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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1947
Page
17
The text advertises QUONSET 60 and QUONSET 234 metal buildings. QUONSET 60 is WW feet wide, customizable length in 20-foot extensions, with roller doors and four windows in a standard end panel. QUONSET 234 is 24 feet wide with Jenath as desired, extensions in 12-foot increments, roller doors solid panels walk door and window in end panel.
Grain prices soared to the daily limit on all North American exchanges as President Truman weighed a special session on European aid. Wheat, corn, oats, soybeans, and rye posted limit gains with December Chicago futures at 2.857/8, 2.328/8, and 1.164/4 dollars per bushel respectively. Livestock and soap costs climbed, while butter, cheese, cocoa, and cotton seed oil also moved higher amid broader commodity strength.
Chicago based industry group reports household laundering appliance sales hit June highs. January to June totals reach 1,754,639 washers, compare 2,023,981 for all 1946 and 1,059,887 in 1941, with automatic washers rising similarly in demand.
Connecticut Association of Public Accountants holds a regular meeting at 8 p.m. at the Hotel Taft New Haven. Delegates Max Raskin of South Norwalk and John J. Currans of New Haven report on the national convention in St Louis held last month.
Kermit McClester, 33, of 530 Broad Street, was fined 25 dollars for resisting arrest and sentenced to 30 days in jail for breach of the peace by Judge D. Harold Cotter. Police said he caused a disturbance at the Coney Island Lunch on Main Street, fled during arrest, and knocked down an unidentified woman during a street foot race. Fort Ringgold, the Civil War post near Lee and Grant, is now owned by a school district.
A quirky ad note claims men prefer Utica Club Pilsner Lager and XXX Cream Ale as the finest Champagne like drink, praising Utica Club as superior. The line is attributed to AG.
SeRAY HENLE editor in Chief renowned for history making coverage and radio network presence since 1944. FELIX MORLEY Pulitzer Prize winning editor and international affairs author. NED BROOKS National Affairs Editor and veteran Scripps Howard journalist known for naval analysis and national resources inventory.
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