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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1921

Page

2

Connecticut Aviation Law Seeks Assembly Action

Connecticut considers a new air law proposed by Judge Malone, aviation commissioner and former Army aviator. The bill would grant airship right of way over airplanes and aims for a rapid hearing, with support from House members Le ckley and Baldwin. Malone has studied about 20 pilots, mainly ex service personnel, active in aviation.

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Talks of Commerce set for noon luncheon series

The Strathfield program by the Chamber of Commerce announced a noon luncheon series featuring Dr. Arthur Deerin Caldwell of Washington on immigration and the economy, Sonn Bauer of New York on trolley legislation, Alfred Fleming on the Red Peril, Lord Bowil on Rotary day, Barry C. Franck on America in the West Indies, and Major Harry Franklin Porter on municipal common sense with events through March 16.

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Weather forecast for South New England and adjacent coasts

Cloudy conditions Saturday and Sunday with little temperature change. East New York sees light snow in interior areas. winds become northwest to west, gale to near gale on Atlantic coast from Delaware breakwater to Eastport. Storm center moves off New England coast bringing snow in northern New England and interior New York and north Pennsylvania, with rain elsewhere.

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Sharp Debate on Naval Measure Sparks Lawmakers Row

Representative Britten led a heated clash over funding for a large navy bill. Hicks of New York pressed for broader defense spending while opponents warned of overreach, arguing the nation must balance budget and security. Amid disorder, no amendment vote occurred as lawmakers argued future implications of naval expansion.

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Death of Walsh Cripples Whitman

Fragmentary OCR reports the death of Walsh affecting Whitman and mentions a fraud jury, District Attorney Smith, and an automobile graft case. It notes involvement of a key witness who previously described the automobile graft to the grand jury and hints at a looming court appearance in New York.

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Abandoned Bus Mystery Cleared by Milford Police

Milford police resolved a several day mystery about an abandoned jitmney bus found in Devon woods. The Providence Bus Company said the bus, part of a Bridgeport Bus association fleet, was left during engine trouble and later returned after non payment disputes.

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Court May Be Asked to Assign Another Lawyer

The court may appoint new counsel for Mrs Notts as the trial for her alleged crime nears. State Attorney Cummings indicated scheduling will depend on the term start and judge Tellogg’s availability. The defense seeks an early trial while the prosecution weighs possible charge reduction to second degree murder.

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Trichinosis Prevalent Statewide Warns Health Officials

State health officials warn trichinosis is widespread across parts of the state though Bridgeport has yet to register a case. The parasite inhabits pork and hog products and can affect humans who eat diseased meat. Hot water cleaning and long freezing are advised precautions.

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Moon Baw romance thriller teaser heads to Sunday Fest

A fragmented notice previews an adventurous romance titled Pall Moon featuring a lover, a nymoph, and four madmen. Max well Shuthers Burk is billed as the author with a plot spanning romance, danger, and a fatal twist to unfold in The Sunday Fest previews.

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Walsh Led Bandit Gang in County Holdups Police Say

Police report Walsh as bandit leader in a highway robbery spree. The crime scene involved a truck raid near Newark with Perkins driving the truck under stress. Investigators say Walsh fled ten miles toward the city after the killings, with no arrests by day’s end.

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Bridge repairs threaten tax hike on Stratford river crossing

A detailed report outlines the Stratford avenue bridge project to raise taxes for a new structure as the Grand steel bridges remain the sole river crossings. Piers shift due to pile foundation movement and cantilever risks, prompting calls for wider concrete piers and stronger containment with expert supervision and public inquiry before any approval.

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Hughes Visit Harding Prompts Possible Cabinet Shakeup

The article reports on Hughes meeting with Harding and discusses potential cabinet changes. It notes Brisbanes’s name as a candidate for secretary of the Treasury and mentions the framing of policy with the Shipping Board and Commerce Department as part of the broader economic strategy.

Obituary notices for Winn and Stener and related family deaths

Obituaries report the death of Mrs Nellie Winn wife of Finn Winn and of Mrs Catherine Whiteworth mother of Mrs Howard Hurman at 1164 Fairfield Avenue. Funeral services scheduled for late afternoon tomorrow from their homes with burial at Advent Cemetery and officiants including Rev Patrick J. OGiviney and Day. Other notices name William McLanshin Ange le Clam and William Clark among mourners.

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Precautions Taken Will Prevent Typhus Spread

Federal health officials believe current precautions will stop European typhus from spreading to the United States. Secretary Tomalty Lawight informed Dr. B S Copeland that a treasury report found no cause for immediate concern. A conference will review the New York typhus case and consider additional safeguards to prevent an outbreak.

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Halt in Building Is Termed Fatal

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a halted construction event and reference naval strength and future comparisons between American and British powers. The text includes garbled names and uncertain claims about military parity and political stances, with no clear dates or outcomes to anchor a full report.

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Stratford Woman Fairchild Died. Funeral Monday

Miss Betsey Fairchild daughter of the late Tenacioul and Betsey Fairchild died in Stratford Conn on February 11 193? Friends may attend the funeral at 1894 Elm Street Stratford the residence of her sister Mrs Lucy Houghton on Monday February 19th at 2 50 p m Burial at Trinity Cemetery

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