Soviet delegates lose bid to expand United Nations agenda
The United Nations General Assembly voted to add six debate items despite Soviet opposition led by Jacob Malik. Russia argued the new body undermines the Security Council while the bloc pressed for veto rules and limits on Western proposals. The agenda then shifted to committee review with Vishinsky absent.
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Bridgeport Area Weather Averages Fair and Cool
Bridgeport and vicinity expect fair, cool today and tomorrow with a high near 68. Tonight Partly cloudy, low around 40, winds mostly north to northeast. New York City forecast fair and clear. Almanac notes the 269th day of the year, autumn begins, sunrise at 6:13 a.m., sunset at 6:58 p.m.
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Dewey Flags Reds in Federal Jobs and Red Herring Charge
Gov Thomas E Dewey charged communists and fellow travelers hold positions of trust in government while urging vigilance in the ongoing anti communism push. He warned that if laws prove inadequate new measures would be taken and stressed protecting free belief within the open U S system. President Truman, en route to Yuma, planned a major speech on the issue.
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Pallotti
Hartford Democrat
Clark
Connecticut
Ken B. Geyer
Connecticut Milk Producers Association
Geyer
Danbury Crash Kills One, Hauls Seven To Hospitals
One man died and seven were injured after a head on collision on Route 6 near Grover corner. George Harrison 63 of West Boylston Miss was a passenger and died on arrival at Danbury hospital. Injured include Harrison’s wife Livey their son William Albert 28 and others. Driver How Knapp 62 of Morgan strange suffered leg and neck injuries. Police report the crash occurred as Knapp’s car veered onto the wrong side of the highway. Continued on Page Eight.
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West Boylston
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Mu Harricon
Livey
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Virginia Harrison
William
Paul
Cleorga
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Gertrude Bartram
South Straet
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George Bunnell
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William Harrison
Grover Corner
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Gaspierik Named Fairfield Town Court Clerk
Edward B. Gaspierik of 67 Dunlea Road Fairfield was appointed by Judge Samuel Friedman to succeed Walter Garrity as Fairfield Town court clerk. He will be sworn in Monday morning before the regular court session. The position pays 750 annually. Gaspierik formerly worked with J William Hope company and runs a business at 83 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport. He leads the Roger Ludlowe High School Pathers club and belongs to the Fairfield Lions club and Bridgeport Algonquin club. Garrity resigned two weeks ago citing pressure of other work. he held the post seven years.
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Edward B. Gaspietik
Dunlea Road
Fairfield
Samuel ¥. Friedman
Walter W. Garrity
My. Gaspielk
Mir. Gaspierik
J. William Hope Company
Palrfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Roger Ludlowe
Pathers Club
Fairfield Lions Club
Bridgeport Algonquin Club
Garrity
Poat
Sally Sykes Crowned Miss Kickoff at BU Dance
Sally Sykes a 10 year old blond sophomore from Ridgefield Park N C was chosen Miss Kickoff by fellow students at the University of Bilderport during a Gildiron dance in Lenny’s Wagon Wheel restaurant. She competed against six finalists witnessed by 2000 guests from 96 entries.
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Sophomera
Ridgefield Park
N. C
Studipenta
University of Bilderport
Miles Klchoff
Miss Dykes
Universally
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Wagon Wheel
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Caundlesite
Lillian Papua
Joan’ Patterson
Garry Wilking
Naphania Yarlo
Ube Ellen
Mamarlol
Collins Named CFL President by Narrow Vote at Conn Union Meet
Timothy M. Collins was reelected president of the Connecticut Federation of Labor for a sixth term, defeating Andrew Christensen 252 to 155 at the CFL's 63rd annual convention. The gathering in the Stratfield hotel also elected 33 vice presidents and named delegates to the American Federation of Labor.
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Connecticut Federation of Labor
Andrew Christengen
Hartford
CFL
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Collins
Joseph M. Rourks
New Haven
Christensen'ahl
Piasiancy
William Smith
Norwich
Alesander Miller
New Britain
Peter G. Lairos
Meridan
Dennis MM
Care Tell
Danby
Michael Scanon
Torrington
Francis Jares
Stamford
Walter Arnoi
Norwalk
Peter Benard
Bridgeport
Michael O'Rourse
Watarypiry
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Nawtondon
Aponicira
Ho Thame
Union Membora
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Enabor Tague
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Mr. Connery
Democratic Party
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Connery
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Teamsters Locu
Peron Denounces Yank as Plotter in Argentina Turmoil
President Juan Peron accuses Jorn Griffith of organizing a plot to assassinate him and topple his government. A massive crowd gathered near the First National Bank of Boston building as La Prensa was attacked and arrests were made, with Eva Peron among speakers and the state radio estimating about one million participants.
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Argentina
Navy plane found with all five aboard after 12 days
Air searchers located a downed American Navy plane in northern Manitoba 225 miles northwest of a pass near Highland Lake. All five passengers were safe, walking through the woods. An amphibious plane landed nearby four miles away after dropping a message directing recovery.
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Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday Clocks Back One Hour
DST ends this Sunday at 2 a.m. turning clocks back one hour. The change gives extra sleep tonight but the shift can disrupt routines for some people and may affect evening activities and schedules.
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Fire Chief's Widow Awarded $9000 in Settlement
Mia M. O Malley of Bridgeport will receive 9000 as part of a Superior Court negligence settlement after her husband William O Malley a Bridgeport Fire Department assistant chief died from injuries suffered during a 1947 blaze at a plant on 839 Railroad Avenue. The suit claimed 20000 against Univeran Sign Co George Baum and Alfred Tearston.
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Staphanie M. O'Malley
Bridgeport
Wiliam O'Malley
Bridgeport Fire Department
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Alfred Tenratom
Detroit
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O'Malley
Probate convention set for today in Bridgeport district
The Republican convention for the Bridgeport Probate district meets at the Stratfield hotel at 2 p.m. Today delegates back City Court Judge D Harold Cotter for nomination though a majority may not be won. Democratic incumbent Probate Judge John P Flanagan seeks support from Trumbull Monroe and Easton delegates.
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John P. Flanagan
Trumbull
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Easton
France Remains Calm After Two Hour General Strike
Paris endures a nationwide two hour strike by seven million workers over living costs. In Paris the disruption was limited though a 24 hour subway shutdown occurred and many roads filled with pedestrians and cyclists. Essential services continued with gas electricity and phones operating.
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Contest for Senate Decided Today in Fairfield County
A series of district conventions in Fairfield county decide nominations for the 24th 21st and Mth districts with incumbents facing challengers. Oscar Peterson Jr and Halen Warnock aim for the 24th district nomination while Stanley Stroffolino contends with Edward Delafield and Alice Rowland is expected to be renominated.
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Stratford
Halen H. Warnock
Westport
Fairfield County
Peterson
Warnock
County Court House
Stanley Stroffolino
Norwalk
Edward H. Delafield
Darien
Alice Y. Rowland
Ridgefield
Boom in Employment and Income Predicted to Continue
Washington economists and federal reports forecast a sustained boom in employment and personal income through 1948. The Bureau of Agricultural Economics says farm income should stay strong, with purchasing power more than double prewar levels, while the cost of living edges higher in August.
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Bureau of Agricultural’ Economics
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States
Federal Reserve Board
Allies Notified Minutes After Practice Starts
Report from Berlin area describes a combined Allied protest over Soviet air activity near Berlin. Russian air actions included ground fire and a plan to shift to air ground firing. Aerial incidents, a near-miss with a passenger aircraft, and a banned newspaper war are noted amid four power controls and Soviet influence in Berlin zones.
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