Mayor Questions Delaney Estimate On Tax Receipts
City officials debate Delaney estimate of 790000 in back taxes and 400000 in unpaid receipts since last April. Mayor Behrens and council discuss potential further collections by April 1, with talks citing authority and council resistance. Local officials expect an uptick in revenue as the administration seeks to meet mid-year budget targets.
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Construction of Loyal Odd Fellows Temple Lodge Planned
A miniature model project outlines completion at the corner of Lafayette and the adjacent street. Subscriptions cover most costs with a remaining balance. Officers include Jespit Breidbord as chairman and Mortis Rosen as secretary, with board members and the building committee noted as The Lovilly Odd Fellow Temple section.
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Koerner
Lafayette Law
Piernien Hillard Lang
Ramuel Snerman
Thersmier Mitchell Ts
Stent
Bernard Bracdman
Benjain Gilad
Joseph Schneid
Chest Fund Shortfall Prompts Continued Canvass Drive
Community Chest seeks $5,000 more as totals rise to about $330.60. A Monday afternoon meeting at 4 o'clock in the teaklist room will plan further canvassing of those not yet reached. Recent gifts include Ian Calhorm $10 and Donill Ferris $5, with Calvin $10 and Henry Stevenson $20 among others.
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Calvin
Dewhirst Dany
Henry Stevenson
Laine
Blouse Conmamy
Donill Ferris
Shifts Likely Among Stamford Legal Officials
Stamford reports possible changes in city legal posts as several prosecutors may be appointed, with speculation on the corporation counsel role. The discussion covers salary concerns, potential candidates, and the influence of prominent local figures on the forthcoming appointments.
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Minister Reared in Railroad Camp Goes to New York
A minister raised in an Oklahoma railroad construction camp, Joba J. Davis, has been assigned to Grace Methodist Episcopal Church in New Britain. He earned early education amid subordinates and a camp with a pick and Bible, served as chaplain of the 76th Division, and held roles with the New Britain Chamber of Commerce and local clubs.
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Vadison Wood
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New Britain Chamber of Commerce
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Tinn+ Clubs
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Animal Aid Hospital Proposal From Mrs Crowley Will
Mrs Crowley leaves bulk of her estate to the Animal Rescue League for a hospital for animals. Directors seek a country site to house the Dodoa Hospital in memory of her dogs Dodo and Dodea. Neighbors oppose building on Iranis Lane Avenue. Heirs contest the will as they pursue the fund for animal care.
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Wiarletta Wheeler Cioiley
Ugeimel Animals
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Dodea Hospital
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Downs
Wia Crowley
Expert to Lecture on Color Schemes Tomorrow Night
Expert to lecture on Color Schemes tomorrow night in Stratfield hotel ballroom 6700 m Arthur Allen of Ruxton New York will lecture on Color to members and the Bridgeport Adehh Allen is considered for most mengulor x cuping essorts of the canary Omaha lasse.
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Bond Numbers Hidden in Hat Probe in Tombs Court
New York police traced missing bonds worth 19 099 from a brokerage tied to Ernest Zandell and Revell. A court hearing revealed a hat concealed the stolen numbers as detectives worked with a messenger boy to recover the evidence and identify those involved.
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Yeterday Weir
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School Directors Reject Photo Sale Proposal At District Meeting
School authorities blocked a request by the Wilson Magazine Company of Boston to photograph and sell pictures of students during school hours. The board previously rejected a similar asking, and New York City officials have moved to ban such practices. The inquiry was reiterated to be submitted in writing for tonight’s Board of Education meeting.
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Wilson Magazine Company
Boston
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New York City
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New York
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City Savings Bank
Bridgeport
Bridgenot
End of Fight on Muscle Shoals Reported Near
Washington dispatch says Senate leaders expect to end the Muscle Shoals fight soon with Underwood amendments and a Senate vote. The House previously approved a bill directing property to Henry Dor, who has since withdrawn. Administration hopes a compromise will pass both houses and end a three year controversy.
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Alabama
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Henry Dor
New Hospital for Disabled Veterans Sought for State
Hartford reports the nationwide drive by The American Veterans of the World War seeks a Connecticut hospital for disabled veterans. Dr George McCalvert notes the urgent need to treat nervous conditions and sight loss from World War II service, urging Congress to support a state facility.
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United States
Army Engineers Enforce Ban On Oil In Water
Major RG Powell leads Army Engineers in Budgeport district of Lone Island to enforce the Oil Pollution Act of 1474 49 prohibiting discharge of oil into coastal waters from vessels beyond needed lubrication. Providence office cites local jurisdiction and duties of the War Department Engineers Corps.
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United States
Catholic Bishop dies of injuries in Fort Wayne
Right Rev Herman Joseph Alerding 79 bishop of the Catholic diocese of Fort Wayne died from injuries suffered in an automobile accident on Thanksgiving Day. He had long served the community and was noted for his calm leadership.
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Herman Joseph Alerding
Fort Wayne
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