British driver smashes speed record at Daytona Beach
Captain Malcolm Campbell, driving the Napier Blue Bird, set a new world speed record with an average of 206.95 mph on the Daytona Beach course. He completed the first mile in 16.76 seconds, reaching 314.79 mph, and the return mile in 18.04 seconds at 199.69 mph. A close call near the finish saw the car skid on soft sand but Campbell regained control without injury. Mrs. Campbell watched anxiously from the grandstand.
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Toothache mars Walker's travels en route to New Orleans
The traveling mayor suffers a toothache during the journey through Virginia and the Carolinas while en route to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. A minor dental issue prompts jokes as R H De Butts assists on board the Southern Railway train. Walker notes the discomfort and plans relief during the southern leg of the trip.
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Trains Delayed by New York Central Mishap
Three trains arrived in Bridgeport from New York about an hour late after a missing connection at New York Central caused a short circuit in an electrical substation. Power transformers burned out and motionless service affected New York Central and New York New Haven Hartford routes. The State of Maine Express and other services ran behind schedule, with complete traffic restoration delayed by manual signaling and light shortages.
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Hope for Country Seen in Return of Black Derbies
NORTHAMPTON Mass Peb 1 By Associated Press President William Allan Nelson signals optimism for the country as the black derby regains popularity at Smith College, noting the trend reflects a return to traditional form and a turning point away from race age.
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Associated Press
Willam Allan Netlson
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Seex Hope
Smith College
Victoria
Postal Wolacinskp at four conventions Wednesday
Page 3 reports Wolacinskp isolated at four conventions. Other items note the death of Thomas B Bartram from an old shipping family, large crowd expected at Knights of Columbus hall, and various society and civic notices across the page.
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Britten Predicts Navy Ship Plan Backed by Rouse Body
Washington Feb 19 A Pacific AP report notes Rep Britten of Illinois as ranking Republican on Naval Affairs predicts the House committee will adopt Secretary Wilbur’s ship program except for the nine destroyer leaders. The bill would authorize 26 cruisers 5 carriers and 36 submarines with possible time limits.
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Bellanca builds polar monoplane for Byrd expedition
New York Feb 19 G M Bellanca announced he is assembling a Bellanca monoplane equipped for polar flights for Commander Richard S Byrd. The craft, designed for cold weather with a 40 foot wingspan and 130 mph top speed, includes heated cabin and fuel system, plus special observation windows. A second small Fokker will accompany the trio of Byrd expedition planes.
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Associated Press
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Albatross Forced Down After 27 Hours in Air
The tri motored monoplane Albatross was forced down by motor trouble near Falton California about thirty miles from Indio at 10 30 am today after flying more than 27 hours in an attempt to break the endurance flight record of over 53 hours by the world.
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Horned frog sealed in corner stone lives 31 years
EASTLAND Texas February 19 A horned frog sealed alive in the cornerstone of the old courthouse 31 years ago was found alive when the stone was opened by County Judge Edward S Pritchard The frog revived after being displayed to a crowd and was placed in a box for custody and possible feeding efforts including an operation if needed.
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Diplomacy Supreme as Havana Congress Ends Historic Session
Havana reports praise for the conference as it shifts from rhetoric to concrete measures for Pan American solidarity. US delegation deemed capable, with notable tensions over Nicaragua incidents and Argentine tariff issues shaping the debate.
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Trophies Secured by Roosevelt Menaced in Blaze
Hartford February fire endangers trophies from Roosevelt expeditions stored in the home of Mrs Anna Hoospvelt Cowles widow of Admiral Wiram Sheffield Cowles in Farmington. Two firemen overcome, one cut by glass. Fire fought three hours across Farmington West Hartford and Unionville. House to be repaired. Mrs Cowles safe with friends. Fire origin under investigation with possible defective flue or log.
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Wiram Sheffield Cowles
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Unionville
Nicaragua Liberal Party nominates Moncada for president
In Leon, Nicaragua, the Liberal convention nominated General Jose Maria Moncada and Dr. Antonio Medrano for president and vice president. Moncada famed Liberal war commander. Medrano a Supreme Court justice. Election slated for the first Sunday in October amid past armistice under U.S. supervision.
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Railroad Busses to Carry Local Passengers
The New England Transportation Company wins local bus rights between select Connecticut towns after a Public Utilities Commission ruling. The Blue Club Coach Line of Bridgeport loses its petition to operate locally, with the commission restricting stops between New Haven and the state line. Revenue collection and service boundaries are outlined in the decision.
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Italian Forces Defeat Rebels in Giofra Region
Tripoli February 19 The Italian colonial forces under the Duke of Apulia defeated rebels in Giofra with about 102 rebels killed and equipment abandoned as the tribe’s leader Abd El Jel fled with his family. Operations began February 9 amid water shortages for Italian forces. New York February 19 Broadway improves tone, DA James G. Wallace says after court actions closed three plays last year.
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Legislators Back Free Textbooks Debate in Bridgeport
Bridgeport lawmakers clashed over funding free high school books with City Attorney A L DeLaney arguing the plan requires no fixed per pupil amount. Senator William A Redden and reps George N Finklestone and Theodore B E Steiber defended that the law meant free books for all high school students and supplies next September.
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Doctor's Auto Hits Pedestrian In Westport Incident
Dr William F OConnell of Westport struck pedestrian Duane E Brewer 78 of 186 Bronx Ave at Wayne St and Brons Ave last evening Brewer who is VP of Brewer Colgan printers suffered a fractured right thigh and bruises He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital by the doctor after ambulances were called An investigation will be conducted Also Vern Karpie 13 of 68 West Ave was knocked down at John St and West Ave and treated for an ankle sprain abrasions by Dr C E Habertin at Emergency Hospital Police had no report of that accident.
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Homeless Lodge In Police HQ Crowded By Cold Snap
Police headquarters shelter for homeless men filled to near capacity as a cold snap sent 38 guests to lodge there. Among the newcomers were two African American men from Nashville, North Carolina, and Lexington, Kentucky, marking an unusually large turnout for the station.
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Budapest dispatch on crown custody stir by Premier Bethlen
Vienna reports from Budapest that Premier Bethlen introduced a parliamentary bill granting sole custody of St Stephen’s crown to the future ruler. With the late custodian Count Szechenyi dead and Bela Ambray noting missing keys, Bethlen and Regent Horthy may control who is crowned, altering Hungary’s royal succession.
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Captain Desmarais Elimination of Suspect Stabbing Case
Bridgeport police say a phantom stabber may be linked to 23 stabbings with age estimates varying widely. Desmarais, seventeen, was discussed as a possible Bridgeport killer though some officials doubt any Bridgeport crimes tie to him. Captain Regan notes Desmarais’s movements include Holyoke Lowell and New Haven area stops. A coc story about meeting a Bridgeport contact who ordered violence is cited, with descriptions of a short, gorilla-like assailant.
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Lindbergh Flies Old Air Mail Route Again Today
In St Louis about 100000 pieces of mail flooded in for Col Charles A Lindberghs return to air mail service on his old route to Chicago and beyond. Six ships prepared to carry the mail while crowds await the Lone Eagle and a special postmark marks the historic flight.
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Afghanistan King Will Be Asked to Free Mother and Children
An elderly Berlin woman Emma Boettcher will petition King Amanullah of Afghanistan in Berlin to release his former daughter in law Charlotte and her four children from Afghan custody. Charlotte married Abdullah in Germany. after his death the family faced slavery law. The Afghan state offered a monthly allowance and potential freedom but without her children.
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Kabul
Two More Diphtheria Deaths Reported in City
Jennie Chieso, ten, and seven, were yesterday moved to Englawood hospital as cases of diphtheria. Emily seven, of Arctic street, was near death last night but may not survive. Two other pupils in the sixth Black Rock school died that day. Parents of all unvaccinated children will be visited by Thomas A. Conners of the health department to administer the toxin.
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Sadies
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Fireman’s car stolen. recovered in Bridgeport
Fifteen minutes after a fire engine left its station at 1341 Main, its car was stolen. Bridgeport Fire Department crews were notified and began a search. By 7:30 p.m. the vehicle was found with a suspect detained at a police precinct station.
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