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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1947
Page
19
Fairfield County commissioners sealed the high bid for the former Norwalk County Home property, purchased by a radio firm for 86531. The deal included temporary relocation plans and future use provisions, with executives from the buyer and local officials present at the courthouse closing.
Five break ins reported last night and today are under police investigation. Thieves forced a rear window at Professional Pharmacy on Golden Till Street and stole $60. Entry also gained at Village Cleaners on Huntington Sunpike, and Carla Harbor Shop on Main Street with unknown cash taken. Cigarettes vanished from Chapnek Company on Gilbert Street via side window. Donte Chas Station shows no reliable details on loot or perpetrator.
The article notes tax collection delays and penalties, with $5,505,248 reportedly collected by October from the Board of Apportionment. It mentions the foreign office and China relations, plus a potential invitation to meet. A Korean government perception is cited.
Council Chatman Peter J. Ring Jr. welcomed about 1000 people at Stratford Railroad Station as Anderson Dunn Kowhiss Post 42 Legion Drum and Bugle Corps returned from the national Legion convention in New York City. Charles I Shang Wheeler led the ceremonies at the station.
In Norwalk on a Sunday evening, Stanley Walker of Ridgefield and Mary Burkey of Ridgefield were injured in a motorcycle collision on Main Street Wilton Road. They were loaded into a Ridgefield Fire Department ambulance and rushed to Norwalk hospital in fade condition. Walker suffers possible fracture and multiple abrasions, Burkey has a fine tuned ankle and leg lacerations. State Police investigate. auto driver Mary Knauth of Florida Ridgefield turned into Wilton Road from Main Street and collided head on with the motorcycle, throwing both riders.
New Britain teachers meet to decide whether to report for duty as fall term opens or stay home amid efforts to win higher salaries. The federation seeks $3,800 to $4,500 raises, while the board has offered boosts totaling up to 8,200 for nondegreed, 3,800 for bachelor’s, and 4,000 for master's degree teachers.
Noon yesterday to noon today a still alarm was triggered by a rubbish fire at the font of Scofield Avenue. Diamne reported slight exposure. Firefighters returned to duty with 0 ppm.
American prosecutors presented documents tying 55 United States companies to the Farbenindustrie chemical trust in the Nurnberg trials. The list includes direct sales agencies such as American Cyanamid, Chemical Corp, Roehm and Hass, and others with varying participation levels. Listings cover many firms across New York Delaware Chicago and California, drawn from Farben records seized at Frankfurt by American troops.
Local courts Foresters of America and multiple lodges will relocate meetings from Newfield building to Foresters hall at 670 State Street this month. After over two decades in Newfield, they move to the renovated Pequonnock Odd Fellows home, including Courta Marina Pequonnock and many other lodges such as Star of Unity Naomi and Pythian sisters.
Three ministers from Hungary's communist coalition government resigned in protest at alleged election abuses used to secure Sunday parliamentary victory. Government figures show the Communist party with 21.6 percent, the Social Democrats at 14.6, with a broader tally of parties and vote shares listed.
Members of the Altar and Rosary societies of St John the Baptist Greek Catholic church returned from a pilgrimage to Mount St. Macrina Uniontown Pa. More than 40,000 Greek Catholics attend the Octave of the Feast of the Assumption there. Mrs George Knusper led the Bridgeport group including Elizabeth Yalkupeo Mary Fedak Mary Kochiss Susann Bayuatk Anna Petro Ann Zaaletta Mary Joan Bilebeck Margaret Romanak Mary Bunovaky Anna Senchak Mark Puskar Mary Babyak Elizabeth Evan Mary Mitnik Mary Cimbak Anna Kochiss Anna Mackevich Anna Stillman Mary Kraynak Elizabeth Kraynak Anna Caco Mary Hovamec Barbara Franko Ann Senchak Mary Ballas Elizabeth Tomas Elizabeth Nemergut Mary Petrovchik Mary Behuncik Mary Duzmati Helen Franko Anna Mitro Mary Lukats Susan Ithnai
A Boston to New York truck run narrator describes a thousand nightly trucks and the toll of lovestruck drivers. Piper recalls a rising risk from couples on the road, noting his 21 year accident-free record amid modern traffic shifts and fading driving standards.
A special meeting of Post 5 National Association of Naval Veterans will be held tomorrow at 7 pm in the clubrooms at 198 Olive Street. Commander Eugene Hull will preside and arrangements for the post's outing Sunday will be made. The outings committee includes J Mackwekis, J R MacGregor, R M Myers, F W Cockerill, R Myers, B E Tompkins, J O Harkins, A T Jones, and P R MacDonald.
Lester C. Burdick chairman of Connecticut Reformatory at Cheshire spoke to the Civitan club at Stratfield hotel. He urged public funding for expansion while noting antiquated equipment and a 30 year old facility. He described reforms in committment and parole aimed at flexible sentences and a new security board to tailor correction needs.
Thomas M. Brown, 33, of 246 Lakewood Road Waterbury, was sentenced by Judge D Harold Cotter to three months in jail on a charge of obtaining money under false pretense after four merchants reported he misrepresented himself in taking money.
Tomorrow is the final day to file for the examination for patrolmen in the police department. The test is scheduled for Saturday at 9 a.m. at Central High School, announced John J. Linley, personnel director of the Civil Service Commission.
A sprawling Labor Day weekend report notes fatalities and injuries across Bridgeport and Fairfield counties. A five year old Hamden girl died after a gas tank injury at a Southington restaurant. a 54 year old Haddam man died from auto injuries. a New York City man drowned near Windsor Locks. a six year old from Long Island drowned in Roxbury. Traffic counts show dipped volumes compared to last year with thousands on Merritt and Greenwich tol ls and a heavy Legionnaires return from New York. Five people injured in three separate crashes. police arrest two drivers for traffic light violations.
Eight people missing after a cruise aboard a 30 foot converted oyster boat on Long Island Sound were found safe at their home. Coast Guard and Bridgeport police ended a search when the group pulled into Mi amopue Yacht Club at Seaview Avenue foot. Names include Max Rajotte and wife Anna with two children, Ann and Bob, of Carroll Avenue. Florence Preno and Frank Preno of Maplewood Avenue. Vincent Preno, seven. and Elizabeth Shukin of Carroll Avenue.
Mrs Lillian Reed aged 46 of 508 South avenue sustained abrasions to the right knee and right ring finger when struck by an auto during a heavy rain storm this morning at the intersection of John and Middle streets. The vehicle was driven by Benjamin D. Kornfield of 2445 Main.
W. S. Senator Raymond E Badwin announced hearings of the eastern sub-committee of the Joint Congressional Committee on the Economic Report to investigate living costs. He recommended Hartford as a capital site and Naugatuck as a representative small industrial center with Sept 25 and 26 likely dates. Baldwin urged public input and warned profiteers while outlining the aim to uncover price causes and propose solutions. The group includes Senators Flanders Meyers Kilburn and Representatives Hartford and others.
Four year old Barbara Ann Garrick daughter of Mr and Mrs John Garrick of 1029 Success Avenue Stratford was treated for head injuries at Bridgeport Hospital after being thrown against a car windshield when a vehicle on Barnum Avenue near Barret Avenue struck an auto. Police say Mary Harkabus 47A Pines Place was cited for reckless driving and Garrick was arrested on a charge of violation of state laws. Trey to be arraigned in Stratford Town Court Sept 6.
Former Mayor Fiorello H LeGuarciaus condition was reported as not improving after surgery. Dr George Baechreaideatdettle noted he remains recuperating and impractical for resuming radio broadcasts at this time.
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