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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1927

Page

6

New Type Plane S Needed To Cross Atlantic Safely

The article cites Commander Francesco de Pinedo predicting the North Atlantic requires more powerful compact planes with room for fuel and passengers. He notes current designs force sacrifices like leaving crew or fuel behind, and stresses political and technical hurdles before a safe trans Atlantic flight can be achieved.

Atlantic Orleans Francesco de Pinedo Santa Maria Coefure Crouk Lebine Wall North Atlantic

Greenwich Church Fund Over Subscribed in Easter Appeal

Greenwich parish reports its church fund oversubscribed after Easter services. The oldest congregation in Greenwich raised about 64 dollars toward remodeling and rededication efforts. Attendance reached into the thousands, with pledges counted after the service and funds already allocated to the project.

Greenwich

Bonds and Pay as You Go Debate in Assembly

A long, detailed report from Hartford April 17 outlines legislative debate on state funding methods. It covers pay as you go versus long term bonds, committee actions, budget items, constitutional amendments, and charter changes affecting West Haven New London and Bridgeport areas.

Herbert D. Drapo Martford Atate le Wyerith Manslas Aserih Guy Rnor Control and Finance Boards Wal Billy Legisiane Bub Vobic Hbhtary Committee Shelton Merve Trumbull Lewing Judeliurs Prumbuil Gerge Hive Assembly Senate Ides West Haven Angi Dtortalfed Rights Committee Cony New London

Woman in Germantown District Ends Life by Poison

Mrs Andrew Holomany of Germantown Lan imig district was described as mentally unbalanced by family and took poison with her coffee yesterday evening. Her husband found her dead at about 8 0 clock. A medical examiner ruled the death a suicide from poison with no inquest planned.

Danbury Vanbueey Andrew Holomany Germantown Lanimig Voigom Ty A. Striuton Beath West

Unclaimed Letters Pending at Bridgeport Post Office

Thirty eight unclaimed letters await collection at the Bridgeport post office. Addressees include Mrs. Rima Anderson and several others. letters must be claimed in person at window before April 27.

Audresses Bridgeport Rima Anderson Wiktor Abykowski Michael Boyle Hasea Birle Berta Bitzer Wiktoryn Dolida Dania Giga Fung Reity Healy K. U

Uniform Marketing Bill Passes in Vermont

Vermont announces the uniform marketing bill recommended for enactment in all New England states. Proposed by the New England Council, it was approved by the New England Marketing Conference and the governors of the region. The bill authorizes each state agriculture department to establish grades and standards for farm products to promote uniform labeling and quality.

Buston Vercont New England New England Council New Zongland Council Ape Commissior Newlongland Lorewahour

Seagoing College Set To Start Eight Month World Cruise

Greenwich April 57 AP The seagoing Bryntham and Ing university crew prepare to embark Tuesday noon for an eight month voyage around the world with nearly 600 male and 60 female students aboard. The voyage includes visits to Windsor Orford and Stratford upon Avon amid disciplined naval style rules. Students defend the trip as educational with no misconduct reported and deny rumors of distractions affecting studies.

Greenwich Bungheld Eld Bryntham Ing University America England Orford and tfordon-Avon Joe Associated Press Mediterranean South Pacific Missouri Massachusetts

Marconi Silent on Rota Decision Rooms

April 17 report states Senator on arrival to discuss the Roman Rota's annulment of his first marriage. Macconi joined the proceedings with prominent figures at the Grand Hotel as guests and peers observed the event amid a tense social scene.

Polish Soviet Frontier Guarded by Four Lines of Men

In Warsaw reports describe a fortified border separating Poland and Soviet Russia. Four border guard divisions maintain watch towers andStations at set distances from the frontier to curb robberies and illegal crossings. From 1926 to 1928 the guards seized thousands attempting to cross without papers, and limited rifle use, with strict enforcement and returns to Russia for those unable to prove Polish residence.

Special Corps of Border Guards Poland Rulgia Russia Werder Guerds Weares Lnre

Armstrong LinoLeum Floors Feature Marbleized Tiles

Neat figures are inserted at regular intervals in the open field, producing a floor with character for large rooms without obstruction. Also highlight Armstrong's Marbleized Tiles a new graining effect in genuine inlaid linoleum. Hazel Dell Brown offers home decorating plans and decor ideas with color plates and photographs.

Armstrong Armsrong

Fragmentary Note on War Damaged Homes and Bridges

Fragmentary OCR mentions rebuilt homes and bridges destroyed during the war and notes differing recovery times between the east and west. The readable text suggests two years longer impact in Europe than in the western regions.

Son Claims Body of Dead Father in Danbury

Felle Lape of South Norwalk came to Danbury and claimed the body of his father John Lape who died in the hospital here after consuming wood alcohol Thursday. The elder Lape had been away from home for years and his son lives in Jersey City. Lape collapsed and was taken to the hospital. post mortem reveals 70 percent formaldehyde in the alcohol in his system.

Danbury Felle Lape South Norwalk Boiy John Lape Lape Kh Ahig Jersey Lapo

Toll of child deaths in 1926 reaches 6300 figures

A grim 1926 national tally reports about 6300 children died before reaching age one. The data underscores widespread infant mortality across the country, highlighting health and welfare concerns of the era.

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