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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1919
Page
24
An early 20th century bill, introduced by Representative Charles Curry of Sacramento, calls for establishing a department of aeronautics directly under the president. It would oversee a separate aerial defense force and craft flying regulations, with two five directors to manage aviation governance and civil development.
A fragmentary note asserts no responsibility for any bills contracted by a spouse. Signed by the writer, the statement references a wife named Jefine and uses a terse, personal tone. The text implies a formal or legal separation of duties within a domestic context.
The destroyer Jones surpassed contract speed during standardization tests. Trials showed mile pace and high revolutions exceeded requirements while boiler power reached six thousand bar. Factory-typical steering and lube tests performed. further trials scheduled for tomorrow.
The Algonquin Club plans its annual meeting and banquet on State Street tonight in the club room. Members anticipate a large turnout as officers and two year board of governors are elected, with James T. Banks to succeed Jenn Fisher as president and Dr. W. Young as president, along with Rorwin Smith, B. Beecher, and others on the board.
A Philadelphia Inquirer report cites a Biological Survey bulletin on lead poisoning in wild ducks and other waterfowl. Stray shotgun pellets swallowed in mud at shooting grounds injure or kill, with six No. 2 shot always fatal in experiments. Breeding defects threaten populations. protection limited to reporting cases.
Mile MANTA Ont the tax ruling allowing American citizens in the Philippine islands to be taxed will be challenged under protest. Attorneys advise payment only under protest and the case will be carried to the U S Supreme Court alleging discriminatory policy and improper taxation.
The text notes a debate over which groups must pay a federal poll tax and which are exempt. It mentions Iupino, English, Spanish, and American competitors in a context of business and law, highlighting a dispute about who is subject to the tax.
Graves of Australians who died on the front will be tended by comrades who served with them. Arrangements with the imperial war graves commission appoint Australian imperial force members as cemetery caretakers and gardeners in France.
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