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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1947

Page

37

Marshall outlines UN steps on Palestine and veto abuse

The Marshall plan calls for a UN partition proposal for Palestine with weighty implications for Jews and Arabs. He notes U S efforts to aid a satisfactory solution, while warning Korea faces no easy path to independence. He cites blocks on atomic energy agreement and arms control, urges vigorous UN work, and proposes a committee to study veto liberalization.

Ives United Nations Holy Land United States Palestine Korea Ftumale Assembly Atomic Energy Atomic Energy Commission Marshall Russia Poland Commission On America UN Arms Commission Security Council Eeselon Full Assembly

Two Alarm Fire Tears Lindstrom Plant

A two alarm blaze at the Lindstrom plant disrupted production as firefighters battled smoke and flames in the machine shop and basement storage area. Crews cleared the building, allowing entry after smoky conditions eased. officials expected operations to resume the next day despite an uncertain extent of loss to cartons dies and other stock.

Wmringle Grinmaccean Amoke Meeke Bid Rard Parker Solomon Katzman Man- Beer

Poole urges approval of BHA sales plan

Poole argues the city would gain about 33000 annually in taxes and that the issue extends beyond neighbors to the whole community. He questions if tax money should be ignored while opponents say no one is harmed either way.

Poole

Union Pickets Continue as Plant Boosts Production

The plant aims for peak output in 10 days as workers return and new hires raise payroll to half of 820 under Local 208. Zwicker accuses management of failed back to work moves and misleading letters while affirming readiness for negotiations. unions support the strike with strong local backing and endorsements from Connecticut Federation of Labor and Bridgeport Central Labor Union.

Foy Loca United Construction Workers Zwicker Canfield State Board of Mediation and Arbitration Hartford Charles Wyman Foley

Death by Own Action Is Found In Maine Woods

Mabel B. Johnson, 42, is found dead in woods near her Bethany home after a note indicating suicide left by her husband Kenneth W. Johnson. Bloodhounds and state police aided the search. a Navy jungle knife lies nearby and wounds are noted on the left wrist chest and throat. Medical examiner Dr. Willam M. Wynn rules death by own action.

Bethany Mabel B. Johnson Willam M. Wynn

Wilton couple wins fair prizes in Holstein show

Amecana Farms in Wilton earned blue ribbons for Baker Farm Dunwood Pride and herd awards at the Eastern States Exposition. Goldsmiths Woodland Pabst Hengerweld Lady topped a class with a special Holstein-Friesian award. Mrs. Goldsmith also exhibites Welmaraner dogs with four top finishes at Westchester Kennel Club. Amecana Farms has 22 Holstein entries across six classes in the second session.

Wilton Harold 8. Goldsmith Ameana Farma East Morris Erdsman David McKie Ameana Farms Peggy Sovereign Baker Farm Dunwood Pride Holstein-Friesian Association Goldsmiths Woodland Pabst Amecana Farms

Cyclist, 9, Cuts Chin in Norwalk Fall

Sandra Scalisi nine daughter of Mr and Mrs Augustine Scalisi Plax Hill gardens received a laceration of the chin yesterday at 545 p m when she fell from a bicycle near her home She was removed to Norwalk hospital and discharged after two stitches were taken The United States uses about half the timber harvested in the world.

Norwalk Sandra Scalisi Augustine Scalisi Plax Hill Gardens Norwalk Hospital

Flood waters close on Tokyo as tally climbs near two thousand

The Tone river flood nears Tokyo suburbs as death and missing figures rise to about two thousand in the typhoon disaster. Officials report the rampaging flood swamping homes and forcing evacuations while rescue teams race against rising waters and weather worsening conditions.

Tokyo Tone

Fenno Takes Command at New London Sub Base

Capt. Frank W. Fenno assumed command of the New London Submarine Base succeeding Capt. Charles W. Gray who will join Cornell as a naval science professor. The outdoor ceremony was attended by 75 officers and 1,000 base personnel. Gray presented trophies to the base softball champions, ending his tenure since November 10, 1945.

New London Frank W. Fenno Charles W. Gray Naval Science Cornell University Submarine School Atlantic Reserve Fleet Jesse L. Hull Gray Third Naval District

Jail Riots Lead to Terms and Probation in Local Case

Riorot gattert is sentenced to 1-3 years plus one count of obtaining money under false pretenses totaling 120 dollars. State's Attorney Willis frames him as a jail riot ringleader while Judge Molloy emphasizes conduct and discipline. Lawrence and Raymond Bursey, youths from Malden, Massachusetts, admit to break ins and receive sentences with probation after two months. Sheriff Platt praised for managing disturbances and maintaining order amid heavy guard measures.

Molloy Gattert Willis Covert Fairfield State Hospital Newtown Sheriff Platt Judge Molloy Lawrence Bursey Aymond Park Avenue Malden Maas Otto J. Saur Lawrence Platt Keepera Raymond Raymond Bursey Cheshire Reformatory Fairfield Court House

Harmed furnishings removed as 19 await arraignment in court

The sheriff’s team monitored the basement cells as 19 prisoners were arraigned in a single day. Deputies escorted each plea to Assistant Clerk Shannon’s desk while two deputies watched inside the enclosure and the court room’s crew remained on duty. Judge Molloy ordered a grand jury to meet at 10 a.m. to act on homicide cases involving four men and a woman.

Platt Henry E. Shannon James F. Murphy St. Ann's R. C

Death Penalty Sought for Nazi Camp Leaders in Nuremberg

In Nuremberg Germany on September 17 the American prosecution demanded the death penalty for 18 S S executives led by Oswald Pohl. New York attorney Jack Robbins summarized the case against Pohl and 17 associates as the brain trust behind the concentration camp system.

Nuernberg Germany S. S Jack Robbins New York Oswald Pohl

Miamians seek safe shelters from big blow

Thousands crowded Palm Beach courthouse as the great storm moved in. Sheriff Kirk doubted the dikes would hold, while officials prepared shelters for expectant mothers and evacuees. A separate tropical disturbance east of Trinidad prompted Army and Navy weather units to monitor but not flag as hurricane. In other news, over 6,000 plant species have been cataloged in Java.

Palm Beach John F Kirk Trinidad Army Reconnaisance Navy Hurricane Hunter Cmdr Frederick Lewis Master Miami

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Greece Lindstrom Plant UNION Colleg Business Administration V. A Whitney Ave New Haven Junior College OF Commerce Capt. Fenno NEW Costello Fur Shop Broad St. — Cor. John BIG Java United United Standards California Wray New England Haberdashery Main Street
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