Bridgeport Telegram Passport? (No clear event)
Local newspaper masthead shows Bridgeport Telegram established 1891 with daily publication except Sunday. It lists address 46 Middle Street Bridgeport Connecticut and telephone Barnum 6100. Mentions Associated Press news service and bureau of circulation.
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Editorial Notes From A Curious Sunday Page
Morning notes mix sharp quips about city life and fashion with playful jibes at Berlin, Puritan dress, and rum runners. The piece references Evelyn Nesbit, Isadora Duncan, Connecticut drivers, and local quirks while hinting at economic and social shifts and a blend of nostalgia and humor.
Weather prospects for Southern New England amid unsettled patterns
A moving disturbance from northern Illinois brought light snows to parts of the Lake region and southern New England Tuesday night while most areas saw fair weather. Forecasts expect mainly fair conditions Wednesday and Thursday east of the Mississippi, with fresh winds and overcast skies north of Sandy Hook.
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Illinois
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Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic States
Gulf States
Atlantic States
Maryland
Missouri
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Mississippi River
Hatteras
Bridgeport Schools Strain Budget Ties Seen in 1922 Data
Bridgeport's educational record is critiqued in the city's Educational Bulletin. It reports 7,909 pupils lack adequate facilities, with basements, part time schooling, crowding, and portable buildings cited. Bridgeport spent 41.82 per pupil in 1947 18, ranking 40th among 46 cities, far below the 6.60 average per pupil in 1922 for representative cities.
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Tutankhamun chariot underlines modern comforts and mindset
From Tut-ankh-Amen's tomb, researchers reveal a plain two wheeled cart lacking rubber wheels. The article contrasts ancient luxury with modern conveniences, noting alabaster goblet and gold candlestick, and suggests today’s comforts reframe our sense of abundance and status.
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Living Like a King and a Kingly Beef Tale
A playful item riffs on King George V suing an American railroad over a delayed shipment of corned beef. The column imagines ex-doughboys and the American Legion sending good will gifts like goldfish to Windsor, poking fun at royal indulgence.
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Palm Beach Tragedy A Fatal Palm Beach Case
A Palm Beach incident involving two Stratford women centers on a mother who killed her young son and then herself. Insanity is offered as the merciful explanation, with experts noting a sudden shift from maternal love to murder and self-destruction, a tragic story that sparked widespread speculation.
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Stratford
Japan Brazil colony plan prompts US policy debate
The article weighs rumors of a Brazil Japan pact to colonize portions of Brazil with 500000 Japanese. It questions how the United States would respond, asking whether a Harding doctrine would be needed and what stance should be taken if Mexico or Japan were involved. It argues the US lacks a defined policy beyond fear and prejudice.
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Fire prevention bureau restored by city action
The aldermen reversed a previous abolition to restore the Fire Prevention bureau. Bridgeport reports a very low fire rate, suggesting long-standing preventive measures. An inspection program aims to identify hazards and prevent fires, reinforcing the city’s fire safety approach.
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New England
Letters to the Editor Urge enforcement and public awakening
A Talagram reader urges stronger enforcement against bootlegging and cites Homer E Cummings stance. The letter argues state liquor raids reveal vast illicit stocks and that lawbreaking breeds disrespect, calling for active public demand and vigilance.
Irony and outrage on capital punishment debates in England
A fragmented, era-tinged verse piece rails at justice and gender bias in crime punishment. It condemns hanging a woman, mocks male jurists, and laments calls for reform, portraying a society torn between tradition and evolving views on justice.
I Had No Trouble Getting Coal This Winter
A reader writes to insist he did not steal or profiteer in coal, stating no more than two tons in his cellar at any time and that he secured coal by ordering ahead rather than at the last moment, addressing Mrs. B. and noting dealers would not drop other customers. The editor invites the writer to send his name and address for a personal reply.
Steamer lighter A J McGill raised and towed for repairs
The steamer lighter A J McGill sank 300 feet from Fayerweather light in Black Rock harbor Monday afternoon. It was raised yesterday morning and towed to Crane company dock to unload cargo and repair. A two foot by six inch hole in the bow starboard likely from buckling ice floes was temporarily patched by a diver from the tug Robert McAllistey. Pumping continued overnight as carpenters prepared to patch and reinforce the vessel.
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Blueprint Epics of the Days to Be
The passage envisions charts and plans that will create towers, ships, planes, tunnels, and awakened wilderness. It speaks of the brain of man conceiving riches and arts, guiding future progress under a mystic key.
Our Children George Washington by Angela Patri
In a quiet school setting on Washington's Birthday the young Jacob ponders what Washington accomplished beyond Moses. A teacher guides him toward liberty as the true measure of Wash ington's work, noting the founding of a nation where people can live think and worship freely. The exchange ends with Jacob saluting the Mother of His Country and going home for lunch.
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Thirteen Americans Win French Fellowships Today
New York Feb 20 Thirteen American college students were awarded fellowships in French universities by the American Field Service Fellowships for French Universities Inc. Six men already at French institutions had their fellowships renewed. The program began in 1919 as a memorial to fallen field service members. The service is campaigning for twenty seven scholarships to honor those who died in the war.
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Auto strike on Fairfield Avenue injures pedestrian
William Clancy of 58 Courtland Street was struck at Fairfield Avenue and Courtland Street yesterday noon by an automobile driven by Thomas A. Collins of 162 South Main Street South Norwalk. Collins reported Clancy refused medical aid and said he was not injured.
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German Crew Rescued By Nordic Ships At Sea
A Lloyds message reports the crew of the German steamship Otto Pischer, sailing from Trambure to Buenos Aires, have been rescued by Norwegian and Danish steamers in latitude 44 north, longitude 9 west.
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Answers to Questions on Eggs Twine and Telephones
A collection of Q and A covering recipe ingredients, kitchen heights, wool twine removal, slate sources for blackboards, origins of the Pennsylvania Dutch, farm telephone reach, nonpoisonous centipedes, Civil War pensions, and Florida as a winter resort. Each item provides concise explanations with named places and organizations.
Music fuels mind as Copeland debunks fatigue
Royal S. Copeland, New York City Health Commissioner, argues music restores health and stirs the imagination, citing Plato and social clubs. He notes music lifts mood, supports bodily vigor, and could aid police work, while advising cautious use of yeast and offering reader Q and A on health inquiries.
Advice for Increasing Height Through Exercise
A reader asks how to gain height at 19. The answer suggests stretching to touch the floor with fingertips without bending knees, joining a suitable athletic club if possible, and working under a physical instructor who will tailor an exercise program. The guidance emphasizes structured, supervised routines rather than unassisted effort.
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J. B. Qe
Captain of Lost Boat Says He's Not a Hero
Captain George Poppe of Brooklyn, master of the five masted schooner Santino, denies being a hero after abandoning his sinking vessel off Nantucket. He arrived in Boston with 11 crew aboard the Coast Guard cutter Acushnet, disputing crew reports that he was knocked down and removed.
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