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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1926
Page
7
Editorial argues for local and state governments to lead alcohol regulation rather than expanding federal power. It warns national action risks encroaching on state authority, creating bureaus and eroding respect for government. Emphasizes local reform and strict punishment of violations to protect society.
The address urges federal action to protect African Americans from lynching and secure equal rights under the Constitution. It notes progress yet requires continued government support for education and medical services, and discusses governance in colonial territories including the Philippines and the need for clear audit duties and appointment procedures for governors and subordinates.
A speech on U S responsibility for Philippine defense emphasizes continued military and civil governance, economic development through rubber production, and not ceding land or power unduly to locals. It warns against debt burden and stresses defense readiness, civil administration, and prudent military procurement.
Policy defends national security while rejecting competitive armaments and urges self reliance. Cites desire for peaceful progress, emphasizes strong navy and army, Geneva talks, Washington Conference ratios, and the need to safeguard alien property with fair reimbursement and liquidation of American claims.
Public authorities call for swift supplementary legislation to enforce prohibition. The piece notes federal and state roles, urges observers to uphold the Constitution, and highlights veterans' pensions managed by the Veterans Bureau as part of relief efforts.
In a broad statement, the United States extols a peace driven foreign policy, emphasizes strength without aggression, and notes its nonchalant stance toward rival claims while urging arbitration and negotiation. The text details debt settlements, China trade tariff talks, and a neutral stance amid internal Chinese conflict, with Silk Strawn’s mission to study extraterritorial jurisdiction in China.
A 1926 joint report signed September 1956 discusses the commission’s study of exterritorial privileges under treaties between the United States and China and outlines future policy considerations. The January 1956 work gap is noted, and Wis signs the report.
The Disarmament Conference at Geneva since May 18 pursues progress toward armament limits. American reps push practical goals for agreements, citing naval standardization talks and the Washington Treaty framework. Washington aims to be a global art center, not a fortress, as it builds a lasting capital through architecture and national ideals.
In Pasadena and surrounding highlands, a 20 man forest service crew faced a blizzard 35 miles from town. Six feet of snow covered mountain tops while winds drove drifts ten feet deep. They nearly were unable to return until Monday after fighting weekend storms. Torrential rains and lightning lashed eastern San Bernardino mountains.
Easton reports November perfect attendance in three rooms Miss Mc Stay's, Miss Moran's, and Mrs. Kenneth Logan's classes listing dozens of students by name. The note also mentions visiting relatives, recent operations, and upcoming events including a Bridgeport hospital stay for a patient and a December 8 sport finloche gathering plus a December 22 Christmas program at the Lee M. F. church.
Fried rich Von Berg, agent for the ex Kaiser, resigns amid reports Kaiser and Crown Prince dissatisfaction with terms of Hohenzollern settlement. Prussian diet had approved a compromise bill that awarded the family 8.6 million marks for seized property and restored 167000 acres, with a Hamburg castle reserved for the Kaiser and Princess Hermine if they return.
The Army Pan American flight planned from San Antonio Texas has been postponed from December 16 to December 20 as announced from Washington on December 7.
The funeral of Mrs Jennie Williams Selleck widow of Benjamin Selleck and longtime New Fairfield teacher was held at her North Street home. She died after an operation at Danbury Hospital at seventy four and is survived by sister Miss Mary A Williams of Danbury and nephews. Interment was in Gerow's Cemetery. Also notes on club meeting, a near accident involving Lewis Disbrow, and local visits and moves.
American cutlery makers continue to satisfy the domestic market while boosting exports to Europe and the Americas. September exports of safety razor blades reached new highs, totaling 1,015,845 dozen valued at 666,618 dollars, with Germany Austria and Italy leading August buyers and Pan American nations rising in September led by Argentina Cuba and Mexico.
In Moscow on December 7 the central executive committee of Kugnetski county votes to deport the attractive Maika Sosnovskaya after a chaotic session. Jealous officials armed themselves, hindering governance and chasing the teacher for flirtations, prompting the party to remove her to a distant region.
At a breakfast conference President Coolidge discussed legislative problems with Senators Hale Maine Moses New Hampshire Phippe Colorado Fess Ohio Metcalfe Rhode Island Goff West Virginia McMaster Oklahoma and Rep. Mr. Coolidge spoke with a group that included eight senators from diverse states about current congressional issues.
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