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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1927
Page
4
A dense listing of evening radio broadcasts across multiple stations including WLIAF WEAF WIZ and WHYC. Programs feature orchestras, concerts, mime concerts, and solo performances with varied start times from 4:50 PM to 10:00 PM. A broad sweep of entertainment slots with names of ensembles, pianists, and conductors appears amid a jam of station notes and program codes.
Governor Fuller delivered a tribute in Boston praising the French flyers Nungesser and Colt for their Atlantic crossing attempt and thanking the French for honoring American aviators. General Fenelon Pasaga attended a luncheon as guest of honor at which state officials greeted him, then a reception with war veterans followed.
The annual elections at Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank City Savings Bank and Bridgeport Peoples Savings Bank elected new corporators trustees and officers. Notable moves include Edward L Kelly and 801 0 Spingue chosen at Mechanics and Farmers, Buckinghams and Hincks family members among City Savings officers, and the single vacancy at Bridgeport Peoples not filled after Charles Stanfield’s death. The merger of Bridgeport and Peoples Savings Banks left no year growth report.
Navy Lieut C C Champion set a seaplane altitude of 37995 feet on July 4, breaking the previous mark by 4540 feet. The FAA will forward the record to Paris for affirmation as the world altitude record for se planes. An attempt to surpass 40280 feet held by Calliza is expected later.
The eighth annual footwear exposition closed in Boston with attendance over 7000 industry figures. Officials reported higher prices due to overseas buyers disruption, while business activity was broadly up. Buyers hailed Melbourne as the farthest point represented, with participants from Rome, Germany, England, and Canada.
Hartford reports a state auditor note shows public service corporations face higher tax assessments for 1928 gains across press gaming and related operations, totaling over 9.9 million dollars, up from about 83.7 million the previous year, an increase of 1.7 million. The Tax Commissioner William H Blodgett certified the figures to the state treasurer.
Colored felt ubbon slippers in sizes up to reg 59 with small central pockets and floral patterns. Also table tops and fine mercerized fabrics on display. Summer sale features 25c table items and 39c checks. Page notes suggest limited stock and early shopping.
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