Tax Reduction Plan To Be Read January 10
Washington coverage reports the House Ways and Means committee delaying full tax revision until after the year ends. Chairman Green outlines administrative features under review while subcommittees study capital gains treatment and other provisions. A major reduction is not expected before new rules are set, with January meetings and Republican conference planning to guide next steps.
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Washington
Hous Ways and Means
Green
Inr
Fee
Treasury
Passing Show Snapshot On Peace Vote Phrase
A colorful line from the Passing Show mocks the idea of universal disarmament as a peaceful approach. It contrasts a man and his wife with a proponent who would urge peace but would have no hold in a poker game.
Obituary notices from Westport and Stratford area deaths
Notices announce funeral services for Oscar H Banks Mabel L Logan Boward MacDonald Charles H A Smith and Mario Spoering with details of dates times and interment venues in Westport New Milford Stratford and Park cemetery including Willowbrook Center Cemetery Union Cemetery and and Roosevelt Street residence for services across December 1923 1928 and 1929 with ages and burial places noted.
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Banks
Oscar H. Banks
Charles Fable
Westport
Conn
Willowbrook Cemetery
New Milford
Macdonald
Dee
Boward MacDonald
Uged
Frank Polke and Son
State Street
Lakevimy
Smith
Stratford
Charles H.A. Smith
Stged
Gayateva Brush
North Avenue
Union Cemetery
Ward
Mario Spoering
Janes Ward
Roosevelt Street
Park Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Napoleon Goucher family
The family of the late Napoleon Goucher acknowledges with gratitude the many expressions of sympathy. Deceased is survived by his wife three daughters three sons and several relatives including Mr and Mrs Sawyer Mr and Mrs Donnelly Mr and Mrs Corcoran Napoleon and Alfred brothers David and Julian.
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Napoleon Goucher
Sawyer
Donnelly
Id Corcoran
Napoleon
Alfred
David
Julian
Stroh
Card of Thanks for Finnegan Family
A note of gratitude from the Finnegan family thanks friends for sympathy, service, and floral offerings after the passing of our father and brother Thomas P. Finnegan. The family expresses appreciation for support during their sorrow and time of loss.
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Thomas P. Finnegan
Vetters Found Guilty of Slaying in Queens Court
In a Queens murder trial, Hillel Mormer and Mrs. Vetter were found guilty of killing Alonzo J. Storey at the Vetter home. Storey, invited by Mrs. Vetter, was beaten and cast into Jamaica Bay after a confrontation that revealed alleged marriage infidelity. Confessed motive centered on ending Storey’s advances, with testimony from Mrs. Vetter and dramatic courtroom scenes influencing the rushed verdict.
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Humphrey
Hillel Mormer
Vetters
Alonzo J. Storey
Youmer
Frederick Brunnomer
Vetter
Duan Walpes
Queens
Grorey
Jamaica Bay
Howard Beach
Storey
Eyil Ienes
Sorey
Vettes
Vrederiel Estinnerser
Miles Laura Brunneme
Prima Donna Has Vanished
Mrs. Ethier, a noted opera star and Broadway performer, disappeared after shopping in New York. Her husband Alphonzo Ethier suspects kidnapping for robbery. search wide with possible motive involving aphasia and a coast trek to Los Angeles.
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Banks
New York
Stratfield
Elmer
Katherine Ethier
West 4Und Street
Los Angeles
Dthlers
Aphasia
Unsure exchange at Graham household sparks tension
In a tense scene, a visitor questions his intentions as Miss Graham faces her mother. The mother confronts the guest, while Miss Graham tries to interject, asserting a need for clarity amid the charged atmosphere. The dialogue suggests social embarrassment and interference from family.
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Min
Charles
Miss Graham
Mail Carriers Heavy Load as Christmas Mail Surges
Postal staff face a sharp rise in volume with outgoing parcels totaling 1467 sacks and 488 oversized packages while incoming mail reaches 10 718 sacks and 512 parcels. First class letters and packages push a total value near 65 924, as clerks adapt to radio music boosts during the peak season. Postmaster Charley Greenhery warns workers to finish Christmas mail early to ensure delivery before the holiday. only essential personnel may work past 5 pm on Christmas Day.
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Toan
Tate
Offee Aree
Charley
Greehery
Rexide
Washington
Eelock
Fire Company Stoppes Service and Town Fire Box Tale
A local fire company in the eastern town segment announces it will discontinue service. The report chronicles the company's 1918 origin, community struggles, fundraising, and a broken siren box that sparked debate about town support and fire safety. The town’s response and broader implications for local protection are discussed.
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Fairfield
Stephen Novakovila
Bridgeport
Heirfield Vol. Rire Co
Wadmienther
Washington School
Astor
Tira Company
Koh
Fire company cuts funds amid property protection concerns
A town debates punitive laws for fire damage and vows to stop paying running expenses to protect property. The community alleges a pattern of angering residents as it relies on insurers and volunteers, with a signature from the Pairfield volunteers and a call to action.
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Iives and Insurance Company
Pairfield
Lyons Appointed Clerk of Court Amid Shifting Roster
In New Haven assessors and attorneys fill key judiciary posts after the death of Samuel J. Marsh. Dee ul Samisil Ay Foray is named to a state examining committee while Henry tiv of Jridgepert is slated for a superior court clerical role. No action yet on the Walterbury clerk vacancy.
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Pershey
New Haven
Dee
Ul —Samisil Ay
Che
Steele
Superior Court
Judeon
Henry Tiv
Jridgepert
Glerig
Paiefield County
Wits
Walerhury
Samuel J. Marsh- Sae
Alytant Clash Freeman
Meetings Tonight At Various Lodges And Societies
Tonight's gatherings include Soundia Lodge at 827 Wood Avenue A O O Wi Dawry Cam Modern Woodmen of America at 164 Broad Streets Maintenance Employees at 7 Main Street Nutmeg Encampment 7 O O F at 1047 Broad Street.
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Soundia Lodge
Wood Avenue
Dawry Cam
Woodmen of America
Broad Streets
Main Street
Broad Street
Probate of Warren estate in Bridgeport district
District of Bridgeport probate court grants six months from hearing for creditors to file claims for Warren estate in Trumbull counts. Those failing to present accounts in order will be barred from recovery. Debtors should make immediate payment to CORA A PLUME and PETER A NOTHNAGLE, with addresses in Bridgeport and Beldengart respectively.
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Stati OF Connecticuy, Distrigy
Bridgeport
Ember Vte
Warren
Trumbull
Court of
Frovite
Gridgeport
Craditora
Estan
Cora A
PLUME
K.P. D
Bridiveport
Conn
Pester A. Nothnagle
RP. D
Beldgenart
Cony
Enator
Notice of Pirat National Bank Shareholders Meeting
Notice for annual meeting of Pirat National Bank of Bridgeport shareholders at the Banking House La Malin SL on January 3, 193 for election of Directors and other business as may properly come before the meeting.
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Pirat National Bank of Bridgeport
Conny
fTousee la Malin SL
Bussdas
Four boys win Wheeler prizes and high school honors
Carl Rudolf Peterson, son of Mr and Mrs Carl B Peterson of 40 Univ el avenue, has maintained a 95 to 96 average and plans Princeton University study. He serves as editor and member of multiple school clubs. Joseph Milton Bernstein, son of Mr and Mrs Morris Bernstein of 70 Center Street, led in the senior play Teen and will study law at Yale after graduation. Fannie Carson Hatch, daughter of Mr and Mrs Waverly Hatch of 590 Walnut avenue, plans to attend Danbury Normal School after graduation.
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Princeton University
Carl Rudolf Peterson
Carl B. Peterson
Univel Avenue
Tus
Mre Peterson
The
Athletic Association
Hiv Glass
Pen
Criterion
Society
Peterson
Philippines
Wesleyan
Brothera Kooper
Fannie Caterson Hatch
Mus
Waverly Hatch
Wilnut Avenue
Miss Hatch
Morria Bernstein
Center Street
Wil
Yale University
Washington Rumors Dominate News Briefs In War On Bootleggers
In Washington a flurry of items depicts a tense police war on bootleggers while Congress debates executive and tax policy. Officials discuss arbitration with Russia and probe Teapot Dome related stock maneuvers. Senator Johnson signals inquiry into U S Japan ties amid unsettled diplomatic readings.
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Senate Public Lands
Hiram Johnson
Fornia
Japan
United States
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