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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1925

Page

2

Air Force Questions and Defense Critics at Hearing

General Mitchell assails War Department resistance to independent aviation and criticizes duplication of bases between Army and Navy. He cites 433 million dollars spent on aviation and argues for stronger air power to defend the nation. Other officials defend current structure amid accusations of vested interests and improper influence.

Congress Stis War Department Mitchell Army Patrivis sers_ fee Wecks Wilbur Joint Army and Navy Department Secretary of War Air Service Sec Retary Weeks Thie County Reilly Post Office Tts Virginia Capes Drum Army Air Sirike Patrick Perking General Drum United States Sol Pittsburgh New York Perkins Secreary of Dwight Davis Commttee

Means released on bail after conspiracy conviction

Gaston B Means, held at Tombs prison after a federal conspiracy conviction with Thomas B Yerider, posted 10,000 bond to await appeal. He is released on 4,000 additional bond on other indictments not yet tried.

New York Gaston B Means Tombs Thomas B . Yerider

Meetings Tonight At Local Organizations In Bridgeport

American Fabrics association and several lodges meet tonight at 181 State Street and 1087 Broad Street. The event list includes Humboldt Stamm UOR, M 176, and Fairfield Avenue venues plus Letter Carriers at 164 State Street.

American Fabrics Association Bridgeport Loyal Orange Lodge State Street Court Marina Broad Street Humpoldt, Stamm Uor Wairfield’ Svenue Letter Carriers

Widow cannot ID slain A P Tea store bandit in Darien case

Mrs Florence May wife of slain Atlantic and Pacific Tea store manager in Darien cannot positively identify the body of the bandit who shot her husband. The unidentified man was tied to the Darien hold up and a $7500 reward hangs on identification as the case moves through police channels.

Florence May Herbert J May Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Darien Michsel Riccitellis Golden Hill Street Tailler Darlen Alecielis Mrs May Derlen May Braddock Pa Danby Mis Pennsylvania Friends Danbury Bridgeport John Kelly State Police Kelly Frank Varelli A and P Fulham Street New Haven Martin Andresen Hallock Avenue Andresen

Tax Revision Sparks City Politics in Open Debate

Debated tax revision plan features talks of expanding the tax axing board and possible deputy appointments. Warner and Behrens clash over political influence and county/state role, while attendees including Crosby, Hinds, Coons, and Schnee weigh influence and integrity of the process.

Warner Behrens Common Council AL DeLaney Robert A Crosby Willar Fo Burnham Wiliam T Hinds Andrew M Coons Fear James Jones Seward Ro Prie Blodgett Pridny Samuel Schnee Warr P Nonim Neibers Schnee Brodgrett Bil Wiliam Shaughnessey Bistarn Engineering and Construction Company

Special Music Program at Masonic Club Dance

A special entertainment featured the dance at the Ritz by the Masonic club last night. W J Gould performed The Bells of St Mary and Up the Road. Mrs Florence Mallett and John Pistey sang two duets Let Me Call You Sweetheart and Just a Thought of You Dear.

The Ritz Masonic Club Seles W J Gould St Mary Florence Mallett John Pistey

Relief Board Receives Appeals Totalling 200000

The Relief Board heard large appeals seeking reductions totaling over 520000. Notable requests include Blue Ribbon Body Company for 65000, Canfield Rubber 26000, Jackson Stone Company 42000, and the owner of the Franton Atlantic Hotel. About 25 appeals were filed with the board during the evening session.

Board of Relief Blue Ribbon Body Company Canfield Rubber Company Jackson Stone Counpiny Franton Atlantic

Ancient wallpaper still looks fresh after eighty two years

A house in Ldgartown Mass preserved its front parlor wallpaper by patching torn areas with an original roll fragment. The restored section blends so well that the colors appear unchanged, and the cobras depicted look fresh to the eye.

Ldgartown

Private fishing ground marked by trespass warning

An angler asks for a good spot and is directed to a private path past Worovs Cross and a sign stating trespassers will be prosecuted. A fenced copse hides a pond with a no fishing sign, per the Minneapous Tribune.

Minneapous Tribune

Observations on Handedness From a Psychological Study

Raslig reports on a 40 man and Memien sample from the American Psychological Society. Prof June Downey of the University of Wyoming presents findings on right and left handedness. Ambidextrous individuals often show higher intelligence, with notable sex differences: fewer women are left handed and few women are very strongly right handed compared with men.

Raslig Memien American Psychologial Society June Downey University of Wyoming Boeton Globe

Golf Club Member Chooses Morning Over Church

A Herald quote recalls a member who debated attending the golf club on a Sunday morning versus going to church, saying the choice was a toss up between the two activities.

Raely Zoin Hearld

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