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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1927
Page
12
Bridgeport area notices list tolls, routes, and service details for the Port Milford Milford area. Mentions Fairfield and Tric towns with daily openings and circulation notes. Anomalous OCR fragments describe newspaper operations and local ad lines.
The article records a heated exchange over church and state issues. It cites Governor Smeties defending the federal establishment clause while opponents press for stricter enforcement of religious liberty. The discussion references the Constitution, past court cases, and calls for transparency in political debate.
The article discusses rising drunken driving convictions amid Prohibition, noting motor vehicle fatalities rose faster than population while car use tripled. It argues enforcement and liquor availability influenced trends, cites Springfield opinions, and mentions Englewood Hospital cost reductions and Bridgeport administration issues as separate civic concerns.
Tele readers invited to send letters to the editor with name and address for confidential handling. Submissions over 500 words may be edited or declined at the editors discretion. Content guidelines exclude anonymous comments and require responsible participation.
The article describes the alleged slaughter of Neuferen Tose versus Gallardy and companions, praising the enemies and condemning the soldiers. It portrays a scene of savage violence, includes quoted exclamations, and condemns the Mexican government and church figures while lauding rebels.
A fragmented account describes late night scenes around Grand Street and the Neighborhood Playhouse, with street lamps, pushcarts, and a sense of danger. The piece references a murder exchange myth, Sicilian figures, and a theater scene led by Winghouse and other venues, mixing urban grit with film and stage gossip.
A reader labels Obregon Calles and Bolshevik influence as unholy and calls for publicity to arraign their “civilization war” while another letter praises Al Smith’s direct stance on religion and presidency, claiming he won’t wear any man’s collar and will vote if nominated.
A jumble of political chatter notes Brnard for governor and Hill for lieutenant governor with Wheeler and Hull mentioned in county terms and chatter about comptroller and tax cases. It also reports a push to empower the governor to suspend fishing during emergencies, forest fire April disasters, a Hartford charter reform debate, police eight hour shifts, state tax talks, and possible revenue measures to avoid bonds.
The piece argues the government must intervene in essential services like gas, electric, roads, and water when private interests fail to serve the people. It warns of flood dangers in the Imperial Valley, urging federal action on dams and canals to protect property and public welfare, noting Roosevelt era debates on public ownership versus private control.
Fragment of a poem describing distance between towns and a longing to bridge miles through imagination. The speaker envisions mapping routes and imagining a gaze that connects distant places, with lines about reaching out and thoughts spanning space. The text is truncated and evocative.
Washington report notes Speaker Longworth’s close ties with Oregon Congressman Maurice Crumpacker, a lively Portland native who quickly gained Washington favor. Crumpacker’s proximity to Longworth boosts his status and helped pass a bridge bill once opposed, while Crumpacker’s charm and musical talent endear him to the capital’s circle.
A Detroit reader questions recent efforts to interfere with Christian preaching. The Rev G Parkes Cadman defends pulpit freedom as essential to truth and public welfare, urging ministers to resist external pressure and maintain independence from partisan or financial influences.
A December evening visitors a weary tramp requests shelter. The speaker recalls youth and warns that folly spent money and time is wasted. The tale ends with the warning of ruin unless prudence prevails for the restless, aging traveler.
OCR text shows garbled sermon style critiques of parental control and authority. It cites Senator Borah returning salary and quotes Mrs Moore and Mrs Walker on social pressure and neighbor views. The piece appears as fragmented dialogue or column notes on family dynamics and public figures.
William B. Flanagan, Democratic town chairman, was yesterday named plant superintendent of the Gaynor Electric Company in Stratford. He had previously served as traffic manager and assumed his new duties yesterday.
A will filed for probate in Newport leaves half a million from Dr. Shamon A. Brackett Jr to Harvard Dental School after bequests of 50000 to Newport Hospital 25000 to his widow and a 50000 trust fund while providing for former servants relatives and close friends.
The forecast notes increasing cloudiness with showers in Southern New England and warmer temperatures on Tuesday. Eastern New Turks expect showers Tuesday with partly cloudy Wednesday and rain at night, little temperature change. Northern New England sees rising clouds and warmer coastal temperatures Tuesday, with Wednesday partly cloudy and rain later. An area of high pressure moves slowly offshore from the Atlantic coast. Showers expected Tuesday and Wednesday in the middle and northern Mantle states. Winds shift from fresh southwest to southeast across regions with overcast conditions along Sandy Wook and nearby coasts.
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