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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1927

Page

4

Decentralization Hurts Industrial IT, Expert Says

New York July 2. Industrial commissioner Robert Busta told the New York Chamber of Commerce and Exchange clubs that decentralization hurts industrial cities. He cited Lowell and Cambridge in New England and Detroit as examples, noting Ford production and layoffs and factories shifting to smaller units nationwide to open new sales centers.

New York Associated Tres Talediy Chamber of Commerce Clu New England Middle West Lowell Massachusetts Cambridge Detroit Kensis Gily

Bristol Armory Plans Examined by State Officials

Preliminary plans for a Bristol armory showing a three story brick structure similar to the Manchester armory were submitted by Fayone and Keefe New London to State Comptroller Edward Hall for review before the Board of Control. The project is funded with 130 900 appropriated by the legislature, with Bristol furnishing the land.

Manester Armory Bristol

Dry Agent Confesses to Murder of Superior Officer

Hagerstown Maryland July 26. Prohibition agent R B Walters confessed to killing chief of agents Hunter Stotler during a drive near Boonsboro. Walters said jealousy over Stotler's attentions to Walters wife prompted the shooting. State's attorney and police reported the five and a half hour interrogation preceded the confession.

Hagerstown Associated Press R. B. Walters Iate Hunter BR. Stoller Caty Waltautomobile Boonsboro Harper Ballentine Walters Stotler Walters Stotler Keiser W Va Stotles West

Connecticut Road Conditions and Detours This Week

State Highway Department reports road construction and detours across Connecticut as of July 27. No delays on many routes. several bridges and sections are under construction with temporary bridges or one way traffic. Notable sites include Route 1 Branford to East Haven, Greenwich Post Road segments, Norwalk to Darien, Route 110 Windsor to Hartford area, New Canaan Poundridge road, and many others with varying traffic controls and detours.

State of Conn State Highway Department Sre Branford-East Haven Road Paltfield-Mill River Bridge Greenwich-Boston Post Road Cos 'Cook Pits HU Canaa-Poundridge Stansford-West Boston Post Road Norwalk Darien-Boston Darien-Boston Post Post Westport Fairfield-Boston Post Buckley Howe No Berlin Beckley Crossing Pofield-Enfield Street Newington Ave Hampton-Brooklyn Blackwell Brook Thomaston Reynolds Bridge Nefietour Straford-Shelton Middletown-Haddam Yard Bloommfield Bloomfield Center Norwich-New London Road Waterford Montville Norwich-Groton Castle of the Thames River Danielson Norfook Norfolk-W Norfolk Road Farmington Hartford-Farmington Road Rockville-Somers Road Windsor Windsor Locks Hartford-Springfield Hartford Springfield Pequenbck Suffield Marlboro Hebron Colchester Amston Meriden- Middletown E. Berlin Durham -Northford Farmington-Alsop Carpotte Country Club Bridgeport-Newtown Road Roxbury-Depot Nccesss Worwalk Danbury Road Branchville Danbury Wilton Ridgefield Newtown-Hawksville Bethel Grassy Plain Road Canaan Lime Rock Canaan Road Scotland-Canterbury Woodetogk Mass Putnam-Woodstock Little River Bridge New Canaan-Pounaridge East Windsor Broad Brook Silver Street Fairfield Sasco Creek Amston-Hebron Road Bolton-Bolton Center Farmington, Scott Swamp Harwinton-Burlington Newington Newington-New Britain West Hartford Wilard Street Newington-Clayton Old Saybrook-Essex Plymouth Bwl Head Road Voluntown West Creenwich Center Road

Woman 94 Urges Girls to Wear More Clothes in Brimpield

Brimfield Mass July 38 By Associated Press Mrs Waitstill Crumb turning 94 reflects on times and conditions stating she wishes women would wear more clothes. She praises the greater rights and independence won by her generation compared with younger days. A cake with 94 candles and a bouquet of 94 roses were among gifts.

Brimpield Mass Associated Press Waitstill Crumb Cox

Republicans balk by third term more than rivals

Washington July 28 Republican views on a possible third term for President Coolidge are mixed. Some Democrats fear a shift in 1932 policy while Republicans split among those defending tradition and those open to changes. Taft’s 1912 stance is cited to argue against more than two terms, highlighting party tensions over constitutional limits and presidential power.

Mari Spleivan Washington Smith New York Tammany Conlidge Congress Coolidge Smyth Ritchie Maryland Dounhey Ohio Tae Gover Mr. Gromlidge Mr. Coolidge Roosevelt Taft Elihu Root Noti Congres J. Hampton Moore Wre Ol Chard

Negro to testify in masked killing case at Oneonta

In Birmingham on July 28 Associated Press reporter Emory Cobb states a Black man will be returned from Cleveland to Oneonta, Alabama to testify against Edger Moses for the killing of Cobb’s wife during a masked raid over a year ago. State officer Fred Cain heads the return for protection and expenses.

Birmingham Ala Associated Press Emory Cobb Oneonta Cleveland Cobb Fred Cain Montgomery Alabama

Auto Thief Captured After Hartford Chase

Police seize auto thief following a high speed pursuit in Hartford County. Carroll Burkus of Glastonbury is jailed to await Friday trial in Castonbury Court on auto theft charges. Officers Endres and Copter fired several shots during the capture.

Hartford Associeted Press Carrol Burkus Glantonbury Hartford County Castonbury Robert Endres Glastanmury Cooney

Embroidery Offer Noted in Compact Listing

A brief catalog entry highlights hand drawn embroidery options priced at $1.69. The wording emphasizes rimming effect and attractive detailing, suggesting a promotional inline notice within a larger classified section. The exact product description remains fragmentary but centers on affordability and design style.

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