Congress Faces Ten Days of Jam Over Tariff Bills
Congress reels toward adjournment with House and Senate committees racing to iron out tariff, immigration, and finance bills. Landis impeachment hearing set as Judiciary tests its resolve. Treasury and allied loan reviews advance amid broad conference activity and looming veto threats.
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Near East Conference Faces Delay Over Allied Discord
London February 20 Associated Press delegates from Britain Italy and France arrived in London for the Near East conference set to open Tuesday The main obstacle is a two to three difference in opinion on ending the war in Anatolia including possible changes to the Sevres treaty The Angora delegation arrives later delaying proceedings and a round table between Greek and Turkish representatives is hoped to ease tensions.
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Buildings To Be Discussed At Tonight's Hearings
Several hearings on establishing building lines and street layouts will occupy part of the aldermen's time at the regular city hall meeting tonight. The agenda includes 10 foot lines on Hazelens and Mill Hill Avenue, a four foot overbuild on Boston Avenue, Norland Avenue line, Wall Street line per city map, and other street layout actions from Remington to Overland Avenue including Maplewood, Savoy, Westfield, and Victory streets.
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League Council To Begin Paris Sessions Today
The League of Nations council opens in Paris at eleven o'clock in the Petit Luxembourg salon. Publicity of proceedings is on the agenda, with private working sessions planned as in the past. The transit conference in Barcelona may invite German delegates next month.
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Thirteen Civilians Killed as British Soldiers Attack Irish
CORK Feb 20. Thirteen civilians killed and eight captured, three wounded, in an engagement between Lisgoold and Middleton Cork. Hampshire regiment detachment surprised civilians in a house, others dispersed into the garden. One soldier wounded. extensive sacking of houses and ammunition found.
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French Insist on Full German Reparations at Allied Meeting
French Prime Minister Briand and General Bart Tot arrived in London for the Allied conference to oppose any reduction in Germany’s reparations. They may discuss payment conditions if proposals fit Allied decisions, while Near Eastern issues and Turkish arrangements loom large in the conference. France aims to retain Syria mandate and may withdraw from Cilicia, seeking to preserve prestige after recent Near East victories.
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Germany Must Meet Demands, Says Poincare
Former President Poincare writes in Temps that Germany must meet reparations demands. Molnaire notes Paris talks show France backing Versailles terms, while London refuses new cost measures. German obstinacy could trigger treaty enforcement and French support for penalties amid calls for steadfast resolution.
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Prussia's First Election Displays Mixed Public Interest
The article reports Prussia's first regular parliament election under a republican government with low public enthusiasm, especially among women. It notes a tilting mood to the right, conservative gains feared, and apathy toward the campaign, worsened by Sunday voting and unclear issues.
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Blizzard cripples New York as eleven inches fall
Eleven inches of snow blankets New York with a northwesterly gale. Trains run late at terminals especially eastern lines. Subways operate normally. Snow crews cleared main arteries using makeshift snow tanks and wagons, creating snow canyons along Broadway to Forty second Street. Grand Central reports all trains late. Pennsylvania Station sees trouble on eastern trains. relief likely as crews continue snow removal.
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Rejection of Confidence Vote in Japanese Ministry
Tokyo reports widespread disturbances after the Diet defeated a resolution of lack of confidence in the government by 259 to 144. Police arrested many outside the Diet building as galleries filled with protesters and opposition speakers accused the ministry of failing at home and mismanaging foreign policy while defense supporters defended the administration.
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New K of C Building in New Haven Urged as Center
Knights of Columbus leaders discussed plans for a major nationwide correspondence school system with free access for veterans. The project envisions night schools and a distribution network centered by a new building in New Haven, serving five counties and involving educators in a survey and report.
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City Blackout After Fire Destroys Large Cable Trunk
A fire destroyed the trunk cables at the United Illuminating Company plant on Congress street, plunging Bridgeport into eight hours of darkness. Firemen fought through smoke while workers removed wreckage and installed temporary fixtures. Additional crews from New Haven and Columbia Graphophone aided in restoring service as plans for emergency measures emerged.
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Britain Gets Rail Link Plan Amid World War II Turmoil
Washington reports receipt of the Franco-British mandate transfer pact, linking Syria Lebanon Palestine and Mesopotamia under Britain and France. The agreement aims to open a Mediterranean to India rail corridor via Syria, southern Persia, and quasi-royal routes, amid German propaganda concerns warned by American authorities.
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Life Savers Rescue Crew of Five from Drifting Barge
Five rescuers from Pearle skaen Point stations saved a drifting barge after its breach and tethered rupture near Rutherford. The crew then guided the vessel to safety, preventing potential catastrophe at sea.
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Briand and Staff Leave for London
Briand and staff depart Paris for London amid discussions on reparations with Germany. Reported plans include concessions and no examination of Greek counter-proposals, focusing on how reparations payments should be arranged.
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Snow Drifts Tie Up Trolley and Jitney Traffic
A powerful northwest gale and heavy snow blanket Ridgeport with fifteen inches of snow. Trolley cars stalled across the city while trains were delayed. power outages and burning cold caused widespread disruption. Local telephone exchanges handled a record 10,000 calls per hour as residents hunkered down. Complete clearing is forecast for today with no major temperature change. services resume later.
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Storm Paralyzes Roads and Rail in Berkshire Region
A severe winter storm hit western Massachusetts paralyzing traffic in rural and suburban areas. Many roads were blocked, trains from the north and west ran poorly, and only a few trolley lines operated tonight.
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No School Sessions Scheduled Through Wednesday
Bridgeport schools suspend sessions for all grades through Wednesday as Superintendent Bod Slawson notes possible reopenings Wednesday afternoon if conditions allow. Walking routes remain cautious and city streets tested. high school schedules also affected with tentative plans depending on safety and officials.
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