Navy slashes 71 ship program to 16 ships
Washington reports the House Naval Committee cut Secretary Wilbur’s 71 vessel plan to authorize 16 ships including one aircraft carrier and 15 cruisers. Submarines were rejected and the action, described as practically unanimous, aligns with the Geneva conference stance. The panel cited cost constraints and delayed destroyer tender funding.
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Engineer dies after 11 900 volt electrocution in Stratford
William E. Hall a railroad engineer of New Haven was severely burned when 11 900 volts from high powered wires electrocuted him while on top of an electric engine near Stratford station during a snow storm. He died Wednesday in Bridgeport hospital after being moved from the scene following his collapse. Fireman Harry Hines found him and a coroner investigation was expected.
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Earthquakes Felt Across Holy Land Hit Jerusalem and Cities
Two tremors shook Jaffa Jericho Tel Aviv and Jerusalem with minor damage. The stronger quake struck at 7 50 p m and damaged walls at Hebrew University and the Allenby Bridge across the Jordan stopping traffic. No casualties reported.
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Jewish Telegraphic Agency
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Stevens Poised to Become Yale Head Coach Today
Yale athletics officials expected to name the new football coach to succeed T. A. D. Jones. Marvin Stevens, backfield coach under Jones, is reportedly the likely pick, with Charles Comerford also in contention as potential successor.
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Bogus doctor sought as fire-slayer on lonely road
Letter to police describes a doctor allegedly burning a spinster to death on a desolate route. Also notes Lindbergh’s misty downing en route to Ford plant amid rumors of a new ship. a racing auto fire on the speedway. Portland trolley lines to be abandoned with bus replacements. and other mixed items from Page 1 across varied sections.
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Mary Astor Becomes Movie Executive's Bride
Mary Astor, noted motion picture actress, wed Kenneth Hawke, a film executive, at the bride's parents home in Hollywood California. Only relatives and close friends attended. After a reception the couple left for a honeymoon to New York, Florida and Cuba, planning return to Hollywood in about two months.
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Hoover backs strict dry law enforcement in prohibition reply
Washington, Feb 23. Herbert Hoover opposes repeal of the prohibition amendment and urges vigorous enforcement of the laws. In a brief letter to Senator Borah he says the experiment must be worked out constructively and under oath he would pursue that course if elected. He outlined his views in response to Borah’s questionnaire to Republican presidential hopefuls.
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Ohio
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Jim Gordon Dies at Courthouse After Illness
James Gordon longtime County courthouse employee died yesterday after sudden illness. He was stricken at about 4 pm and taken home, then to Bridgeport hospital where he died following an appendectomy. He served 42 years, known for courtesy, elevator work, and trusted by Judges. burial planned in Norwalk cemetery beside his wife. He lived with his brother at 65 Clinton Avenue. he was about 58 and a Black man.
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Norwalk
Auto Race Fire Sends Car to Ocean at Florida Meet
In Daytona Beach on February 23, Wilbur Shaw’s Whippet burst into flames and was steered into the ocean to avoid disaster. Shaw escaped unharmed and the car towed to a garage. Frank Lockhart, recovering from a crash, said he was lucky to survive after his Stutz Black Hawk plunged into the sea during a rain squall. he plans a rebuild and another attempt at the world speed record. Ray Keech and J. Whites were noted in unofficial two way speed results around 209 mph, with controversy over Campbell’s speech regarding a nonconforming car lacking an adjustable reverse gear.
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Wilbur Shrew
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Alan Seid
Ray Keech
Philadelphia
Shelton Park Explorations Delayed By Commissioner Absence
Shelton Park researchers led by Peabody Museum professors await permission from Commissioner Wann ing to excavate Indian relics found by local children. Sheriff Cook holds bones identified as about 350 years old and plans to rebury others as officers guard the site near North Shelton by the Housatonic river dam.
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New Haven
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Connecticut Light and Fower Company
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Six trolley lines in Portland to be abandoned
Cumberland County Power and Light seeks to abandon six Portland Street Railroad branches and switch three lines to bus service. The company cites a 171853 deficit in the last fiscal year and asks the Public Utilities Commission for a hearing around June 1. Officials say full justification awaits commission action.
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Associated Press
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Public Utilities Commission
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Cumberland County Power and Light Company Today
Murphy to Wed New York Woman Miss Alice Vivien
William T. Murphy, 27, son of Richard H Murphy and head of a local lumber firm, applies for marriage license in New York to wed Miss Alice Vivien, 20, of 274 West 90th Street. Murphy, born in Bridgeport, attended local schools and Stebbins School in Danvers. He sells lumber in Stamford territory for his father's company.
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Bridgeport
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Stamford
Michigan primary sees Al Smith qualify by petitions
Governor Al Smith of New York was entered to the Michigan presidential preference primary after petitions with about 6500 signatures qualified him as a Democratic candidate. State officials said he is likely unopposed as the party’s choice in the April primary.
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Associated Press
al Smith
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Wee
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Alec
Franklin Sireet
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Quincy's Hoppe questioned in Boston murder probe
Hartford, Feb. 23. Stephen Hoppe, wounded and under guard, was questioned by Massachusetts police about a Quincy policeman murder last October. Detectives said evidence places Hoppe in Quincy during the crime and hopes to gain crucial proof. Authorities noted strong evidence against Hoppe and possible prison terms in Connecticut.
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George
FL Bernig
Denzel Burley
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St. Proncis
Massachusetts
Michael P. Pleming
Norwalk County
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Quincy Polce
Thanf
Sheran
Madigan
Hickey
Fleming
Quincy
Connecticut
Libel lifted from bootleg steamer Ansonia
Federal Judge Inch in Brooklyn dismissed libel proceedings against the alleged bootleg steamer Ansonia brought by United States customs. William A. Nelson of Ansonia Cohn, holder of a $38,000 mortgage claim, can move to prove his claim. Forfeiture was possible if the libel had prevailed. four crew members faced possession charges, and the judge waited on a Supreme Court decision from Seattle.
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Inch
Brooklyn
Ansonia
United States Customs
William A. Nelson
Cohn
Prohibition Department
Customs Department
United States Supreme Court
Seattle
S-4 Submarine to be Raised. Surface Work Nears
Washington reports the submarine S-4 likely to be raised from the sea bottom off Provincetown Massachusetts within ten diving days. Divers finished inside work and began on the outside today. Raising apparatus is being attached and favorable weather could bring the craft to the surface well before the April 1 target.
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Asso- Etated Preas
Provincetown
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Navy Department
Delaney Sentenced for Burglary in Bridgeport Case
Raymond Delaney twenty six former Bridgeport newspaper worker pleaded guilty to burglary on two counts in Criminal Superior Court and was sentenced to five to ten years on each count. The sentences run concurrently. State's Attorney William H. Comley Jr described nineteen burglaries, noting Delaney admitted entering a Colorado Avenue home around 9:30 PM and stealing jewelry. Delaney claimed poverty influenced his actions and his wife attended court in tears.
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Newell Jennings
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Norwalk Westport Thieves Sentenced in Superior Court
Fred Lovell 48 and Delbert Coonce 25 of Pem broke street were sentenced by Judge Newell Jennings after pleading guilty to nine counts of common law burglary and one statutory burglary. Lovell faces 10 to 20 years per count. Coonce five to 10 years per count, sentences run concurrently. Convictions include suspended judgment on statutory burglary. Police credit Detective Sergeant Matthew Kane for capturing the pair in New Haven while pawning stolen items. A home search in Norwalk recovered thousands of dollars in stolen goods.
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Matthew Kane
Thea City
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Nocternal Ventures
Bogus Doctor Hunted as Fire Slayer Letter Tells Crime
A garbled report shows a Norwalk man Hugh O Grady fined 20 dollars after pleading guilty to.. an inked offense. Judge Shaw warns O Grady to bring counsel. A dying letter from a Newark suspect describes a fire murder tied to a rejected marriage proposal. Police tie the miss Brown case to a man dubbed Doctor, with autopsy noting no blunt force. A burning body was found near Bernardsville, New Jersey, as investigators pursue leads.
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Lindbergh Forced Down by Mist on Way to Ford Shop
Lindbergh and Major Lamphier crash land in a field ten miles from the Ford airport after fog forces an emergency landing. They and four St Louis businessmen then meet with Ford and Mayo at the Ford Motor Co. offices to discuss plans amid mounting mystery around the purpose of the visit.
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Associated Press
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Indians Peaceful Suit Galled Chiefs Reach Peace Pact
New Haven February 21 Chief Buffalo Bear of the Bronx tribe and Chief Two Moon of Waterbury staged a peace vigil in court after a $64,000 suit over vaudeville earnings. The jury settled for $450 with a year binding pact and weekly allowance, while Two Moon and Buffalo Bear claimed shared costs for a Florida trip years earlier.
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Bronx
Two Meridas
Waterbury
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Florida
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Hle Squin
Two Moon
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Neld
Beard
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Sausage Making Bee in Westport Ends in Shooting
Westport reports a sausage making bee ended in a shooting that wounded Mrs. John Argino. A quarrel among Argino Romeo Creu and Antonio Caccamo escalated when a loaded revolver discharged pellets into the floor and into Argino’s wife as onlookers watched. Police recovered bullets and allege drinking contributed to the disturbance.
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Caccamo
John McCormack Receives Highest Papal Honor
London February 23 Pope Pius XII elevates John McCormack noted tenor to papal dignity with the title Commander of both the Orders Gregory the Great and St. Michael The Universe reports this recognition honors his eminent position in art and his devotion to the Holy See and Catholic causes.
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