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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1947
Page
21
County leaders debate funding to operate the Danbury jail amid court actions. Independent and Republican lawmakers push for a county jail farm and closing facilities while clashes over spending and authority surface. A new fall property purchase is approved to study jail overcrowding and future needs.
Joseph A. Palozzolo of 140 North Avenue was absolved of criminal blame for the Darien death of eight year old Arthur W. Harris on July 22 after a coroner found the truck driver acted to give cyclists space. The boy swerved left to avoid water and was struck by the rear wheel.
The session featured heated charges from Hector McNeil and Soviet officials. McNeil blamed Soviet policy for endangering world peace and accused Russia of veto abuse. Vishinsky and Manuilsky defended Soviet aims while criticizing Western plans like the Marshall Plan. Turkey's Delim Sarpur called Moscow’s actions a “war of nerves” against Ankara, and Yugoslavia warned of a potential new conflict.
Petkov, Bulgaria’s former minister and leader of opposition Agrarians, faces a crackdown as he withdraws from the Fatherland Front coalition in 1945. He accuses the regime of beatings and calls for free elections while clashes over the Agrarian Union and newspaper control intensify. His boycott call targets the Nov. 18 election as the government unites a single candidate list.
The Center Mire company responded to a blaze at Mrs. Anna H. Coughlin’s home on Meadowbrook road Fairfield at 7:57 a.m. caused by an overflowing burner. At 8:14 a.m. a short circuit sparked a fire on a Cudahy Packing Co truck in front of the Center firehouse with little damage.
Jury cases scheduled for trial on the criminal side of Superior court were postponed until next week due to the ongoing grand jury session. Among those postponed are Joyce Naylor of Old Greenwich and George Lowden and David Blumett of Stamford, all charged with robbery with violence against Miss Naylor's grandmother.
Dr Burton Edward Turney aged 90 retired Bridgeport dentist died at home in Sterling Place Born November 17 1878 in Litchfield he moved to Bridgeport in 1898 Services will be Thursday at 2 p m at Wilmot and West funeral home Lafayette Street officiated by Dr Howard Stone Anderson Burial will be Mountain Grove cemetery He is survived by wife Carolyn Frederick Turney a daughter Mrs Frank Botsford Nichols of Botsford two grandchildren Joan Turney Nichols and Frank Botsford Nichols Jr and brother Charles Gould Turney of Waterbury
A wave of cool air lowered readings to 32 in parts of New Jersey and 28 in Rome and Utica New York. The front stretched from Illinois to New York and New England. A Florida tropical storm threatened with heavy rains and winds while Mount Washington saw snow atop and Caribou Me. and Presque Isle Me reported flurries. Southern California baked with Indio 107 and El Centro 106. Frost touched northern towns but crops face only small danger per the weather bureau.
Lieut Rivers said Officer Clancy will be recommended for an award. Fugitives Pickering and Korch, captured by Clancy after slipping from county jail trusties, were found hiding in a Slevin home on Lisbon road Canterbury. Police had been searching closed summer homes. one loaded revolver was found.
A New Haven coroner's inquest heard the widow Eva Laliberte and passenger Joseph Dube describe the highway collision on the Milford Turnpike. Patrolman Arthur J. Laliberte, 3 children, died 15 hours after the crash involving a car driven by David Lemmon of Devon. The inquest examined the circumstances of the Aug. 15 accident and a formal verdict was awaited.
Dr Walter Schwartz of 1115 Main Street was elected president of the Fairfield County Chiropody Society at its annual meeting held last night at Fairfield Inn. Officers include Dr Theodore Benedict of Stamford as vice president and Dr Joseph Starr of Bridgeport as secretary and treasurer. Mrs Peter M Davey serves as executive secretary of the Fairfield County chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, with guest speaker Alm presenting Accent on Use to outline rehabilitation progress for those affected by infantile paralysis.
Ansonia approves a zoning update shifting numerous districts from residential to industrial on both north and west sides of the city. The new rules require building permits from the inspector with appeals to the Board of Zoning Appeal and potential court review. A study group considers printing costs likely exceeding $1000.
A Norwalk grand jury reconvened before Judge Thomas J. Molloy at 10 a m to hear witnesses in the case of Louis Gray 28 of George Street accused of fatally injuring Vincent Niper 31 of George Street in an August alley fight near Main Street North Madison Avenue. The panel will also consider Velma Harper 32 of Water Street and Vincent J. Mola 23 of Norwalk who face separate deaths, Harper allegedly stabbed Charles Woolfolk 37 of Water Street on August 19 claiming self defense while Mola, a sailor, is linked to the shooting of Mrs Ann Nicastro Mattiello 23 of Norwalk in June 7.
A vigorous party plan endorses Jim Whelan for mayor with a united Democratic ticket. Chairman Mulvihill cites Whelan’s readiness to campaign and knowledge of city government, urging district organizations to rally in support and bring inactive members into the fold. Whelan thanks supporters as party leaders pledge full backing.
A political figure addresses the Town committee, thanking them for their endorsement and promising to request support if nominated. He states he will not discuss campaign issues until after nomination.
A historic flight describes an unmanned aircraft crossing the Atlantic. The report notes automatic throttle and brake actions at takeoff, liftoff after eight seconds, and ascent to 806 feet before engines shifted to climb.
Katherine Hurst, a former teacher in Connecticut and New York schools for the deaf, must undergo further treatment at Fairfield State hospital in Newtown, where she has been a patient for six years. Judge James E. Murphy of Superior Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by Miss Hurst against Dr. William F. Green, superintendent of the Newtown institution.
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