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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
9
President argues for less federal involvement in state programs such as maternity and infancy welfare. He notes the expiration and planned withdrawal of federal aid, urging permanent end to subsidies and closer state control while cautioning against ongoing federal participation in state affairs.
A deficiency bill proposes appropriations totaling 8.12 million dollars for the public buildings program under the May 23 1926 act. Projects await new authorizations, with estimates totaling 33.58 million dollars and a requested 13 million dollars in new appropriations. The plan includes debt reductions from the second Liberty loan, with projected annual interest savings exceeding 45.9 million dollars through 1927 refinancings and retirements.
A readable hand by Milton C Work for auction bridge with guidance on bids. It discusses responses to one Spade one No Trump and two Spades over various openings, noting when No Trump or major suits are preferable and illustrating with example hands.
A garbled advertisement warns of Bumsteads worm syrup marketed for children. It claims a full dose is present and lists SANTONIN as an ingredient, with references to a brand and distribution by a city-based doctor. The text is unclear but suggests wide sale and a 509 bottle price.
Fragmented text hints at a historical beverage or remedy called Musterale. The jumble mentions mustard, milk, and various cryptic terms, suggesting a failed OCR of a medical or domestic remedy description with unclear connections and no coherent narrative.
A fragmentary bridge column presents a sequence of hand holdings and bids. It mentions players North South East West, dealer positions, and bids like one No Trump one Heart and one Diamond, with responses and passes, in a puzzle tone.
A Canadian naturalist extols the Canada goose as the noblest creature. He describes the male guarding the nest and leading the family, even dying for mates and offspring. The female follows, and the family stays strong together amid travel challenges.
December report notes Captain Grace testifies that Chicago history texts deleted or diminished illustrations of Milly Pitcher and Washington crossing the Delaware. He accuses the board of education and McAndrew of suppressing Irish heroes to favor British relations, while McAndrew faces charges of insubordination and pro British propaganda. A separate defamation suit by Prof. Muzzey against John J. Gorman is noted.
The mayor accused McAndrew of shaping British influence in schools through histories. A survey led by Gorman found Muzzey's history included unpatriotic utterances, fueling a contentious dispute over curriculum content.
Hartford December seventh. The first case challenging the new automobile guest law statute was tried in Court of Common Pleas before Judge Molloy and a jury. Alice Byrnes, twenty, sued Mrs. Margaret Eustace for 750 after an inside door jamming incident during a ride that injured her right hand. Mary Eustace jumped from the car to slam the door shut. Lawrenc e A. Howard represented the defense, a motion for nonsuit was denied, and the statute referenced in the judge’s charge.
Meriden police report Mr Anthony Smith aged about 42 and his wife 34 were found dead in their Crown street cottage. Dr. Bradstreet cited chronic alcoholism and self neglect as causes. The couple, recent New York arrivals via Lynn Mississippi, had not worked since the day before Thanksgiving.
New Haven December 7 Associated Press reports Robert W. Huntington Jr of Hartford led a Yale News protest condemning pledging practices as corrupt and warning Yale risks becoming a mere fraternity college. He urged reforms to preserve Yale’s democratic tradition against “fraternity sickness.”
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