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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1922
Page
7
Mrs. Suzanne Winstead of Ipinton street fell from a porch banister at a Lexington house. She was removed to Bridgeport Hospital by Dr. Ark Margulis. X rays to determine injury extent. condition not considered serious.
Paul F. Godley, America's Foremost Radio Authority, explains two wave forms in modern radio practice. He notes the undamped wave for telephony and telegraphy and discusses the limitations of damped waves for long distance use. The article outlines historical trials and the practical implications for radiophone systems.
The largest western or possibly U S wedding attendance is claimed for Leland Hodgson and Miss Vivian Kidd. The ceremony was broadcast from Oakland with two pianos and a cathedral broadcast linked by microphones and a distant transmitter while listeners tuned in from miles away. A voltmeter example follows, noting typical household current is 110 to 126 volts.
The article compares continuous undamped waves with discontinuous damped waves, noting the difficulty of producing economically stable undamped waves. It explains spark transmitters as damped energy bursts and contrasts them with undamped systems that receive energy in sync with oscillations to maintain constant amplitude.
New York July 4 Ether hinders radio says Dr H W Nichols of Newton in interview on radio transmission He joins Dr Charles Steinmetz in arguing ether interferes with wireless development He calls static from fast moving electrons and ether ram gun as causes and suggests sharper tuning and higher power with large antennae to improve long distance communication
In Ahmedab ad a prisoner Mahatma Gandhi argues modern civilization harms India and urges followers to pursue Swadeshi. He contrasts indigenous systems with Western tech and urges simple peasant life, criticizing hospitals and machine made clothing while praising local tradition and self reliance.
Charles Phillips of 27 Unison Avenue Bridgeport died at Bridgeport Hospital last night. He leaves a wife two sons Charles and Robert a daughter Edith Mabel. Longtime Bridgeport resident formerly with Bridgeport Brass and until death superintendent of Bridgeport Metal Goods Manufacturing. He had many fraternal connections Woodmen of the World Brotherhood of America and Fight Clubs. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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