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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1927

Page

17

Lindbergh Honors Dead Aviator With Flower Trek

In Ditawa Ontario July 4 Lindbergh dropped flowers over the funeral train of Lieut J Thad Johnson killed in the Ottawa area. The Spirit of St Louis buzzed low as Johnson’s casket traveled toward Fenton Michigan where burial will be held. Lindbergh waved a handkerchief as he returned to Ottawa and attended Canadian Jubilee celebrations before planning to fly to New York.

Ditawa Ont Associated Press Charles A. Lindbergh J. Thad Johnson Ottawa Fenton Michigan Lindbergh St. Louis Arr Lieutenant Johnson T& Program Dominion Canadian Air Force Mackenzie King Lindburgh New York Selfridge Field Johnson

Zoning Appeals Hearings Set By City Board

More than a dozen zoning appeals will be heard tomorrow by the Board of Appeals at City Hall. Key case is Packard Motors I seeking permission to build a showroom and service station at 1000 Fairfield Avenue into the residential zone. Additional requests include garages, multi family homes, and enlargements across several streets and zones.

Board of Appeals City Hall Packard Motors I Fairfield Avenues Daniel Puccilli Charles Street Madison Avenue Joseph D'Agostino Main Street Sam Principi Wayne Street Carl A. Nelson City View Wm. A. Micklus Essex and Horace Sts John Duch Bradley St John AvYbrick Scafielc Ave Fairfield Ave Crowther St William McLaughlin Woodrow Ave Reservoir Ave Peter Supersano Carrie St Joseph Dorio Pequonneck St Andrew Mittal Warne St Opposte Bronx Ave

Movie Panther Bites Young Son of Trainer

In France on July 4 an African panther being trained for a movie picture attacked a five year old boy, Clocla Machin, as he worked with the animal. The child sustained serious bites before the panther was captured. the trainer, the boy’s father, was supervising the scene.

Panther Bites Nice France Waruly Clocla Machin

Six Injured as Auto Collides with Fire Truck

New Haven July 4. Six persons including four firemen were injured early today when a speeding automobile collided with a fire truck returning from a fire. William Robinson was the most seriously injured fireman, suffering a fractured skull. All patients were sent to New Haven hospital. Two automobile occupants were admitted to St. Raphael's Hospital in serious condition not reported as critical.

New Haven Wiliam Robinson New Haven Hospital St. Raphael’s “Spital

Diverse Radio Schedule Mix From New York Stations

A dense list of radio programs from multiple New York stations outlines orchestras, talk shows, piano soloists, choirs, and weather and market reports. Notable names include the Dennsylvania Orchestra, Olive Hye Foster, Helen Wiles, and various cantors, with times ranging through the afternoon and evening. The dense schedule features numerous ensembles, vocalists, and educational segments across stations WHAP WME WEAF and others.

Dennsylvania Orchestra Julian Meath Olive Hye Foster Manhattan Tris Ruasion Bainieika Pennsylvania Orchestra

Outstanding Radio Programs Across Cities Tonight

A listing of multiple radio stations and their evening schedules across WEAF WIZ WEAF WZ WM stations with orchestras stars and talks, including Olsen's, Albin's and Vivian's orchestras, Russian Belarusia orchestra, Radio Cavalcade, Pure Food program, debates and concerts. Also lists market reports weather forecasts baseball scores and various local performances and recitals across AM and PM slots.

WIZ Olsen Albin WEAF Four Bards Everearly Vivian Walter Tenghos Tenior Pal—Vader Hente P.M OPM Fen York Urchestra Duldour Harmony Tar Kreceady WY Orchestra Radio Cavalcade

Two Girls Die In New Albany Playhouse Fire

July 4 in New Albany Indiana a Sunday afternoon blaze destroyed a playhouse killing 3 year old Norma Kinman and 7 year old Lugille Moore. A third child suffered serious burns and may die. Fire started by a lighted candle causing fireworks to ignite.

New Albany Ind iBy Associated Press Norma Kinman Walter Kinman Lugille Moore Frank Moore

Strawberry plant with 1262 berries found in Oregon field

In Salem Oregon a strawberry plant bearing 1262 berries was discovered in a field near Lacombe Oregon. The find highlights an unusually prolific specimen and draws curiosity from local agricultural observers. The plant’s owner has not been identified.

Salem Lacombe

Chicago Exiles Embrace Harsh Holiday Heat Wave

About one million Chicago residents fled the city for a three day rural escape. They endured a drastic temperature drop after a heat wave with highs near 100 degrees. Campsites crowded autos and bare grounds, with resorts offering all night dancing to stay warm as conditions worsened.

Chicago

Navy Dominates Air Jubilee Races at California Event

At the International Aviation Peace Jubilee in Banta Ana California Navy flyers swept the races. Lievé H EF Shea won the 100 mile race in 40 minutes and the 30 mile race in 17 minutes. Two accidents occurred as Forsythe taxied into a tree and parachutist James Young landed amid live wires but survived.

Banta Ana Cal Navy Lievé H. EF. Shea E. Forsythe James Young

Peddler Sets Fire Then Kills Himself in New York

In Rochester report, Ignazio Marino a 55 year old peddler set fire to his apartment, then shot himself as flames spread. Firemen found his body after neighbors witnessed the blaze. Marino's wife had left him recently with two of their four children. Police say the act endangered 24 families in the apartment house.

New York Associated Press Ignazio Marino Marino Rochester

Piezometer Tested For Japanese Navy In Leyden Lab

Delft Holland July 4 A piezometer under construction tests gases at high pressure and low temperature for the Japanese navy. Built from Leyden University Cryogene Laboratory work by Nobel winner H Kamerlingh Onnes and successor W H Keesom, it uses steel instruments rated to 20 atmospheres. A Japanese naval delegation watches the intricate manufacture.

Delft Holland Associated Press Cryogene Laboratory Leyden University H. Kamer- Jingh Onnes W. H. Keesom

Independence Hall Bell Rings To Open Philadelphia July 4

The Independence Hall bell tolls at midnight to mark the Fourth of July observance in Philadelphia. The Liberty Bell, once silent, rings 51 peals as a symbol of freedom in the historic city, guarded as a treasured relic in the tower.

Philadelphia Independence Hall

Thieves Loot Luxuries In Gold Coast Apartment Heist

In Chicago on July 4, burglars raided upscale Gold Coast flats belonging to BD Heed, stealing silverware jewelry antiques and a fur coat. The haul totaled about 7200 dollars. Local police investigate the burglary and seek leads.

Chicago Gold Coast

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