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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1927
Page
11
Fragmentary OCR from Bridgeport Telegram showsdating lines about publication date 1162, carrier city distribution, monthly postage, address and contact details, and references to the Associated Press and circulation bureau. The readable bits imply typical city newspaper branding and publication notes from a historic issue.
A Bridgeport visitor laments strict parking enforcement affecting suburban shoppers who spend money locally. City plans a traffic survey to balance space for shoppers with keeping lanes clear, aiming to curb all day parking while preserving retail taxes and access.
The Daily News reports 158 women in Chicago each worth at least 1,000,500 in their own right, mostly widows or single. Chicago Title and Trust VP Abel Davis notes that a modern heiress starting life with a million tends to stay single, challenging male suitors who fear inadequacy.
Senator Caraway of Arkansas accuses early Southern backers of Governor Al Smith of backing him to gain influence or followers. He argues many who declare for Smith are politically weak or seek early status, and their stance may mislead about real support for the Democratic nomination.
The passage argues against Al Smith’s nomination, noting strong anti Smith sentiment among rank and file voters and among Southern Democrats especially due to prohibition. It contends Smith could win New York and some Northern states, while others fear a nominee who cannot win outside the South. It concludes that many party members favor a candidate with broader appeal to restore national prestige and patronage.
A short verse titled The Last Lullaby by Anne Campbell invites a baby to sleep as Mother Nature hushes the world. The poem suggests nature comforts and watches over the sleeper until the baby rests upon her breast. The lullaby repeats the call to sing and dream.
Readers invited to submit opinion letters for publication with confidential handling if requested. The policy notes a 100 word limit and editorial discretion with potential edits for clarity and length.
Minister Rev Kelly at Christchurch Len tien service urged couples to pray together daily to settle differences and prevent divorce or separation. He stated the simple practice could counteract the rising number of divorce cases and separation in the community.
In a Letter to the Editor a reader argues against adding another cent to the gas tax to fund a Bridgeport project. The writer contends the extra penny would burden drivers and serve political gain, urging cost restraint and fiscal discipline.
A fragment reflects on editors, praise, and errors. It contrasts poverty with those not poor and cites a misquote about Napoleon. The piece notes people fear the night and fear actions taken then.
A New York City diary strays through theater chatter and oddities from April, recounting the Melodrama Spread Eagle and notes on Fred Stone. It covers forged documents rumors, a Mexican intervention tale, housekeeper quips about broilers, Harlem Spanish theaters, Gull fighters, and a pewterer who values an old American chair over $900.
Senator Norris plans to retire from the Senate to become Governor of Nebraska and push a constitutional amendment for a one chamber, nonpartisan legislature. He promotes state government reforms modeled after earlier city administration changes and would face a tough path to ratify in a hard road for constitutional amendments.
Political pointers report Woodbridge lacking officers to fill two constable posts after Superior Court misfeasance convictions. First Selectman Bleseigle delays appointments until town meeting. Harold A. Millspaugh named town fire warden replacing John Bartoes. Millspaugh to enforce open fire permit penalties. Milford dinner set at Seven Gables Inn with large turnout anticipated. Legislative actions on Hartford site for state office building and water bond debates dominate. Governor Trumbull expected to name two New Haven City Court judges. political factions and temperance union pressures noted. Waterbury tax collection and bond cost issues draw scrutiny with mayor Guilfoile defending cooperation. Crime notes: Woodbridge constables guilty of misfeasance fined and sentenced. judge condemns such misconduct by law officers.
The readable lines offer fragmented queries on bluffing, compliments, enforcing law, common sense, understanding children, and church attendance. They hint at a general moral or self improvement theme without clear context or a named author or event.
A reader asks about fascism's appeal in Italy and the seeming paradox of unity over freedom. The answer contrasts Mussolini’s control, Cavour’s nation building, and Mussolini’s impact on popular sovereignty, then discusses Nietzsche and Lotze, their critique of democracy, and their influence on modern political thought.
The article praises medical progress since 1900, noting insulin, vaccines, water purification, and radium cancer treatment as hallmarks. It cites life expectancy rising from about 40 to 55–56 in New York since 1880, infant mortality dropping 60 percent, and emphasizes ongoing advances in public health and chemistry shaping longevity despite wartime distractions.
A fragmented venting piece features Richard Roe lamenting failed job hunts. It mocks employers who dismiss him for being down and out, notes shabby attire and lack of prospects, and suggests pep and perseverance as the remedy. The text blends slang and oblique lines.
Weather notes show fair conditions in Southern New England and partly cloudy skies in eastern New York with rising temperatures. Northern New England faces a Monday start with little temperature change, while a low pressure system southeast of Newfoundland trends to rising winds and increasing cloudiness along the north Atlantic coast.
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