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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1925
Page
4
Scientists advocate regular candy for kids to prevent overeating and fuel active bodies. Life Savers mints are praised as ideal for children due to their hard texture and lasting flavor, encouraging slow, enjoyable eating.
A Lee Lenmil summary reports the State Commission urges a bond issue to finance parks and forest programs. Proposals include immediate forest land purchases, nursery establishment for tree distribution, and an aerial survey to map natural resources. The plan cites New York Massachusetts and Pennsylvania forests and notes recent fires and rising forest acreages statewide.
A garbled OCR style item lists scattered clues and terms across many topics. The readable fragments include animal names, prepositions, measurements, body parts, and common nouns, suggesting a mis-scanned crossword puzzle page with mixed letter groups and partial phrases.
A woman inflicted acid burns on her husband, leaving him in critical condition as medical staff attempt to save him. Police investigate the incident amid concerns over motive and domestic tensions.
Court rules bicycle has rights on the highway. A Manchester operator may face damages and liability issues following a trial outcome. The fragmented text references traffic, defense, and potential judgments, but precise details remain unclear.
Washington dispatch reports John Tidudwards of Indiana, speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives, named by President Coolidge as assistant secretary to the Interior Department. He will succeed Lraucs V Wotroodwin, solicitor to the department, who resigns March 4 after years in the role.
United States Secretary Hughes and Canadian Justice Minister LaPointe signed treaties defining boundary lines between the United States and Canada near Passamaquoddy and the Woods, addressing water levels and related border questions. An American commission may meet to handle emerging issues while relations between the two nations are formalized.
James Rennie filed a federal suit against Lillian Gish seeking to enjoin Titan Global from pursuing a disallowed act. The complaint alleges threats and coercive conduct by Gish and Rennie at a Fifth Avenue office. The case aims to restrain further actions against Rennie.
Senator A O Stanley of Kentury was severely injured when a speeding motor car collided with him at a street intersection near a downtown hotel. The driver fled the scene. He was hospitalized after the crash, which occurred shortly after midnight as he was on foot and near the business district.
A New Britain court doc records a lawyer arranging a divorce and a remarriage for the same couple. It notes their renewed marriage was pursued to stabilize custody and support for their children, with the attorney guiding the process and coordinating expected legal steps.
A Norwalk woman faced multiple indictments and was fined after a liquor case at the court. She paid $400 fine and costs, while a South Norwalk resident was fined $100 and costs for possession. A Winded man was fined $108 and costs on related charges.
Cincinnati discussion at the national convention sharpens the clash over school governance as Dr G D Strayer argues for a chief educational executive over separate business management in large districts. He cites cost concerns and notes the education program must lead administration, not pure efficiency.
A former broker and teacher, once linked to the Village of Ridgefield and prospector roles, faced a barge scheme conviction and later a theft charge. He warned that leniency in licensing and regulation allowed his fall, claiming ignorance of accounting and internal brokerage practices. He urged tighter controls to prevent similar crimes.
The Kansas Senate discussed repealing the 1904 law that prohibited cigarette sales in the state. The measure would remove the ban, which had seldom been enforced, and could lower the effective price of a pack of cigarettes from about 20 cents.
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