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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1954

Page

11

Britain’s Plan To Rearm Bonn Faces Scrutiny

Dulles bypasses France as the United States contemplates rearming West Germany. Eden’s European tour faces skepticism from London papers, with Daily Telegraph warning against indifference to French attitude and the Daily Herald fearing the trip could undo progress.

Churchill Anthony Eden Dulles France Italy Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg London West Germany Daily Telegraph Laborite Daily Herald Eden

Dulles Hails Asia Pact In Report to Nation

Secretary of State Dulles lauded the Manila Southeast Asia defense pact as a substantial contribution to defending free governments and halting communist expansion. He described powerful US naval and air forces in the western Pacific backing the treaty and warned that retaliation could deter aggressors. He spoke after Manila and during a mission to Europe about European defense moves following France shelving the European Defense Community.

John Hightower Washington Dulles Europe Southeast Asia Dunes United States Western Pacific Manila French National Assembly West Germany

Eden Mendes-France Agree on Unity Need

In Paris on September 16 Anthony Eden and Pierre Mendes France stated a need for unity between Britain and France amid wartime tensions. The two leaders voiced common aims and discussed collaborative steps toward a united front.

Eden Mendes-France Paris Anthony Eden Pierre Mendes-France

Ground Breaking Monday For St. Teresa's School

Ground breaking for a new 500000 parochial school for St. Teresa's parish Long Hill Trumbull will occur Monday at 9 30 am A 7 30 am Mass precedes under Rev Barthol mew Skelly The 16 classroom facility on Main street is designed by J Gerald Phelan AIA Monaco Construction of Bridgeport builds it The one story brick and stone building includes library music room auditorium offices toilets skylights and a large cafeteria and parish hall

St. Teresa's Long Hill J. Gerald Phelan Trumbull Bartholomew J. Skelly Main Street AIA Monaco Construction Company of Bridgeport

Britain and France seek united Europe and Atlantic ties

A post conference communique says Eden and Mendes France agree on a basic United Europe principle with Britain's full participation and on strengthening the Atlantic community. No details on means. a Western nations conference may be called. Mendes France cites no irreconcilable differences. London meeting planned for Sept 27. Chain reactions in atomic theory are noted in a separate aside.

France West Germany Europe Great Britain Eden Mendes- France Mendes-France London

FHA Group Finds $100 000 Fraud

The Senate Banking committee hearing in Chicago uncovered a $100 000 FHA backed loan fraud tied to mortgage dealer Maurice Bauman. He confessed to using 30 straw men to obtain loans, paying them 50 to 100 dollars each, and bribing an office manager to process applications.

Chicago INS Senate Banking Committee Federal Housing Administration Maurice Bauman Champaign Homer Capehart Rind Capehart Bauman Illinois Vernon Gillespie Mercantile Mortgage Co Granite City William Rainford FHA Norman P. Mason Washington James C. Moreland Moreland GOP Fred Kramer Paul Douglas D-Nl Everett M. Dirksen R-Il1 Douglas Dirksen Banking Committee Kramer Michigan Shore

Priest’s career spans multiple parishes in Norwalk area

Move to Shelton marked first pastorate at St. Roch's Greenwich in 1937 followed by pastorates at St. Bernard's Sharon from 1941 until joining Blessed Sacrament two years ago. Succeeded late Rev. Freder ick M. Coholan.

St. Roch’s Church Greenwich Sharon St. Bernard's Church Blessed Sacrament Frederick M. Coholan

Appointments Announced In Hartford Archdiocese

In the Hartford archdiocese four priests receive new pastor roles and one is named rector. Rev. Robert P. Sullivan moves from St Augustine’s South Glastonbury to St Paul’s Glastonbury. Rev. Joseph A. Healy shifts from Sacred Heart Suffield to St Peters Hartford. Rev. John J. Graham transfers from St Ann’s Hamden to St Augustine’s South Glastonbury. Rev. George W. Butler relocates from St Thomas the Apostle West Hartford to Sacred Heart Suffield. Rev. John J Byrnes named rector of St Thomas seminary Bloomfield.

Hartford Robert P. Sullivan St. Patrick's Church Bridgeport St. Augustine's South Glastonbury St. Paul's Glastonbury Joseph A. Healy St. Mary's Greenwich Sacred Heart Suffield St Peters John J. Graham St. Joseph’s Danbury St. Ann's Hamden St. Augustine’s George W. Butler Holy Name Stratford St. Thomas Fairfield St. Ambrose St Thomas the Apostle West Hartford John J Byrnes St. Thomas Seminary Bloomfield Heffernan Thomaston St. Mary’s Seminary Baltimore St. John the Baptist Church New Haven Father Donnelly St. Peter's John J. Toomey St. John’s of Stamford Waterbury

Clergy Transfers in Shelton Stamford Riverside Bridgeport Area

Fr V E Finn and fellow priests receive transfers across Shelton Noroton Stamford Riverside Bridgeport. The article lists mov es of Rev Morrissey Latrello Donnelly Laurello McLean Suwinski Coffey Tomis DElia and others, noting past assignments and ordination details. Fr Finn, a Waterbury native, has two priest brothers and biography ending with earlier service in Derby South Norwalk and Blessed Sacrament.

Bertrand E. Parent St. Joseph's St. Mary's Stamford Bartholomew J. Latrello St. Catherine's Riverside St. Raphael's Patrick F. Donnelly St. Thomas Fairfield St. Peter's Bridgeport John J. Fpitonak St Benedict's Sts. Cyril and Methodius Frederick A. McLean St. Joseph’s Leo Suwinski Villa Maria Father Donnelly Laurello Holy Rosary Church McLean St. Teresa's Long Lull D'Elia St. Rose’s Church Newtown Finn Derby South Norwalk Blessed Sacrament

Beardsley Terrace expands housing availability

Beardsley Terrace units open to about 90 previously denied families after a rate increase. About 300 families currently occupy Beardsley Terrace with 12 of 16 buildings taken over by BHA. The Pequonnock apartments under construction in South End will open year end with 256 units.

Beardsley Terrace Poole Pequonnock South End BHA

Pfeffer Obtains License To Wed After Murder Case

Paul Pfeffer 22 who spent a year claiming innocence in a murder his accuser confessed to has secured a marriage license to wed his 16 year old sweetheart in Queens. The case include a prior conviction for the 1953 Rockaway Beach slaying of sailor Edward Bates and a tale of police beatings. Pfeffer expects a judge to wed them and mentions Bermuda honeymoon if permitted to leave the country.

New York Paul Pfeffer Pfeffer Edward Bates Rockaway Beach Gael Helen Anderson Bates John Francis Roche Queens County Misa Anderson Williams Anderson Brooklyn Bermuda

Probe Ordered in Kidnapping of Patino Baby

A Paris prosecutor ordered a probe into the kidnaping of baby Patino amid family quarrel rumors. Isabela Patino, 18, married Goldsmith after a Scottish elopement. the mother died after brain tumor surgery, and the infant lived in an incubator two months before care shifted abroad.

Patino Goldsmith Isabela Scotland Trianon Palace Chateau of Versailles West Africa Bea Paris James Goldsmith Versailles France Isabela Patino

Fairfield Factory Purchase Sows Zoning Shift In Fairfield

Fairfield approves a $25,000 tract purchase from Edward J Henry for a 12,000 square foot one story plant between railroad tracks and the thruway with opposition from Hillcrest Park residents. The commission also upgrades Southport and nearby zones, approves subdivisions, and tables others as it moves toward industrial expansion to ease tax burdens.

Edward J Henry Round Hill Road Hillcrest Park Norwich RG. Goodspeed Winton Park Daniel J. Williams White Oaks Road Fairfield Ned E. Ostmark Charles B. Kentnor, Jr Fairfield Board of Trade Board of Trade Hyman Berson Edward M. Brennan Ronald J. Henry John T. Fitzpatrick Representative Town Meeting J. Gerald Phalen Southport Long Island Sound Southport Harbor Westport-Fairfield Post Road Mill River Station Street Pequot Avenue Main Street Mary James Buckingham Company River Street Prospect Lane Leo P. Rosenthal Parkwood Road Francis Beach Mill Plain Unquowa Roads John Fortuna Oxbow Road

Atlanta Woman Deeply Enamored With Gone With the Wind

Mrs Joel Harbour of Atlanta is described as a top fan of Gone With the Wind both in book and film. She has read Margaret Mitchells novel about the Civil War 50 times and watched the movie 21 times, totaling over three days in theaters. She once viewed the film with eyes closed to better hear the music.

Atlanta Joel Harbour Margaret Mitchell

Threats Reported Against Rep Ferne Ahead of renomination

A male voice threatened Rep Ferne in late Friday calls and again at 2 am Monday as he pursued GOP renomination to the General Assembly. Ferne did not deny the threats exist and will continue his bid. He and Rep Joseph Serena face a caucus challenge at Bedford junior high school, opposing Edgar T. Lee and Mrs Helen Lupton, endorsed by the Town committee.

Rep. Ferne Ferne GOP General Assembly Joseph V. Serena Bedford Junior High School Edgar T. Lee Iov Helen Lupton Ben

Volunteer Registration Day Proclaimed by Mayor McLevy

The Volunteer Bureau requests public aid as Mayor McLevy proclaims a Volunteer Registration Day. Bureau representatives will be on duty until 10 PM on the main floor of the Municipal Parking Terminal for enlistments. Residents wishing to help with the group’s varied annual operations are asked to register.

McLevy

Youth To Finish Jury Testimony In Essex Case

Lawrence Mass Sept 16 The alleged boyfriend of accused husband slayer Mrs Lorraine Clark appears before the Essex county grand jury to finish the interrupted testimony about his relations with the mother of three. Arthur Jackson 25 of Haverhill Mass was cut off yesterday by Dist Attorney Hugh Cregg as investigators awaited the judge. The 30th and final witness to testify trembled as he left the room awaiting word on Judge Charles S Fairhurst’s status. Cregg said Jackson would return before the grand jury today.

Jackson Superior Court Charles S. Fairhurst Ins Office Old Massachusetts Cregp Grand Jury

GOP to Open Drive Over TV Tonight

Governor Ledge will kick off the Republican state election campaign with a half hour program on WNHC TV Channel 8 at 8 30. Forty three members of the Republican state ticket and GOP congressional nominees will appear on the program.

Ledge Wnhc-Tv Channel 8

India boosts export quota for iron and manganese ore

India announces an increase in its export quota for iron ore and manganese ore. The move aims to support domestic supply chains and respond to market shifts while maintaining regulatory oversight and trade balance considerations.

India

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Britain Bonn Asia Stratford Av., Ltd Town Fair St. Teresa’s St. Teresa's School Rosemond Street FHA Group Shelton Rev Vincent E £. Finn V. E. Finn Shelton Parish Philip T. Morrissey St. John’s, Noroton William Sullivan St. Josephs Hospital John P. McNerney St. John's Noroton St. Joseph's Hospital Hugh A. Coffey St. Cecelia’s Springdale John E. Tomis Brookfield St. Benedict’s Stannord Michael A. D'Elia Gastonia N.C Gene Minges Ety Court Minges MT Lt Ea Ready Juve Dan Grimes PA Turkeys Grimes Hauer Thurs New Yorker Market Fairfield Avenue
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