Bridgeport War Labor Board pledges affect vast factory workforce
Ninety percent of Bridgeport's about 50 000 factory workers will be affected by the final wage decision of the War Labor Policies Board now meeting in the city. Fifty industry heads pledged to observe the board ruling, with some retroactive to May 1, affecting machinists and manufacturers and tying to recent strike actions. The pledges cover groups linked to the strike and those unrelated, as the board deliberates the wage award.
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Bridgeport
War Labor Policies Board
War Labor Board
County Court House
Labor Board
George
Hawley
Manufacturers’ Association
War Industry
Frank Walsh
Compuse
Mechanics Bank Names Four New Directors
Four new directors were elected at the Mechanics and Warmers Savings Bank annual meeting. The appointees are E. J. Morgan, D. H. Hall, Oliver C. Smith, and many more unnamed. Incumbent directors Lyman Knowlton, I. Norges, and Bernard Catlin were kept on the board along with officers including John Morris as treasurer and John Wes Morris as secretary and treasurer. The bank reported strong profits with about $150,000 in dividends paid for the period January to July 1 and many depositors buying Liberty lands under a partial payment plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics and Warmers’ Savings Bank
E. J. Morgan
D. H. Hall
Oliver C. Smith
Iingman
Boother
Lyman &. Cmlin
W. Wairchild
Morris
yMout
Aly
Ne Wooster
I. Norges
Bernard Catlin
W. App
T. Keating
George DB
Mumb
John I
Wes Morris
Vic Knowlton
Lyman
Catlin
John MM
Liberty
Weather summary for Washington and New York region
A terse forecast notes warmer conditions in the eastern area with higher temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday. Winds shift from north to moderate with a northerly flow along the Atlantic coast. Sun and Ley Moor are referenced in the garbled text.
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Washington
New York
Wirini
New Ir
North Atlantic
Nile
Leonard Seeks Higher Firemen Pay In Bridgeport
Bridgeport officials discussed boosting fire department pay after President John A. Leonard urged a minimum wage of 30 a week. He praised the two platoon system as essential to keeping men, noting current salaries at 23.08 weekly and that Bridgeport pays more than other cities. Fireman Leo Caspering resigned due to cost pressures, effective July 18, with a short extension acceptable.
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John A. Leonard
Board of
Fi Ceniigsidnars
Bridgenart Fire Department
Lingqust
Trenhan
Cassidy
Leonard
Bridgeport
Leo Caspering
Caspering
Flo
Democrats Nominate Vollmer for Norwalk Sheriff in County Convention
In a Stratfield and Christopher Street gathering, former Norwalk Sheriff William Vollmer won the Democratic sheriff nomination 44 to 21 over rival candidate Irine. Bridgeport Democrats backed Vollmer and pledged support for the full ticket, while Colona J Murphy addressed delegates and urged unity.
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William Vollmer
Norwalk
Stratfield
Christopher Iriinegat
Denbury
Fron Stethel
Vollmer
Colona
J. Murphy
Caine
Bridgeport
Tance
Kinnegan
Colonel Murphy
Band Concert Precedes Governor Helcomb Address
Bands in Sealy prepare for a big Fourth of July parade with a preaddress concert at the main venue. Colonel Clivard Wilson will introduce Governor Hotemik who is to deliver the address. The parade starts at 9 a m from Fourth Avenue and Main Street, moves along Store Street to Park Avenue, then Seaside Park before disbanding at the oval.
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Sealy Parade
Tomorrewy
Atery
Cliivard Wilson
Hotemik
Dus
Forth Avenue
Main Street
Store Street
Park Avenue
Seaside Park
Mifitiey Porsion
Privada
Pes View
16 Killed, Scores Hurt in Munitions Blow-Up
Syracuse NL July 2 two seriEst explosions at a munitions plant directed at a Semet selviy facility caused widespread destruction. About 3,000 workers on wire contracts were affected as blasts damaged buildings across the city center. Police reported numerous deaths and injuries with investigations ongoing into the cause and suspects.
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Semet-Solvay Plant
Syracuse
Pau
Americans Repel German Counterattack Near Chateau Thierry
July 2, 1951 American forces west of Chateau Thierry repelled a German counterattack. They held all objectives, with heavy artillery and fierce fighting at Hill 203 and Hill 204. About 500 German troops were captured. many wounded, others evacuated to rear hospitals. Continued report to follow.
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Chateau Thierry
von Hintenburg
Marnipron TY
Asseed
Ga¢rmans
Chateau ‘Thierry
Thi
Hill 201
Vikas
Peck of Redding Is Chosen for Congress
Former State Senator Peck was chosen the Tremocratie party candidate for Congress at the Stratford convention. Stratford delegates favored John Wilcosson of Bir teford, but Peck secured the nomination after speeches praising his record and party loyalty. The convention adjourned with Peck the nominee and Wilcosson a potential future contender.
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Peck
Redding
Congress
Tester
Tremocratie Party
Stratfeld
Ces
Strayford
John Wilcosson
Biretford
Lynn W. Wilson
Deets
Teortemboer
State Senate
Strat Orc
Sue
Santer Peet
Stratford del Essary
Waleem
Eno
No Paper July 4 In Order That Emploees Could Join Holiday
A brief notice states no newspaper on July 4 as staff join general celebration. Tomorrow the Telegram will carry a Qiblection and the Worth of daily, with notices on local observances and expected schedules.
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Cphohra
Poe
Ainit
Business Woman Enters Overseas YOR C A Works
Katherine W. Weel ard Sanilford, a prominent businesswoman, prepares to join overseas YOR C A operations connected with Ne YooWe Ch A. Widespread career ties at Stratford public schools and local colleges are noted as she plans for study and employment abroad, with ongoing ties to Wood & ren par 1 sinilht college.
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Katherine W. Weel
Sanilford
Dridgepart
Ainith College
Sertharmpton
Mises
Stratford
Helleword
Armel Lnswrain
Posaik Lagileli
Wood
College of Plants
Eight Months 1917: Americans Sent Past Hun Subs
Eight months into 1917 reports indicate Americans were sent past submarine patrols as U S forces faced increased danger from German U boats. The note emphasizes wartime trials and the persistence of U S crews in hostile waters.
Rabies Scare Prompts City Action by Authorities
An outbreak of rabies among dogs triggers emergency measures in the city. Several bite victims seek Pasteur treatment, including Mrs. Morgan, with crews scouring meadows and streets to capture stray animals. Tests will determine the infected dog’s state as police and town officials pursue responsible suspects and enforce culling and vaccination efforts.
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Poli Theater
Pasteur
Southport
Morgin
Serre
Willian
Chumypett
Boston Post
Prinfield
Walon George
Tarson
Taine Vield
Woundiaigs
Titefel
Baideepart
Troorse
lTkt
Bats Pasteur
Champeth Hall
Troops Overseas Hit Record in July 1 Report
President Wilson released Secretary Baker’s figures showing 19,415 American troops overseas as of July 1. The note praises the Navy convoy system and cites a small loss to enemy submarines. The President says the news will add significance to the Fourth of July celebration and reflects enduring national resolve.
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Baker
Navy
Wilson
Germany
America
Intercity jitney lines raiced by state agents
State inspectors at Hartford and Norwalk interurban jitney routes questioned many drivers after reports of overcrowding and dragnet arrests began. Hearings set for Westport Town Court. earlier sections recount troop movements and American mobilization in World War I.
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State Motoris Vehicle Department
Hartford
Kiiley
Trineport
Norwalk
Westport
Aet
William Preunan
Mid
Bricker Porter
Berhardt Siebel
Llouskh Svenuie
Bridsenore
Temington Arms & Ammunition
Ibely
Siebel
Westpor
Lumber Yard Blaze Injures Worker At Naos Factory
A lumber yard fire near Naos Factory injured a worker as flames swept through a boiler area. Fire crews battled the blaze for hours, with extensive damage reported and the injured man rushed to a hospital for treatment.
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Willis
Blaze
Gowilust
Miler
Bicol
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Mechanics’ Bank
D.H. Hall
D. C. Smith
S. C. Kingman
Weavaider Report
Ley Moor
Firernert
Gasperino
Narne Vollmer
Pease
Unanimously Ater
Finnegan
Poten
Herwuildings
C. A
Katherine W. Wood
Gantsens
Viedie
Via
Rat Bres
Mtoe
Fairfield
Pershing
France
Western Republic
Intent
Liggett
Pont
Meetin Iz
War Industrie
Hitsia
Eles
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