Westport Fire Probe Over Hydrants Rate Hike
Westport Fire Department votes to investigate a proposed hydrant rental increase near 500 percent for Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. rates take effect next April. A selectmen committee will study the issue for a Feb town meeting. Chief Francis Dunnigan reelected, others named to reelect posts.
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Westport
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Westport Fire Department
William P Clark
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company
Republican Town Committee
Town Plan Commission
Clark
Fire Department
Francis P. Dunnigan
Langdon Allen
Suspected Thief Ends Life In Cell In Los Angeles
R Fuller also known as Ralph McCoy hanged himself in a city jail cell with a silk scarf. He had been arrested three hours earlier on suspicion of robbery and was awaiting an inquest. Police said he appeared remorseful and denied being William Edward Hickman.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
R. Fuller
Ralph McCoy
Nance
McCoy
Willam Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
Fuller
Hickman
Military Commission
Council
Geneva
Germany
United States
Russia
Rome
Assembly
League
Yam
New motorized fire apparatus arrives for Fire Co No 1
Residents gain from a GMC chassis vehicle with a Buick six cylinder motor, booster pump, 150 gallon water tank and ladders. Chief Alex McCollum accepts the equipment from a Combination Ladder Co representative. New gear includes a 12 foot roof ladder and a 25 foot extension ladder, enabling distant hose streams and tool access.
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Redding
Fire Co
Alex McCollum
Combination Ladder Company
Providence
R. I
Robert Nichols
Christchurch
Betty Shaw
Wellesley
Fred Shay
Ghost Ebuieh
To'etork
Disarmament Expert Reflects On League Role And War Risk
Salvador de Aadariaga in Geneva recalls six years with the League of Nations disarmament program. He identifies psychological obstacles as core to disarmament, noting nations seek power and mistrust hinders cooperation. Government and public opinion must align to pursue disarmament and peace.
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Snoth
Prise de Salvador de
Salvador DE Aadariag
Geneva
Assorbied Press
League of Nations
Asi
Little Things Worth Knowing About Lightning Attacks
The article explains trees most prone to lightning are locusts with extensive roots or pines with deep taproots as they present the best ground and offer the least resistance. It also notes soil character affects a tree’s susceptibility to attracting lightning bolts.
Mitchell Case Ready for Jury at Court Opening
Robert G. Mitchell former Norwalk tax collector faces a jury in Criminal Superior Court on embezzlement charges. The state seeks a $24,000 shortage tied to 1922 to 1925 tax accounts, with defense highlighting audit changes and character witnesses. Mitchell did not testify as the trial began.
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Mitchell
Robert G. Mitchell
Norwalk
Criminal Superior Court
L. FP
Waldo Marvin
Westerday
Charles W. Church
Bree
Frank Rich
Daniel Z. B. Hickey
Stamford
Manner Bay
Church
Tami
Willem H. Comley Axl
Lorin Wit Willis
Marvin
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Angus P MacDonall
Compa Road
Church of the Assumption
Riverside Avenue
Minc
Donali
Robert L Lambdin
Compo Road
George Wright
Crosshighway Road
Percy E. Anderson
Paul Retty
Compo
George Mitlh Jt
John F Dailey
North Main Street
John J. McCarthy
Richard J. Carroll
Kings Highway
McDoril
New York City
Greeney
Milford
Cheries Bissell
Pond Point
John A. Dolan
Edward B Bradley
Bissell
Hazel Wiles
Greens Farms
Dorothy Stoddard
Harvey K Allen
Ralph Hollen
Shore Road
Invong Baker
Jimmy Marks
Allen
Jimmy
Girls Sigma Club
Cornelius Steers Howad E Allen
3 MCA
George Hale
Santa Claus
Coleytowh
Greenwich Y
Greenwich
Ito
Campo
Saugatuck
Sau~gatuck
Children of the Holy Trinity Church
State Street
Westport Business Girl's and Woman's Club
Bedford House
Mary Crawford
Newtown Avenue
Fairfield County Woman's Auxiliary
American Legion
Elk’s Hall
Alberta Jennings
Westport Legion Post
Woman’s Auxiliary
County Legion and Auxiliary
Mattiet
Westport Council
Knights of Columbus
Armstrong Perry
Canal Street
National Boy Scout Council
Connecticut Light and Power Company
Compo Hills Development Company
Old Mill
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Reguis
Frances Allen
Crescent Read
Eyee Silver
Hitness
Elgins
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