Bridgeport Promoters Push City to Regain Industrial Stride
A Bridgeport mass meeting at Stratfield hotel urged all citizens to cooperate in attracting outside capital and boosting factory sites to end idle industry. More than $3,000 was pledged for an aggressive advertising campaign to entice manufacturers, with leaders stressing city housing and favorable conditions. Speakers, including D. Fairchild Wheeler and George Waldo, urged a new era for Bridgeport as postwar revival moves forward.
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Stratfield Hotel
Atwater
Bridgeport
Benjamin F. Morrison
Chamber of Commerce
Age
D. Fairchild Wheeler
George S. ‘Troxet
Lana 3x. Wilson
Tmse Sud
Woman Falls From Porch Injuring Skull in Mes
A woman fell from the third floor guard railing on the porch of 104 Lee Avenue in Mes yesterday afternoon. She suffered a fractured skull and extensive bruising, was taken to Bridgeport Hospital, and underwent surgery by Dr. J. F. Walsh. Doctors initially feared spinal injury, but conditions improved and recovery chances were reported as good.
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Lee Avenue
Mes
J. DG
Police to Bring Back Delovir and Young Son
A Bureau of Investigation officer leaves for Governor Lake's Hartford office to secure extradition papers for Michael Idelaris who is under arrest in Manchester New Hampshire for abducting nine year old Christopher from the care of his mother Mrs Anna Deloris of 19 Prospect Street. Deloris cannot raise $1,000 bail and remains jailed with the kidnapped boy.
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Bureau of
Tire de Treation
Everett J. Lake
Hartford
Michael Idelaris
Manchester
N. 1
Christopher
Anna Delors
Trospect Street
Deloris
Crowds Await Princess Mary Wedding In London Streets
Vast crowds pour into London to mark Princess Mary’s wedding day with workmen finishing decor and viewing areas near Westminster Abbey. Men and many provincials camp along Buckingham Palace and the procession route despite blustery showers and a rain-soaked forecast.
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Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey
London
Princess Mary
Westminister Abbey
Murder charge is brought after forty eight years details incomplete
Forty eight years after the killing of Peter Mooney at Romi Ga, George Nichols a Tuscaloosa resident was arrested today in connection with the crime. George W. Favers a Birmingham attorney who filed the warrant disclosed that Nichols obtained a divorce from his wife, triggering the latest action.
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Tuscaloosa
Air
Peter Mooney
Romi
George Nichols
Tuscalousi
George W. Favers
Birmingham
Nichols
Na Atest
Ship Subsidy Bill to Be Introduced in Both Houses
The plan would fund a 32 million dollar annual ship subsidy by diverting 10 percent of customs receipts. It aims to boost American merchant marine via subsidies, tax breaks, and expanded naval logistics, with the Shipping Board authorized to issue up to 125 million for vessel construction and modernization.
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Wabile
Shipping Board
Congress
Huaig
White House
Congresa
Siitpaluse Beare
Detatla Et Cro
Jones
Commerce
Aoumlttea
Genates
Green
Merchatt Mavnte Centralitey
Aiweng
Iran
Tony Houmes
Joana
United States
Morse and sons indicted for wartime shipping frauds
Charles W Morse, New York shipbuilder, his three sons Ervin Benjamin and Harry, plus eight associates, were indicted by a federal grand jury in Washington for conspiracy to defraud the United States and the Emergency Ship Corporation over wartime shipping contracts. The indictments cover extensive alleged misappropriation across Virginia Shipbuilding, United States Transportation Co, and related firms with potential losses in the millions of dollars. The defendants face court appearances in the District of Columbia as prosecutors pursue the case.
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Shipbuilder and Associates
United States Government
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Washington
Charles W. Morse
New York
Ervin
Benjamin
Harry Morse
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Emergency First Corporation
Morre A
Obuivingston
Virgina Shipbulding Cote Novitiod
Boys Scouta of Americas
George M. Burdette
Morse
Linited States Transportation Co
Tne
Nehemiah AH. Campbell
Assistane Trewuirer Lenina Sates Transportation Co
Rupe MM. Much
Augusta
Maing
Surgbile Shipbuilding Corporation
Ate Lornex
Virginia
Og Car
Porivon
Philip Reinharst
Amder Ue
United States Pleer Corporation
Ac Alexandria
Viss Steonard B. Christie
Tweasurer
Virtats Shipbelding Corporation
Robert G. White
Agaistant Tevater Grotor Iron Works
United States Transportation I Co, Inc
Iwo
Wyder
United States Shipping Board
Paylan Gyedon
District of Colmagh
Attornay Gee Daugherty
Willan
Fletcher Dobyna
Chicago
Wis
May reorganize health staff on reduced payroll
A report notes the Department of Health will be reorganized at reduced payroll after pay cuts ordered by Mayor Atwater. Details cite proposed staff reductions affecting 29 percent of the workforce, with ongoing discussions and a forthcoming report to the Board of Appeals.
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Renith
Atwater
Maazel
Willym da
Zep
Une Baad
Eppals
Bride and Groom Must Be Sports in Nebraska Divorce Case
A pastor and a bride face divorce amid a chaotic ceremony scene described in a fragmented report. The article notes tensions at the Clete Memorial church, with lines about planned nuptials and the spiritual tone of the proceedings, but details are garbled.
Radio Telephony Regulation Discussed by Hoover
Secretary Hoover spoke at a radio conference in Washington about limiting radio telephony use to protect public welfare. He noted rapid development and potential vast reach with 70 million subscribers and urged careful regulation to ensure broad benefits.
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Waliungton
Hoover
Department of Commerce
Lynn Prisoners Arrested for Gambling and Drinking
Twenty seven dice players and 27 barrels of wine were found in a Lynn jail corridor. In court the prisoners received a sharp rebuke for drinking and gambling in custody and were fined $4 each. some remarked the wine was worth it. Jail officials warned of stricter seizures in the future.
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Lynn
Mags
Bonus bill sidelined for present in Washington talks
A host foreman and Representative Mondell discuss the soldier bonus bill amid White House talks. Ford and Mondell indicate the bill may be financed by a sales tax, while Longworth predicts a revenueless plan could pass the House but face a presidential veto.
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Donna Bill
Toomer
Representative Mondell
Wromlug
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Ways and Means Committee
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Monsdell
Kslu
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Forda
Special House
Longwarkir
Ohio
White House
Longworth
Congress
Lindsay Refuses To Discuss Charges In Court Case
New York based Alfred Lindsay, a former stockbroker, was arrested in Quarbrook Pa on charges of grand larceny and fraud. Police reports allege he deceived over 900,000 from Dorotoy Atwood and others by promising stock market fortunes and arranging meetings at which operations were allegedly fixed. Extradition plans were outlined by Detective Sergeant Roddy and Inspector Coughlin.
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New York
Alfred Th Lindsay
Quarbrook Pa
Dorotoy Atwood
Irs
Fla Dake
Ona
Clnde Vay
Winnessee
Lindsay
Hla
Busmans
Wwen
T 9
Walke
William A. Roddy
Ante Ing
John BB. Coughlin
Rot Nis Ehief
Stratford Drives Out Town Manager In 7 to 2 Vote
In Stratford on February 27 the town council voted 7 to 2 to discharge Town Manager H Hunter. Over 1000 people gathered at the town hall as police and deputy sheriffs kept order amid hisses and catcalls. Councilman John Albright opposed the ouster, while Walter W Leck was nominated for interim manager amid tense exchanges. The meeting adjourned after boisterous protests and a pledge to name a successor March 1.
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Stanton
Leek
Bunter
Stratford
H. Hunter
Simeon Pease
Aft
Wamae
Cne
Vara
Hunter
John Athright
Therberd Suiffen
Noj
Znd
Donald Samia
Robert ‘Carney
Yoyi
Tth
Frank Stanlon
Ralph Sherwood
W. A. “Wweating
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Mulls
Tom Lingati
Dy Conneilman Syiven
Frank Slanton
Walter W. Leck
Amd
Maine
Abe Wellington
Tinter
Albrieht
Keating
Warms
Teller
Terese Tawis
Lew
Adv
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Vormeer
Feouz Vounell
Yatfo
NORWALK CHIEF BID FOR REORG SEEN AS DOUBT
Mayor Calvin L. Barton told The Telegraph that he does not know if Norwalk will have a new head of police. Police Commissioner Samuel Keeler said no charges would be filed against Chief William R. Pennington, but the mayor suggested there is considerable sentiment against any ramified action now and support for a quiet gradual reorganization.
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Norwalk
Calvin L. Barton
Amy
Ramie
Railroads Seek Court Test of Interstate Decision
New York railroads New York New Haven Hartford seek court test of Interstate Commerce Commission decision granting a 15 percent increase in interchanged freight rates. A readjustment was adopted directing immediate preparation of papers to enjoin the commission from enforcing the order.
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New York
Rairoads
Interstate Commerce Commissons
New Haven & Hartford
Government May Ship Gold In Mail
The government may ship gold coin and currency by mail to avoid express rates. A Supreme Court decision supported the government after the New York New Haven & Hartford railroad challenged postal transportation of 1,060 bags of gold from New York to Springfield Massachusetts. The railroad argued mail status and free transport for armed guards were not allowed under law.
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Washington
Supreme Court
New York, ‘N Haven
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