Lott Breen Named County Treasurer in Fairfield Shift
The new Board of County Commissioners will appoint Col Lott R. Breen of Trumbull as county treasurer succeeding Albert L. Brunner of Darien who resigned effective Oct 1. Breen's selection follows a year of leadership changes, with Leewith replacing McKendry and ongoing Republican upheaval in Fairfield County politics.
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Town Election Contests Roar Toward Climax in Area
In Fairfield Norwalk and Milford strong campaigns push turnout fears. John Ferguson seeks Fairfield seat with Tiny Johnson challenging on the Republican side. Norwalk features a three way race with Irving Freese Socialist bid and Democrat Robert E. Howard aiming to succeed Edward J. Kelley while former Mayor Robert B Oliver faces party strife. Milford council fight over whether town officers are elected or appointed under the new charter fuels a looming showdown as a rival group launches a newspaper. Secretary of State Frances Redick rules offices to be filled by appointment.
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Freese
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Oliver
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Stroffeline
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Omar W Platt
Helen Smithick Simons
Greenwich Republicans Battle for Town Clerk Post
A bitter GOP split in Greenwich centers on dropping Harold W. Allen from the town clerk race as caucus nears on October 10. Allen, who lost a bid to retain the office, seeks renomination amid party divisions, with support from First Selectman Wilbur Peck but a Town Committee vote favoring J. Gerard Tobin for the post.
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Former Pilot Heads Eisenhower Group Here
Charles H R Bradley of 685 Wood avenue who served as a transport pilot with the Army Air Forces in World War II has been named chairman of the Draft Eisenhower for President League for the Bridgeport area by Robert M Haar president of the national executive committee in Washington. Bradley who was severely injured in a 1943 transport crash is seeking charter members and once enough sign up officers of the Bridgeport unit will be chosen. The league aims to build support for Gen Eisenhower and welcomes ex servicemen and all citizens as members.
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Eisenhower
Bridgeport
Robert M. Haar
National Executive Committee
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Haar
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Offleere
Lodge Plans Report To Voters At Dinner
The Fairfield County Republican Women’s Association will host a dinner in Stratfield hotel ballroom on December 1 where Congressman John Davis Lodge will deliver a report to his constituents. The executive board met at Mrs Worthe Faulkner’s Wilton home to outline plans and will visit Southbury Training School on October 15 and meet in Newtown on October 2 with speaker Dr Jane Oltman from Fairfield State Hospital.
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Westport
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Wilton
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New Canaan
Southbury
Newtown
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Fairfield State Hospital
Reservists Challenge Hadden Bonus Rating
Garry L. Murphy of Waterbury, a Navy veteran, contests a state bonus denial. The Fleet Reserve Association cites Congress and Attorney General Hadden on whether a fleet reservist qualifies, while Murphy argues recall eligibility and a seven year postretirement window. The association notes states may interpret affairs within constitutional bounds.
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Hadden
Washington
Connecticut
United States
Pension system for city workers proposed in Bridgeport
Bridgeport considers a city workers pension plan linking retirement rules to age 70 for most employees with special provisions for elected officials. If the mayor is deemed eligible he could retire after Nov 1, 1948 with a 25 percent pension about $1,900 yearly. City costs are projected around $650,000 annually for all retirement programs.
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Adolph D'Aullan
John J. Linley
Civil Service Commission
D'Aulisa
Military talks dropped by C.W.Y. convention notes
The C.W.Y. convention schedule includes an election of officers with a contested commander post. A banquet at 6 pm in K of C hall will close the event. Speakers include Thomas J. Dodd, Brien McMahon, James C. Shannon, and Henry A. Mucci. national and state officers join Irving Johnson as convention chairman.
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Lebanon
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McLevy
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Marsden
Henry A. Mucci
Max H. Sorensen
New York City
Frank Hayes
John Robinson
West Hartford
Edward McCaffery
Irving Johnson
Bridgeport
G O P and Democrats plan joint vet slate in city wards
The parties will name two veterans and form a joint aldermanic slate with separate primaries still pending in Oct. Republicans will field candidates in districts First, Third, 5A, 53, 6B, Eighth and 12B. Democrats will contest in Second, Fourth, Seventh, 9A, 8B, Tenth, Eleventh and 12A. John P. Kelly, Republican, is the coalition candidate in Eighth.
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Six eminent Americans invited to visit Yugoslavia
New York September 27 AP says Marshal Tito invited six eminent Americans to visit Yugoslavia to see the true situation. The letter comes through Yugoslav Ambassador Sava N. Kosanovic and names James F. Byrnes Henry Morgenthau Jr Harold E Stassen plus Dr Harry Eimerson Feadick John Gunther and Hanson Baldwin as invitees.
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Riverside Church
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New York Times
Freedom of Religion Day Marked Across City Churches
The community observes Freedom of Religion Day with services in churches and synagogues, highlighting American heritage. Catholic programs include a 3:30 p.m. assembly at St Augustine's and a 4 p.m. benediction led by the Knights of Columbus, followed by a Labor Day rededication week featuring speeches, broadcasts, and a Freedom Train film.
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Police Nab Man After Main Street Pedestrian Chase
Police captured a man after a chase along Main Street when he knocked down a woman pedestrian while fleeing northward toward Congress Street. Witnesses said the woman rose and walked away, apparently uninjured, as she continued down the street.
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Evelyn Smith Injured in Trumbull Collision
Evelyn Smith eighteen of 22 Summer Street Bridgeport received head injuries in a collision between a truck and an auto tonight at 9:25 on Main Street south of Meadow Street. She was taken to St Vincent's Hospital Bridgeport in a police ambulance. condition reported as good. Patrick L Merron thirty three or seventy three of 374 Ezra Street Bridgeport drove the other car and suffered minor injuries. Merron was arrested for reckless driving, released on $50 bond to appear Oct 6 in Town Court.
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Spt
Joseph Kane
Gems Lose $38,000 In Jewelry Heir to Astor Fortune
Chicago detective bureau reports the loss of luggage containing $38,000 worth of jewelry belonging to Mrs. Alice Bouverie heiress to the Astor fortune. The items disappeared September 12 between Chicago Municipal Airport and the Blackstone hotel while a check of pawnshops and other disposal sites continues.
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John Jacob Astor
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