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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1954

Page

4

Dulles Demands Bonn Share Role in Alliance

Secretary of State Dulles announced during his tour of West European capitals that Bonn must gain an equal role in allied defense. He praised the Manila Southeast Asia pact and its deterrent force, saying U S Navy and Air Forces in the western Pacific back the treaty and can deter aggression. He noted no major shifts in U S plans while urging a mobile striking power deterrent and forward reserves to sustain free governments against communism.

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

Eden presents plan for European alliance rearming Bonn

Paris dispatch reports British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden briefed 14 NATO members on a new European alliance allowing West Germany to rearm. The closed session under French Premier Mendes France ended without public comment. Also noted is a new reciprocal trade pact between Cuba and Switzerland.

Paris Anthony Eden NATO West Germany Mendes- France Eden Mendes-France United States France European Defense Community

Ground Breaking Monday For St. Teresa's School

Ground breaking ceremonies for the new 500000 parochial school for St. Teresa's parish Long Hill will be Monday at 9 30 a m A 7 30 a m Mass precedes. The school on Main Street will be built behind the church with 16 classrooms a library music room and an 850 seat auditorium.

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

Housing Authority raises income limit for admissions

Beardsley Housing Authority increases the basic limit from 8500 to 4025 plus 600 per child enabling about 90 families to gain admittance. Twenty new applications moved into Beardsley Terrace while five new applications arrive daily. A second project, the Peknonnock apartments, underway on the South End, aims to open by year end with 256 units, bringing total to over 1,000 dwelling units when all 16 buildings finish. The BHA has already taken over 12 buildings.

Poole Beardsley Terrace Péquonnock

Train crash kills 10 near New Delhi

A New Delhi bound express train hit a truck packed with students at a grade crossing 80 miles north of the capital. Ten people were killed and 18 injured as the students, en route to a canal site for volunteer civic work, faced the disaster last night.

New Delhi India

Morse to stump for Democrats in 100 speeches

Senator Wayne Morse plans to speak 100 times for Democrats before the November elections. He outlined a speech for today at the Brotherhood of Railway Carmon convention criticizing Eisenhower and urging Democratic control of Congress to pursue bipartisan policy changes.

Long Beach Calif Wayne Morse Ind-ore Eisenhower Morse The Brotherhood of Railway Carmon Congress

Official Found Dead in Auto After Crash

Middletown report says Claire L. Huse 62 of Middlefield, Middlesex County commissioner, was found dead in his car after a minor collision. Coroner’s autopsy cites heart attack as cause. Milber 38 of Higganum involved. Milber unhurt. two passengers slightly injured. Huse ran a Meriden grain and coal business and had served in the Legislature and as a county commissioner.

Middletown Claire L. Huse Middlefield Middlesex County Morris H. Wrubel Huse Fred G. Milber Higganum Milber Meriden

Car Kills Mom of 3 Dragging Five Miles in NJ

A 23 year old mother of three, Grace Sullivan Frank of New Brunswick, was killed when struck on Route 18 and dragged five miles to Sayreville. Norman F. Childers, 43, a Milltown councilman and Rutgers chemist, was charged with causing death by auto after police say he did not know of the body until another driver flagged him down. He claimed he felt a bump but did not realize he had struck anyone.

East Brunswick N. J Grace Sullivan Frank New Brunswick Peirce Rt. 18 Autost Sayreville Norman F. Childers Milltown Childers Rutgers Agricultural College

Priests Move Among Connecticut Parishes and Dioceses

Moves to Shelton came to St. Thomas' this year from St. John's of Stamford where he served eight years. A Waterbury native ordained May 26, 1928. Father Laurello returns to Bridgeport for the third time in his career after Riverside transfer last May. He previously served Holy Rosary from 1946 to 1948 and 1950 to last May. Father McLean served previously at St. Teresa's. Father D'Elia, a Long Hill native, was ordained last June and briefly assigned to St. Rose's, Newtown. Three Brother-Priests: Father Finn, a Waterbury native, has two priest-brothers including Rt Rev Leon Finn of St. Peter's and Rev Francis J. Finn of St Mary's, New London. After St Mary's School and Crosby High, he studied at Holy Cross College and the American College Louvain. Ordained July 13, 1924, he served in Derby, South Norwalk, Blessed Sacrament, then pastored St. Roch's Greenwich in 1937. In 1941 he moved to Sharon as pastor of St Bernard's until two years ago at Blessed Sacrament. He succeeded late Rev. Frederik M. Cholan.

St. Thomas St. John’s of Stamford Waterbury Laurello Riverside Bridgeport Holy Rosary Churc Ant McLean St. Teresa's Long Hill D’elia St. Rose's Church Newtown Finn Leon Finn St. Peter’s Church Francis J. Finn St Mary’s Church New London Diocese of Norwich St .Mary's School Crosby High School Father Finn Holy Cros College Louvain Belgium Derby Norwalk Blessed Sacrament St. Roch’s Church Greenwich Sharon St Bernard's Church Frederik M . Cholan Bertrand E Parent St Joseph's St. Mary’s Bartholomew J. Laurello St. Catherine's St Raphael's Patrick F. Donnelly Fairfield St Peter's John J. Pitonak

Fr Finn Assigned to Shelton Parish in Shoreline Transfers

The Catholic diocese announced clergy changes across several cities. Father Heffernan, born 1908 in Thomaston, becomes pastor and recounts his path from Thomaston High to St Marys seminary, Army chaplaincy, and service at St John the Baptist New Haven. The Rev Donnelly moves to St Peters Fairfield as marriage court secretary, succeeding Notary Rev Toomey. additional transfers include Morrissey, Parent, Laurello, Pitonak, McLean, Suwinski, Sullivan, McNerney, Coffey, Tom, and D Elia to various parishes and roles.

William Sullivan St. Joseph's Hospital Stamford Villa Mana John P McNerney St. John’s Noroton Hugh A. Coffey St. Cecelia’s Springdale St Catherine's Riverside John E Tom‘s St. Josephs Brookfield St. Bendict’s Stannord Father Heffernan Thomaston St. Thomas Seminary St. Mary's Seminary Baltimore Hartford St. John the Baptist Church New Haven Danbury Father Donnelly St. Peter's John J. Toomey

Appointments Made in Hartford Archdiocese

The Hartford archdiocese announces priestly reassignments and a new seminary rector. Rev. Robert P. Sullivan moves from St Augustine's South Glastonbury to St Paul's Glastonbury as pastor. Rev. Joseph A. Healy moves from Sacred Heart in Suffield to St Peters Hartford as pastor. Rev. John J. Graham moves from St Anne's Hamden to St Augustine's South Glastonbury as pastor. Rev. George W. Butler transfers from St Thomas the Apostle West Hartford to Sacred Heart Suffield as pastor. Rev. John J. Byrnes appointed 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. Anne’s Hamden St. Augustine’s George W. Butler Holy Name Stratford St Thomas Fairfield St Ambrose Cite St Thomas the Apostle West Hartford John J Byrnes St. Thomas Seminary Bloomfield

Autoist Jailed After Chase Through Trees

Edward Vincent, 20, of Building 23 Apr 10 Success Park, was sentenced to 60 days in jail by Judge Meyer Dworkin in City Court for driving with a suspended license. The sentence will be suspended after 30 days, with six months probation. Patrolman Joseph Fitzpatrick said Vincent ran a stop sign and fled on a police chase before being apprehended in Success Park.

Eaetane Edward Vincent Success Park Meyer Dworkin Dave Vincent Joseph Fitzpatrick Vincent Vincenti Succesa Park

Diabetes Linked to Strange Liver Ailment

New York September 16 The study at the American Chemical Society convention reports diabetes may stem from liver trouble and the cure could involve the liver rather than insulin injections. Researchers Mirek and Perisutts describe experiments where insulin exposed to liver extracts was destroyed by insulinase, suggesting liver chemistry may regulate diabetes and point to future liver based control methods.

Associated Presa Redence New York American Chemical Society Arthur I. Mirek University of Pittaburzh School of Medicine Mirtky Gladye Perisutts Mireky

Probe ordered in kidnapping of Patino baby

A family quarrel surrounds the kidnapping case of Patino's infant. Isabela Patino ein married to Goldsmith after a rapid elopement to Scotland. The baby, born May 15 by Caesarean, spent two months in an incubator after the mother died. The infant has been cared for by an English nurse at the Trianon Palace near Versailles as Goldsmith travels on business.

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

Fairfield approves factory purchase and zoning changes in mass

Fairfield moves to buy the tract from Edward J Henry for 25000 dollars with a 233 foot Round Hill road frontage and 700 plus feet along the railroad. Residents opposed industrial use citing home value and traffic. commissions approve zoning upgrades in Southport and nearby areas and approve a three lot subdivision while tabling others.

Edward J Henry Round Hill Road Hillcrest Park Norwich RG. Goodspeed Winton Park Daniel Jo Williams White Oaks Road Fairfield Ned E. Ostmark Ralroad Charles B Kentner Fairfield Board of Trades Industrial Relations Committee Board of Trade Hyman Bercon Edward M Brennan Ronald J Henry John T Fitzpatrick J Gerald Phalen Southport Ares Southport Long Island Sound Southport Harbor Westport-Fairfield Poe Road Mill River Station Street Pequot Avenue Main Street Mary James Buckingham Company Post Road River Street Prospect Lane Leo P Rosenthal Parkwood Road Francis Beach Mill Plain Unquowa Roads John Fortuna Oxhow Road

Boothe Property Sold on Transit Avenue

Deeds filed in the town clerk's office cover transfer of property at 989 Transistan Avenue from Bridgeport City Trust Company executors of the estates of David B Boothe and Stephen N Boothe to 879 Fairfield Avenue Corporation. Louis F Schopich president and Samuel Schopich secretary were principals for the corporation. The deeds bear stamps indicating 33000 dollars. a mortgage for 8000 dollars was given in connection with the transaction.

Tranistan Avenue Bridgeport City Trust Company David B Boothe Stephen N Boothe Fairfield Avenue Louis F. Schopich Samuel Schopich

Threats Reported Against Rep Ferne in Renomination Race

A male caller warned Rep Ferne he would be beaten if he did not withdraw his renomination bid. A second threat followed at 2 am Monday from the same unidentified man. Ferne declined comment but said the threats were under investigation and he would continue his bid. Ferne and fellow GOP incumbent Rep Joseph W. Serena faced a renomination fight at a Bedford caucus. The town committee endorsed neither Ferne nor Serena, who will oppose Edgar T. Lee and Helen Lupton for spots on the GOP slate.

Rep Ferne Aif Fenne GOP General Assembly Rep Feine Joseph WV. Serena Wih Bedford Junior High Nerther Edgar T Lee Helen Lupton

Volunteer Registration Day Called By Mayor McLevy

Mayor McLevy proclaims today Volunteer Registration Day to boost community help. The Volunteer Bureau will be on the main floor of the Municipal Parking terminal until 10 PM for volunteer enlistments. Register to assist the group in its varied operations throughout the year.

McLevy

Youth to Finish Jury Testimony in Clark Case

Lawrence Mass. Sept. 16. The alleged boyfriend of accused husband slayer Mrs. Lorraine Clark appears before the Easey county grand jury to complete testimony about his relations with Clark, mother of three. Arthur Jackson of Haverhill, 23, had his testimony cut short yesterday as Dist Atty. Hugh Cregg sent assistants to summon a judge. Jackson, the 30th and final witness, left trembling and red faced, awaiting the judge’s return with reports of an arrest possible in the case that has shocked this Massachusetts region. Cregg said Jackson would return today to the grand jury.

Lawrence Mass Lorraine Clark Easey County Grand Jury Arthur Jackson Haverhill Mass Hugh Cregg Jackson Superior Court Charles S. Fairhurst Old Massachusetts Cregg

GOP to Open Drive Over TV Tonight

Governor Lodge will kick off the Republican state election campaign with a half hour program on WNHC TV Channel 4 at 8:30. Members of the Republican state ticket and GOP congressional nominees will appear on the program.

Lodge Wnhc-Tv GOP

India expands export quota for iron and manganese ore

India announces a boost to its export quota for iron and manganese ore, signaling policy easing to widen outward shipments. The move could affect international markets and pricing as exporters gain greater access to overseas demand.

India

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Bonn Asia Cuba Switzeland Stratford Av., Ltd St. Teresa’s Len St. Teresa’s School Auditorum Rosemond Street Bo Ecomamcyl Shelton Rev Vincent E. Finn Shelton Parish Philip T. Morrissey St John's Nototon Fr. Heffernan By Alton L. Blakeslee Ferne Grimes Rarsia Poultry Grimes Hauer New Yorker Market Fairfield ® Avenue
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