Five Year Program of Improvements Adopted in Bridgeport
City leaders approve a five year bond budget of 6 090 000 for public improvements in Bridgeport. The plan targets schools sewers pavement parks health bridges and welfare, with three new junior high schools and additions to Hillside Home and other facilities. The mayor urges a self ordered plan with clear milestones and notes funding will rely on bonds and current revenue.
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Explosion at tea kitchen injures children at school
Fragmentary report notes a stove explosion at a school tea area injuring several children while officials discuss safety measures. No names or precise locations confirmed in the readable text.
Early Morning Fire Destroys City Warehouse
A two story warehouse on Broad Tap Coal property near New Haven Road caught fire around 2 a m. Fire crews from Engine 16 and Hose No 2 battled flames for minutes but the structure collapsed amid efforts to prevent spread to adjacent properties. No injuries reported yet as crews contained the blaze to the site and weakened surrounding structures.
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Board Grants Additional Funds for Schoolhouse Project
Democratic Leader objects as the school board secures extra funds for the new building. After bid issues and a $16 9000 contract total, the board plans to issue notes pending mayoral approval. Contracts awarded include William T Shaughnessy for general work and the Wolp Kirk Co for plumbing and heating amid contractor objections to fixture specifications.
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National Vote on Day Law Proposed
Congress weighs a national referendum on Day Law powers to ban manufacture sale and transport of intoxicating beverages. Senator Gould Maine cites cost shifting to the federal Treasury while states may fund the vote with federal reimbursement.
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Fire Department Helps Physician Beat Stork in Race to Snowbound Home
Methuen Mass early today a fire department assisted a physician in reaching a snowbound Methuen home to aid a patient about to give birth. The doctor and family awaited the team as a long, delayed ambulance journey finally arrived to deliver the tense scene.
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Mussolini Plans Bachelor Tax Exemptions For Spinsters
Mussolini announces a progressive bachelor tax targeting men ages 23 to 65 who remain unmarried while exempting spinsters. The policy, ratified as a cabinet decree, aims to fund maternity protections through the national organization caring for thousands of women and children. The measure, part of 1927 budget plans, seeks broader social control and features government funding and enforcement details.
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Licensing Hospitals Urged. Connecticut Faces Private Clinic Threat
Connecticut officials press a statewide hospital licensing plan in a Comptroller Osborn report, citing private clinics operating without proper supervision. Two murder indictments target Drak Poltane and Rocco Surpiosvanni as grand jury returns first degree murder charges in a drunken dispute ending in gunfire at a private residence.
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Sinclair and Fall Must Stand Trial
Washington DC government VI counsel won another point in the long Maal battle to day when the Supreme Court refused to grant Wils Sinclair with Albert Ball any relief from the criminal conspiracy proceedings pending again at the time. These proceedings are somewhat similar to the case against Wall and Edward Le Ooheny, except that in the Sinclair case the lease involved is the Teapot Dome lease.
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Powder blast kills five at Carney Point plant
An explosion of eight hundred pounds of sporting powder at the Du Pont Powder Co plant in Carney's Point today killed five workmen and wounded several others. Foreman Salem N ft Vara Herman, 44, unmarried. Deepwater Point ST Feu kelly, 19, married. Penngrove Teoge Wirel, 24, unmarried. Penngrove Winfield Blenn, 78, married. and Alfred Trad were among the injured. A number of workers remained in hospital. Continued on page.
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American Mystery Writer Missing Stuns Scotland Yard
An American novelist, Aratha Clarissa Chaintie, vanishes amid a worldwide search. Scotland Yard and investigators from multiple nations scoured downlands, ponds, and hedgerows for three days without locating her, as a reported sighting noted a nervous woman in a car abandoned near a hedge. Investigators pressed on with search parties by hurricane lamp, while rumors swirled about a possible breach of memory or foul play.
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Walsh Challenges Gould for Senate Seat Amid Inquiry Call
In a dramatic Senate scene, Senator Walsh demanded an immediate inquiry into Gould's campaign finances while Gould was sworn in. Republican leaders fought to delay action, and the chamber prepared to reconvene to consider the resolution for an investigation into Bribe allegations tied to New Brunswick officials.
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White House breakfast hosts push radio licensing plan
Senator Milton of Connecticut and eight others dined with President Coolidge at the White House for a Harmony breakfast. The gathering discussed a proposed federal power to regulate radio broadcasting, with critics deeming it ill advised while affirming it as the main topic. Other attendees included Representatives Gideon White and Strong, and a debate arose over licensing and pole access as a temporary measure pending a permanent policy.
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New Jersey Woman 99 Credits Hard Work for Long Life
A 99 year old New Jersey woman credits labor and discipline for longevity. She recalls smoking a clay pipe for toothache relief and emphasizes avoiding excessive alcohol while noting family ties and perseverance as key factors in staying healthy and active into old age.
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School Burns as Stove Explodes in Fire at Palisade Aven ue School
The Palisade Avenue School burned to the ground last night when heating stoves overheated and burst. Three alarms and twelve apparatus fought the stubborn blaze as wind and icy conditions hampered crews. The portable two-room unit for third graders was destroyed. 1128 pupils and staff will move to Summerfield School, with transport arrangements and schedules to be announced.
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French Count Declares Duel With Feet in Central Park
New York reports Count ullaurie de Egur, descendant of the Marguisy De Laf ette, vows any duel in Central Park would be fought with his feet. The motive centers on an alleged insult to his wife, a French actress, in her dressing room, prompting a tense scene and comments from reporters.
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Rabbi Indicted in Liquor Conspiracy Case
A federal grand jury indicted Rabbi Jacel Waters for conspiracy to violate prohibition laws. Alleged accomplices Solomon Were Herman Weinberge and Davia Cohen were named. The case centers on a scheme to sell wine to congregations of about 40 to 280 members. The government alleged the plan involved a religious organization and compliance with the Volstead era act.
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Yale Debaters Defeat Wellesley in Close Debate Victory
Yale debaters beat Wellesley tonight in a tense contest marked by strong cross examinations and persuasive arguments. Jean Treaf and others delivered key speeches as Yale claimed the triumph.
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GUBA CURBS CROP SUGAR PRICE SOARS
In New York markets Cuba curbs crop output while sugar prices rise. President Machado faces pressure over crop restitution as Cuba and Puerto Rico advance to 15 cents with a 1-8 cent weekly gain. Refiners lift granulated sugar to 6.6 cents per pound amid a 10 point rally.
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