Democrats Bar O Hodge Parley in Governor Lodge Row
Democratic critics Samuel J. Tedesco and John N. Dempsey handed Governor Lodge a document alleging use of the State Legislative Council as a reelection sounding board. They left his office after a failed bid for a calm, dignified meeting, citing discomfort with a palace guard presence and fear of an argument.
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Lod‘re
State Legislative Council
Samuel J. Tedesco
Iirp
John N. Dempsey
Tedesco
Rep
Dempsey
Lodge
Official Weather Dath for Bridgeport and vicinity
Bridgeport and vicinity sunny and warm today with a mid 70s high, tonight partly cloudy and mild. Tomorrow mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and a high near 75. New York City same as Bridgeport. Long Island Sound winds east to southeast today and tonight, turning south tomorrow then northwest tomorrow night. sea choppy and visibility fair. Tide times given with high and low readings, sunset and moon phases noted.
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Bridgeport
New York City
Long Island Sound
Giants and Indians Open World Series At Polo Grounds
The 1954 World Series opener at the Polo Grounds features Sal Maglie and Bob Lemon on the mound as the Giants and Indians chase an early edge. After seven innings the score sits tied 2-2 with Whitey Lockman and Willie Mays contributing for New York while Al Smith and Vic Wertz pace Cleveland early.
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New York Giants
Cleveland
al Smith
Smith
Maglie
New York
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al Barlick
al Dark
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Bob Lemon
Giant
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Monte Irvin
Giants
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Lockman
Don Mueller
Dark
Willie Mays
Henry Thompson
Mueller
World Series Opens at Polo Grounds in New York City
The World Series starts today with the New York Giants facing the Cleveland Indians at the Polo Grounds. The Bridgeport Telegram sends large AP and UP teams for complete coverage including box score and dressing room stories.
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New York City
Bridgeport Telegram
Associated Press
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Cleveland Indians
Telegram
Senator McCarran Dies After Speech
Hawthorne Nevada September 29 AP Veteran Senator Pat McCarran of Nevada long time Democrat and seniority fourth in the Senate died after a rally in Hawthorne following a vigorous speech He collapsed and died 35 minutes later from a coronary occlusion at age 78 His death marks the ninth Senate death in this session with Republicans 43 Democrats 46 and one independent Wayne Morse of Oregon Governor Charles Russell of Nevada said to appoint a Republican successor
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Pat McCarran
Nevada
Washington
Senate
Arran
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E. F. Hanson
Mineral County
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McCarran
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Charles Russell
Las Vegas
IUE votes new GE negotiations policy at Miami Beach
The International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers approves a no contract, no work policy and pledges support for GE locals in major plant shops. The present GE contract expires Sept 15, 1935, with locals 263 and 240 representing about 2,500 workers.
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Miami Beach
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General Electric
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IUE
End of 10 day strike at Detroit Square D plant
An unexpectedly concluded 10 day walkout at the Square D Detroit plant ended after secret talks between company officials and leaders of the independent United Electrical Workers. The agreement halted the violent dispute and forestalled further clashes.
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Detroit
Square D
United Eledrical Workers
Eisenhower Health Report Says He Is In Excellent Health
The White House released a brief report on President Eisenhower's recent medical check up. Hospital tests indicated he is in an excellent state of health.
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Ike
Denver
White House
Eisenhower
Censure Action For Norwalk Police Sergeant Ashbrook
Norwalk police sergeant James Ashbrook was ordered to forfeit days off for two months in a disciplinary action by the Board of Police Commissioners. The case stemmed from alleged misuse of a police vehicle after charges by former State Senator Stanley Stroffolino. The hearing noted Ashbrook volunteered to drive Bridgeport liquor store owner Robert Staines and others, with other officers involved but Ashbrook singled out for reprimand.
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Sgr
James Ashbrook
Board of Police Commissioners
Stanley Stroffolino
Stroffollino
Bridgeport
Ashbrook
Diving C. .Kewe
Polier
William Jones
Set
Edward Ashebrook
Freese
St. Ashbrook
Robert Staines
Bridecport
Staines
TELLER AND FAMILY MISSING WITH $82,000 GONE
New York September 20 AP a young bank teller John Siemer has disappeared with his wife and three children and more than $82,000 from the West Brighton branch of the Staten Island National Bank and Trust company where he had worked over two years. The theft was discovered when he failed to appear for work.
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New York
John Siemer
West Brighton
Staten Island National Bank and Trust Company
Watkins to be quizzed in McCarthy censure case
Washington Sept 29 AP Signs of a rising storm over the McCarthy censure moved closer as Senate Rules chair Jenner aims to quiz Senator Watkins Utah for conduct of a one man hearing. The probe centers on re questions to Parliamentarian Charles Watkins and the legality of the Elections subcommittee report critical of McCarthy.
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McCarthy
Jenner
Ind
Senate Rules Committee
Watkins
Utah
Senate
Charles L. Watkins
Special Committee
Elections Subcommittee
Edward Bennett Willams
Williams
Hsoup
Congress
Fire Prevention Drive Aims to Cut Bridgeport Losses
Fire Chief Svylveder Jennings urges public aid during National Fire Prevention Week October 3 to 9. Officials, safety groups, and insurers will push a citywide campaign with posters and group meetings to boost fire safety rule compliance year round. department enforcement continues in public places to enforce state and local codes.
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Bridgeport
Svylveder EL Jennings
Jeninge
Sded
Body Found in Farm Field May Be Missing Iowa Boy
A body found two miles northwest of Sioux City is believed to be eight year old Jimmie Bremmer, missing since August 31. The body, discovered by highway workers while erecting snow fences, was mangled with a severed head. Police say identification is "almost certain" and will renew questioning of locals as investigators pursue leads in a mass five county search.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Jimmie Crammer
Russel White
Bremmer
Plymouth County
Juaimie
Joseph Ef Rremimer
Aajesman
Court upholds act to curb communist ballot access
A Superior court judge ruled the Federal Communist Control Act constitutional and approved removing a communist candidate from the ballot in Mercer County. Bert Salwen, the Communist party candidate for freeholder, filed the challenge in the state court in Trenton. The county clerk faced the order to remove the name.
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Trenton
MN. J
Bert Salwen
Communist Party
Freeholder
Mercer County
Lincoln Round Naming Postmaster Found in 1831 Document
Postmaster Russel F L Neary uncovers a May 16 1831 Lincoln document naming Friend W Smith as Deputy Post Master at Bridgeport Conn. The item hints Seward Alaska purchase, Seward’s Folly, and a 1865 postmaster reappointment shortly after Lincoln’s assassination. (Continued on Page Twenty three)
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Middle Street
Abraham Lincoln
W. Smith
Bridgeport
Connecticut
William T. Seward
Russia
Alaska
Bonn Rearming Seen as Vital Issue by Leaders
London dispatch notes Western leaders warn that West German rearmament could force U S troop withdrawals from Europe if nine nation tallies fail. Eden pledges continued British force in Europe but on a plan to rearme within a seven nation alliance and NATO.
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NATO
London
United States
Europe
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Germany
Eden
Anthony
United Kingdom
Mendes-Francce
Britain
West Germany
Atlantic Family of Nations
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Plea Filed for Bridgeport Drive-In Theater Adjoining Candlelite Stadium
A permit to operate the first drive in theater in Bridgeport has been filed with the State Police Commissioner Seymour B. Levine. The site on five street north of Schwarz Lumber and adjacent to Berkshire Mill pond covers seven acres owned by Schwarz Lumber. Levine plans a modern drive-in for 450 cars next to Candlelite Stadium with a spring opening. He currently runs the Bowl drive-in in West Haven.
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City of
Bridgeport
Seymour B. Levine
Mount Pleasant Avenue
Stratford
Naked State Police
Fiver Street
Schwarz Lumber Company
Berkshire Mill Pond
Acrea
Levine
West Haven
The Rich Man and the Poor Man Joke
A compact quip contrasts a rich man’s fear of not eating next with the poor man’s worry about his next fast. The line is framed as a humorous general feature snippet from today’s paper.
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