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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1927

Page

18

Milford Prisoner Still Free After Clever Police Ruse

Milford reports Frank J. McTanebiin, 38, of West Haven and Walnut Beach, remains at large after a police ruse at Milford Police Headquarters. He allegedly aided by a local man to steal a book of drug formulae from New Haven Laboratories, took a bond set at 910,000, and escaped during a staged exit. Police tracked him through Walnut Beach and Gulf Street as HQ and involved officers coordinated the search.

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Vast jumble of radio program listings and notes

A sprawling OCR fragment lists numerous radio show titles, times, and performer names across varied programs. It mentions orchestras, hosts, and stations in a chaotic stream, with scattered references to locations and dates, but lacks coherent narrative or clear event details.

Outstanding Events On the Air Today

Radio listings show multiple orchestral programs across stations WIZ WEAF and WEAT with times from 1 PM to midnight. Featured acts include Old Time Musicale, City Service Concert Orchestra, LaFrance Orchestra with Latina Quartet, Bonnie Laddies, Moon Magic Trio, and more.

Old Time Musicale WEAF Royal Salon Orchestra Philco LaFrance Orchestra Bonnie Laddies Moon Magic Trio Weat

Strange Chinese river crafts shown to moving water

The article describes unusual Chinese river crafts and paddling methods. It notes that many people spend long hours paddling, sometimes adopting odd stances and techniques. A small canoe-like boat is propelled as the rider slides under a water weed and paddles with hands while steering with a paddle.

China

French girl denied marriage license for lack of birth proof

A French girl was refused a marriage license after officials could not find birth registration or birth certificate. Her birth was not entered by her parents, so she could not prove birth. Her application for a birth record was inspected but no entry existed and the wedding was postponed.

Farmer Attacks Charity Charge in Pension Issue

A farmer attacks a charity charge tied to a city pension plan as officials, attorneys, and lawmakers weigh the ordinance. The dispute centers on pension funding and for dependents of a fallen fireman, Captain Michael J Daley, who received no benefits. The city contends power to implement rests with Bridgeport authorities and Hartford assurances, while the Superior Court may decide on the plan’s validity and interpretation.

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Wheeler's Decline Hinted In League Rebuke

The Washington based Presbyterian Saloon League rebukes Wayne B Wheeler amid claims of pressure to influence his renomination for Congress. The report notes Wheeler's reply and the League's drive to a congressional investigation, signaling political turmoil and potential impacts on party support.

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Club 39 Years Old Plays Only Colleges

A San Francisco baseball club, aging 39 years, fields only college teams. The team, led by manager CUM Trelend, has a long history dating to 1692 and emphasizes weekend trips to California colleges. Players and supporters recall the club’s warm receptions and nonprofit spirit despite limited financial gains.

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A romance and John Gilbert headline the film Twelve Miles Out opening for a week at Polls Majestic theatre. The sensational motion picture enchants with a golden love thread amid daredevil dances and battles. Cast includes Joan Cranford Eleanore Bert Rach Tom O Balen Bawaid Paulette Duval Dorothy Behristian Guen Lee and more.

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Pleasure Beach Pool Event Attracts Water Pageant Tonight

Ward amendments and a talent show set lighted by water pageantry at Pleasure Beach pool tonight under National Volunteer Life Saving corps auspices. elaborate firework display, dancing in the ballroom, beauty skits in roller skating, and the feature film The Broken Gate with an all star cast conclude the program.

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Vocational Agriculture Courses To Aid Farm Boys

LUPCON LOR FARMERS join with the State Board of Agriculture and local school boards in New York to start next year a vocational agriculture course. Traveling teachers will visit south west schools as part of the state plan aimed at farm boys in small schools. A four year course will be offered with the State School of Agriculture at Alfred supplying teachers and equipment and covering part of travel costs. Two 90 minute periods of instruction will be held weekly during the school year.

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Vaudeville Preview at Potts Theatre Delights Local Audiences

A garbled program preview from Potts Vaudeville Theatre features acts such as Somitest Prograw, The Jazz Werk, Ina Lott Scott and Company, Stan Bennett and Jack Peck, Clare Lester and Murry Bailey, and Nona Ruby and Cow Pens. The show promises peppy comedy, musical numbers, and light entertainment with reception scenes and vaudeville acts. Fathe News highlights a First National release and Sunday matinee.

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Mystery act headlines vaudeville program at Punco theater

The program features a staged mystery act headlining at Punco theater with English references and a lineup including Ben Rolero and Dan Males in routines like Ask Me Something and Hite and Refiow in Their.

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