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Bridgeport’s Family NewspaperBRIDGEPORT Sunvol. XLHI, NO. 20Entered «■ Second Cits* Matter, Po«t Office, Bridfeport. Conn.BRIDGEPORT 2, CONN., SUNDAY, MAY 18, 19They Vie Tonight for ‘Miss Connecticut’ CrownSunday Post photo—SchulzeReady for tonight’s “Miss Connecticut” finals in the Klein Memorial auditorium are (left to right): first row, Jane Alexander, “Miss Brass City; Charlotte Lesxczenski, “Miss Lock City”; Margaret Johnstone, “Miss Stamford”; Jerri Minnery, “Miss Park City”; Mary Lou Ney, “Miss Bridgeport”; Joyce Yeske. “Miss Farmington, and Beverlee Buriant, “Miss Connecticut of 1951”; second row, Jeanette Hellenthal, “Miss Momauguin”; Elinor Miller, “Miss Elm City; Janice Reed, “Miss New Haven”; Virginia Bygott, “Miss Housatonic”; Rosemary Daley, “Miss Hartford”, and Claire Knott, “Miss Naugatuck Valley; third row. Joan Pierce. “Miss Silo”; Barbara Thuman, “Miss Waterbury”; Marjorie Hall, “Miss Torrington”; Irene Ziemba, “Miss Capitol City”; Angela Maisano, “Miss Meriden”; Marion Dean, “Miss Silver City”, and Verne Leger, “Miss East Haven”.E.120 Beauties Compete Tonight For ‘Miss Connecticut’ TitleBridgeporter Chosen State President; Convention Endorses McMahonBy PETE MASTRONARDITwenty maidens fair, pure-bred Nutmeg state products,will vie for the coveted title of “Miss Connecticut of 1952,” tonight, at 8 on the stage of tjne Klein Memorial auditorium.- The ladies, ranging in age fromj 18 to 25, will emerge from theCONNERY FACESSTAMFORD, May 17—George E. Koehm, Jr., of Bridgeport was unanimously elected state president of Young Democrats at the annual convention here today.With supporters of Mr. Koehmrfn control of the convention. Town Clerk Joseph V. Toner of Stamford withdrew from a projected contest for the presidency and was elected a vice president.Other officers chosen included ns vice presidents. Joseph P. Walsh of Middletown. Mrs. Eleanor Johnson of Bridgeport. Sebastian Gian-iracusa of Norfolk, Anella Short of Hamden, Anthony Bailis of Manchester; secretary, Vincent Gam-Mno of Stamford; treasurer. Louis Hanrahnn of Bristol: Executiveboard chairman, David Cohen of Hartford; National committeeman, Margaret Smith of Newgate; state organizer, John E. Claffey of Bristol.McMahon EndorsedThe 450 delegates from 23 cities went on record as supporting U.S. •enator Brien McMahon for the rnrty’s nomination as President of he United States.The resolution to back Senator6 HURT IN BLAST OF GAS PIPELINETraffic Halted in Pennsylvania Area Until Fumes VanishMARIETTA. Pa.. May 17—(AP) A newly-installed valve on the little inch” pipeline split open today and the pipe, like a giant sandblast nozzle, sprayed inflammable natural gas over a square mile of farmland.A nearby housewife said she heard a “muffled blast, then a terrific roar” and saw a “huge red ball” climbing into the sky.Six workmen w’ere knocked flat, their clothes torn in shreds by the red mud and pebbles which the I rushing vapor whipped over the j nearby area before it rose into theupper air. The men. two of them seriously injured, were taken to Lancaster General hospital.Traffic within a quarter of a mile of the break was halted as police and volunteer firemen, fearing abackstage confusion of powder puffs, lipsticks and combs to go through the paces of evening gown, bathing suit, talent, poise and personality competitions. The winnah will be crowned by Beverlee Buriant, of 2125 East Main street, last year’s “Miss Connecticut.”Local lovelies involved will be Jerry Minnery, 21. of Yellow Mill village, “Mss Park City,” and Mary Lou Ney, 18, of Success Park, “Miss Bridgeport.”A vaudeville show featuring stars of radio, stage and television will also be presented during the show’.Gifts for the WinnerWinner of the contest will receive prizes donated by Connecti-cOt merchants, in addition to an expenses-paid trip to Atlantic City in September to compete for the “Miss America” title. The state has not had a “Miss America winner since 1921 when Mario Bergeron, of West Haven, won the honor. In addition, the top three winners at the contest tonight will receive trophies.MILFORD PATROI MAMNorwalk Fight Highlights Democratic Caucuses in CountyBrink’ Slain £HICKEY IS SHE ON STATE POl PROBE IN NORWINeither Cortfirms Nor D Inquiry Is Conceri with Reported BribeCOPS ARE ACCUSEGambler Says High Rar Officers Accepted P from Lottery RingBy WILLIAM J. WALSHDemocrats will conduct party caucuses and conventions throughout the State tomorrow to name delegates to their state convention in Hartford June 13-14. with National Committeeman Paul R. Connery’s bid to retain his leadership in Norwalk holding the spotlight.Relatively few battles are expected to develop in the caucuses in contrast with the Republican caucuses of April 28 which were marked by numerous tests of strength in the Taft-Eisenhower contest.McMahon Drive SpurredThe drive sponsored by State Chairman John M. Bailey and state party organization leaders to win backing for Senator Brien McMahon for the presidential nomination is expected to be reflected in numerous resolutions endorsing Senator McMahon’s candidacy for the White House. Senator McMahon is assured of the support of Connecticut’s 16 votes in the national convention.Resolutions endorsing Senator William Benton for renomination also are expected to be voted incnmo rau/Micpc Wic ronnminatinnNORWALK. May 17—Stat lice Commissioner Edwai Hickey tonight added fat to 1 ready roaring fire set tod accusations that two hlgh-r? Norwalk police officers had s ed bribes from a lottery rinj The State police are looki to “a Norwalk matter”, the missioner announced. He give no details. Neither con tion or denial was voucl queries as to whether the “n under investigation was the ery charge.Written Accusation The man who made the t charges yesterday while in lt;ence with Mayor Irving C. and Police Commissioner Glanz in the Mayor’s offic Mario Mastrianno, of Lex avenue. He is reported to given the officials a written ment.The story begins properly ing the arrest of Anthony 1 anno, 37, of Newtown tu Westport, Mario’s brother, w sentenced to six months in ja fined $100 yesterday in City clt; Judge Jesse L. Strassbergei Anthony had pleaded guiltj charge of policy playing.Mario is reported to have i police headquarters followi brother’s May 2 arrest:“If Anthony is hurt, I wil the lid off this town.” And f to detectives, “What are we police protection for?”In court yesterday, Det Charles Wagner said that caused a disturbance in hea(Continued on Page TwelSTOLEN CAR CHA LANDS BOY INGAnsonia Youth Is S Here by Easton Ch When Auto CrasheA 16-year-old Ansonia yout ing an auto stolen in New an hour earlier was nabl Fairfield and Clinton a about 8 o’clock last night, younger companion escaped the car was involved in a cc The youth, identified as F Bean, of 5 Beaver street, A was identified as the driver car bv Chief Michael Svir
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