Freedom of thought on alcohol and jurors debated
The Bridgeport Telegram carries an essay by Rev Ralph White, assistant superintendent of the Connecticut Anti Saloon League, arguing alcohol preys on the superior and destroys moral fiber while opponents say strong character resists intoxication. He contends the weak should protect the strong, challenging usual prohibition notions. the note adds remarks on jury selection and democracy.
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Yale Endowment Drive Aims To Refine Not Expand
Yale launches a 20 million pound endowment drive worldwide with the aim of funding adequate salaries for professors. The plan favors higher scholarship standards, reduced emphasis on mere construction, and stronger faculty retention while preserving Yale traditions.
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Picking the Juhors in Gray-Snyder Trial Delayed
Long Island murder trial opens with a slow jury selection process. The article contrasts American and British practices, noting that in Britain jury selection is brief while in the United States it is a rigorous process with many potential jurors rejected and few ultimately chosen.
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Gray-Snyder
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America
Sportsmen and Fires
Sportsmen and fishermen are not responsible for forest fires despite a dry spell and careless acts. J E Andrews of the Fairfield County Fish and Game Protective Association notes hunters’ woodcraft makes them careful, but many fires start from careless smoking or matches when people visit rural areas. He adds sportsmen often help wardens rather than cause trouble.
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Fairfield County Fish and Game Protective Association
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Traubie
Bridgeport
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Fairfield Fish and Game Protective Association
New York Legs Rise in Public Gaze Amid Regulated Styles
In a April column, Saska J. v. Carey riffs on the craze for legs in New York fashion and stage shows. He notes a shift from old style leg exposure to dressed legs, driven by 1927 regulations and a bustling market for legwear and leg aesthetics.
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McNary
Haugen
Smiles by Anne Campbell. A baby’s train smile returns love.
A playful verse celebrates a baby aboard a train who smiles at all and brightens strangers. The poem expresses faith, love, and the idea that kind greetings come back, suggesting a hopeful, forward-looking outlook through simple warmth.
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Old Ways by Waud Mason
Poem contrasts old time self remedy and modern medicine with humorous critique. The speaker recalls fathers seeking doctors, taking many pills and neglecting teeth and diet, then laments rapid change from past simplicity to present medical habits. The piece ends with a plea for natural cures over forceful, cautionary modern methods.
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van Gooc
Lyre
Laurel
Political pointers on licenses and Hartford finance seen
The piece notes dog license price hikes after May 1, recalls hurdles faced by the Financial Advisory board and Hartford bonding bills, and praises Bridgeport friends in the Legislature. It highlights John Ell as Mr Speaker and references California and New Jersey legislative issues, plus fire risk from outdoor activity and urging fire safety by hunters and anglers.
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Hartford
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Prevent Forest Fires Warning Broadcast Calls Sportsmen to Respect Land
A letter to the editor argues fishermen and hunters are not the sole cause of forest fires. It notes fishermen possess wood craft knowledge and must avoid careless smoking. State officials and fish and game groups seek cooperation with landowners to reduce fires and protect habitat.
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State Board of Fisheries and Game
Fish and Game
Sny der Gray Trial Faces New Lawyers and Judges
To the Editor a reader complains about delays in the Snyer Gray murder case arguing that protracted jury selection and legal wrangling will force a new set of lawyers and judges, with the state aging or pensioning off before verdict.
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Snyer-Gray
Milfordite Questions Why Milford and Devon Absent From Directory
A Milford reader asks why Milford and Devon are not listed in the Hardveport telephone directory. The note cites Bell Telephone’s publication of around 25 million directories last year at a cost near $19 million and mentions large shipping and paper costs, seeking clarity on missing listings.
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Neck of the Bottle Vision of Future Cities
Dr. Frank Crane discusses urban evolution driven by motor traffic. He warns that cities were built for horses and pedestrians and proposes focusing on the bottle neck of traffic flow. He cites synchronized signals and two street types express and accommodation to handle rapid movement.
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Jillian Recanny
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Questions on faith and domestic harmony in Milford and beyond
A reader seeks deeper faith and practical devotion, urged by a minister to combine humility, patience, and obedience. The column quotes Dr James Martineau and St Peter on spiritual growth, discusses balancing reading with family life, and urges treating religion as an art of doing well. It includes letters from Milford and mentions Governor Smith’s hospital funding quip.
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Chinese view of Christianity as enemy to capitalism
Public statements from Chinese youth condemn Christianity as detestable and linked to capitalism and militarism. They call Christianity an enemy to mankind, the intelligence arm of imperialist powers, exploiting weak nations while the Bible allegedly says the poor are to blame.
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China
Elmer Gantry
Governor’s secretary quotes and misquotes in speech
An English writer recalls a New York session tale where a governor having his speech written by a secretary includes Jefferson and Lincoln quotes but deletes De Tocqueville. The governor jokes that he is not supposed to know anything about De Tocqueville as he reviews the prepared address.
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Weather rundown for Southern New England and Atlantic states
Fair and cooler Friday with prior rain on the east coast. Eastern New York sees fair and colder conditions after light rain in the north. Northern New England turns to rain and colder then fair by Saturday. A disturbance moved from Arkansas toward Lake Ontario with high pressure from Canada to Bermuda. Outlook: rain showers on Friday along New England and South Atlantic coasts, colder Friday in Atlantic states. winds fresh to strong north of Sandy Hook and south to Hatteras with showers Friday. Observations at 8 indicate incomplete data.
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