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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1927

Page

5

Bridge Hands In Tuesday's Radio Game Announced

The weekly radio bridge hands broadcast on WEAF and affiliated stations is announced. The Telegram prints 9 complete analyses of the Tuesday hand by Milton C Work Wilbur C Whitehead Harold Lederman and Charles T Adams. The four players will perform Tuesday evening with published hands for readers to compare their play with the experts.

WEAF Telegram Milton C Work Wilbur C Whitehead Milton Works Mr Work Mr Whitehead Harold Lederman Kansas City Charles T. Adams Chicago Wilburn Whitehead New York Mo West Milton C New York North Charles T Adams East

Second Jury Finds Chicago Cop Guilty in Attack Case

A second jury convicted H H Gaskell former highway police sergeant of attacking Louise Smith formerly of Cambridge Miss Gaskell who had been found guilty by the first jury during a pending penalty phase before a juror fell to his death from a courthouse window. Miss Smith demanded immediate retrial and refused to testify if delayed.

Chicago iBy Associated Press Patel H H Gaskell Louise Smith Fmerly Cambridge Miss Gaskell Miss Smith

Evolutionists to Meet in Tennessee

The American Association for the Advancement of Science first accepted evolution as a scientific hypothesis in Tennessee. The 1877 convention sparked a public and legal clash that led to the Dayton trial of John T. Beppes for teaching Darwin’s theory. The meeting in Nashville recalls those figures, with Huxley among the scientists and Edward E. Barnard inspired by the gatherings. The Tennessee Academy of Science will be official host to this year’s convention.

Nashville Tenn Associated Presa Tennessee American Association For the Advancement of Science Dayton John Thomas Beppes O C Marsa Thomas Heny Huxies Edward E Barnard Nashville Tennessee Academy of Science Doe

Fanatical Rebels Die After Mexico City Clash

Federal forces in Guadalajara dispatches report about a two hour battle across a two mile front in which about one hundred rebels including a priest named Cabral were killed. Reports say 34 rebels were killed in pursuit. federal casualties are not listed. Cabral is described as a rebel leader linked to the Igaredo train attack.

Mexico City Associated Press Cabral Federal Forces Special Dispatches Guadalajara Igaredo

Ford official resigns from Lincoln division post

Denny Overman, in charge of production at Ford’s Lincoln division and former superintendent of production for the original Lincoln company, has resigned. The resignation, made public today, was said to be requested. Overman is Ker neth M Stevens’s brother in law, connected to counsel for Henry M and William Leland in their 8 000 G00 sult against Henry and Edsel Fore.

Detroit iBy Associated Press Denny Overman Lincoln Ford Motor Company Lincoln Company Fords Overman Kerneth M Stevens Cournsel Henry M Wilfiam Leland Stockkolders Telcom Company Henry Edsel

Radio Schedule Dense with Programs Across Markets

A sprawling list of radio segments, times, and station identifiers across multiple markets. It enumerates numerous shows, orchestras, lectures, and weather reports with names like Gladys Gauyreassemble, Jeanne tarpster, and Raymond Porres. The schedule highlights diverse programming from morning to late night, including weather forecasts and special music ensembles.

Outstanding Radio Schedule Highlights Across Stations

Broadcast listing shows an extensive lineup with many bands and orchestras. Notable acts include Roxy and His Gang at 7 30 p m on multiple stations, General Motors Party presentations, Moon Magic, Lopez Orchestra, and Captivators Orchestra among others across WEAF WOR WJ2 WBAU WABC and more. Listings also note weather updates and travel segments interspersed through late evening schedules.

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Auction Bridge for Beginners The Four Mondays Series

This fourth Monday piece explains Auction Bridge basics through a novice perspective. It covers dealer stance, bidding order, passes, declarations, and the concept of doubles, with South North East and West labeled for clarity. The article notes bidding starts typically with one and clarifies how a bid affects the auction and contract.

Lae Gam Napter North al Fom West East j@issing South South West Noth

Great Lakes boats suffer in storms and gales rage

Subsiding seas fail to ease fears of northwest gale devastation as crews report 21 aboard the steamer Altabee stranded for food and medical aid. EW Oglebay is ashore near Maquette with fire seen, the Aga 410 crewed to Manitoulin Island rescued, while the Martian unknown and George M Humphrey aground at Bar Point. Tugboats work to free vessels as ships drift and several boats reported missing at Buffalo and Sault Ste Marie.

Hy Associated Press Great Lakes Altabee Kewrenau Point Ashor Oglebay Shot Point Maquette Mich Manitoulin Island Thunder Bay Lake Superior George M Humphrey Detroit Buffalo Bar Point Lake File Sault Ste Marie

Navy needs more building says Wilbur in 1927 report

Secretary Wilbur outlined peacetime roles for a modern navy including ocean rescues, flood relief, and protecting Americans abroad. He warned of ship shortages due to reduced personnel and drydock limits, urging new construction and higher enlistment to uphold defense needs and ship ratios.

Washington Associated Press Wilbur Mississippi Mt Wilbur Watt Naval Academy New York Wyoming Oklahoma Nevada Congress

U S Leaders Warn Of WorldTrade Peril In Admiral Speech

Rear Admiral F Biske, retired chief of naval operations, condemned false security and warned the United States could be forced to depend on others for imports if trade routes are cut or a coast blockade occurs. He spoke before the Capitol District Foreign Policy Association, urging preparation to avoid national decline.

Albany Associated Press Great Britain Biadie F Biske United Bttes United States Fiske Capitol District Foreign Policy Association

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