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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
14
Fragmented text from Bridgeport Telegram issue shows a historic post listing rates and publication details. It references daily, weekly, and monthly subscriptions, office address at 40 Middle Street, and printing by The Post Publishing Co. with telephonic connections and distribution notes.
President coolidge faces conflict with the United States Chamber of Commerce over how large the upcoming year’s spending cut should be. The chamber argues tax revenue knowledge from inside and outside estimates differ little, citing four years of surpluses and miss estimates. The piece critiques government tax excess and hints at political finance theories.
Writings from Litvinoff at Geneva urge total abolition of armies and navies, proposing scrapping battleships and munitions plants. The Soviet delegate argues disarmament must be complete, warning that partial limits fail to prevent aggressive power. The article notes historic pirate threats and international policing concepts as context.
An opinion argues for redrawing the Connecticut New York Massachusetts border to create a straight line from the coast to southwestern Connecticut. The proposal would shift eastern territory into Connecticut, reducing New York boosters and making CT life more secure, quiet, and affordable for residents.
The Daily Mirror notes John W. Davis as chief speaker at the Jackson Day harmony dinner in Washington and as a leading candidate for temporary chairman of the next Democratic National convention. Ex Governor James A. Cox of Ohio is named as potential permanent chairman, with Davis portrayed as a unifying, agreeable political figure.
A humorous riff on beer, cheese, and odd cravings, recalling a past life of brewery work and the smell of Limburger. The narrator shifts from beer to cheese, mentions court trouble, family woes, and a critique of modern science and federal farm spending.
New York gossip and social sketches review prominent figures in theater, business, and politics. Herbert Corey comments on Winthrop Ames Eve LeGaliienne and Bernard Barcel, John Bowman, aviation ventures tied to Harry Guggenheim, David Belasco, and Senator Caleb Baumes, blending satire with portraits of ambition and public image.
A poetic verse imagines a life with a loved one in various working settings. The speaker desires a simple home near the track or a mine, cherishing shared chores and mutual joy. The refrain expresses longing to be anywhere with the beloved.
The fragmentary OCR piece muses on justice and divine authority, mixing sermonLike lines with historical figures and odd social observations. It references a late war era tone, child psychology, theatergoing, and soldiers facing harsh conditions, though specifics remain unclear.
City hall discusses a triangular plot bounded by Wood Avenue Norman Street and Olive Street where a gasoline station may shift rents. Officials and aldermen clash on Yale Aeronautical Society airport plans for Quinnipiac meadow with a proposed 7520000 cost, while Mayor Tower reviews reports and the airport board.
Leonard Woods, 35, described as a negro slayer, was lynched by a mob largely from Virginia after being removed from the Whitesburg county jail. The body was taken to the Virginia Kentucky line near Pound Gap, with cars from Virginia Kentucky and a few from West Virginia aiding the escort. Virginia officials are urged to investigate. Governor Byrd may be asked to protest.
Readers ask whether faith alone suffices or if study deepens Christ’s love. The Rev Dr Casunat argues both unsophisticated devotion and scholarly insight access grace, with Paul urging growth in knowledge and wisdom to live out divine love.
Hartford, Nov 30. Insurance Commissioner Howard P Dunham urged insurers and agents to stop undercutting rivals and instead focus on expanding public understanding of insurance. He said excessive competition raises costs, while broad access provides security and peace of mind, viewing insurance as a social service.
Aldous Huxley warns modern machinery harms civilization while Secretary Davis at the National Labor convention in Los Angeles argues the machine frees workers, creates democracy, and enhances luxury. He cites Ford wages and leisure time, claiming culture and higher pursuits follow from mechanization.
The speaker argues for state supervision of insurance firms as protection for policyholders and public trust. A single Connecticut insurer's failure could harm all, so robust supervision helps prevent ruinous practices and preserves the state's insurance reputation nationwide.
Weather forecast for Eastern New York and Southern New England calls for cloudy skies and colder temperatures with rain on the coast and interior snow later in the week. Northern New England will see rain turning to snow and colder conditions, with fair but cold weather Friday. Storm warnings are in effect from Virginia Capes to Eastport, Me as a northwest flow ushers in cold air.
Fragmentary almanac entry lists high water and low water, with garbled attributions to Middlebrook Eme and Ahuanse for telegraph summaries. Reads as a dated weather and tide note, lacking clear dates or locations.
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