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Urges Seven Cent Fare Debate Continued at Hearing
Bridgeport officials and Connecticut company executives debated a seven cent fare to solve city transit finances. Commissioners heard from Mayor Litchfield and Corporation Counsel Bane with calls for state takeover if the system cannot operate fairly. The hearing, lasting hours, continued with experts weighing transfers, jitneys, and potential new rates to balance revenue and service.
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Bridgeport
Higgins
Mayne Whison
T. Litchfield
Connecticut Company
Elwelly
Connecticut
Mr. Litchfield
Commissioner Higgins
Yates
H. A.clark
Hamden
Connection
Somemontis Aga
Scorrs
Tate
Henry Dryhurst
Meriden
Selectmen
Chamber of Commerce
Petiioners
Meri- Ten
Lucius &. Storrs
Commissioner Etwell
Mtr
Norwaix
Norwalk
N. C. Downs
Stamford
Mr. Storrs
Downs
Storrs
Lomvard
E. Q
HA. Clark
E. A. Clark
Storms
New Haven
Sava Rock
Savan Hock
Iindint
George F. Roberts
Orange