Firemen to Raise Essay Prize Funds in Pinnochle Series
The Center Fire Department will host weekly pinochle games at 8 pm in the firehouse starting Friday to raise money for the annual Fire Prevention Week essay prizes. The event supports Center and Middlebrook schools with Carl Anderson and Elliot Knecht guiding the effort. Public access noted.
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West Berlin police march in battle dress at stadium show
A 200 strong detachment of West Berlin anti riot police in battle gear with steel helmets and fixed bayonets marched into the Olympic stadium for a public display. The force, part of a 12,000 officer department, has grown to curb communist street violence in the Western sectors amid a city of about two million. The story also notes trained cormorants used by Japanese fishermen are controlled by a long leash.
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Winter insulation offer for side walls and drafts
Get ready for winter with blown-in Fiberglas insulation for side walls and fuel-stop drafts. Call Forest S-1607 for an estimate.
Be Not Deceived Be Not Deceived Rheumatism Remedy Ad
Claim asserts rheumatism lasts while spinal nerve pressure affects eliminative organs. States only spinal adjustments remove the cause and offer an appointment via FO 6-3465.
Norwalk Officials Set May Goal For Off-Street Parking Areas
Norwalk Parking Authority chief Marshall Gans aims to have all off street parking areas open by May. Nearly finished property assembly in Norwalk and South Norwalk faces three Isaac street plots and a large Haviland street tract still under amicable negotiations or possible condemnation. Existing lots in Haviland and Isaac streets will be usable without fees until permanent metered use begins, with space for about 400 cars. No immediate upgrades planned for North Water and Franklin street lots due to city contract terms and bond-holders’ restrictions on meter revenue.
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Polish leader urges faith in American power over UN
Charles Rozmarek president of the Polish National Alliance of America told about 350 at White Eagle hall during Group 820’s golden anniversary banquet that Americans should place faith in air and atomic strength rather than the impotent United Nations. He criticized appeasement and the Yalta deal, warned of communist infiltration, and said Poland’s fate foreshadowed wider enslavement.
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Council 25
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Albert L. Coles
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Regina Gryckiewicz
Eleanor Steine
Peru imports rise in value despite volume drop
Devaluation produced a 12 percent gain in the domestic value of Peru's 1953 imports, even as import volume fell seven percent, Lima reports.
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World coffee crop survey notes shift in production
A world coffee crop survey reports expected falls in Brazilian output nearly offset by gains in other regions, Rio de Janeiro notes.
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Portable Radios Popular Among Teen Girls
Report claims 763 percent of teenaged girls own portable radio sets, highlighting widespread adoption and consumer interest among youths.
Ribicoff calls for regional medical school plan
Hartford September 5 AP A A Ribicoff Democratic gubernatorial candidate urged Connecticut to join New England states in a regional medical school. He cited doctor shortages and noted Connecticut has one school with limited enrollment, suggesting a New England Medical Compact to share costs and expand access while maintaining state university control.
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Three youths nabbed with bayonet in car in Westport
Edgar A. Peterson 18 of Woodside Avenue, John A. Ralegh 17 of Rowland Road Fairfield, and Arthur Keehan 17 of Cross Highway Westport were arrested on charges of possessing a dangerous weapon and breach of the peace. Ralegh faced probation violation, B and E, larceny, and weapon in motor vehicle. Keehan on breach of peace and occupant in car with weapon. Peterson released to lawyer Howard Benedict. Ralegh’s prior probation flagged for missed appointment. alleged $63 theft from Westport Country Playhouse linked to him.
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Capasse
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