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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1927
Page
8
Bridgeport Telegram prints subscription rates and contact details for advertising. The notice outlines monthly and weekly pricing, delivery regions, and telephone connections for placing ads, with local office addresses and circulation notes.
The Motor Vehicle Department’s Robbins B. Stoeckel warned that youthful drivers may seem better or worse than adults, noting early-season data are unreliable. The piece argues few youths earned driving rights legally and rumors hint some come from official Connecticut families influencing the law.
United States District Attorney Tuttle exposes an underground alliance between crooked ticket agencies and theater managers. Public seats were gouged as agencies paid premiums for premium boxes while box office prices were advertised but not honored. The piece mocks lawyers and praising Coolidge while noting the intelligentsia’s irritation as proof of his steadiness.
A damaged account recalls a six year old boy forced into a royal ceremony as king of Roumania while real power rests with a small clique of landowners and corrupt politicians. The piece notes oppression of minorities and the boy’s father Carol renouncing succession.
The piece critiques Scarsdale's municipal ban on hot dog and peanut stands, arguing nostalgia for American street treats and noting esthetic motives. It contrasts suburban culture with tradition and highlights the need for stronger motor patrols to curb reckless driving on the Orange Turnpike, while urging better funding for Connecticut state police.
Tele gram invites free expressions of opinion from readers. Letters must be signed with name and address though anonymity can be kept confidential if desired. Letters over 300 words may be shortened at the editor's discretion.
In a letter to the editor readers debate the Sharkey Dempsey bout with claims of low blows and a disqualification. Judges and a referee dispute whether a punch was legal as calls for a rematch grow among fight fans ready to pay to see the two Jacks back in the ring.
A damaged passage reviews John Ruskin and James Fuchs presenting Ruskin as not a radical yet valued by both radicals and reactionaries. It notes Ruskin’s wealth, his charitable use of fortune, and his stance against war and luxury, with occasional satirical remarks on Victorian society.
An ardent admirer recalls John Ruskin as a tireless champion of reform who risked popularity and money to fight for fair wages, urban improvement, and a rightful share of pleasure, enduring hostility from the wealthy classes and business leaders while remaining steadfast in his sacrifice.
Easton residents appeal to the Federal Radio Commission to stop WICC from operating in Easton and seek license revocation. A local property owner Candee threatens sale to a New York Jewish syndicate for a settlement house if the station is blocked, prompting concerns of antisemitic pressure.
A feature on Al Woods and his influence in New York’s theater world. The piece notes actors bustling through Woods offices, Woods’s knack for hiring by the vanload, and his European trip where he met J. J. Shubert. The writer reflects on the teachable chaos and vivid personality Woods brings to the Broadway scene.
Town Chairman Flanagan reports a surge of new Democratic supporters after district visits. A Third District meeting drew 25 to 30 attendees, mostly newcomers, with enthusiasm expected to expand by November. Civic events and elections loom as Behrens and Voorhis shape long term plans alongside national political chatter.
Clinton W. Gilbert portrays L. C. M. S. Amery as the driving force behind a hardline British naval stance. The piece contrasts Amery with Britain’s Geneva stance, arguing his zeal for naval supremacy shaped Baldwin era policy, including Singapore base plans and reductions resistance, framing him as the embodiment of isolationist Britain.
In yourself that wins your biggest battles, In your friends that hold their loyalty. In your town that makes it the best town on earth. In your government that keeps te stable and secure. In your cause that makes you a good fighter. In your religion that give it value for you. In God that will sustain you when everything else has failed.
In this 1927 piece, the author argues human capital surpasses material wealth. Citing Senora Expericitona Chavez of Los Angeles, the text extols population growth and health as the nation’s vital strength, claiming more wealth comes from people than from Rockefeller era riches. It asserts vigor, birth rates, and skilled minds drive national power.
The fragment questions why films are not valued by Terael and mentions ham act ing, but provides no concrete facts, names, dates, or events to summarize.
Cadman responds to a Detroit reader asking why Americans are neurotic and what fuels the nerves whether autos prohibition bigotry or politics. He cites social strains and historic mood shifts, then offers philosophical notes on national character, unity, and resilience, ending with reflections on spiritual communication and heresy within Congregational belief.
The poem warns how public adulation tests a hero’s restraint. It recalls Lindy’s return in princely fashion, noting the pressure of crowds and the risk of a single mistake. The speaker admires Lindy’s steadiness, deeming his steady conduct a greater feat than daring feats at sea.
A fragmented poem fragment links garlanded branches to hangings and Niagara's waters, recalling past executions and somber trees. The text degrades into disjointed lines about cars, ambassadors, and pollution commissions, hinting at cultural critique and confusion.
One hundred American boys, chosen through the My Friend Abroad program, sailed on the steamer Heilig Olav to Copenhagen as honorary guests. Denmark invited the boys to stay in Danish homes at no cost, aiming to foster mutual understanding between the United States and Denmark.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions across eastern New York and southern New England on Monday and Tuesday with a slight warming trend on Monday. Northern New England may see locally scattered showers in Maine, with a slow-moving disturbance tracking east-northeast over the region. Winds from the southwest to west will be moderate to fresh north of Sandy Hook and near Hatteras, with partly overcast skies and fair weather overall.
Weather almanac summary shows eight o clock readings and sunrise sunset times. Observations mention high and low water figures and standard time references while compiling by a regional almanac.
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