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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1954

Page

3

Dulles Warns Bonn Rearming Is Vital Issue

The report notes U S secretary of state Dulles warning that Bonn rearming is a vital issue amid talks with Mendes France and Adenauer. France backs a two pact package with seven nation controls under a Brussels pact framework expanded to include West Germany and Italy and a NATO oversight option.

Dulles Bonn France West Germany NATO Italy Britain Holland Belgium Luxembourg Eden United Kingdom Mendes-France Konrad Adenauer U S U. S Alfred Gruenther Saar U.S Neds Europe

Oldest flier at 91 undergoes surgery

James W. Dad Montee, 91, long regarded as the nation’s oldest licensed pilot, had a bladder ailment and heart complications treated at Culver City hospital. Daughter Mrs. Jack Copass said he underwent a serious operation 10 days ago and is now recovering, a Cedar-field founder of Cloverfield in Santa Monica.

Los Angeles James W Dad) Montee Jack Copass Montee Culver City Hospital Allan Tauber Albert E. Nelson Cloverfield Santa Monica

Fire Prevention Efforts Highlighted By Bridgeport Department

Fire officials outline prevention measures including plant brigades and home safety rules. Talks in schools feature Capt. Gleason and Lt. Dusgan while comics from the National Board of Fire Underwriters aid education. Chief Jennings speaks at Kiwanis and Safety Council meetings as inspections proceed during Fire Prevention Week.

John F. Gleason Thomas Dusgan National Board of Fire Underwriters Fire Department Jennings Kiwanis Club Stratfield Hotel Bridgeport Fire Department Bridgeport Safety Council

Plan to curb ABC weapons across Western Europe

The proposal discusses limiting explosive ABC arms production and distribution while exempting Britain. The French plan bans manufacturing atomic, biological, and chemical weapons in forward areas vulnerable to rapid communist seizure, covering West Germany, parts of France, and possibly other continental members.

Britain West Germany France

Watkins Faces Jenner Quiz in McCarthy Case

Jenner says the Rules Study panel is examining changes to govern investigations and will report before the next Congress. The special committee urges McCarthy be rebuked for alleged contempt of the Elections subcommittee and for denouncing members, with a Senate reconvening Nov 8 to consider the censure charge. McCarthy plans an NBC Meet the Press appearance as debate over the case continues.

Jenner Senate Rules Committee Special Committee McCarthy Subcommittee Briz Ralph W. Zwicker New York Wisconsin United States Congress Congress

Norwalk police sergeant censured over Staines car incident

At a police board hearing in Norwalk, Sergeant Ashbrook admitted a lapse in judgment after directing Patrolman Shibley to drive Bridgeport resident Robert Staines home in a Staines car. Witnesses described an erratic drive, casual talk of a bribe, and a bottle of whiskey later claimed as a jest. Mayor Freese termed the act as lacking judgment but not with wrongful intent, and apologized to Bridgeport officials and Mr Staines.

Leo Shibley East Avenue Fitch Street Bridgeport Ashbrook Shibley Charles Mansfield Mansfield Mr. Staines Staines Sgt. Ashbrook Charles Winfield Street Sgt Set. Achbrook Paul M. Soltes Soltes Black Rock East Norwalk Norwalk Police Commission of Robert Staines Freese Lake Avenue

Bulgarian decree mandates two Russian style school uniforms

Paris sources report the Bulgarian government orders all school children to wear two Russian style uniforms starting the new school year. The move signals a push to standardize attire across institutions and reflect official policy amid regional tensions.

Paris CNS

Court keeps Salwen off ballot in red ballot case

Judge John Drewen refused to declare the Federal Communist Control Act unconstitutional while restoring Salwen’s name to the Nov 2 ballot remains in debate. Rossmore plans appeal. Salwen argues the act violates his First Amendment right to present his program.

Salwen Eisenhower Rees John Drewen William Rossmore Rossmore U S Drewen Communist Party Galwen Communist Contres Freeholder

Ailing Plane Reported Unverified Over Westport

Westport authorities received calls claiming a distressed DC plane over the town heading toward Long Island near Bridgeport with black smoke. Police later identified a Pratt and Whitney B-50 experimental four-engine aircraft as the probable source of the calls, while the local airport tower reported no sighting or distress communications.

Westport Long Island Cound Bridgeport Pratt and Whitney Hartford Stratfon

Veteran mail clerk arrested for thefts in Boston

A 62 year old veteran of 35 years with the Post Office Department was accused of stealing $5,000 from the mails over eight years. Harry W. Wentzel of Arlington was seized in Cambridge after finishing a Albany to Boston run as head of a railway mail crew. Postal inspectors found 7 letters in his possession, many to a Hudson New Hampshire greeting card company and a Ware missionary group. He waived hearing and was held in $5,000 bond. restitution of $5,000 was agreed.

Boston Post Omce E Department Harry W. Wentzel Arlington Cambridge Albany N. Y Wentzel Hudson, N. H Ware U.S

Senator McCarran Dies After Speech Hints at 1956 Run

Patrick Anthony McCarran, Reno born Democrat longtime senator, dies after a Hawthorne rally. He supported the Democratic ticket, predicted unity for national defense, opposed Truman policies, led the Judiciary and Appropriations committees, and authored the Internal Security Act of 1950 and the 1952 McCarran-Walter Immigration Act. Survived by wife Martha four daughters and a son. Arrangements pending.

Nevada McCarran Roosevelt Senate Truman Watkins Committee McCarthy Johnson D-Cole Wisconsin Franklin Delano Roosevelt Supreme Court Pack High Court Congress U.S. Navy Panay China Yangtze River United States Hawthorne Rooesvelt Judiciary Committee Appropriations Committee Europe Franco Spain White House Vail Pittman Pittman Russel Russell Harley Margaret Mary Mies Noreen BcCarran Washington, D. C Edwin Perry Hay Maryland

Bank burglars fail to enter Helper State bank

In Kan at Helper seven cents were the only loss as burglars failed to break the vault. They knocked the combination but gained nothing, leaving seven pennies outside the vault door. A safe expert opened the vault and no money or valuables were missing. Sheriff Ernie Stevens reported the pennies found near the door.

Helper Kan Burehlars Helper State Bank Ernie Stevens

Supporter Expected To Be Named to Senate

Reno news reports Gov. Charles Russell likely will appoint a strong Eisenhower supporter to replace Democratic Sen Pat McCarran who died. The term length is unclear, and Nevada law may leave the seat empty until 1957. Ed Converse of Las Vegas, longtime Eisenhower associate, is a leading speculation.

Reno Charles Russell Eisenhower Pat McCarran McCarran Nevada Russell Ed Converse Las Vegas Bonanza Airways Converse White House

Actor Scotty Beckett Surrenders on Felony Knife Charge

Santa Monica California September 29 AP actor Scotty Beckett 21 faces a hearing today on a felony knife possession charge. He surrendered yesterday on a warrant issued March 29 and says he spent time in jail in Mexico on a bad check charge. Earlier robbery and dagger charges from February 25 were noted. the robbery count was dismissed yesterday.

Santa Monica Calif Scotty Beckett Our Gang Mexico Beckett Westwood

Goats of French Morocco Taxed Yet Climb Trees

French Morocco she goats face a tax regime while villagers note these native goats have long climbed trees. They browse on high branches, a trait part of local lore and agricultural practice.

French Morocco

Boy's Body Found in Iowa Field

A man held for questioning admitted seeing the boy near his disappearance but denied knowledge of the fate. He is a voluntary patient at the Cherokee State Mental Health Institute undergoing psychiatric treatment, with his identity not disclosed by police.

Cherokee State Mental Health Institute

U S Reports Rise in Meat Supplies

Washington September 29 The Agriculture department reported meat production led by hogs rose last week to near record levels for the year despite labor disputes in several packing plants. Total output reached 387 million pounds, up 2 percent from the prior week and above last year. Cattle and hog kills were the largest of the season, with peaks reached early January. Officials said production was at the season’s peak and expected to rise further in coming weeks.

Washington Agriculture Department

Students Protest Troop Withdrawals in Korea

Shouting students in Pusan protested the U S troop withdrawals as part of a major redeployment. Demonstrations occurred outside diplomatic and military sites and at a mass rally students urged President Syngman Rhee to seek cancellation of plans to pull additional U S forces from Korea. Four U S divisions are slated for redeployment. Also noted were giant Pacific Northwest spruce trees over three hundred feet tall with trunks up to ten feet in diameter.

Pusan Korea U. S Syngman Rhee United States Pacific Northwest

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