Ripper Board to name challengers and Burnham for top posts
The Ripper Board of Apportionment and Taxation will meet in the City Hall this afternoon at 2. William E Burnham, Republican, will be elected president and John A Leverty, Democrat, vice president. Initial open meeting details were given after a caucus at Burnham's home.
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Burnhams
William F. Connally
Workstree
Bridgeport
Edward I Kelix
Marsh Stoddard
Day
Colchester
John H Trumbull
Pettchard
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Malary
Harry HL Pritchard
Pacific Eareet
Rashier
Automatic Machina Company
Pritchard
Lawrence Jo Gill Isrmner
Edward
Con
Raze Building for Street Widening Efforts Near Fairfield
City orders Middle street widening. owners on the east side must surrender 36 feet from buildings. National Holding Company plans a new two street entrance block. American Hardware revamps with 10 feet off Water Street side. Public Works to widen nine foot sidewalks. 30 day offer to move or city will seize property. Parking will vanish as street becomes a 42 foot wide arterial with a nine foot sidewalk.
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Fairfield Avenue
Gaid Street
Stree
National Holding Company
American Hardware Stores Inc
Fireerick J. Dixon Bridgeport Arch
Te Weddin
Teta Center
Wich
Publi Works Department
Widdle
Water Streets
King Opponents Plan Court Fight Against Council
Old Board of Apportionment ousted today turns over all but 63.39 of contingent fund as King administration fights a court challenge to the Department of Public Purchases. Mayor Behrens appoints Hill Siemon and Donahue to govern the new department. signs replaced on doors as transfer and appropriation proceed amid council action and tax-board battles.
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Department of Public Purchases
Board of Contract and Supply
Ripper’ Tax Board
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Behrens
Ripper Board
Whch
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Yesterdy
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Carl F Siemon
Christopher Donahue
Hill
Siemon
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Hil
Alfred W Burdick
Board of Contract
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Hill and
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New York
Behrenstrom Stepney
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Common Council Chamber
City Court Slate to Be Unchanged
City court slate to be unchanged as Judge Ralph T Brers will make two year appointments this morning. No statement from Tune Rotrn. Jamess Shannan expected to be renamed prosecutor with Clarence O Lister as assistant prosecutor and EF DD Kilpatrekas clerk. David W Pie to assist clerk. Judge Beers to remain briefly returning from surgery for appendicitis.
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Tune Rotrn
Jamess Shannan
Clarence O Lister
EF DD
Kilpatrekas
David W Pie
Beers
Annon Mooe
New York and Bay State Radio Stations Linked for Broadcast
New York WGBS and South Dartmouth WMAF linked permanently to broadcast from WGBS studio after installing a new power plant. The move, announced by WGBS directors, marks one of the world’s largest power setups with a station output of watts. The first program will air soon.
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WMAP
Dartmouth
Mass
Mation Radas
Imy Mught
Ahd Einke
Governor decries federal highway aid split at governors’ meet
At a Maine governors conference, Maryland Governor Arthur C. Ritchie condemned the federal aid system for highways as he listed states receiving far less federal aid than their tax payments. He cited figures showing Washington 97.7, Delaware 92.2, Indiana 87.1, Wisconsin 83.7, Maine 81.5, West Virginia 73.6, Missouri 64.0, Ohio 36.0, Maryland 81.5, California 2.0, Michigan 2.0 and Connecticut 22.7 among others in the 18 states earning under 10 percent back.
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Arthur C Ritchie
Maryland
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Wisconsin
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Misouri
Olio
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Michigan
Connecticut
Rhode
Slayer sets fire to clothes in attempt 10
Chicago June 30 AP Wal ter Krauser charged with the murder in the county jail of Everhard rant an accomplice in the murder of the patrolman for which he is awaiting a second trial attempted to kill himself by setting fire to his clothing He was seriously burned before prisoners and guards smothered the flames A pocket knife found in a Krauser cell tied to the earlier stabbing of Grant Krauser set fire to his clothes and mattress then lay on the mattress as flames spread Guards opened his cell door water doused the blaze He was taken to the jail hospital in guarded condition Krauser claimed his enemies did it Warden Westbrook said Krauser is insane Krauser and Grant were found guilty and sentenced to death for the murder of Policeman Ralph Soun deix during a holdup Two years earlier Grant then 12 was denied a new trial but later reprieved Grant obtained reprieves later Krauser was indicted for the slaying and awaiting trial on two murder charges.
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Krausere
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Krauser
Westbrook
Ralph Soundeix
Grants
Mrs Rogers Wins Seat in Congress From Lowelis
Mrs Jah Laurie Rogers, widow of late Congressman John Jacob Rogers, won the Fifth District special election in Lowelis Massachusetts by a margin exceeding two and a half to one. Foss, former governor, trailed with about 23,614 to 9,259 votes. She becomes the first New England woman in Congress.
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Jah Laurie Rogers
Congress
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Censulman
Tohn Jacob Rogers
Mach
New England
Hugene
Foss
Gasoline tax takes effect in New Haven today
A two cent gas tax will apply to each gallon starting tomorrow morning, with officials outlining the measure as a state levy. The tax aims to fund infrastructure projects as part of the new site levy.
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New Haven
Genio Wold
Withea
The.ptate
Millionaire Estate Probed in Rum Landing Charge
NOROTON June 30 Special. Investigation probes whether the estate of millionaire William Ziegler Jr used his property as a dumping ground for liquor shipments while he was away. Several stablehands discharged after his return. heads of the stables and a longtime trainer were implicated or removed as part of the private inquiry. The case involves a single liquor boat landing and subsequent loading onto trucks, with Ziegler asserting private reasons for dismissals and denying bootlegging motives.
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Noroton
William Ziegler, Jr
Fireworks Injure Four Children In City Incident
Four boys aged six to sixteen were treated at the emergency hospital for injuries from fireworks and blank guns. Monaco Sabator fourteen suffered a gunshot to the right leg, Edward Halkovis sixteen a shot finger, Charles Coviello ten a powder wound to the palm, and Willam Maguatsiz misattributed name for a powder wound. Rosa Cabicleo and Charles Moulton received non firearm injuries, while another child was treated for a laceration.
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Cohen
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Edward Halkovis
Charles Coviello
Lexington Avenue
Willam Maguatsiz
Sixth Street
Naugatuck Girl Wins $1000 Prize In Photo Contest
New York on June 30 an eighteen year old Naugatuck girl Ruth Harkins won a $1000 prize in a Smart Bet photo contest. Editors chose her photograph as the first of several winning entries among young American girls used as cover models. Other winners and judges named include Louella Parsons and Howard Chandler Christy.
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Lee Harkins
Gil
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Naugatuck
Smart Bet
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Louella Parsons Howard Chandler Christy Henry Give
Smart Se
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Folites
Bridgeport plans 206000 for Mill River golf upgrades
Bridgeport article notes Mill River Country Club intends spend 206000 on improvements including new holes as part of a broad development plan. Also mentioned are local government moves on tax administration and road projects affecting area residents.
Man Drowns in Shallow Water at Poquyogh Beach
Willem H Dewsbury, 72, of Thompsonville and retired superintendent at Bigelow Hart carpet, drowned in seven feet of water at Poquyogh beach in Waterford last evening. The New London report notes he was last seen near waterside, with authorities investigating the incident.
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New London
Willem H Dewsbury
Thompsonville
Bigelow Hartfard Carpet Company
Poquyogh
Waterford
Bank teller held in federal charge in Meriden case
A Meriden bank teller was rearrested at his uncle's Berlin home by Deputy U S Marshal Albert R Marsh and released on 7100 bail after waiving examination before U S Commissioner Fred eric Corbett in Hartford. He faces federal embezzlement charges from the Meriden National Bank totaling 11 000, with trial set for the next term in New Haven.
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Rutal
Berlin
United States
Albert R Marsh
Gmith Boidmin
Frederic Corbett
Hartford
US District Court
New Haven
Meriden National Bank
Willbe
Commuters face fare hike on New York line
Bridgeport to New York commuters face a 44 percent rise in commuting rates on the New York New Haven and Hartford line. The increase, affecting New York points and certain Connecticut routes, takes effect today pending a possible injunction sought by New Rochelle counsel. Hearings concluded May 1. public service commission decision pending.
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Hartford
New York
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Municipal trucks hit boy in four accidents
One youngster was injured as four vehicle incidents unfolded yesterday in the city. A DPW car driven by Louis F Blair struck Octavian Peloquin on Pembroke and Berkshire, with Peloquin attempting to hitch a ride on an ash tiller. Edward Prevous sustained head and leg contusions. No injuries in a Fairfield avenue collision between a motorcycle and a car. Christy Testo reported about $25 damage after a curb turn. Helen Stamp’s car rear ended a trolley wagon on Fairfield near Grove Street.
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Stillman Sreet
Department of Public Works
Louis F Blair
Cleveland Avenue
Pembroke Street
Berkshire Avenue
Blair
Pievous
Octavian Peloquin
Ralph O Udall
Garden Street
Mount Vernon II
Fairfield Avenue
Grove Street
Christy Testo
Center Street
Broad Street
City Cardare
Helen Stamp
Crown Street
Brooklyn
Willam Kelly
Masked raiders seize liquor stock at Long Beach
About 100 men formed a gang at Port Morien and smashed in the customs house winds with rocks to seize 43 kegs of liquor seized last night at Long Beach. Some raiders wore flour sack masks and forced customs guards to surrender under threats amid anti seizure sentiment.
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Santa Barbara
Port Morien
Long Beach
Coroner Finds Dean Death Accidental in Cottage Fire
New Haven June 30 AP The death of Leonard Dean whose body was found in the char red embers of his father's Cosy Beach cottage on March 16 was not due to criminal act or carelessness, Deputy Coroner Lewis Field ruled. The finding notes a party on March 14 but no negligence. two visitors, a man and a woman, were present three hours earlier.
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Leonard
Dean
Cosy Beach
Lewis Field
Santa Barbara Begins Hauling Away of Ruins
Santa Barbara California June 30 citizens clear debris after earthquakes. Huge trucks haul wreckage as plans form for rebuilding stronger structures. Red Cross aid and municipal agencies supply food while martial law limits looting. Known dead rise, injuries mount, and insurance covers a fraction of damages.
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Cal
Belgium
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Red Cross
Artington Hotel
Mra
EB Perkins
Earth
Coolidges Return To White Court In 1934 Route
President and Mrs Coolidge traveled from Plymouth Vermont toward the White House after visiting Coronal John Coolidge in Swemn Scott Massachusetts. They logged about 100 miles since departure at noon, with brief halts for meals and to choose the road. The party planned to pass through Keene and Nashua.
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Swemnscott
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Orief
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Nashua
Colonel Coolidge Improves Condition At Plymouth
Plymouth June 86 AP The doctors report Colonel John Coolidge father of the President is improving and considered satisfactory after a medical consultation. He will sit up briefly today as his condition is watched, with vital signs remaining stable enough to not cause anxiety.
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Coolidge Cally
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Ntti Ogia
City Recovers Speedily from Disaster and Starts Reconstruction
Santa Barbara faced a major quake with tremors at 7:40 and 7:53 PM causing alarm but no damage. Officials launched a reconstruction program based on a $20 million loan and $2 million earthquake aid fund to wipe mortgages and rebuild the business district. San Francisco and Los Angeles offered engineering aid to direct demolition and plan a rebuilt city.
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Cal
Joan
Santa Barbara
Busines
Rixwald Brown
Saila Aarbara Chamber of Comemerce
Recone
Dearing House
Prohibition Head Roy Haynes Plans Ohio Governor Run
Washington reports Federal Prohibition Commissioner Roy A Haynes, in office since 1921, is expected to resign to seek the Republican nomination for Ohio governor next year. An early Washington conference will map his party path. a formal declaration may come weeks or longer. Haynes has endured a hard enforcement era amid opposition and changing national policy.
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Roy A Haynes
Ohio
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Repubileas
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A V. Donehey
Hréing
Prohibition
Jonn
Kraner
Congress
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