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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1927
Page
9
President pledges relief through a moderate expansion policy while urging full enforcement of national Prohibition. He notes two generations of debate and highlights federal efforts to reduce smuggling and enforce laws as states and localities cooperate.
A historical plea urges 1939 legislation to curb lynching of Negroes and other groups. The text notes progress since emancipation, cites government pay rolls, presidential appointments, and Tuskegee administrations, then argues Congress should act to eliminate lynching while addressing Indian affairs, petroleum conservation, and Osage land lease policies.
Property held by the Alien Property Custodian should be returned with safeguards for American claimants. The Mixed Claims commission progress allows for legislation to return property under protections for the government and claimants. Rail consolidation is urged to improve transportation efficiency, reduce costs, and proceed with bipartisan support after congressional review. Veterans relief and pension consolidation are proposed, urging scrutiny and possible agency consolidation to improve compensation, hospitals, and insurance while preserving liberal current benefits.
A fragmented policy sketch argues the federal government should mainly advise on education while promoting national efforts in welfare, immigration, labor, and vocational training. It cites departments, child welfare, and federal boards, with calls for memorials, infrastructure, and anniversary preparations.
Writings on Washington and others mark February 25, 1020 as the 150th anniversary of Fort Sackville’s capture at Vincennes Indiana. Led by George Rogers Clark, the victory opened the Northwest Territory and the route to the Pacific. Indiana plans to dedicate Fort Sackville as a national shrine with federal memorials under government management.
President urges peaceful settlement of disputes with Mexico and other nations. He emphasizes adherence to international law, patience, and forbearance, while noting past protections for citizens abroad in China Nicaragua and elsewhere. He advocates liberal, cooperative diplomacy and global peace through example and covenants.
Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge sending a batch of recess nominations for federal judges ambassadors and senior officials as Congress opens with tax and appropriation measures. Senate debate centers on Smith Ware contest and party unity amid independent demands for early votes on labor and policy measures.
Redding notes from December detailing the Two Table Bridgets club meeting at Mrs Unie wood home. Members include Mrs M Underwood Mrs C Shaw and others. The fire company No 1 plans new chairs tables and furnishings for its new firehouse on Ride street with fifteen new members elected. The buildup includes discussion of a platoon tournament and anticipated modern firefighting apparatus on the building’s first floor.
John John W. Matthews of Crystal Place, Charlestown Mass, reports relief after a period of intense itching on his back and neck. He describes persistent symptoms despite initial rubbing and use of Bay Rum and Resinol products, finally healing after washing with Resinol Soap and applying Resinol Ointment nightly.
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