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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1948

Page

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Warren Asks U. S. 5 Develop Program To Bar Recession

Gov Earl Warren of California urged a national program to avert a recession in a Hartford rally. He outlined a plan centered on industry, thrift and unity, with higher production, tax law changes to spur investment, lower taxes, and curbs on federal spending. He warned against economic collapse and stressed national unity in the election campaign.

Warren U. 5 Hartford Earl Warren California Connecticut Bushnell Memocrat United States Thia Atick Orinaka Shannon Grasta Bridgeport

Bridgeport Weather Forecast Today and New York City Outlook

Bridgeport and vicinity will see mostly cloudy skies and cooler conditions with light rain possible in the afternoon or evening. Highs in the low 70s and tonight's low in the upper 40s with moderate northeast winds. New York City remains cloudy with rain in the afternoon.

Us Gh Weather Bureau Bridgeport

Delaware Weather Briefs and Unclear Timing

Fragmentary note appears to reference temperature data for Delaware and a person named Stannard Tims with unclear context and timing. No full event or actionable detail is discernible from the fragment.

Delaware Stannard Tims

Weather Log Fragments Show Date and Tide Notes

Fragmentary notes indicate yesterday precipitation and barometer readings with 8 pm humidity values. Tide times list today and tomorrow with high tides around 8 47 am and 3 23 pm and low tides near 2 06 am. Calendar shows Wednesday September 29 as the two hundred seventh day of the year.

Flames Destroy Hall In Ansonia

Ansonia residents watched a hillside Gibbs Recreation Center hall burn after 10 30 p m firesmen arrived to find the wooden building engulfed in flames. Fire Marshal James T Doyle said the structure was leveled within 30 minutes and crews kept flames from spreading to surrounding fields. The Maple Athletic club rented the hall for occasional dances and the alarm came from an unidentified Hull street resident.

Ansonia Gibbs Recreation Fountain Webster Answer James T. Doyle Elmer Gibbs Soma Hremen Id. Valley Seymour Shelton Maple Athletic Club Hull Street Charter Hone Company

Truman Defends Administration Amid Red Scare Attacks

President Truman said the communists favor Republican victory to sow confusion and strife. A Republican senator called the charge ridiculous while Ferguson of Michigan denounced the idea as utterly ridiculous. The dispute centers on alleged subversive activities and evidence cited by the Truman administration amid Washington political sparring.

Truman Washington Ferguson R-Mich America Davey Strassen U.S Hema City Thomas B. Daway

Telegram Today features and pages listed

A fragmented newspaper catalog shows sections such as Features for Everybody, Anpolu Patri, Crosstword Puzzle by Herman Bundesen, Editorials, Fashions, Financial News, Literary Guidepost, Obituary Pursuit of Happiness, Radio Programs, Sports, Theater, Women’s News across multiple pages 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 and 2826.

Anpolu Patri Constantine Brown i Herman Bundesen Obituarien Nawa

Parolee Is Sentenced for Ring Theft in Jewelry Store

Willie D. Jones, 28, of 788 Maln Street, snatched a $1,900 ring from a Broad Street jewelry shop on August 5. Apprehended minutes later, he received one to four years in State prison from Judge J Howard Roberts after serving 17 months at Cheshire Institution. Two youths from Fair River, Frank Costa and Antone Mello, pleaded guilty to robbery for stealing $477 from a Bridgeport taxi driver on Vine Street June 23 and were sentenced to undetermined terms in the Reformatory.

Willie D. Jones Wethars- Geld Roberta Fair River Mass Frank Costa Antone Mello Vincent Miaisno Bridgeport Vine Street Mollo Costa Otto J. Saux Misisco Me. Misieco Mr. Sauraaid Rhode Taland Mangachuseila Gnodia

Park City purser and crewman found guilty in Port Jefferson case

Arthur Tooker 19 of Port Jefferson and Nelson Perkins 26 of Port Jefferson were convicted after a six hour trial for breach of the peace and obstructing a policeman on the Park City excursion steamer. Tooker received 10 days in jail and a $100 fine. Perkins $100 fine and 30 day suspended jail term. Both plan appeals. Master Capt Edward R. Smith and dock master Stanley Davis were later found not guilty.

He Purder Park City Bridgeport Raymond F. Beardsworth Port Jefferson L. T Otto H. Tia Macchia Arthur Tooker Nelson Perkins J. Kannath Bradley Tooker Perkins Martin McKeon Anld Court of Common Pions Edward R. Smith Crockett Street Rownyton Stanley Davia

Snow urges party shakeup at Bridgeport meeting

Democratic leaders in Bridgeport need fresh blood and a sweeping reform, former Governor Walter Snow telling the Young Democratic Association of Fairfield County. U S Senator Brien McMahon warned of hardening of Democratic arteries after 16 years in power and urged active work to turn Bridgeport around.

Bridgeport Wilbert Snow Professor Snow James L. McConaughy Young Democratic Association Wairfield County U. S Brien McMahon Norwalk

Appeal Planned On Spy Charge Remington Plans Fight

William W. Remington, facing loyalty board findings of loyalty questions, will appeal to President Truman. Attorney Joseph S. Rauh released Remington’s statement rejecting the board’s ruling and seeking cross examination of Miss Elizabeth Bentley, the Vassar graduate spy ring courier. Remington, formerly War Production Board official and later Commerce Department aide earning $10,000 yearly, has promised libel action against Bentley and the Nation.

Washington William W. Remington Wag Remington Truman Loyuiry Review Bond Joseph S. Rauh Miss Bentley Misa Elizabeth Bentley Vassar War Production Board Commerce Department Russia

City reports $176 075 surplus for fiscal year

The city announced a available surplus of 176 075.34 for the year ending March 31. A report to the Board of Apportionment and Taxation by Milton H. Friedberg and Company shows total financing at 11 095 722.74 with expenditures of 11 811 383.32 producing a net favorable result of 124 330.42. The surplus includes 39 837.93 from last year and 11 807.99 as a reserve for deficiency in Special Fund balances, while 11 820 454.00 covers the 47-48 fiscal year. The board postponed action on naming a successor to Tax Assessor Connolly who plans to resign October 15. William J. Hinton was reappointed chairman of the Board of Relief and Tax Review. The board granted permission to burn fully paid bonds and coupons totaling 722 800 in city refunding bonds, with formalities to be observed.

Board of Apportionment and Taxation Milton H. Friedberg and Company Isler Tax Board Franklin State Street William P. Connelly Connally Shannop William J. Hinton Reief Tax Review Grentad John Shenton

Butter Prices Fall in Wholesaleand Retail Markets

The Associated Press reports sharp butter price drops in wholesale and pending retail cuts in major cities. New York wholesale prices fell two cents to 66 cents a pound, the lowest year to date, a net 10 cent eight day drop. Chicago wholesale butter slipped to 284 cents a pound, the lowest since June 28, 1947, with analysts citing margarine competition soybeans and cottonseed oil production as factors.

Associated Press New York New York Mercantile Exchange Chicago Gindas Chicagoe

Read's Honors Veteran Workers at 61st Anniversary

The O M Read Company marked its 61st anniversary with a dinner for over 600 employees in the Venalian rooms to honor veteran workers and welcome four new members to the Quarter Century club. Four who completed 26 years since last fall received service pins from Milton A Mandalsen as the 25 Year Group grows to 41. names include Tanbella Schrisher Tu denee Willams Walter Meacham and Blot Johnson. Sidney Relanian urged plans for an anniversary sale and fair running through October as commodity demonstrations begin.

O& M. Read Launchan Venalian Milton A. Mandalsen Tanbella Schrisher Tudenee Willams Walter Meacham Blot Johnson Mandelson Sidney Relanian

Belgium Charges Reds Operate Fifth Column On World Wide Scale

A former communist testified before a House labor subcommittee that the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers is the largest communist dominated US union. James J. Conroy, a former member, said the union leaders and key officials control the group, calling president Albert J. Fitwright a front man. He named officials including Julius Emback and others while alleging aims against the European recovery program and conscription. The hearing proceeded with union leadership blocking full testimony.

Belgium Washington United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers CIO United States House Labor James J. Conroy Communist Party House Group 8 James J. Maties LB Union Maties Conroy Malina Kersten CR Matles Poople Julius Emapak Teretary-Treaaures Matlos Howard Albert J. Fit Raid T Ie Juat Emapak Juniper” Conroy

Probe demands audit of Thomas office payroll

Washington dispatch reports attorney filings by seventeen New Jersey lawyers calling for a Justice Department probe into Rep J Parnell Thomas conduct of his office. Thomas, chairman of the House Un-American Activities Committee, said he refused to be intimidated as the inquiry moved toward Milwaukee for hearings linked to atomic espionage cases.

Washington Rep. J. Parnell ‘Thomas R-Nu Hhis Department of Justice Thomas Havon New Jersey Department Agaistant Alex M. Campbell Drew Pearson Thermas Pearson Justice Department Homas Todaay Thoms Milwaukar Tap Vali Crih Taran Committee Ade Vane Yant Steve Nelson

Rhode Island youth admits drowning legislator's daughter

In Cumberland a 22-year-old youth, Francis J. Kelley, pleaded not guilty at arraignment to murder for drowning Mary Burns, 26, daughter of State Representative Edward Burns, after she planned to break their engagement. Kelley was held without bail for a hearing Oct. 1 in Providence county jail.

Cumberland Mures Francis J. Kelley Guillaumé Myotte Providence Kelley Loki Polles Mary Burns Ahe Wiliam J. Boyle Boyle Mises Burns Edward Tr. Burns Central Wesley Miss Barna

Soviet menace quotes Nazis as Spaak speaks to UN

Paris Sept 28 AP Parel Spaak of Belgium accused Russia of wielding an ideological column in every UN nation and criticized Soviet imperialism as more ambitious than czarist policy. Western powers push for a UN security council action on Berlin while diplomats draft charges, with Schuman rebuking Moscow for failing to cooperate.

Washington United States Russia Offichsla Alain Department Ambasador Alexander &. Panyushkin Berlin Moscow Paris Pawk Wenrl Spaak Belgium Rusa Soviet Union United Nations General Assembly Spark Robert Schuman K. Y V. Kyailev White Russia United Nations Minda of Man” Spank Sater Andrei Vichinsky Spaak WN An Vinces Vishinsky

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