Recommendations to Eliminate Street Crashes at Dangerous Corners
City chamber of commerce committee last night discussed intersections with four or more accidents since January. A list of 82 problem corners was released, 168 crashes in seven months, with special committees formed to study traffic rerouting, motorcycle patrols, and enforcement. Observations at Sterling and Kossuth noted 49 violations in a 30 minute span. proposals include warning signs and road line markings to cue drivers to slow and stay right.
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Atte Aad i
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Shah Department
James Walker
Traffic Department
Waa
Ralph McEldowney
Chainiin
Trafic
Seaview Avenues
George A. Sherwood
My. Sherwood
Syracuse
Post Road to Get $1,000,000 Yearly Under New Plan
At a large Chamber of Commerce and Rotary meeting in Stratfield John A Macdonald state Highway Commissioner outlined a two year program prioritizing the Boston Post road. He pledged $1,000,000 annually for the Bridgeport to New York state line segment to bring it to good condition within three years. He opposed state bonds for road construction and proposed an inland ship and truck interchange plan as an alternative to ease traffic.
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Macdonald
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Stratfield
John A. Macdonald
Boston Post Road
Bridgeport
New York State Line
Macedonald
Chamber
Airfield County
Banyquet Hall
Here
Greenwich
MacDonal
Issuaarne
Prattie Bost Resd
Man
Meld
Three Cities May Band Together In State Aid Highway Project
Stratford Bridgeport and Fairfield may join a state aided highway project to speed traffic on the Post Road. The plan proposes a paralleling main route from Stratford through Boston Avenue in Bridgeport to the highway, rejoining near Grasmere, easing center congestion and speeding up through traffic. Local chambers and the Good Roads committee discuss coordinating routing to minimize disruption.
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Good Roads Committee of
Stratford
Bridgeport
Mi Aecord
John A. Meardonald
Mate Yesterd
Chamber of Commerce
Tford
Boston Avenue
Higaway
Boston Post
Lnus
Stratford Bridgeport
Fairfield
Time Yet to Enter Zain Ad Race for 500 Cash Prize
Announcing a contest by the Post Publishing Company inviting writers to submit ad ideas for prizes in a broad campaign. Contestants can win weekly prizes and special $4 awards, with jurors noting wide opportunity for successful participants.
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Zain Ad
Post Publishing Company
Post
Campign
Local South Declares After Accidents Amid Arrests
A South region report notes after two accidents authorities charge four individuals. Other items include road funding plans, a Williamstown property foreclosure, a fire injury update, a missing taxi driver search, and local civic events.
Local Man Arrested by Norwalk Police
Norwalk police arrested 47 Lexington Avenue resident Cure, accused of transporting alcohol. Officer Charles L. Thorpe seized about a half gallon of alcohol from the suspect, who was operating a small jacked vehicle. The man was held pending a hearing before the United States Commissioner at Bridgeport.
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Norwalk
Lexington
Ridgemul
Charles L. Thorpe
United Sites
Bridgeport
Autoist to face trial for Fairfield crashes
Troy Gither of 1362 Lenox Avenue drove away after smashing two cars on Black Turnpike Fairfield injuring none. Police say he showed indifference saying he didn't care and fled before colliding again. He denied liquor but was police examined. Charged with reckless driving and evasion of responsibility. to be tried in Bridgeport.
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Avenue
Fairfield
Biles
Colls
Uriayl
Bridgeport
Faifield
Giller
Polie
Black Turnpike
Roa Ang
Wiliam Jo. Allen
Lenox Avenue
Allen Sar
Prospect
West Avenues
Alton
Infield Avenue
West Avenue
Semple
Traffe
Fairfeld
Brig
Hartford Doctor Dies Suddenly of Heart Disease
Dr Paul Waterman a Hartford psychiatrist and neurologist died suddenly on a stair landing in the Professional building where his office was located Acute dilation of the heart from toxemia caused his death He was nearly 49 a veteran medical officer who served on the Mexican border and in France during World War I including roles as assistant chief surgeon of the Ya Division and divisional surgeon of the 4th division
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Hartford
Paul Waterman
Tse
Waterman
Q Tong
France
10Dge
Urge Support of Anderson Despite Indictment
Hartford July 8 in a letter to ministers of government and Rhode Island the head of the Conc Ent Adt-Ginmill League urges not to permit the indictment of William Anderson, New York official, arguing his work bears no direct link to Connecticut or Rhode Island and that declining support harms the league.
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Hartford
Qomecteut
Rhodes Minest
Mlapool
Wny
Willian Ho Anderson
New York
Caypoo
Mc Anderson
Connecticut
Rhodes Ishin
Refiners Refuse Action on Curtailment Meeting Outcome
Copy Missouri motorists face fuel uncertainty as refiners refuse to act on planned curtailment at a Petroleum Refiner meeting. No production changes were decided, leaving daily gasoline supply in question and prompting industry questions about supply stability.
Schools Neglect Drills for Fire
HARTFORD July 1 Thirteen High schools in Connecticut have never had a fire drill according to reports by the state Board of Education. Thirty five schools less than one half the towns in the state have a regular monthly drill. The training schools reported occasional indefinite or radial drills and that such drills were held several times a year. It often hikes up serious disaster in a locality to wouse the people to take preventative measures to prevent its recurrence.
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Hartborid
Connecticut
State Board, of Education
Aining Scheols
Underwood Opens Presidential Bid in Alabama Speech
Senator James E. Underwood of Alabama, minority leader, signals possible Democratic candidacy for president in a Montgomery address to the Legislature. He defends past votes on the 18th and Volstead acts, affirms support for enforcement, and thanks Alabamians for their climate of endorsement.
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Montgomery
Ala
Dace W. Undergund
Alabama
United States Senate
Nombor
Underwood
Underwoon
Albrami
Underweod
Congress
Governor Assures State Farm Probe Making Progress
Governor Templeton met with Dr Hart at the farm as the State Farm probe advances. The session discussed ongoing inquiries led by the Bissell Sage Foundation with Anand Petersen resigning as superintendent, but officials stressed no testimonies or timelines were set yet.
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State Farm
New Hampshire Police Hold Suspect After Alley Assault
A Black man, alleged to have attacked Mrs Blair Dosehpec in a mute afternoon incident on West Avenue, is held by police in New York City. The suspect reportedly struck her with a stone and fled, with a stolen amount. Evidence tied to streetcar tracks near an alley and Mute street.
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Blair Dosehpec
Sunt Jones
New York City
West
Gotham Troopers Pursue Missing Waterbury Taxi Driver Case
White Plains residents reported three men near an abandoned bloodstained taxicab found on a road leading to Waterbury. Police believe robbery or revenge may be motive in Wassie Tringle's disappearance as investigators trace movements and compare fingerprint evidence from the scene.
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Waterbury
Coan
New York
Connecticut
New York State
John Crowley
Davis Avenue
White Plains
N.Y
Edward J. Malling
Stark
Malling
Wofplovk
Tringie
Nn & Ofvlech
O'Brien
Tringle
Tiilings Pinger
Pray for Recovery of President Harding
Radio fans joined in prayer for President Harding's recovery led by Reverend J. Shadll of the Presbyterian Church. The service featured hymns and readings as the nation sought comfort and hope for the president's health.
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Newaries
S.J
J. Shadl
Presbyterian
President Harding Crisis Abated Says Sawyer in San Francisco
President Harding’s doctors report progress as he battles illness at the Palace Hotel. Brigadier General Charles E. Sawyer says the crisis is over and the president is on the road to recovery though when solid food can be resumed remains uncertain. The medical update follows earlier indications of pneumonia and multiple complications.
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Francesco
Cassoer Press
Georg B Chrlian
Harding
Palace Hotel
San Francisco
Associated Press
Charles E. Sawyer
Sawyer
Washington
Warren G. Hate
Mr. Harding
Nevil Sawyer
Dent
Latest Bulletin On Condition of Pres Harding
The president has maintained ground since last night. Temperature 100, pulse 120, respiration 44 and regular. Nourishment taken regularly and elimination improving. Generally more comfortable and resting better. Improvements noted in pulse, temperature, respiration, and eliminative faculties, with elimination seen as highly favorable. Temperature nine oclock 99.35, pulse 118, respiration 36, lowest since illness. C E Sawyer, M S. Ray Lyman Wilbur, M D. C M Cooper, M D. J T Boone, M D. Hubert Work, M P D
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C. E. Sawyer
M. S. “Ray
Lyman Wilbur
M. D
C. M. Cooper
J. T. Boone
Hubert Work
M. PD
Manual Training and Cook Classes Labeled a Joke
Civic Affairs committee members oppose tying manual training and cooking courses to city schools. They argue space limits at the Suite Frade School hinder productive study and that such classes amount to monkeying around. Some fear spending on these courses drains funds from better trained programs while questioning the value to graduates and the public school system. Bernard Ashmun outlined proposed actions and consequences.
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