Baldwin Boom Makes Baldwin a Presidential Hope in Middletown
A large Middletown gathering promoted U.S. Senator Tiaymond B Baldwin as Connecticut’s favored candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. Prominent figures including U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy, Governor MacConaughy, and J. Kenneth Bradley lauded Baldwin, who said he is grateful for the support. The event aimed to signal the state delegation’s potential on the first ballot and to pressure rivals from Dewey Taft Stassen.
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Tiaymond
Baldwin
Connecticut
Orize
Dr Lom
Middletown
Pto
Joseph B. McCarthy
Wisconsin
MacConauchy
J. Kenneth Bradley
Publcan National
Tisy Baldwin
United States
Bradley
McConsusgbhy
Kay
McCarthy
Harold Blassen
White House
Philadelphia
G.O.P
Dewey
Taft
Stassen
Cellied
Provernor Dewey
McConnanhy
Rayo Xreater
Republican Party
Nation
Oor
Republicans Hit Back In Assembly Council Row
Senate president pro tempore Robert E. Parsons and other Republicans pressed Hartford Representative John P. Cotter to convene the Legislative Council to replace Senator Alfred F. Wechsler who quit amid dispute over Republican policy. Parsons accused Wechsler of seeking publicity and urged a bipartisan, nonpartisan council role, noting past cooperation and 1945-47 Council successes.
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Legislative Council
Robert E. Parsons
Farmington
John P. Cotter
Hartford
Alfred F. Wechsler
Wechsler
Parsons
Senate
Cotter
Snd
Atafementa
Meambece
Council Strife Shows Need to Replace Wechsler Leader
A June council rift centers on Senator Wechsler and calls for his replacement by a Democrat. Democrats push rules to curb minority influence, while Republicans warn of paralysis from partisan maneuvers. The Governor salutes state workers, defending loyalty and efficiency amid criticism.
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Wechsler
Senate
Weschler
Hla
Democratic Party
Council
Cotter
GG. O. P
Council On adJounding
Repucans
Barlow Rumored for New Construction Division Post
Capitol Hill insiders expect Frank Barlow of Stonington to join the new Construction division under a Merit System act. State Comptroller Fred Aeller to replace the former Real Assets head Barlow. Yale expert Harold Haus framed director specs for a post overseeing massive construction funds, potentially excluding Barlow from the top job. Barlow resigned at the governor’s request over the Plimpton lease uproar, then withdrew to retain reemployment status, though his former post no longer exists.
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Capitol Hill
Frank
Barlow
Stonington
Fred RR
Aeller
Real Asseta
Harold BD. Haus
Yale
Plimpton
Wo Zeller
Personnel Board
State Employes Hail Attendance Record Change
Connecticut state employees praised Governor McConaughy for removing the daily attendance filing requirement. An editorial in The State Employe, published by the Connecticut State Employees Association, recounts insults from the General Assembly sessions and credits Sloane for defending workers amid harsh criticism.
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Connecticut
Legislative Economy Committees
General Assembly
McConaughy
State Employe
Connecticut State Employes Association
Sloane
McCuonauphy
Voters to Decide Four Constitutional Amendments Next Month
The state schedules voting on four proposed amendments to the State Constitution in 146 towns and cities this year with 23 communities voting next year. Proposals include four year terms for governor and state officers and minor court judges, appointive change for probate judges, and a shift to four year terms for state officers. Debate centers on length of terms, separation of state and national elections, and patronage issues in minor court appointments. The 146 cities and towns voting this fall include most large centers, with Ansonia Derby Bristol Middletown and Stamford voting in 1948. About 100 towns hold biennial elections and the rest annual local elections.
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Qeourt
Crees
New York
Connecticut
Ansonia
Derby
Bristol
Middletown
Stamford
Quads Born in Tucuman Mom Dies After Birth
In Tucuman Argentina Mia Maria Angelica Pedrazac de Soria gave birth to quadruplets all boys. The mother died a few hours after the birth of the last infant and one of the babies also died shortly after birth.
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Tucuman
Argentina
Mia
Maria Angelica Pedrazac de Soria
Infanta
Former Chairman of Party 15 Chooses Mayors Post
A. Anderson widely known in veterans circles and linked with Bridgeport Housing Authority and Warner Brothers may run for mayor if the Republican city convention nominates her. She cites lack of progressive ideas under present administration and supports a Progressive Bridgeport. Districts Sixth B and Ninth B back George A. Saden for the mayoral nomination, while party leaders expect Fazio to be the nominee. Saden has not said if he will contest. Fusion talks for alderman candidates are anticipated once tickets are settled.
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Veterans
Bridgeport Housing Authority
Warner Brothers
Council of Catholic Women
Catholic Daughters
American Legion Auxiliary Age
Wv. F. W
Bridgeport
George A. Saden
Board of Education
Republican Party
Fazio
Saden
Police push six day week plan amid staffing debate
The board delaying the roll out until a Civil Service list is set. Ninety?nine candidates took the police exam with results due in about 10 days. A six man committee will present its case to the Board of Police Commissioners, with two members outlining alternative proposals. Mayor McLevy notes staff increases and six day week potential for police, fire, bridge tenders, and sewage workers by Oct 1, as vacancies and retirements affect progress.
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Civil Service Board
Board of Police Commissioners
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Jasper McLevy
Fire Department
Fireightere
Ince
Danbury Man Dies After Hotel Fall Neck Breakage
Danbury police identified Paul Umburg about 60 as the deceased who died from a broken neck after an apparent fall down stairs at a Danbury hotel on White Street. Dr. John Booth, medical examiner, said injuries were sustained in the fall. Umburg was found shortly before 10 p.m. and listed as a hotel roomer.
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Danbury
Paul Umburg
White Street
John Booth
Umburg
Bridgeport Pay Waiver Suit Faces High Court Review
The Connecticut Supreme Court will hear a $1.5 million pay waiver dispute over wages lost by Bridgeport police and firemen during 1932 to 1938. Active and retired officers plus estates of 43 deceased seek damages. Judge Murphy earlier ruled against the city’s Statute of Limitations defense. Counsel include Samuel Reich, George A. Laden for plaintiffs and City Attorney Harry Schwartz for Bridgeport.
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State Supreme Court
Bridgeport
Supreme Court
James E. Murphy
Superior Court
Murphy
Connecticut
Samuel Reich
George A. Laden
Harry Schwartz
Main job is to keep peace Baldwin says
West Haven September 20 AP Senator Baldwin told about 700 Connecticut members of the American Legion and auxiliary at a dinner that the number one job of the United States is to keep the peace and suppress aggression. He urged 100 percent Legion support for universal military training as a key item for the next Senate Armed Services committee agenda.
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West “Haven
Baldwin
Connecticut
American Legion and Auxiliary
United States
Arthur E. Daley
West Haven
Joseph Sullivan
Hartford
Rehabilitation Shops Change Name in Expanding Services
The Rehabilitation Shops at 326 Hollister avenue have become The Bridgeport Rehabilitation Center, a Connecticut Society chapter. The center now has three departments, an expanded staff, serves about 80 people weekly, and includes vocational training, therapy, and sheltered employment for severely disabled adults.
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Hollister Avenue
Connecticut Society For Crippled Children and
Adaita
Bridgeport Rehabilitation Center
Connecticut Society
Michael Brodsky
Park Avenue
State Department of Education
Canter
Report on Jail Riots Targeted for Monday Meeting
Fairfield County legislators prepare for a special session at 2 p.m. in the county courthouse to consider a 13000 dollar jail operating appropriation for Danbury and to receive Sheriff Edward A. Platt’s report on Bridgeport jail conditions amid three weeks of riots. The session follows a Superior Court injunction halting the Danbury jail closure and sale.
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Fairfield County
County Court House
Danbury
Edward A. Platt
Bridgeport
Superior Court
James E. Murphy
Platt
North Avenue Institution
Thomas “J
Walter
State
Lorin W. Willis
Molloy
Gattert
Charles R. Covert
Sheriff Platt
Chest agency drive sets 807,197 goal for 26 agencies
The Chest outlines a 807,197 goal to support 26 Red Feather Agencies including hospitals, Boys Clubs, health and family services. Total operating cost 4,107,656 with 1,026,340 requested from Chest. warns separate drives would add substantial costs and create multiple appeals. Agencies span Bridgeport, Stratford, Easton, Trumbull, Monroe, Fairfield areas.
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Red Feather
Clark
Community Chest
Bridgeport
Stratford
Easton
Trumbull
Monroe
Farefield
Fairfield Commuunity Chest
Greavir
Bridegroom to be dies in wedding rehearsal crash
In Chicago three men died and two others were seriously burned when the car returning from a wedding rehearsal crashed into two vehicles. The deceased were Richard Pandada 23 who was to be married the next day his brother Ifred 20 and Joseph Seafta 20. Eugene Chiostri 23 and Casimir Zachareki 23 were listed in critical condition.
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Chicago
Richard Pandada
Broher
Ifred
Joseph Seafta
Eugene Chiostri
Casimir Zachareki
Escape In Plane Mishap Near New York
Greig reported flying at 8000 feet off the New Jersey coast when engine trouble developed and the airliner began losing altitude. The craft neared New York, damaging the landing gear before landing. Passengers were checked at Floyd Bennett naval dispensary and released. Crew and travelers were praised for coolness during the tense moments.
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Earry
New York
Floyd Bennett Naval Dispensary
Greig
New Jersey
New Canaan Man Aboard Crippled Clipper Plane
Pan American Airways lists Connecticut passengers aboard a clipper plane that crash landed in New York tonight. Names include Frances Schucher of New Canaan Eva Tricaridon of Forestville and Margaret Battiste Mary Battista of New Britain.
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New York
Pan American Airways Tonight
Margaret Battiste
Mary Battista
New Britain
Frances Schucher
New Canaan
Eva Tricaridon
Forestville
General Lee Admits Using Influence for Soldiers
Iowa City reports Lt. Gen. John C. H. Lee, former Mediterranean commander, says many soldiers complain about service conditions. He defends his record, notes responsibility for theater discipline, and asserts he used his influence to secure adequate accommodations for his men during unrest and wartime service.
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Iowa City
John C. H. Lee
Mediterranean
Lee
United States
Italy
Army
Robert Do. Ruark
Scripps Howard
France and United States clash in UN over Italy and war charges
In the UN debate France sided with the United States on key issues while criticizing Soviet charges of American warmongering. Georges Bidault rejected Soviet claims that the Marshall Plan enslaves Europe, and urged caution on Italy’s UN admission as the Assembly grappled with Italian peace treaty revision and Security Council voting reforms.
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Vichinsky
John Foster Dulles
U. S
France
United States
Russia
Herschel V. Johnson
Andrei A. Gromyko
Argentina
Honduras
Ecuador
Georges Bidault
Bidault
Europe
Ridault
Saint
Deranged mother kills two children with axe in Virginia
Independence, Va. police report a three year old boy and his nine year old sister were slain with an axe. Their mother, 34 year old Mrs. Vance Anderson, was returned to a mental hospital from which she had been released a year earlier. The deputy sheriff quoted Mrs. Anderson as saying she killed the children to save their souls.
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Ferdinand
Eli B. Ives
Richard
Paul Mastrione
Linenavenue
John Durica
Baptista
Independence
Vance Anderson
Grayson County
Bruce Wheatley
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