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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1923
Page
16
The article surveys proposed tax ideas targeting motorists as a revenue source. It discusses a federal license tag, federal highway tax, state highway taxes, higher license fees for trucks and buses, driver licensing costs, and additional gasoline taxes, noting constitutional questions and pursuit of road funding through motorist levies.
Massachusetts bishop declares public loss of faith in clergy and urges a rise in standards. He heads a campaign to bolster the Episcopal Theological School endowment by 31 million, arguing ministers must offer vigorous leadership and better education. He criticizes parsons seen as dry reformers and stresses college degrees for full church membership.
Sailor Freedman, Chicago lightweight, filed with the New York State Boxing Commission today to challenge Benny Leonard for the world lightweight championship and posted a 2000 forfeit as a sign of good faith. If accepted, Leonard must respond in time or forfeit the title in New York. Freedman has boxed four years and has previously met Leonard. Also noted are details on attractive blue satin negligees lined with gold cloth.
The piece surveys fears that Europe faces collapse if France acts before Premiers' Conference talks end. It cites Washington’s view that reparations underlie Europe’s financial trouble and that U.S. aid hinges on a reasonable settlement. It notes American press concern over deadlock and references The Literary Digest examining France’s losses, postwar measures, and Germany’s reparations, plus related features in the January 6 Digest.
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