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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1947
Page
15
A massive blast shattered Haifa police headquarters injuring about 50, killing nine. Debris toppled across streets, damaging windows up to a quarter mile away. An Arab guard warned of danger before the blast. four Jews were later arrested in Haifa.
Four persons were injured shortly after 1 a.m. today when their car struck a tire on Route 123 in New Canaan. Driver Gene Disted, 21, and passengers Arthur Mills, 19, his wife Shilley Mills, 17, and Delorean Disted, 17, were treated at Norwalk Hospital in fair condition for facial lacerations, head injuries, and other contusions. Police said the vehicle hit a ditch during repairs on Route 123 and left the road antes.
Approximately 1,500 day students attended a Bridgeport convocation on freedom and ethical maturity. Mayor McLevy urged rededication to American principles as Henry W. Littlefield introduced university leaders and staff. A busy program included talks by Tellalian on heritage and the Freedom Train, school activities, and a New Citizens event at Loew’s Port theater with Nagy speaking and a film shown.
Bridgeport marks Re dedication week with a Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Stratfield hotel featuring Mayor McLevy and leaders Aram H Tellahian William Alderson Leo Dunn and Carl Lynge. The day follows city observance of Freedom of Religion and ends with the Freedom Train arriving Thursday. Labor Day will see rededication at job sites and an 8 p.m. rally at American Legion hall with Leo Dunn presiding.
The American Heritage Foundation sponsor of the Freedom train bans any segregation at its exhibitions across all sites. Winthrop W. Aldrich states the trustees endorse a non segregated display policy saying the stance is unthinkable and widely supported. The year long tour will cover about 300 cities with departures from New York to Stamford then Bridgeport.
Milford Sept 20 theft of 14 wrist watches and two sets of silver valued at 600 from the trunk of a parked car was disclosed by Capt Henry J Gallbronner of the Detective bureau. Harry Lint 40 James Street an employee of the Senak Company Bridgeport reported Sunday seven women wrist watches and even men’s wrist watches and two sets of silver taken from the trunk. There was no evidence of forced entry. the compartment had been opened with a master key. The case is under investigation.
The Noroton based C W Y elects officers led by M J Flanagan as president with Joseph J Galla as a non veteran treasurer. The lineup includes Stockman Arkison Lipovsky Rowan and others. A dinner with John F Robinson and Senator McMahon urged UN support and stronger international policy participation.
In the Security Council a Greek delegate urged action while debate over Italy, Finland, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria swirled. A Soviet veto loomed as Gromyko tied acceptance to all five admissions. The US and Britain opposed Romania Bulgaria and Hungary casting doubt on their approval. If veto avoided, Italy and Finland were seen as likely to win seven votes. A Batavia report on Indonesia might be reviewed if time allowed.
Westhernfield Bow in Vermont earned its name from ox bow bends on the Connecticut River. The town is noted as the first place in the United States where Merino sheep were bred.
A special session of Congress was debated as necessary or helpful for aid to Europe. Leaders named included Senators Vandenberg Bridges White Connally Lucas and Representatives Halleck Eaton Wolcott Rayburn with discussion of the Export-Import bank and its political implications. Public notes urged grain allocation measures and voluntary food conservation to avert a grain shortage while resisting price controls.
E J Leslie Hoffman dean of Bridgeport Engineering Institute will speak at the Civitan club meeting tomorrow at Stratfield hotel. The topic is What in the Bridgeport Engineering Institute.
Fairfield university will begin its first year tomorrow with 350 freshmen enrolled. About 80 students come from outside Fairfield county and one student hails from the Philippines. Two new buildings are not yet ready for use Berchman’s Hall is complete but unused and its foundation stage building remains incomplete according to Rev. Lawrence Langguth S.J. dean of the university.
A Norwalk campaign gathering featured remarks by local and regional Democrats including Common Council member Mr. Howard vowing tax watchdog governance, and state leaders urging unity to secure victories in local and statewide races. Attendees from multiple towns highlighted party unity and support for Truman’s reelection, with out-of-town figures and a cake for Mr. Connery’s 50th birthday.
Albert Olivera 23 of 621 Fairfield avenue was fined 100 dollars and jailed for six months by Judge D Harold Cotter in City Court for breach of the peace and resisting arrest. Police say he battered four patrolmen after being arrested on State Street near 8 p m Saturday by Patrolmen Connery and Daly. Patrolman Colgan suffered a hurt right hand while placing him in the cell and was treated at Emergency Hospital.
Thousands of rheumatism and neuralgia sufferers celebrate NORITO for quick acting relief from muscular aches. The ad claims dependable results and offers an iron clad guarantee: if the first three doses fail to relieve pain, money back. See your druggist today.
The Rev Frederick F Voorhees pastor of the Summerfield Methodist church in Bridgeport was stricken with a heart attack during his Sunday sermon and taken to Bridgeport hospital in fair to good condition today He was near the end of a sermon titled Earmarks of the Living Faith He arrived in 1944 after exchanging pulpits with Rev Eugene C Fowler who now serves in Hollis L I The pastor and his wife Elizabeth reside at 110 Clermont avenue and last February helped observe the churchs 75th anniversary
Norwalk sept 28 state chairman John Bailey and U S Senator Brien McMahon voiced support for Rhode Island Senator J Howard McGrath as Democratic national chairman. Bailey called the McGrath proposal an excellent selection and McMahon called it a splendid choice. Massachusetts chairman John Cahill urged a full time organizer willing to travel, while reiterating support for Federal Judge James J McGranery over McGrath for the post despite objections to McGrath’s ability to devote full time while in Congress.
Stamford Sept 29 a Nestle of Vevey Switzerland 86 bell carillon described as one of the largest in the world was dedicated Sunday at the First Presbyterian church. Installed in a temporary steel tower the bells were first played by organist W Raymond Randall. Nestle director F Andrew Perrochet presented them and Rev Donald F Campbell accepted. Swiss counsel Dr Emil Bisang represented Switzerland. U S Senator Brien McMahon praised the UN model.
Walter Pilcher, 23, of 12 Lewis Street, was arrested at 3 20 a m Sunday after police observed erratic driving on West Avenue. He posted a $350 bond and was to be arraigned in City Court on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor.
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