Stopgap relief push eyed for Europe and world
Rep Hope warns against price controls and a special session while many lawmakers tour Europe. Citizens Committee to meet at the White House to back Truman's waste seas food program. Harriman foreign aid panel urges voluntary rationing as quickest relief. U S export wheat and coarse grains under limits to curb prices. Senator Vandenberg heads GOP bid for bipartisan foreign policy. en route to Washington for White House talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Rep. Hope
R-Kan
House Agriculture Committee
Washington
Gay
Congress
Citizens Committee
White House
Truman
Foreign Aid
Secretary of
Commerce Harriman
Cabinet Food Committee
Harriman Committee
Cabinet Food Committees
U. S
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Pace
Senate
Stamford Church Dedicates Bell Carillon
A 86 bell carillon, claimed as one of the world’s largest, was dedicated at First Presbyterian Church Stamford as thanks for local hospitality. Gifted by Nestle of Vevey, Switzerland, the bells were installed in a temporary steel tower and first played by organist Raymond Randall. The ceremony featured F Andrew Perrochet of Nestle, Rev Donald F Campbell accepting, and Swiss counsel Dr Emil Bisang representing Switzerland. Senator Brien McMahon of Connecticut lauded the gesture as a model for the United Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
AP Auropean Concern
Thie Citv
Preventive
First Presbyterian Church
Nestle Company
Vevey
Bwitserland
Raymond Randall
F. Andrew Perrochet
Neatie Company
Donald F. Campbell
Emil Bisang
Bwies Legation
Washington
United Nations
U. S
Brien McMahon
Dconn
Melvin Harris Saved From Escaping Fumes
A 23 year old man was found overcome by carbon monoxide at 17 Main Street. Melvin Harris was revived en route to Bridgeport hospital by Dr Isadore Yaseer who provided oxygen and released after treatment. Claire Brown detected the odor and alerted responders. Harris admitted turning the burner high to speed heating and blocking a vent with a can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Melvin Hagis
Bridgeport Hospital
Isadore Yaseer
Sirs
Claire Brown
Harris
De Gaulle Candidate Wins Ballot Test In France
In Bayeux France sept 2 AP Gen Charlies de Gaulle's French People's Rally won a local ballot test as M Destors was elected councillor general for Jeigny sur Ver district. The rally backing 37 438 votes to 285 for the Communist opponent. The rally aims to reform the French constitution boosting executive power. It intends to field full tickets in national municipal elections next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayeux
France
Charlies de Gaulle
French People’s Rally
Dellot Box
M. Destors
Generel
Jeigny-sur‘er
Rally
de Gaulle
Lovebird Tricks Backfire In Mirror Romance
CHICAGO Sept 28 AP New mates seem to jinx Sam Gordon's lovebird cage as he tests mirror tricks to prove love is blind. Sam swapped parrots, bought Peewee for 8 dollars then Jake for 87, all died or declined despite attempts with a lifelike china bird. Now a shaving mirror in the cage shows Jake admiring himself and Sam remains hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sam Gordon
Sam
Bevan
Antony
Cleopatra
Peewee
Jake
Bailey and McMahon back McGrath for national chair
Norwalk Sept 28 Democratic State Chairman John M Bailey and U S Senator Brien McMahon supported Rhode Island Senator J Howard McGrath as Democratic national chairman. Bailey called the proposal an excellent selection and McMahon called it a splendid choice, while Massachusetts chairman John Cahill urged a full time organizer and backed Judge James J McGranery over McGrath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
John M. Bailey
U. S
Brien McMahon
J. Howard McGrath
Rhode Island
Bailey
Robert KE. Hannegan
Truman
McGrath
McMahon
John Cahill
Massachusetts
Bis
Cahill
James J. McGranery
Philadelphia
McGranery
McGrath Ie
Congress
Hiram Davis 98 GAR veteran dies in Ridgefield
Hiram Davis a 98 year old GAR veteran and Ridgefield resident died after a life as a stone mason and community member. He survived by wife Mamie DeVairne and son Roy W Davis plus five grandchildren seven great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Burial in Ridgefield cemetery arranged with funeral services Tuesday 2 pm at Ernest O Wilson funeral home with American Legion and lodge rituals at the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Davis
St. Petersburg
Ridgefield Cemetery
Ernest O. Wilson
Everett Ray Seymour Post
American Legion
Arnold R. Kuhlmann
Jerusalem Lodge
Pilgrim Lodge
Norwalk Democrats rally for victory in 1948 elections
party leaders from Norwalk and out of town urge a Democratic win. speakers praise McMahon leadership and warn that a Republican national victory would threaten social and economic legislation for workers. Key figures include Hazel Thrall Sullivan, Connery, Cahill, and Thomas J. Dodd arriving after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Satti
Howard
Common Council
Frank T. Stack
Edward J. Kelley
Norwalk
Hazel Thrall Sullivan
Windsor
McMahon
Joseph P. O'Connell
Briatel
Public Utilities Commission
Skidd
John Cahill
Massachusetts
Truman
United States
James J. Whelan
Bridgeport
Albert L. Coles
William M. Citron
Middletown
John M. Golden
David J. McCoy
New Haven
Port
Lebanon
Bristol
Five Chinese Soldiers Executed for Rape at Wukiang
At Wukiang near Boochow five Chinese soldiers were executed by firing squad after being convicted of raping and killing a Chinese teacher. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek reportedly ordered death penalties for all five following a court martial. testimony said the woman's death came from suffocation due to a gag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
Wukiang
Boochow
Caid
Chiang Kai-shek
Legion Head Urges War on Communism in U S
James F. O Neil national commander of the American Legion pledged to crush expanding Communism in America. Speaking to Legion post commanders in Bloomington he said Russia should not be allowed to influence the U S and that the Legion brands Soviet Russia as an unfriendly aggressive nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Iil
James F. O’neil
American Legion
O'Neil
Manchester
N. H
Tiliole Legion Post
Russia
America
UAW Leader Backs Non-Red Clause Law
Detroit Sept 28 AP A top CIO United Auto Workers leader urged the union to comply with Taft Hartley Act non Communist oath requirements. Board member Emil Masey warned refusals to sign affidavits threaten the UAW C I O’s growth and members’ rights before the National Labor Relations Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
CIO
United Autee Workers
Taft-Hartley
Emil Masey
Uaw-Cio
Auto Union
National Labor Relations Rd
School of Religion Opens at First Baptist Church
In observance of Religious Education Week the School of Religion opens tonight at 7 30 PM at the First Baptist Church under the Committee for Inter Church Cooperation. Rev Howard Stone Anderson will speak at the opening service at 8 PM. Registration runs 7 18 to 7 45 PM at the church, or during the day in the committee office at 186 State Street. Students in grades 3 through 8 may attend with a signed parent card sent to over 6 000 homes. without the card enrollment is not allowed starting Oct 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Religion
First Baptist Church
Committee For Inter- Church Cooperation
Mary Evelyn White
School of Religion Committee
Howard Stone Anderson
H. Francis Shew
The
Committee For Inter
Elrect
Bridgeport
Grace Sterling
J. Warren Hutchens
George Underwood
Lesle R. Matthews
Howard Orr
Frederick Voorhees
Jennie M. Doldge
Rededication Week Activities Across Bridgeport
Across Bridgeport churches, schools, and civic groups hold freedom themed events. A 8:30 am University of Bridgeport assembly opens with speakers Mayor McLevy and others as 1,500 students recite the pledge. Catholic War Veterans, Labor Day rallies, and a Freedom Train film tour the city with broadcasts on WICC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderson
Leo Dunn
Carl Lynge
University of Bridgeport
Klein
McLevy
Tellanan
WICC
St. Augustine's School Yard
Blessed Sacrament
St. Augustine's Church
Catholic Hour
Knights of Columbus
Daniel Golden
Holy Rosary Church
Americana
Thomas Henahan
St. Augustine's
Leonard White
St. Patrick’s Church
Bernard Flynn
St. Charles Church
James McLaughlin
Vincent Cleary
St. Augustine’s Church
Fairfield County
Catholic War Veterans
Bridgeport
Seaside
Raymond E. Baldwin
American Legion Hall
Leo Mn
Kermit Eddy
National C.L.O
Margie Hall
Atudion
Grace Sterling
Prospect School
Hajen Johnson
The
International Institute
Loew’s Poll
Julius Smith
Emil Nagy
First
Magyar Reformed Church
Freedom Train
Basaick High School
Two Autos Collide on Wayne Street Near Manhattan Avenue
Autos driven by Robert Reich enbach 50 of 162 Harlem avenue and Evangel T. Leshney 5 percent of 171 Wayne Street collided on Wayne Street near Manhattan Avenue at about 8:30 last evening. Both drivers were uninjured, according to Radio Patrol men Leon Dentoh and Edward Lombard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Reichenbach
Harlem Avenue
Evangel T. Leshney
Wayne Street
Manhattan Avenue
Leon Dentoh
Edward Lombard
Gale, High Tides Batter Florida Coast
Coast Guard reported gale force winds and heavy seas along the southern Atlantic coast prompting distress calls from three vessels. A fourth vessel reported a man overboard off the eastern tip of Cuba. The Juline H Barnes, Gibara, a navy tug, and Bayano were involved, with rescue cutters and ships dispatched or monitoring progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fia
Coast Guard
Atlantic
Cuba
Juline H. Barnes
Barnes
New Smyrna Beach
Fila
Aurora
Savannah
Blackhaw
Jacksonville
Fla
Gibara
Charleston
D. C
Esso Manhattan
Tub
Navy
S.S. Bayano
Iranian Premier Targets Oil Pact in Parliament Fight
The Iranian premier pressed a motion on oil policy amid clashes with parliament. Ahari accused misuse of funds with evidence to back claims while Qavam urged deputies to follow him from the chamber. Massoudi demanded a pro Iran oil program with 100 percent Iranian capital and domestic staff, warning of a bill if not adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qavam
Ahari
Massoudi
Ofl
Iran
Five Alarm Pier Fire Spreads in Manhattan
A five alarm North River pier fire at Pier 57 on 15th Street, Manhattan, spread landward along the structure and threatened a connected waterfront fire. Firemen were ordered off the main structure as the blaze ate the understructure and at least three firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North River Pier
Frank J. Quayle
Pier 57
15Th Street
Manhattan
UN debate on Greek case and Yugoslav, Bulgarian, Albanian roles
The 55 nation committee debated a US resolution accusing Yugoslavia Bulgaria and Albania of aiding Greek guerrillas while the Soviet bloc blamed the Greek government. Britain aligned with Poland on Marshall Plan issues and urged consensus through UN. Arab Higher Committee awaited, and Pakistan and Yemen prepared for UN membership. Finland and Romania Hungary faced votes. abstentions counted as negatives with seven yes votes needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
Albania
Greece
Britain
Poland
Bessef
U.N
Russia
Palestine
Holy Land
Arab Higher Committee
Jewish Agency For Palestine
Flushing
Pakistan
Yemen
Finland
Assembly
Italy
Romania
Hungary
United States
Halsey blasted by Methodists over Leyte plan
A Methodist piece denounces Admiral Halsey amid debates on his Leyte battle decisions. It questions leaving San Bernardino unguarded and claims his actions matched Japanese aims. It argues alcohol is a national risk and cites Proverbs about kings and wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halsey
Leyte
San Bernardino
China Sen
Philippines
Lemuel
Two Children Hurt In Auto Accidents
Two youngsters received hospital treatment after separate auto incidents. Ronald Goddard, five, of Pe aquonnock Street, was struck on Main Street near High Street at about 4 30 p m while walking with his parents. He was treated for facial lacerations by Dr. Thomas V Matthews. driver Paul A Chase, 21, of Darien, cooperated with police Patrolman Ralph Geduldig investigated. Ethyn Whitlock, two, of Daniels Farm Road, sustained abrasions after clinging to a moving car from her driveway. Driver William Tweedie of Trumbull reported seeing her in a rear view mirror and took her to Emergency Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Goddard
Peaquonnock Street
Main Street
High Street
Vergil Goddard
Paul A. Chase
Bailey Avenue
Darien
Thomas V. Matthews
Ralph Geduldig
Trumbull
Ethyn Whitlock
Daniels Farm Road
William Tweedie
Matthewa
West Hartford Boy 10 Ends Life By Hanging
James Howard Wells, 10, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Wells of 26 Vine Hill Road West Hartford, was found dead in his room this afternoon with a curtain rope around his neck. Dr H B Onderdonk, medical examiner, ruled death as self inflicted after the boy was sent to his room for a chore. Police said he apparently twisted the curtain and attached it to his neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Weat
James Howard Wells
Authur Wells
Vine Hill Road
H. B. Onderdonk
U. S. Budget Report Shows Red Despite High Employment
Government budget data for the first quarter of fiscal 1948 shows receipts at 9.13 billion dollars and expenditures at 9.20 billion, with a press note explaining abnormal charges and one payoff that reduced the national debt. Britain’s loan withdrawal and a bookkeeping shift in railroad retirement funds are cited as factors. Veterans cashing terminal leave bonds have cut public debt to 259.0 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Railroad
Treasury
Publc
Women's clothing sales show drop in August
Washington reports a slowdown in buying of women's clothing per the Commerce Department August retail sales totals. August nondurable goods were flat year over year while clothing stores fell eight percent from July, with overall retail sales up three percent versus August 1946 but far below early 1947 gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department Tonight
Nto
Salone
Barn Fire Destroys Whitney Hay Crop Barn
Monroe firemen battled a blaze of undetermined origin that destroyed a barn owned by Raymond Whitney on Stevenson road near Wheeler road shortly before 3 am. The barn contained the new hay crop and was burning beyond control when the Monroe Volunteer Company arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Raymond Whitney
Stevenson Road
Wheeler Road
Monroe Volunteer Company
High living costs drive more cash surrender in July
New York dispatch reports a surge in cash surrenders of life insurance policies in July and August, the strongest since the war. Rising living costs and reduced incomes forced policyholders to tap cash values, with men surrendering more than women. Reconversion debts and car and home repairs cited as key reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Americana
Institute of Life Insurance
Lfe
Institute
Martin Flanagan Heads County GWY Dinner Lineup
A gathering in Bridgeport featured officers including Mina Dorothy man Raymond Tierney Dr John Motto and Daniel Devine plus Vincent P Tisi and Joseph Kandrac as trustees. All officers were World War II veterans except Mr Galla. John F Robinson served as toastmaster urging unity and U N strengthening amid broader national and international policy debates. Senator McMahon warned the coming year may be pivotal for history and urged America to meet its responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Dorothy Man
Bridgeport
Raymond Tierney
John Motto
Daniel Devine
Danbury
Vincent P. Tisi
Shelton
Joseph Kandrac
Mr. Galla
John F Robinson
Dodd
United Nations
McMahon
America
Alfred Deal Hurt By Hit Run Auto In Greenwich
A Bridgeport man named Alfred Deal, 48, was struck while crossing the Merritt Parkway at North Street in Greenwich. He suffered a compound nasal fracture, scalp laceration, and possible skull fracture, and was taken to Greenwich Hospital in good condition. The hit and run driver fled. the occupants of the car were Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Martin of Newtown and Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Parks of Naugatuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Merritt Parkway
North Street
Greenwich
Alfred Deal
Deal
Greenwich Hospital
Stewart Martin
Newtown
Henry C. Parks
Naugetuck
Six Injured as Plane Shears Off Auto Top
Six people were injured at Mitchell Airfield in Lombard when a plane attempting to avoid another landing struck a parked car and sheared off its top. Injured: August Ball 30 and Glen C. Martin 33 of Chicago. Mr and Mrs W G Vorbau of Villa Park. J D Stockwell 32 of Lombard and his daughter Judith five who were beside the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mitchell Airfield
Lomberd
August Ball
Glen C. Martin
W. G. Vorbau
Suburbes Villa Park
J. D. Stockwell
Lamberd
Judith
Bus Crash Kills at Least Two near Effingham Illinois
Two people were killed and several injured when a Greyhound bus overturned on Route 40 one mile east of Effingham Illinois. State Police Clerk W T Wallace said some passengers may be pinned under the bus and the injured were being transported to St Anthony's Hospital in Effingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effingham
Ill
W. T. Wallace
Greyhound
Route 40
Here
Wallace
St. Anthony’s Heeptal
St. Louis
Terre Haute
Ind
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Rhiy
Lonesome Lovebird
Fooled By
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M’grath
Bay State Party
Hiram Davis
GAR
M’mahon
Legion Head
UAW
Baptist Church
Florida
N. Y. Pier
Balkans
West Hartford
Martin Flanagan
Gwy
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