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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1947

Page

3

Meatless days demand spread as prices soar

Meatless days proposals spread from New York to Chicago as prices climb for milk eggs and meat. Government action on grain margins looms while district and city officials urge voluntary meatless days. Gasoline and fuel oil prices dip in southern states. Meat and egg prices rise across major markets with some stores reporting record highs and officials urging restraint.

TRE Chicago New York Washington Chicago Board of Trade J. M. Mehi Commodity Exchange Authority Board of Trade Hotels Association of New York City District of Columbia Martin H. Kennelly North South Carolina Virginia Atlantic Refining Company Gulf Oil Corp Carolinas Associated Press Omaha Philadelphia Pendleton Ore St. Louis Clinton P. Anderson Albuquerque N. M Truman

Moore named acting adjutant general in state post

Brig. Gen. Russell Moore of Winsted takes the acting assistant adjutant general post effective Sept 30 for an indef inite term. Gov McConaughy announced the move as Maj. Gen Kenneth Cramer leaves to serve as Chief of the National Guard Bureau. Rex B. DeLaCour of Stratford is named State adjutant general with major general rank. The eight year adjutant general term begins July 1, 1948 with a 7500 salary.

Russell ¥. Moore Winsted Stratford 108Rd Aaa Brigade McConaughy Russell Wil Kenneth F. Cramer Wetherafield National Guard Bureau Washington Rex B. DeLacour

Former King Carol and Elena Lupescu Plan Portugal Move

In Rio de Janeiro on September 1 AP reports former King Carol of Romania and his bride Madame Elena Lupescu intend to sail Saturday aboard the Argentine ship Juan de Garay bound for Lisbon to live in Portugal. A confidant who asked not to be named says their civil marriage was completed last Thursday and their movements have been kept secret.

Rio DE Janeiro Carel Romania Europe Elena Lupescu Juan de Garay Lisbon Portugal

Gravino Leaves for Georgia Tech Aeronautical Course

Andrew J Gravino son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Gravino of 51 Imperial Street left yesterday for the Georgia Tech in Atlanta Georgia to study aeronautical engineering. He is a 1948 Central High school graduate and a former Army Air Corps lieutenant.

Andrew J. Gravino Joseph Gravino Imperial Street Georgia School of Technology Atlanta Central High School Army Air Corps

U S Plans to Curb Rainmakers

Washington reports government worry over rainmaking using dry ice. Navy aerologist Commander Russell Maynard notes joint research board debated control and a law may be prepared for Congress. The piece warns regulation is likely though currently no formal rule exists.

Washington Russell Maynard Navy Joint Research Board For the Armed Services Congress

Two Arabs Killed In Tribal Warfare Near Jerusalem

In Lubban near Nablus, two Arabs were killed and five were seriously wounded as tribal factions fought. Over twenty followers from each side joined the gunfight. twelve houses burned. Explosions in Jerusalem during Rosh Hashana were reported but investigation was inconclusive.

Jerusalem Lubban Nablus

Cubs to Meet at St. Ann's Pack Meeting

The St Anns Cub Scouts Pack 380 will hold its monthly meeting Thursday at 7 00 p m in the school Cubmaster Michael Forte announced urging all parents to attend

St. Ann's Cub Scouts Michael Forte

Sales Executives Club Luncheon Features Big Names

Noting a gathering in New York, the Sales Executives club plans a luncheon program headlined by prominent figures. Details on speakers and schedule remain to be announced as the event draws interest from business leaders.

New York Sales Executives Club

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