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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1927

Page

1

Easton fights to bar Bridgeport radio station relocation

Work continues on moving WICC to Easton as contractors excavate for a brick building to house transmitting and power plants while Easton officials push a 1500 foot zoning ban near dwellings and seek court injunctions. Officials plan a second town meeting to appoint zoning and board of appeals and to craft an ordinance barring the station from Sport Hill.

Bridgeport WICC Easton Sport Hill Wad Federal Radio Commission Pridgeport Othe Mi Shaff Euston John H Calice Brandin AK Coimpans Rhoud Lester Tony Rert Milly Nuirme Mills Dary Candee Shhiff Samuel Selen Bone Casting Notag Miuton Marsh Broadcasting Company Timscet Setar

Anti Horse Thief Body Gets False Call to Duty

Thompsonville July 11 The Enfield Society for the Detection of Thieves and Robbers mobilized when a saddle horse vanished from John A Best. Members prepared for swift justice but learned the horse had merely walked a mile away to graze, foiling the plan. The ancient group dates to era of frequent horse thefts and has held few calls to duty in recent years.

Thompsonville Cam Associated Press Enfield Society For John A Ancient Society

Bridgeport Brass Company Head Kingsbury Dies at Home

Predenek J Kingsbury chairman of Bridgeport Brass and director of several firms died suddenly at 6 pm at his home 445 Humphrey Street New Haven on his 64th birthday He had been ill for days and had just worsened Visitors were kept away as his condition deteriorated He lived in Fairfield before moving to New Haven about 30 years ago and held positions with the University Club Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce and other organizations announced on page four

Predenek J Kingsbury Bridgeport Brass Company YMCA Humphrey Street New Haven Carl F Dietz Linden Avenue Bisse Company Mr. Kingsbury Kingsbury Huingsburys Fairfield Roche Congregational Church Loxwood Cottage Dutro Plimb University Club of Bridgeport Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce PROMS Peta Fae AIC Botan Fury Arines

McCoy Reducing Article Appears Today on Page 13

An article by Dr Frank McCoy appears on page 13 of The Telegram outlining weight loss guidance. The piece promotes health through reducing excess weight and invites readers to follow the directions provided in the feature.

McCoy Daly Frank McCoy Ford

Board Names 20 Teachers and Appoints Principals

The board appointed twenty five teachers including ten Normal School graduates and three high school instructors. Miss Mary Toole resigns as Franklin principal. Miss Agnes Denis is named replacement and Mrs Mary L Lynch becomes Hallen School principal. Several teachers resign to take other positions. appointments include Elem and PE instructors from Bridgeport.

Sosid of Education Mary 3 Toole Franklin School Agnes Denis Mary L Lynch Aineipal Hallen School City Normal School Bridgeport Mnits Severn Cecil W Bootley Warren Harding Mre Tenise Hugher Warren Haraing Alma Gustafson Ruth Malloy Madison Vassar Grace Brantmeyer Black Rock Edith Rosenblub Main Street Mary Connor Beach Etreet Madeleine Hanley

Police deny ban on speeding orders on Milford turnpike

State police questioned supposed directives to arrest drivers over speed on Milford turnpike. Names mentioned include Officer Hanford W Bigelow of Bridgeport and Officer William Schutzman of New Haven, with shifts noted as Schutzman patrolling weekdays and Bigelow covering Saturdays.

Milford Turnpike Hanford W Bigelow Bridgepot Wiliam Schutvzman New Haven Schutzman l Bigelow

Police Suspended Over Savin Rock Extortion Case

West Haven police officers face temporary suspension as officials investigate alleged extortion from Savin Rock amusement boat operators. Chief W P Tuttle withheld names while confirming suspicions that officers demanded extra protection payments in return for safety.

Savin Rock West Haven Associated Press Satin Rock W P Tuttle

Ace Renée Plans 24 Hour Paris Hop From New York

Colonel Rex Rene announced a Paris return flight within 24 hours in September using a twin Packard engine plane. He claims a cruising speed above 276 miles per hour, aiming to surpass Lindbergh and Bonnet records, building on World War I ace credentials and a high speed propulsion design.

Ace Paris Rennee Europe New York iBy Associated Press New York Herald- Tribune R Rex Renee Tafayette Escadiille Cal Rennce Bey Cal Rennee Charles A Lindbergh Hhs Spy Co A J Willams U

Nine Arrested in Search for Irish Leader's Slayer

In Dublin nine men were arrested in connection with the assassination of Kevin O Higgins. The government pursues suspects as crowds mourn the Irish leader. The motive remains unclear and Republican leaders deny involvement. The case moves toward arraignment as the nation reflects on the tragedy.

Dublin Ireland Dublin Treeland Brent John Macteil Our Lady of Carmel Black Rock Timothy Kelly Pey

Lindbergh to Tour 48 States to Promote Air Transport

Charles A Lindbergh will launch a three month tour starting July 20 to boost air travel use and municipal airports. He travels with Donald E Keynon and Philip R Love, visiting cities from Hartford to New Orleans with stops in major hubs and western destinations.

New York Charles A Lindbergh Guggenbehr Fund For Hany F Guggenheim The Funn Cot Lindbergh Col Lindbergh Department of Commerce Cary Wonald E Keynoe Col Lindbeghs Hartford Providence Boston Portland Concord Springfield Albany Buffalo Syracuse Cleveland Pittsburgh Wheeling Dayton Cincinnati Louisille Indianapolis Detroit Grand Rapids Chicago and St Lowe Maoline Davenport Rork Island Milwauukee Madison St Path Minnerpolis Little Falls Fargo Sioux City Des Moines Omaha Denver Cheyenne Salt Lake City Boise Butte Spokane Seattie San Francisco Oakland Badamento Reno Los Angeles San Diego Tucson el Paso Port Worth Dallie Oklahoma City Toulsa Nashville Jackson Jacksonville

Bay State probe on Sacco Vanzetti case continues

Advisory committee aiding Governor Puller in reviewing the Sacco Vanzetti case carries on through the day. Rose Sacco testifies with her daughter Inez present, while other witnesses including judge Thayer trial justice Dow and attorney Elias Fields meet with the governor. Harvard’s Lowell MIT’s Stratton and Judge Grant comprise the panel.

Frank P Sibley The Boston Globe Elizabeth Berankopf International Mews Service Sacco Webster Thayer Ah C Dow Sacojs Elias Fields Boston A Lawrence Lowell Harvard University Samuel W Stratton Massachusetts Institute of Technology Robert Grant

Lindbergh to visit Connecticut soon

Reporter notes that Clarence Chamberlin is expected to visit Calshot Naval Flying Base in England to discuss Courtney and to inspect the Dormier Napier Whale flying boat. The visit hinges on Chamberlin boarding the Leviathan from Southampton and aims to gain flying-condition insights ahead of Courtney’s Atlantic crossing plan.

Nowthean Mia Sith Gack Brun Wertutister Cusette Calshot Naval England Clarence Chamberlin Fignk R Courtney Atlantic Chamber- UN Southampton Cherbong Chamberlin Courtney North

Parley’s Failure Foreseen To Force Big Navy Expense

In London July 11, discussions on foreign policy and Geneva arms talks dominated Parliament. Sir Austen Chamberlain argued a naval arms race with the United States must be avoided and urged progress toward broader international disarmament. He noted Britain’s Geneva plan aimed at reducing naval costs by up to 50 million pounds, while expressing hope for proposals guiding a wider conference on arms beyond naval limits.

London Associated Press Arthur Posonby House of Commons Todey Auster Chamberlain England United States Britain Sir Austen Geneve Strauton Europe

Earthquake Hits Palestine and Trans-Jordan

An earthquake of widespread severity struck Palestine and Trans-Jordan. Officials report many casualties due to weak native buildings. 26 dead and 30 injured overall, with Jerusalem recording several fatalities and numerous injuries. Damage included the post office and Zionist Executive building.

Jerusalem Palestine Associated Press Trans-Jordania

Derby man gets 60 days for payroll theft case

Howard J Farrell of Derby, after changing his plea, was sentenced by Judge Edwin S Thomas in Federal District court to sixty days in New Haven county jail for stealing a $2,500 payroll sent by registered mail. The missing funds were part of a payroll package from Ansonia National Bank to James Swan Co of Seymour, mailed in February. Farrell was working the mail run between the post office and railroad station in Ansonia under contract and restitution has been made.

New Haven Associated Press Howard J Farrell Derby Edwin S& Thomas Federal District Court Ansonia Nations] Bank James Swan Company Seymour Farrell Rai Road Ansonia

Kissing does not shorten life says professor

Washington reports Dr I K Atherton of the University of Maryland disputes the claim that kissing cuts life short. In a West Pocket Essay he argues kisses do not erode lifespan and may reflect that most people are meant to live long.

Washington I K Atherton University of Maryland Atherton

Shortest crops in years forecast by Federal Crop Board

The July crop report from the Department of Agriculture projects the corn crop at 2.274 billion bushels, the lowest since 1920s, with other crops varying. It notes a seven million acre reduction in area, four percent tobacco decline, and generally poor fruit prospects in the eastern corn belt, while western states show fair to good prospects for some crops.

Nashington Associated Press Department of Agriculture Crop Reporting Board

Waterbury papers file complaint on marriage intent rule

Waterbury newspapers filed a formal complaint with Dr Stanley H Osborn state health commissioner against town clerks of Naugatuck Torrington and Plymouth for denying public filing of marriage intentions The move follows Dr Osborn statement that he would seek an attorney general ruling on whether the new marriage law requires public filing The attorney general had previously indicated he would issue a ruling if asked by Dr Osborn

Waterbury Astociate Press W Alling Osborn

We Irish Help Others Crippled Boy Gives Blood

Eleven year old Jimmy Murphy of Brooklyn, born with infantile paralysis, saved a Negro friend at Long Island College Hospital by offering a blood transfusion after a surgeon warned his friend Jim Blunt was near death. Jimmy declared the Irish help others and, with parental consent, donated blood to save his hospital bedmate. The event sparked local pride as he joked about the response echoing Harlem.

York Jimmy Murphys Jimmy Warren Alneet Brooklyn Long Island College Hospital Jim Blunt Manhattan Avenue Manhattan Jim Pecalac Jimmy Siiir Chemitlly Ing Prubube Doc Grine Harlem Jimmy Murphy

Head of Another Woman Victim Found in Transit Yard

Brooklyn city crime tale unfolds as three women and a man’s deaths are linked to the 28 Prospect Place house. A severed head was found in the MTA yard while other body parts and a thigh surfaced in Grand Army Plaza and in Battery Park, with suspects questioned and a sailor witness denying murder.

Prospect Place Sarah Elizabeth Selma Larsen Bennett Brooklyn Mehattan Transit Company Thirty-seventh Street Fifth Brooklyn Hirs Bennett Colar Benett Miss Brownell Sam Plaza Grand Army Plaza Lee Salle Sho Misa Mra Battery Parc Manhattan Battery Park Botty Alfred Benne Pro Plice May Binneté Caai

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