Al Smith First-Pitch Home Run Sparks World Series Thriller
In the Polo Grounds game two, Al Smith struck Johnny Antonelli’s first pitch for a leftfield roof homer to put Cleveland ahead 1-0. Giants answered with two in the fifth as Dusty Rhodes and Willie Mays sparked a rally, while Early Wynn dominated early, and Antonelli battled through bases loaded jams. Capacity crowd near 52,000 endured humid, warm conditions as the game swung with multiple lead changes.
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Bridgeport Weather Today and Tonight Forecast
Official Weather Bureau report for Bridgeport and vicinity notes partly cloudy, warm and humid conditions today with a high in the low 70s. Tonight remains cloudy and mild with a low near 65, followed by more cloudiness and showers late tomorrow with a mid 70s high. New York City shares the Bridgeport forecast. Winds from the southeast becoming southwest tonight on Long Island Sound with fair visibility and calm seas.
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McLevy Backs City Campaign For Red Feather Drive
Mayor MecLevy signed a proclamation declaring October as Red Feather month in Bridgeport for the 35th annual Community Chest campaign opening next Wednesday. Charles Abbott and Ronald Reagan witnessed the ceremony as the drive for 22 agencies aims for a $916,944 goal. Reagan, visiting as GE host, will tour Chest agencies during his goodwill visit.
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This City
Hillside Home Chief Appointment Sought After Resignation
Welfare officials asked the Civil Service Commission to certify the next eligible candidate for Hillside Home superintendent after Roy R. Gregory Jr. resigned. The board plans to keep one physio therapist on staff and will not fill the vacancy.
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Voters Sessions Scheduled Ahead of State Election
The Board of Selectmen and Town Clerk Louis Hafele announce daily sessions to register new voters from 9 am to 8 pm in City Hall Common Council chambers, Saturdays through Oct. 9 except Sundays, the final regular sessions before the Nov. 2 election. On Nov. 1, the oath will be given to those qualifying between Oct. 9 and Nov. 2. Eligible residents are U.S. citizens, 21, with one year in state and six months in Bridgeport prior to election. Bridgeport residents dropped from the list should obtain forms from the Registrars of Voters at 176 State Street before attending.
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British Helicopter Lowers Lung For Polio Boy Aboard U S Ship
In heavy seas at Southampton a British warrant officer risked his life by dangling from a helicopter to lower an iron lung to four year old David L Oliver Jr aboard the U S Army transport Gen Maurice Rose. Wind and waves forced the device to the ship deck where the rescue was completed. The boy, from Springfield Illinois, had polio and was intended for airlift to a British hospital but weather delayed the plan.
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P. A. Rowectt
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Ilora
David L. Oliver, Jr
Springfield, I
Little David
Burglary Loot Totals 250000 At Southington Home
Police report a Southington burglary at Dr. R E Thalberg’s Orchard Road residence with about 163000 in government and municipal bonds 3000 in cash and remaining items in jewelry stolen. Entry likely through smashed rear door panel. city lies in Hartford county south of Bristol.
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Thalberg
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Bristol
Polio cases decline in latest weekly tally
Washington AP reports new polio cases last week fell about 12 percent from the weekly high. The Public Health Service lists 2,544 cases, down from 2,678 the prior week, with 26,317 for the year, just under the 1953 pace.
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Eisenhower Bets On Indians In World Series Start
President Eisenhower offered to bet two golf balls today on the Cleveland Indians in the first public sign of where his World Series sympathies lie as Denver hosts the events.
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Eisenhower
Cleveland Indians
Army Adopts New Missile and Expands Combat Divisions
The Army introduces the Tiedstone guided missile with possible 500 mile range and authorizes an $855,000 Redstone contract to Chrysler, boosting total Redstone funding above $22 million. Simultaneously plans raise combat divisions to 24 by converting five of six training divisions, while shifting to a 33 months overseas rotation cycle and 31 months home. A $160,601,200 M48 tank contract with Chrysler renews production at the Newark, Delaware facility.
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Hill Submits Plans to Army For Harbor Thruway Bridge
State Highway Commissioner G Albert Hill announced filing with the Army for approval of plans to span Bridgeport harbor as part of the Connecticut Thruway. Seven spans are planned with vertical clearances of 65 feet and 7TiLS& feet. Field offices in Bridgeport Norwalk and Greenwich will speed right of way negotiations and county owner consultations. The project runs Greenwich to Willimantic with an estimated cost of 8 910 900.
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Birth on Camel Hump Slopes Ends in Tragedy
A Massachusetts couple recounts the unattended birth on Camel Hump mountain, the baby dying next day after two miles walked to a cabin. Margaret Barth, 19, and Paul Barth, 25, faced questioning. Barth held on a vagianes charge as police investigate the death.
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Provoo to Face New U S Treason Trial for Treason
CAP John David Provoo former Army staff sergeant and ex San Francisco bank clerk faces retrial in Baltimore for treason while a Japanese prisoner in World War II A new warrant charging treason was issued with indictments expected after grand jury convenes Oct 18 U S Attorney George Cochran Doub calls it the most important treason case since Aaron Burr and predicts a lengthy trial with high costs Continued on Page Six
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Frightened In 1902 He Weds Girl Today
In Roanoke Virginia on September 30 1902 Charlie Lee Dickerson fearing Mrs Martha Sheltons father broke off engagement. Today at 3 30 p m he prepares to marry Mrs Shelton in a second marriage for both parties aged 70 and 71 respectively.
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Martha Shelton
Charlie Lee
Mitchell Admits Cabinet Dispute With Weeks
Labor Secretary Mitchell acknowledged policy differences with Commerce Secretary Weeks and said he would be disturbed if Commerce opinions in labor relations matters gained ascendancy. He denied a cold war, defended Weeks' right to speak, and said he is a member of the team and can take care of himself.
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Weeks
Commerce Department
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Pact set to add Italy and West Germany to Brussels alliance
Five Brussels pact founders agreed to invite Italy and West Germany to join in an enlarged defense alliance. The move advances bringing a rearmed West Germany into NATO as its 15th member. Delegates discussed a seven nation arms control plan and NATO supervision with Spaak memo backing.
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Commission Pennant Is Hoisted Navy Skipper Takes Command
The Navy commissioned the first atomic powered submarine USS Nautilus SSN 571 at Electric Boat. Admiral Jerald Wright received the craft from General Dynamics chairman J. Jay Hopkins and handed it to Commander Eugene P Wilkinson in Groton. The sub carries 10 officers and 9 enlisted men after a 28 month program.
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Umbrella pun hints at saving for a rainy day
A brief humor item notes an umbrella as the sole item still stashable for a rainy day. The quip credits Copyright General Feature Corp and plays on thrift and weather wit.
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