, with a strong finish by a young trainer's team. The four- year film Hon eavrran finished second, while Pleaeire claimed third with a wide margin.

Chicago Calumet Marne Geider Reiding Honeavrran Pleaeire Armada Eandqieser

Woman robbed on Kosauth Street near Ifpin

A woman reported to police that five youths accosted her on Kosauth Street about nightfall. She said her purse containing 45 dollars was taken. She described the suspect and provided details for the investigation.

Peat Kosauth Street

Milford Rowsout Stolen Showboat Item Quiet Tahar Day

Milford reports a stolen showboat fresco from the town dock. Owner Robert Theist notes the loss as police, led by Henry of the Petertive Pirenit, begin investigation amid a quiet holiday weekend.

Milford Robert Theist Henry Ot. Fiatibranner Petertive Pirenit dAetaliet Tila Force

Vets Leave Bonds Cashable Today

Veterans plan to cash term inal leave bonds with an Army Times survey showing 72 percent intend to redeem about 1.45 billion dollars. Major uses include debt payments, home purchases, medical bills, insurance, and consumer goods as authorities warn banks to honor only the original holder.

Army ‘Times Servicemion Army Times Treasury

Stymie Wins Aqueduct Handicap In Dramatic Finish

Stymie hustled from last to first in the Aqueduct Handicap, edging Gallorette by a head as the crowd of 53,254 watched. Gallorette, Elpis, and Bridal Flower chased in a packed stretch, boosting Stymie’s career earnings to 742,210 and narrowing Gallorette’s treasury to 326,438 as she closes in on record holder Busher.

Texas Indoretie Maryland Conn McCreary Stymie Gaillorette Pater Gallorette New York Felpis Bridal Flower Coincidence Hoan Toronto Teddy Atkinson Atkinson Hirsch Jacobe Busher

Frozen Custard Wins Pawtucket Handicap at Narragansett

Pawtucket fall meeting opened with RC. Wiomill's Frozen Custard winning the $10,000 Pawtucket Handicap by three and a half lengths over R. A. Brown's Tennessee Kid before a crowd of about 35,000 at Narragansett Park.

Pawtucket FR. T RC. Wiomill R. A. Brown Narraganand

A's Beat Georgetown Then Lose to Sing Sing Prison Team

The Bridgeport Athletics split a weekend doubleheader. In Georgetown they defeated the Townies 5 to 2. The next day they were edged 7 to 6 by Sing Sing prison at Oaining New York.

Bridgeport Georgetown Sing Sing Oaaining

Hopkins Children Train Goose as Watch-Dog

Mr and Mrs William Henry Hopkins train Jiggera a goose named by the family to honk at strange noises. Children Horatio and Brockman work the two pets as alert watchdogs. The goose has frightened away two dogs and one cat so far.

Chicago CUP Gonar Willam Henry Hopkins Hopkins Horatio Brockman

Labor Day Holiday Traffic Toll Narrows Amid Fewer Mishaps

The Associated Press reports 361 deaths from Labor Day accidents over the long weekend, with 239 highway fatalities, 63 drownings, and 59 other incidents including 16 in small plane crashes. Texas led states with 22 highway deaths. California 19, Michigan 16, New York and North Carolina 14, and Pennsylvania and Massachusetts 10 each. State totals then list wide regional tallies across the nation.

Associated Press National Safety Council Labor Day Texau California Michigan New York North Carolina Pennsylvania Massachusetta Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming District of Columbia

Planes collide in Minnesota traffic fatality

Three aircraft crash in the Minnesota River bottoms during a formation flight near the state fairgrounds race track. Debris buried parts of two planes and tore holes in a third wing while a fourth plane suffered canopy damage. Occupants unharmed amid the accident. The formation had dipped over the state fair grounds in tribute to General Eisenhower as the auto race program ended.

Minnesota State Fair Grounds Eisenhower

Engineer's Wife Missing After Sight Drop Alarm

A brunette woman described as about 130 pounds and five feet four inches tall with blue eyes disappeared after an incident. She was believed to have with her two diamond rings and was reported to police.

Girl Scouts Acquire Navy Landing Craft

Pacific Grove, Cal. youth group boasts the first owned training craft a surplus Navy LCPR named The Pegasus. Thirteen Girl Scouts secured the vessel under a federal surplus law amended by Rep. E K Bramblett. Fathers design a cabin while Coast Guard instructors prepare the crew for sea duty in Monterey Bay.

Pacific Grove Cal Pacific Grove Girl &Ouf Loy E. K. Bramblett R-Cal LCPR The Pegasus Monterey Coast Guard Monterey Bay

Co operative project to house 300 families at Stanford area

A 260 acre Palo Alto site behind Stanford University is proposed for a cooperative housing scheme. Each of 300 families would own a house and lot while sharing community facilities such as playgrounds and schools. The San Mateo Planning Commission holds subdivision hearings on the $5 million project modeled on a San Fernando Valley cooperative.

Palo Alto Cal U.P Stanford University San Mateo

Labor leaders warn of a new low mood ahead

Wallace and Murray urged action to avert a 1932 style downturn arguing higher profits and shrinking purchasing power threaten stability. They condemned the Taft Hartley law and pressed for broader bargaining rights, higher wages, price control, and expanded Social Security while urging a progressive Congress.

Henry A. Wallace Congrese Philip Murray CIO Wallace Detroit Clendanin W. Va Kilgore D-Wva National Association of Manufacturers Progressive Congress Murray Kansas City Chicago William Green AFL David A. Morse New York Iam Congress Green Soldier Field Morse America Truman Pepper D-Fla Wildwood Orlando Daytona Beach Fla A. BF. Whitney The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Great Falls Mont Whitney

Japs First Export Prices Draw U S Buyers’ Sour Reactions

Tokyo reports occupation headquarters posted initial export prices with American buyers denouncing high costs and low quality. Traders blame officials for rigid pricing citing Japan’s higher labor costs and industrial inefficiency, while noting limited contracts and scarce quantities across items like gloves clocks fans and canned crab meat.

Tokyo Japan New York United Foreign Trade

Arabs ten battle on committee Palestine plan

A source stated the World Zionist movement would accept the U N committee majority report proposing separate Jewish and Arab states in Palestine as the basis for future negotiations. The unnamed official noted the plan has disappointments over Jerusalem and Galilee partition but could serve as a starting point for negotiations seeking improvements.

World Zionist Movement U.N. Committee Palestine Jerusalem Galilee

Battle Lines Drawn For Heated UN Fight

UN debate looms over a plan to partition Palestine into Arab and Jewish states and admit 150,000 Jewish immigrants over two years. Britain and the United States weigh roles during a transition in which Palestine would be under UN administration, with borders and zones for each side and joint control of Haifa and Jaffa ports.

Palestine Britain Holy Land United Nations Alexander Cadogan United States Assembly Truman UN Committee Galilee Haifa Jaffa Tel Aviv Beersheba Negreb Samarian Judean Isdub T Woltutes

Convention Opens With Resolutions Denouncing Taft-Hartley Act

C F will start convention today as committees meet days before opening under a proposed plan. Delegates will consider resolutions condemning the Taft-Hartley act and Connecticut members who voted for it. Other measures urge repeal of the new state sales and use tax law. Governor McConaughy and State Labor Commissioner John J. Egan are among speakers.

Leers Connecticut Congress McConaughy John J. Egan

Parachutist Killed During Labor Day Jump at Sandpoint

Parachutist Dick Neu, 25, died after his two parachutes failed to open during an exhibition jump over Lake Pend Oreille during Labor Day festivities in Sandpoint. Two fellow jumpers, Latho Haddon and Charles Manmberg, landed in the lake uninjured while spectators watched boats recover Neu's body.

Dick Neu Lake Pend Oreille Sandpoint Latho Haddon Charles Manmberg Neu

Colton Emerges As U S Leader In Employment

Colton becomes the nation’s largest employer across industries, reflecting its dominant industrial base and expanding labor force. This status signals strong regional economic activity and significant job creation within the city.

Colton

Rain Maker Soaks Wife's Washing in Colorado

Amateur flier W. J. Black of La Junta says his rain-making with dry ice caused showers that drenched his wife’s washing. He reported using four pounds of dry ice released from a 17 000 foot altitude, producing 20 minutes of rain over a square mile including his backyard.

LA Junta Colo W. J Bill) Black Black

Doris Duke Bride in Paris Ceremony

Doris Duke marries Rubirosa in a Paris ceremony as witnesses include Carmel Snow and Jean Pierre Wimille. Miss Duke, once married to James Cromwell, inherits a fortune estimated up to 200 million dollars. The Dominican diplomat’s son Rubirosa wed after securing presidential permission. a notarized contract was signed before the ceremony.

Carmel Snow Harper’s Bazaar Miss Duke Paris Jean Pierre Wimille James H. R. Cromwell United States Canada James B. Duke Southern Tobacco and Utilities Rubirosa Flor de Ore Trujillo Paradas Anita Rubirosa London Haelish Wroener

Federal Forces Score Gains in Ecuador Revolt

Government forces claim a first victory south of Quito after clashes with counter revolutionary troops. Latacunga and Ambato areas see fighting while rebels report no word. Censorship tightens as newspapers suspend publication under Mancheno's state of siege.

Ecuador Qetato Carlos Manchenos Quito Tulras Unti Mancheno E2ic Soun Luis Firnesto Villaccs Latacunga Yambo Ssovabon Ambato Trater Latacungsa Sieze Sancheno Menador el Comercio Ultimas Noticias Quite Imbahburgy Mancheon Colongel Banguero Daviache Mariana Veintimilla Manchean

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