Budget Cuts Hit City Works Department Budgets
The Works Department faces a severe budget slash with a $130 000 reduction to the contingent fund and preliminary appropriations cut from 1 52053 to 5773 18176. Mayor Burnham and City Clerk Burdick discuss the scale of reductions, with officials noting departments must tighten to minimum levels despite wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayoo
Bo William Bebte
Fulion
Tubus Works Department
Alfred W. Burdick
Daniel J Hgford
Goth
Wilkinma
Lurnham
Board of Appointment
Arange
Turnham
Extremist Demand Triggers Greek Government Downfall
London reports that Premier Is 1 Tandaria's Greek government collapsed after extremists demanded concessions. The crisis influenced debates in Washington on Philippine independence and external security, with Weeks flagging that full independence for the Philippines would be delayed until regional protections are secured. The negotiations imply a multi year window.
Telephone Company Plans 4 900 000 Investment Here
A Southern New England Telephone vice president outlined a 4.9 million expansion plan at a Chamber of Commerce noon meeting. The program includes upgrading the Mudgeepe exchange and enlarging facilities at Nobles and other Bridgeport sites. Knight emphasized the project aims to raise per capita telephone investment, with a long range five year Bridgeport area plan and regional expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seiyie
Frente
Mudgepeth Exchange
Pooner Farnell Stoitford
Druiniad
Iuis Bright
View Presdent
Aumia
New
Lugland
Prograu
M. Knight
Castile
Bridgepore
Nobles Exchange
Faufland
Bridgeport
Brah Knight
Knight
Industral
Ridgefield
Norwali
Harry C Knight
Southern
New England
Motor Service Company Leader Dies in Florida
Witkin la Noitty president of the General Motors Service and Truck to of Bridgeport dies in Atlanta after bronchial pneumonia. He was active in civic groups, a 2b degree Mason, and member of Algonquin Elks and Kiwanis. Funeral plans pending. his bridgeport and Norwalk Box Co career noted. A separate fire caused by a discarded match burned a wastepaper basket in the Union Avenue Republican club. fire quickly extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witkin la Noitty
Cis
Atlanta
Noras
Knoyn
Newis
Algonquin Elks and Kiwanis Clab
St Josephs Hospital
Genevieve
Thursda
Hinanis Club
Bridgeport
Norwalk
Firm of
White and Wells of Waterburs
Union Avenue
Unclear Budget Debate Touches Tax and Public Services
Fragmented notes show a budget and tax dispute involving the Tax Board, public utilities, and potential state expenditures. Mentions of Bridgeport, New York creditors, and asset considerations hint at a broader financial restructuring affecting residents and local government actions.
British Dock Strike Rapidly Settled Amid Demands
A compact report notes a quick settlement of a British dock strike after leaders and officials met. The piece references Cabinet involvement, a government inquiry, and assurances of protecting public interests as negotiations concluded without further disruption.
Arrest Three Youths for House Burglary
Three youths were arrested last night in connection with a house burglary in the city limits. Police reported the suspects were seen fleeing toward a nearby street and recovered stolen items at a residence later identified as their possible hideout.
House Coalition Boosts Estate Tax With Credit Plan
The House coalition backed an increased estate tax with a state tax credit of up to 25 percent of taxes paid, raising rates to a maximum 46 percent on estates over 10 million. Debates centered on revenue impacts and a potential compromise on the broader tax reform bill as final votes approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rankeye
Towa
Ways and Means
Chaumim Green
AL Sision
F Rem
Republein Bisurgent
Wasonsin
Hepresenialite Mills
Remuplieu
New York
Republican
Denman
Vais
LA DONE ALLEGED AUTO THIEF BONDS POSTED IN LO
A local bail set for an alleged auto thief and a $10,000 bond was posted as authorities list circumstances. The report, though garbled, cites state police, county officials, and a district attorney involved in the release and future proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jock Bab
Gsteeuw
Geste Soda
Kottery State Police
Seegeim Kr
Varela
Thin Star Pier Furgilay
Vestensbay
Booaway
Pat Cony
Coulis
le Ashe
York Polne Kaye
Howard Aostes de
Hallnian Vita
LaDene
Sul Performon
Michael J Pinagan
Simpson Again Heads Chest Federation Reelection
Simpson remains president of the Bridgeport Financial Federation overseeing Community West. The general chairmanship was renewed as officers including 41 members and both sexes attended a Stratfield event.
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Bwuinner Pttrpson
Theiriaybestos Company
Bridgeport Financial Federation
West Ithe
Ly Ater Joo
Stratfield
Friends 10 Help Fever 10 Regain Grain Company Sale
Public auction planned for March 10 following a meeting of creditors held yesterday. The old grain company faces bankruptcy with plans to resume business under new backing from outside friends and potential bids for assets.
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Lyter
Aise
Deiune
Gian Urper Ten Ik
David Fenet
Ind
Ner
Atuaruy
Benjamin Blade
New Iiven
John Weogh
Fauci
Death of Son Noted in Cross Country Race Story
An unclear OCR piece recounts a son’s death tied to a cross country race with fragmented names and dates. It mentions a mother’s expected grief and a long search or investigation spanning years, referencing individuals such as Thomas Merbart and Barney McShure amid faded place names and details.
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Thomas Merbart
Barney McShure
Daniels for President Movement Launch in North Carolina
A local group titled Daniels for President announces a campaign movement in North Carolina. Organizers invite supporters to a meeting Thursday to discuss nomination strategies and organize volunteers for the statewide effort.
Delinquent Personal Tax Payers Face Prosecution
Prosecutor Shannon warns on February tax delinquents as Mayor Behrens supports strict enforcement. Tax collectors report rising April deadlines and grace period nuances with expected total collections near twenty seven thousand dollars after February.
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James C Bhannon
Shannon
William Behrens
Didward
Milk Peddler Heir to Million Dollar Estate
A milk peddler’s heir dispute unfolds as the California Supreme Court weighs a $1,000,000 estate tied to the Clarendon area. The case centers on alleged heirs, including Mrs Edwail and Mrs Gileo Mo Wiswa, with tension over property rights and succession in a fertile California region.
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Tutland
Edwail
Clarendon
Gileo Mo Wiswa
Sietanigute
California
Californi
Daugherty Admits Sinclair Stock Trades Before Cabinet
Washington February 25 Attorney General Daugherty publicly acknowledged trading in Sinclair Oil stock before and during his tenure. He said he never misused official information and offered to submit all facts to any Senate inquiry. The report notes his losses and subsequent stock moves to recoup, and references prolonged probes into Fall, Forbes, and Sinclair links.
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Washington
Ras
Daugherty Tog Day
Sinclair Oil
Senatt
Wilitech
Ohio
Daugherty
Sinclair
Sinclair Iniesta
Istter
Tso
Beery Rotary
Slemp Denies White House Inside Knowledge Testimony
Senate committees heard Slemp testify that he had no knowledge of the truth about the Joan matter but discussed the Palm deal with Tattsrgth and Mes Jean publisher of the Washington Tea and urged publication. The panel reviewed $100,008 in dirt bar hair checks and noted no evidence of deceit on the part of Slemp.
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Warlington
Senate
Gil
Alba
Mes Jean
Washingston Teap
Ebro
Llak
Fkern
Court Approves Bid for Columbia Company Assets
Court approves bid for the assets of the Columbia Graphophone Company in a bankruptcy restructuring. The plan creates a new firm to hold the property, with valuation pegged to the plant and equipment and a distribution expected to creditors at around 4 to 6 percent. Attorneys led the process with the Reorganization Committee and New York Trust Company overseeing the sale and plan approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Company
New York
Attelus Lee
Tod Apluee Tate
Cormpanuy
Ddnculn
Joinon
Reorganleathen Committee
Acretars
Vework Trust Commany
Forest Reserve Handling Declared By Secretary Pala
The document reports on secretary Pala declaring handling of forest reserves, with references to interior affairs and a governor Gutlacd Pinel of Pennsylvania. Former U S official directs political figures and tax policy remarks, noting opposition at polls.
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Gutlacd Pinel
Pennsylsania
Ana
United Staten Bormer
Liarding
Liarding, Apether
Roraback schedules state committee meeting Monday
Roraback calls the Republican State Central Committee to meet Monday at 1 o clock in Hartford to plan the state convention next June. The event will be held at the Allyn Howes I building as the party explores nomination timing and venue for the presidential contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roraback
Ware Ord
Cleve” Jung
Jolem
Roravack
State Central
Allyn Howes I
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Burnham
Tax Board
London
Bel Lo
Tandaria
SEC
Weeks
Werka
Assensizi
Wipine
Mme Weeks
Telephone Company
Motor Service Company
Florida
William E. Norris
Nils Harrihcan
Saat
Atate
Os Hane
General Manaac
Roig
Clarey
Vlumbic
Aim Circus
George Carkonites
Madog
Lurdes
Lands
Wateboran
Fastro Press
Maggut Borety
Vasco
Kent
Stamford
Stim Ford
Daria
Poston
Vailura
Shula
Catinet
Reed Mays
Pimnehot
Turner Fox
Interio Department
Coolidge
Koetty
Foreign Affairs Court
Mitelard Pitorne
Har
Ily Brother
Augutan
Generel
Srlate
Trent
Paradona
Bains
Pratt
Oma
Bas Cain
Tonty
Pami
Jim Beres Lass
Cochett Hattens
Arres
Lfc
Mainette
John Ambrose
Ale Street
Ciry
Aitfar
HOUSE
Iear See
Tamgworth
Speilinge
Longworth Coul
Cuicis Res
Democrats
Aldea
Lon
Keogh
Daniels
Abbi CG
Feros
Fieake Fintt
North
Yralina
Phi Boats
Boriter
Boeisthyg
Behrens
Diey
Ian
Cabine
Circus Animal Trainer
George Conklin
Barnum and Bailey Cirens
Clinton Avenue
Tefer
Will
Forbes
Tontmaed
Slemp
White House
Tip Srivai
Uesety
Lider
Dan Bate
Law Yark
Tecormours
Martro Mo Poume
Ted Vial
Uugkees
Thor
Orginizion
SEC. Pala
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