Beacon Falls Orders Vacate Buildings for Highway Project
State Highway Department orders vacating Beacon Falls Main Street structures to allow a four lane highway through town. Buildings to move or be removed include Town Hall and several businesses. project slated to begin in August with bidding expected, though exact relocations not disclosed.
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Beacon Falls
Highway Department
State
Beacon Falla
Anda
Main
Church Strooth
Alea
North Mary Streat
State Highway
Grubar's
General Vtora
William Karnahan Insurance Agency
Package Atora
O'connall’s Strugatore
Clare Urges Eleanor For Vice President Choice
Ridgefield Conn June 28 editorial argues Eleanor Roosevelt as Democratic VP pick could unite factions at Philadelphia. The piece praises her moderation, civil rights backing, and potential to regain minority and labor votes, contrasting with Wallace and Douglas. It suggests her candidacy would deter GOP advantage and shift momentum toward Truman.
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Ridgefield
Conn
GOP Haa
Tom
Dewey
Earl Warren
Philadelphia
Truman
William Douglas
Roosevelt
Wallace
Douglas
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Walter Lippman
Moscow
Westbrook Pegler
Pagd
Eleanor
Vacation Plan Announcement At Naugatuck Footwear Plant
W. E. Bittle, factory manager of United States Rubber Company, issues a vacation bulletin detailing initial vacation from July 3 to July 18, with a $100,000 distribution to 527 workers. Pay schedules list vacation and regular checks through July 28, including July 4 holiday pay for qualifying staff.
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W. E. Bittle
Naugatuck
United States Rubber Company
Pay Department
Maple Street
Edward Sandora Still On Danger List At St. Mary's
Slward A. Sandora, 44, of New Haven Road remains in poor condition at St. Mary's Hospital. His name has been on the danger list since Friday, after suffering second and third degree burns to his face, chest, arms, and legs when a helper accidentally stopped a car's starter while he was using a generator. He was rushed to the hospital after the explosion.
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Slward A. Sandora
New Haven Road
St. Mary's Hospital
Waterbury
Prospect Man Held After Waterbury Break-In Attempt
Henry Burnham 31 of Prospect was captured by Waterbury police after a rear-apartment break in at 22 Buckingham Street. A half mile chase ended with two shots fired, Burnham wounded and under guard at St Mary’s. Detectives Stack and Byrnes recovered jewelry and money stolen from several nearby homes over the past year.
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Henry Burnham
Matthew Stroot
Prospect
Waterbury
Buckingham Street
Hue
Set
James Stack
Henry Byrnes
Tvo
Fred
Burnham
St. Mary's Neaphal
Joseph Fondler
Miss Bontempo Reappointed By Auxiliary at Norwich Convention
At the 28th annual Wallis J Shepenard Department of Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary convention in Norwich, Miss Bontempo was reappointed Americanism chairman and Ruth Redenbach chaired the essay committee. Lois Hermanot won a $150 prize for the 13th annual auxiliary essay, with display planned at Maugatuck High School next year.
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Wallis
J. Shepenard
New
Mabal Burke Mra
Anna Geonharit
Anna Lehman
Matolina Schafft
Watertown CO Poisoning Leaves Eight Rescued
Eight people including four children were saved from death in Watertown Massachusetts when carbon monoxide from a water heater depleted the house’s oxygen. Police report the Whitney street dwelling occupants were affected by the leak and survived.
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Watertown
Mass
Waterbury Man Fined $100 in Borough Court
Eugene Grabowski of Newberry Street Waterbury was fined $100 for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. His car crashed into a car driven by John Marenettela at Main and Maps streets. Patrolmen Michael Sharon and Theodore Klimaszewski investigated the accident and charged Grabowski with violating traffic rules.
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Eugene Grabowski
Newberry Street
Waterbury
Jaii
John Marenettela
Nichols Street
Mnain
Maps
Michael Sharon
Theodore Klimaszewski
Grange Plans Fireworks Fund Drive for July 5
Beacon Valley Grange members launch a Tuesday drive to raise funds for a Fourth of July fireworks display at Recreation Park for Naugatuck children. William Brush, fund chair, urges residents to contribute, with house to house solicitations starting Tuesday and a rain plan for the first clear Saturday.
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Beacon Valley Grange
Naugatuck
William Brush
Freworka Committee
The
Grange
Brush
Mildred, Hair
Naupatuck
Grange Recreation Park
Yugoslav Purge in Cominform Sparks Moscow Rift
United Press dispatch reports Yugoslav Communists purged from Cominform over Tito’s stance against Russia. Washington rumors place Keen Johnson as next Labor Secretary to be announced soon. Berlin blockade breaches noted as British and American officials meet in London to coordinate Berlin relief. Air Force to rush 30 transport planes to Germany, with a second squadron on standby. Marshall expected to confer with Truman on the Berlin crisis.
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United Preas
Prague
Cominform
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Russia
Washington
Keen Johnson
Kentucky
Johnson
Truman
William Green
Berlin
Germany
State Marine Unit Elects Patterson Rep Patterson at Annual Convention
The Marine Corps League Connecticut division elected Howard Dewey of Meriden as commandant at the annual convention in Bridgeport with Harold Richmond of Hartford as senior vice commandant and Donald Rickert of Danbury as junior vice commandants. Other officers include Marcus McXeon of Bridgeport as judge advocate and Bert Mareney of Hartford as chaplain. Detachment representatives were Vernon J. LaFave Raymond Webster Willap E. Simmons Robert Bier Charley Knight John Able Robert S. Garman William J. Benson and Myrtle Chatfield. Resolutions urged more Veterans Administration officers to aid rehabilitation for disabled veterans. Speaker list included Rep James T. Patterson and Mayor Jasper McLevy. Mrs Hazel Schlesinger was elected junior vice president of the local auxiliary. Miss Margaret O’Connor became state outer guard. The Stratfield Hotel in Bridgeport hosted the convention.
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Marine Corps
League
Department of Conneticut
Ahrgeport
Howard Dewey
Meriden
Harold II
Richmond
Hartford
Howard
F Rogers
Guilford
Harold Ongood
Manchester
Donald Rickert
Danbury
Marcus Mc Xeon
Bridgeport
Bert Mareney
Chaplan
Naventuck Valley
Vernon J.” LaFave
Raymond C. Webster
Willap E. Simmons
Robert Bier
Charley Knight
John Able
Robert S. Garman
William J. Benson
Myrtle Chatfield
James T. Patterson
Congress
Margaret O'Conner
Schlesinger
O'Connor
Jeanne Gorman
Bertha Hirpe
Rose, Henson
Elizabeth Clark
Stratfield
Coasting Derby Entry Deadline Extended to July 3
Samuel Heckler, chairman of the Naugatuck Y's Men's Club, announced the registration period for the Donating Derby on Hillside Avenue July 4 has been extended to July 3. He noted several clarifications on closing dates have been received and more racers are expected before week’s end.
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Samuel Heckler
Naugatuck Y's
Samuel T Curtis Dies In South Bend
Samuel T Curtis 87 former Naugatuck resident died Saturday at his South Bend Indiana home He was a Salem Lutheran Church member and Sunday school officer He worked as a bootmaker at U S Rubber Co until about 1900 then moved to Mishawaka Indiana He belonged to Concordia Sick Benefit Society joining in 1846 He was well known in Swedish circles in the borough and is survived by two daughters and several grandchildren nieces and nephews.
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Samuel T. Curtis
Naugatuck
South Bend
Ind
Salem Lutheran Church
U. S. Rudber Co
Mishiwaka
Concordia Sick Benefit Society
Fireworks Fund Urgently Sought for Mount Carmel Display
Richard Payne announces a $1,200 shortfall for the Mount Carmel Society fireworks display on July 17 at Recreation Field. The drive, led by Mountainari-Rado Post and Dominick Barbiero, seeks donations by July 4 to fund the largest borough event, with extra funds to roll into next year if needed.
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Mount Carmel
Recreation Field
Richard Payne
Mount Carmel Society
Montana
Fall Victim Mary Serafin Shows Slight Improvement
Mary Serafin, about 60, of 47 Prospect Street, found early Friday in Prospect Street Brook with severe head trauma and possible skull fracture, is rated fair but remains on the danger list at St Mary’s Hospital authorities reported today.
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Mary Serafin
Prospect Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Four Earthquakes and Nine Tidal Waves Hit North of Tokyo
Reported in a Tokyo dispatch the area north and northwest of Tokyo was struck by four earthquakes followed by fires and at least nine tsunamis. Casualties exceed 1,000 with 300 dead, many towns unaccounted for. Fukuri city left 52,000 homeless as a wall of destruction mirroring a major disaster. Disaster relief trains planned, rail damage may delay aid.
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Tokyo
Japan
Allied Welfare
S. F. Sama
Fukul
Fukwul
Newan-Ttory
Aldehe
Moat Hlacca
Ilttta
Kanazevsa
Scientinia
Tokyo Observatory
Jess Oils Ume
Guake
Quahu
London Dock Strike Prompt State of Emergency
Prime Minister Clement Attee told the House of Commons a state of emergency will be declared due to the London dock strike affecting trade and public order. The government moves to assure swift action and minimize disruption to port operations and transportation links.
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London
Clement Attee
House of Commons
Police Scouts Aid Search For Beacon Falls Boy
A three year old boy missing from Beacon Falls was found after a three hour search by police, Boy Scouts and residents. He had wandered from a relative’s home toward Route 8 and the Naugatuck river before being picked up near a gas station and returned to his uncle. The boy reported feeling hungry as his parents attended a wedding in Meriden.
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Stephen Usskiewicz
Walter Usaklewicz
South Cirelet
Beacon Falls
Estelle White
Tolles Square
Henry White
Union City
South Main Street
Naugatuck
Mocezio
Joseph Alecca
Bridgeport
Alecca
Christian Heiss
Thomas Duma
Bethany Barracks
Scout
Br. White
Francis Clark
Boy Scouts
Fre
jBeouss
John J. Gormley
Tolle, Square
Waa
Duma
Bescon Palis
Waccit Usakiewicz
Mr. White
Stephen
Toles Square
Meriden
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New York
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Fred Weeneh
Fred J. and
Chelatloo
Darby
Akouso
Meandates
Harolt Fy Blake
Markyiot Blake
Plymouth
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Ofling Af
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Anthony DalVocchle
Mra
Richard Zollo
Oma
Thomen
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Bay View
Milford
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Zollok
Aldo
Miso Attbara Mitchsoll
South Circle
Misa Patrigis Hackett
Anne Fitapatrick
Highland Over
Fer
Charles Mitghail
Erickson Motors
Clare
Clare Boothe Luce
Bittle
Edward Sandora
St. Mary’s
Bontempo
Eisenhower
Robert Lawlor
Newington Veterans Hospital
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Rene Boontempo
Albert Miller
Roy Bradley
Mae Honyotski
Noble Faarett
Alanson Benson
Arlene San Soucie
Nettie Woll
Olive Walters
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Sengstacken
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Jennie Johnson
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Fred Twitchell
Bertin
Foreign Office
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Bevin
Lewis Douglas
Maets .Wieh
Tha. White
House
Marshall
State Marine Unit Lands Representative
Patterson
Bill Washington
Talon
United Press
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Beni
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Fee City Tackare
Frye
Wrory
Sapecial & Wece Porcelain
Saab
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