Legislature To Convene February Seventeenth
Hartford reports Governor McConaughy will convene the legislature in the third week of February. The session aims to consider taxation bills and the repeal or modification of the state tax, with expected focus on the income tax, sales tax, and exemptions. The governor notes unclear duration but expects action on proposed measures before adjournment.
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Maine
Recording Ban At Midnight Tomorrow Ends Nightclub Recordings
A chaotic note describes a midnight recording ban affecting nightclubs nationwide. The piece mentions studios like Studio Corthy Vaa and figures such as Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, with talk of artists rushing to complete recordings before the ban takes effect.
Yarns Failure Of Foreign Aid Program Cost Billions
An administration source claims the United States may spend up to 20 billion dollars on the Marshall Plan. Congressional action is expected this month to fund a 17 billion dollar package, with warnings that any delay could affect postwar economic aid and heighten risk of renewed European unrest. Providence Journal reports price hikes and a planned four cent rise per copy next Thursday. In New Jersey an explosion at a plant injured several workers and rattled nearby buildings.
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Waterbury to host proposed Vocational Training School
Waterbury residents will be eligible to attend classes at the planned Vocational Training School to be built by the end of 1948. The city board approves temporary plans, calls for bids by Feb 1, with a 1400-student capacity and expansion for up to 2000 part-time and 2500 evening students. Mayor Managan praised efforts, noting the site on Watertown Avenue beside Municipal Stadium and state staffing to run and equip the facility.
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Witterbury Board of Education
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Weeterbury
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Ojeda Council Hosts New Year Party at Council Rooms
Attendance expected large forannual New Year's Eve dinner dance of Ojeda Council Knights of Columbus to be held tomorrow at the Netey Building. Committee Chairman Williar Evens says hall decorates for caterate style. Ray Hotchkigs and his band will perform. hats and favors to be given. turkey dinner served by Mrs. Marion Romig. tickets available from committee members.
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Weather outlook for New England cold and snowy days
Extended forecast calls for temperatures three to nine degrees below normal across New England for four days through Saturday. Snow starts Wednesday night with some freezing rain in southern coastal areas and likely returns by Saturday. Northeastern cities such as New Haven Providence Portland and Boston region expected to see light to moderate precipitation with temps ranging from 13 to 28 degrees.
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Eastport
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Maine
Truman Signs Republican Price Bill
President Truman signed the Republican Anti-Inflation Bill as security agents hunt for the vanished original. Agriculture Secretary Anderson moved quickly to place limits on grain use by distillers in January, targeting about half typical consumption. Commerce Secretary Harterman plans advisory boards to craft voluntary distribution agreements, modeled on the old production board. Security agents probe the disappearance of the original document from Clark Clifford’s desk.
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All Vets Expected To Receive Tax Exemptions Here
Controversy over state residency for veterans exemption persists after State Tax Commissioner Walsh calls residency a personal opinion. Waterbury and Naugatuck officials say exemptions will continue until further notice. Attorney General has not issued a formal ruling. Three statutes govern exemptions for World War I and II and all wars, with the WWII text tying residency to entry. Some veterans denied exemptions under the ruling have sought relief under the general statute.
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Oak Ridge Laboratory Change Hands On New Year
Oak Ridge Tennessee reports that after January 1 the Clinton laboratories will be supervised by the University of Chicago. The Clinton laboratories, previously operated by Monsanto Chemical Co, will come under new management to reflect the transition.
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Three Fires Cause Heavy Damage in Connecticut Areas
Three fires caused heavy losses in Connecticut with structured damage across three locations. In Lisbon the blaze destroyed two buildings and over $18,000 worth of contents. In Lakeville livestock suffered heavy losses with four cows and 120 sheep burned, estimated at $50,000. In Washington an overheated furnace flue sparked a fire at the estate of the late Mrs. Wallace Jones, with damages around $4,000.
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Lisbon
Lakeville
Washington
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Mrs Irene Schwartz Falls From Store Window in Bridgeport
Bridgeport reports the death of Mrs Irene Schwartz who either jumped or fell from a department store window today. The body was found in a paved area beside the D.M. Read company. Mrs Schwartz was the wife of a watchmaker and mother to a four month old boy.
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D.M. Read Company
November Savings Here Show 557,888 Increase Over Oct
The Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce survey shows November savings deposits rising by 57,888 over October. Total deposits for November were 14,765,346 versus 14,707,462 in October. Telephone additions bring 6,218 telephones now in borough, up from 5,746 a year ago. Postal receipts fall to 1,233 in November from 15,980 in October, parking meters yield 340 in November, up from 325 in October. Water and electricity use rise with cubic feet and kilowatt hours increasing, contributing to the year’s totals.
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Naugatuck
Mrs Kaminski dies after 42 years in Waterbury
Mrs Mary Kaminski a long time resident of Waterbury died last night at her daughter's home Mrs Lillian Hayward Born in Cutivika Big South America she lived in Naugatuck 42 years before moving to Waterbury nine years ago Survived by five daughters and a son Funeral Mass at St Francis Xavier Waterbury with burial in St James Cemetery Naugatuck
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Waterbury
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Cutityka
South America
Naugatuck
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Bertothy
Naugatuc
Lewis Jablonski
Gblago
Local Hospital Notes On Admissions Today
Arthur Brochu of Locust Street admitted to St Marys Hospital as a surgical patient. Mrs Mary Grant of Oak Street listed as medical patient at Watterbury Hospital. Authorities report condition described as satisfactory this morning.
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St. Mary's Hospital
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Oak Street
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New Year's Eve Service Planned At St Pauls
Rev O H Ber am announced a New Year Eve service at St Pauls Evangelial Church tomorrow evening at 1 oclock The sermon will be Meeds of the Past and Needs of the Future Holy Communion will be served and those desiring Communion should notify him before 739 tomorrow morning or see hind personally before the service
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State Barber Board Seeks $1 Fee Increase
Hartford dispatch reports the state board of barber examiners asks to raise barber shop registration fees from two to three dollars per year. The current $2 rate, set a decade ago, puts the board in the red. A public hearing will be held next week by the legislative council, with hopes the measure reaches a special February session.
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Deaths Kamiunski Mrs Mary P Waterbury Dec 29 1947
Mrs Mary P Kamiunski of 632 Baldwin Waterbury died December 29 1947. Funeral Thursday at 9:30 from Fitzgerald Funeral Home 320 North Main to St Francis Xavier Church Waterbury. Burial in St James Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening 7–10 and tomorrow 2–10.
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Wallace bids tilt GOP race and births rise in town records
Republican chiefs hail Wallace run as boosting GOP chances while vital statics show 371 births, 246 marriages, 155 deaths in 11 months in Naugatuck. Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John reports births 71 up from prior year, marriages down 76 from 322, deaths 155, with averages around 350. Wallace signals peace policy and criticizes Truman, prompting mixed reactions from GOP and Democrats.
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Wallace Unwitting Too Of The Kremlin McMahon
Connecticut politics focus on Henry Wallace third party bid as John Bailey doubts votes will exceed 5000 while Chester Bowles sees liberalizing pressure. Senator McMahon calls Wallace an unwitting tool of the Kremlin in a sharp Washington assessment.
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Paula Welden Clue False Police Say
Charleston police say a guest found by a tourist camp operator is not Paula Welden. The guest, 19 year old Mary Garrett of Neeleyville Missouri, matches Welden’s description in eye color, height, hair, weight, and scars except for identity. The nationwide search for Paula Welden continues.
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Plans Completed For Crusader Post New Year Dance
Plans for Crusader Post Veterans of Foreign Wars annual New Year Eve Dance are complete at the post rooms on Rubber avenue. A buffet lunch will be served, favors and coke makers will be distributed, and tickets remain available from Commander Henry Sodleaki or any committee member.
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New Car Order From Naugatuck Service
A garbled sales note urges readers to order a new Atadebaker car from Naugatuck Ratery and Aula Service with references to TPx and real cer Rad Ferm Wwallag. Exact details are unclear due to OCR issues but indicate a vehicle purchase offer from a local service.
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President's Doctor Set for Congress Grain Probe
United Press reports President Truman’s personal physician, Dr. Wallace Graham, will undergo intense questioning by Senate and House committees investigating a grain deal from last September. Graham says he did not know about the 50,000 bushels contract and brokers may have acted on their own. Investigators aim to scrutinize ties between the broker and Graham, with GOP Senator Brooks prioritizing accountability.
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