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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1948

Page

1

Labor official commends Governor at CFL session banquet

Commissioner John J. Egan lauded Governor Shannon as a credit to the labor movement during the Connecticut Federation of Labor's 63rd annual convention in Bridgeport. Egan praised state labor laws and the Development Commission, noting the department's motto Industrial Peace Production and Prosperity. Senator Barkley is to speak at tonight's banquet.

John J. Egan Misaloner Shans Non Connecticut Federation of Labor Egan Stratfford Shannon Federation Connecticut Tam Shannon la Labor James L. Mc Canaughy Labor Billa Barkley Bridgeport Central Labor Union Alben W. Barkley Romerratic Brian McMahon Federation of Labor Hoe Com Eigan Soarch Connecticut Development Commission New York State Labor Department

Bridgeport Weather Forecast For Today And Tonight

Bridgeport and vicinity expect sunny to partly cloudy skies with a high near 70 and cool tonight with a chance of light rain tomorrow. Winds southerly to northeasterly, temperatures from yesterday show highs around 70, with details for New York City also noted as cool.

Bridgeport Telegram Bridgeport Cain New York City Rene

Truman Dewey Debate in the West Continues

President Truman, speaking at the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, accused the GOP of exploiting the West as an economic colony of Wall Street while pledging to restore its birthright. He contrasted his agenda with Gov. Dewey’s conservation push in a long distance exchange over natural resources.

Associated Press Truman Republican Party West Wall Street Mormon Tabernacle Salt Lake City Thomas B. Dewey Dewey Denway The New Yorker Haals Jamen Colorado Utah

Telegram Today features and pages listed

A temple of content appears with varied sections and page numbers including features for Everybody, Angelo Patri, women's news, comics, classifieds, crossword, obituaries, financial news, editorials, theater, sports, radio, and pursuit of happiness across pages 1a through 83, indicating a broad newspaper issue layout.

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Irgunist group Irgun surrenders under ultimatum

In Jerusalem on September 22 the Irgun Zyvat Leumi announced dissolution after accepting the Tarneti government's ultimatum. The move follows the crackdown on the Stern Gang, with hundreds arrested and leaders fleeing. Moshe Dayan stated unconditional amnesty for past infractions and enlistment in the regular forces.

Jerusalem Irgun Zyvat Leumi Tarneti Irgun Ita Tthe Stern.Gang Rumsaat Palle ‘Bernadotte Hia Andra Serot Stern’ Gang Bernadotte and Serot Stern Gang Taraeli Ultmatum Irgun Zvai Leumi Moshe Dayan Israel Irganista Surburban Katamon Palestine

Draftees To Face Physical Tests In Four CT Cities

Hartford announces physical examinations and inductions for draftees will take place in Hartford New Haven Bridgeport and New London. Local draft boards will send draftees to these cities for exams as part of the next induction. Connecticut quota for the October 4 call is 105 men.

Hartford Connecticut Vernon S. Morehouse Selective Service New Haven Bridgeport New London Morehouse Dellay Ralph Webb Massachusetts Connastint

Dictaphone Officials and Union Seek Pact to End Strike

Negotiations resume between the Dictaphone company and Local 268 UE CIO, who have been on strike since Sept. 10. State mediator Philp J Koone announced a Board meeting in City Hall as talks continue. Union seeks 15 cents hourly raise for 675 workers and contract terms changes on holidays vacations price work guarantees overtime and insurance. Company offers 2 1 2 percent now with a further raise on Jan 1 1949.

Dictaphone Ue-Cio Philp J.koone State Board of Mediation and Arbitration Yeaters Koone

Civil Service panel blocks school post exam plan

The Civil Service commission rejected most of the Board of Education plan for an oral exam for director of adult and supplementary education, tabling action for Oct 12 to seek clarification. They argued the test would stray from policy and favor candidates, while the commission retains authority mainly over administration and examiner selection. Regular salary advances for 163 city employees totaling 26738 annually were approved, with nine appeals on patrolman exams denied and two approved pending further investigation.

Civil Service Commission Board of Education William Abraham John J. Linley Stephen Jankura Robert C. Gerte Linley Jankoiva Commission School Board Joseph E. Jaffery Jeffery Tdnley Effery Ior Abraham Gerte Central High School

McMahon urges halt to arms race in Stratfield meeting

Senator Brien McMahon warned that without strict control of weapons of mass destruction the world bears a crushing risk of another world war. He criticized arms budgets as draining free enterprise and called for realistic problem handling in atomic energy control.

Brien McMahon Etentary Club Stratfield Hotal Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy McMahon

Cardan Scores Knockout to Take World Title from Zale

Marcel Cardan a formidable challenger from French Morocco defeats Tony Zale by knockout in the 11th or 12th round at Roosevelt Stadium Jersey City before 19,272 fans to claim the world middleweight championship. Referee counts out Zale who lies on the canvas as Cardan’s purse, and the promoter’s profit on the show is outlined with guarantees to Zale and Cardan.

Ay Gayle Talbot New Jersey Andy ‘Nied Ian Zale Cerdari

Wartime Spies Face Prosecution Say House Panel

Rep McDowell of the House Un American Activities committee said he is prepared to recommend prosecution of three wartime espionage cases based on evidence from secret hearings. He noted many witnesses were not suspects and that the panel has information on atomic energy leak attempts it may hand to the Justice Department for grand jury action. Continued on page two.

Washington Rep McDowell House Un-American Activities Committee Justice Department

Westport Voters Postpone Building Code Adoption

Westport voters at a special town meeting postponed adoption of the State building code amid questions about publicity and study time. The zoning board withdrew a proposed electricians code, while an amendment to publish an analysis of the code passed unanimously. Roads Sunrise Road, Banar Place, and Danbury Road were accepted for town streets.

Westport Zoning and Planning Commission Bedford Junior High Vetera Alec Heansing Yiin T. PB. Rogers Zoning Board Oliver Reagan Saic Rogers Dr. Rogers Alda Commission Sunrise Road Banar Place Danbury Road Ralph Sonltt Lois R. Clark Shemmaching Sonlitt

Youths in knife slaying and break ins face sentences

Nathaniel Hopkins 17 of North Carolina pleaded guilty to first degree slaughter for fatally stabbing George Smith in a rooming house at 437 Water Street on July 31 and was sentenced to an indefinite term in Cheshire reformatory. Arthur Brown 17 of Norwalk received eight months for three robberies, with 30 day jail then probation, after pleading guilty. Several others, including Charles Cologero 39, faced sentences for separate charges as the court opening proceeded. Continued on page two.

Nathaniel Hopkins North Carolina George Smith Water Street Iagl Cheshire Reformatory J. Boward Robert A Superior Court Arthur Brown Norwalk A. J. Collins Charles Cologerlo Stamford Wat Roberts Wil‘am Klein Chapay Tain Road James Terrell Klein Milton Arvidson Chopay HI Pond North End Othara Othars Railty Blain Terrell Arvids Aantance Mre Richard Bruton Bridgeport

Reds Push Drive for Withdrawal Of All Troops from Germany

Berlin dispatch reports a renewed push by Soviet inspired press for all occupation forces to leave Germany. The drive cites Russia's plan to pull troops from Korea by October and accuses America of turning zones into colonies and bases to attack the Soviet Union. General Lucius D. Clay says Germans fear communist rule and would be unsettled by withdrawal.

Germany Berlin Rusaiana Russia Korea Presa Clav United States America Soviet Union Lucius D. Clay Lay Asi

Hurricanes Smash Florida Amid Severe Storm Warnings

A 125 mph hurricane battered southwest Florida driving fatalities in Everglades City and Key West as warnings extended to the Carolinas. Two dead, many injured, and thousands evacuated as shelters opened in Sebring, Avon Park, and Lakes Placid.

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Parson Keeps Parlor for Calamity and Visits

An old time parlor used solely for calamity plans, slages, deaths, and overnight visits by the parson appears in the record.

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