Election today to mark wind up of GFL conclave
Timothy M. Collins seeks a sixth term as president of the Connecticut Federation of Labor at the four day convention in Stratfield. Andrew Christiansen from Hartford challenges him as vice president while Michael O. Rourke of New Haven is unopposed for secretary treasurer. a vote nearby sets one vice president per central labor union area. The convention features lengthy debates on constitutional changes and nominations for multiple vice presidential posts.
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Timothy
Collins
Connecticut Federation of Labor
Andrew Christensen
Hartford
Stratfield Hotel
Christenson
Edward Kamingky
Rourke
Treasurar Doneph
New Haven
American Federation of Labor
Enandidatea
Mominatat
Mrancle Jones
Stanford
Peter Honored
Bridgeport
Michael Mlannti
Norwalk
Peter Th Lunlint
Meriden
Arthur H. Buttery
Groton
Willam Fargo
New London
Alexander M. Miller
New Britain
Walter J. Arndt
Michael J. O'Rourke
Waterbury
William Smith
Norwich
Dennis M. Creat
Danbury
Arthur J. Gabarge
Middletown
Eugane St Pierre
Pol Dovia
Michael Ca, Rote
Michael Scanlan
Torrington
Thomas Wubbenhurst
Stamford
Michael Hanrahan
Harry Bute
George H. Geaonwood
Cheshire
William Eran
Albert K. Grean
Greenwich
Long Defore
Acsalan
Coneention
Mc. Coltina
James Carrigan
Teamstorn Union
Peter Bernard
Bridgeport Central Labor Union
J. Lawrence O'Toole
Amssistant
Mr. Bernard
Aim
Organized Labor
Bridge Port
Shena
Colina
Transucor O'Rourke
Anmiong
Bridgeport Weather Summary for Today and Tonight
Cloudy cool and windy in Bridgeport and vicinity with a high near 68 degrees and a low tonight around 50. Partly cloudy and continued windy tomorrow with strong northeasterly winds. New York City also cloudy today tonight and tomorrow.
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Bridgeport
New York City
Police Chiefs Map Drive To Cut Route 1 Accidents
Carl M. Lynge of General Electric spoke at the Connecticut chapter annual conference dinner on communication techniques in Employes Relations. He outlined GE’s program to improve working conditions and described efforts to learn what workers want and understand about their jobs and surrounding social, political, and economic factors. The address drew about 25 Society members from Bridgeport, Stamford, New Haven, Hartford, and the WICC radio audience.
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General Electeic Company
Wos
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Stratfield Hotel
Mr. Lynge
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Gandal Electric
Bridgeport
Stamford
New Raven
Hartford
WICC
Balky Bridge Delays Trains In Westport
Westport's Saugatuck River bridge refused to open for about 40 minutes delaying eastbound trains. The Boston train bound for Bridgeport at 8 16 PM Standard Time stayed nearly an hour late, while Montreal and Maine services were held about 18 minutes. The Boston train backed to South Norwalk and rejoined on a different track.
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New Haven
Saugatuck River
Boston
Bridgeport
Montreal
Maine
South Norwalk
Traffic safety drive maps for Route 1 between Greenwich and NY line
Westport reports a joint safety drive from Oct 1 to curb accidents on Route 1 between Greenwich and the New York state line. Chief Gleason and Chief Clarks expect increased traffic after the NY truck strike ends and stress warnings over defective equipment rather than arrests. Local and state police will patrol 24 hours in October, with reports filed to Hartford.
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Greenwich
New Haven
New York State Line
John Gleason
Henry P. Clarks
Latelhairman
New York
Hartford
Elmer S. Watson
Stonington
Jaume
Mr. Watson
Chloé Clerk
Clark
Charles Kelly
Medward J. Hickey
Town
Atais Police
First Violator Seized As Draft Pool Tops Two Million
U S reports from registration centers show about 2 million single non veterans aged 19 to 35 in the draft pool with many deferred for exemptions physical or other reasons. Officials estimate only around 260000 will be inducted during the 21 month peacetime draft through June 30 1947. Selective Service notes reports from 43 states territories and possessions show 8208413 men 18 through 25 registered between Aug 30 and Sept 14. 1 285 214 are eligible for reduction. All states have not completed classifications.
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Selective Service
Former Red Spy Libel Suit Threatened in Washington
Dinabeth T. Bentley faces a libel suit threat from William W. Remington, suspended Commerce Department official, after she accused him of links to a wartime Russian spy ring. Remington demands a public retraction by noon next Thursday and warns of legal action for libel with damages described as "very substantial." The double harassment probes by House and Senate committees widen as Ferguson accuses the White House and FBI chief Hoag of obstructing inquiry.
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Washington
Dinabeth T. Bentley
William W. Remington
Commerce Department
Milas Bentley
Remington
Phone expansion nears completion in Bridgeport
Crews of technicians near finishing installation of 16,000 dial lines in the Bridgeport exchange of Southern New England Telephone. The upgrade will connect 1,500 more applicants, with service expanding to central office facilities for future needs and to serve remaining restricted areas as copper wire and cable shortages ease. Total cost listed at 816,000 with about 5,000 lines added locally.
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Techmicians
Bridgeport Exchange
Southern
New England Telephone Company
Bridgeport
John Street
Brady Homes sale delayed by inquiry and protests
Public Housing Administration delays the Brady Homes sale pending an investigation into physical standards and financing. Senator Baldwin’s letter cites tenant complaints about damp basements, high down payments, and loan difficulties. The 400 unit project sits on the Bridgeport Stratford line at Success Park, with 40 single and 180 two family houses.
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Public Housing Administration
Raymond M. Foley
Public Hous Ing
Tyas
Raymond B. Baldwin
Brady Project Tenants’ Association
City Hall
Foley
Pricon
Harold Popin
Bridgeport, Housing, Authority
Ania
PHA Task May
Senator Baldwin
PHA
Success Park
Bridgeport-Stratford
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Hoyt Gatlin Named for State Senate Nomination
Hoyt Gatlin of New Canaan was nominated as the Democratic candidate for the State Senate from the 26th district at a Moosehall district convention. Gatlin, a 20 year resident of New Canaan and longtime Fairfield County resident, noted he switched from Republican five years ago. He was presented by Clyde Baals of Weston and seconded by William Murphy, state Democratic chair in Darien.
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Valltay Road
New Canaan
State Senate
Catlin
Bridgeport
William Murphy
Darien
Fairfield County
Russia Weighing Withdrawal From UN and U S Critique
AP report from Amman notes Arab Legion accusing Jewish fighters of downing an unarmed airliner near Latrun, killing two correspondents. The incident heightens Palestine tensions after the Bernadotte assassination and a UN observer encounter, prompting calls for vigorous UN investigation.
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Trans-Jordan
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Palestine
Folke Bernadotte
Jerusalem
Araba
Un-Spon
Truman Appeals to Liberal Bloc in Los Angeles Speech
President Truman urged American liberals not to support a “powerful third party” guided by Communists. He warned that a Wallace run could aid Republican forces of reaction and urged unity to meet shared goals.
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Los Angeles
Henry A. Wallace
Thomas B. Dewey
Phoenix
Wallace
Chia
America
Mr. Truman
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Republican Forces of Reaction
FBI Nabs Ex-Worker In Bomb Data Theft
Chicago, Sept 23 AP A former employee at the government atomic energy project in New Mexico was arrested by the FBI on charges of violating the Atomic Energy Act and stealing government property. John Lepman 24 of Chicago charged with stealing classified papers and indicted in Santa Fe New Mexico.
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FBI
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Richard Hostang
Santa Fe
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Navy Force to Sail For Far East Ports
Navy Task Force 38 with two carriers and supporting ships will sail Oct. 1 for Far East ports including Yokosuka and Tsingtao. The 27,000-ton Essex class carriers Tarawa and Princeton leading a destroyer and cruiser contingent will follow a regular rout in naval operations. Navy spokesmen said the move is not prompted by any emergency.
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Ruling backs non red oaths in labor case
The U S court of appeals upholds union bargaining rights tied to non communist affidavits under Taft Hartley and National Labor Relations Board orders. It would extend pension plan bargaining to all interstate employers and require consultants before pension changes, affecting unions including CIO United Steelworkers United Mine Workers and CIO Longshoremen.
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U. S
U. S Supreme Court
Interstata Cone Marce
Nan
National Labor Relations Board
Aleclang
CIO United Sten Workers
United Mine Workers
CIO Longshoremen
Railroads Seek Freight Rate Boost Across Nation
Chicago dispatch reports that the nation's railroads will seek another per cent increase in freight rates. An amount slightly less will be sought on certain excepted commodities after executives of the railroads concluded current rates do not meet carriers' revenue needs.
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W. OH. Bana
Western
Polish Attache Refuses Return, Seeks U S Refuge
Lt Gen Izydor Modelski military attache of the Polish Embassy says he refused Poland's order to return home and asked the United States to grant asylum for him and his family. He accuses the Polish government of Soviet control and suppressing independent parties and education as part of a broader imperial aim.
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Izydor Modelski
Poland
United States
Almaelé
Isaundrough
Hoya and
Girla
Modelski
Pyeaant Pollah
UN unity in doubt as Moscow hints at pulling out
Washington reports Russian broadcasts accuse the United States of seeking to torpedo the United Nations. Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei A. Vishinsky urged unity, saying blocs and military coalitions threaten global cooperation. American officials foresee possible U.N. strains if the Kremlin maintains a split stance.
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Binet
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World Organization
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Europa
U S Patient Not Weak Marshall Warns Reds
Secretary of State George Marshall told the United Nations General Assembly that the United States will not compromise on principles of peace and warned the Soviet Union that American patience must not be mistaken for weakness. The address, delivered without naming Russia, aimed at consolidating U S policy on world order amid Polish and Soviet reactions.
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Soviet Union
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Poland
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