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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1927
Page
18
An industry piece questions unbranded gasoline amid a refinery refusal to disclose its name. The move signals doubts about brand trustworthiness and highlights expectations that brands like Sinclair earn public confidence globally.
A garbled article discusses gasoline brands and consumer trust, referencing brands, refineries, and motorist concerns. It notes gasoline quality tests, branding claims, and the public debate over which brand offers reliability and value. The text names several brands and refineries while noting consumer perceptions and market competition.
A fragmented notice from an old newspaper highlights a special coupon book sale in the city. Readable fragments mention promotions and a target area, suggesting a coordinated sale event across multiple blocks.
June 5 Associated Press reports a long sea voyage ends for Charles A Lindbergh in Washington when he arrives noon Saturday. A fast program includes a reception at the Navy Yard, a presidential welcome, a distinguished flying cross, a motorcade parade, a Cabinet dinner, a visit to the Willard hotel, and a Washington Press Club reception. Lindbergh will later lay a wreath at Arlington, visit Walter Reed, and greet veterans before boarding the Spirit of St Louis to New York. Cabinet committees work to finish details by midweek with multiple subcommittees handling parade, policing and funding.
General Averescu resigns as Romanian premier at King Ferdinand I's demand. Prince Barbu Stirbey is named to form a national government while Brattiano’s influence and Carol’s exile in Neuilly complicate prospects for Carol’s return. French observers note instability could stall any recall of the former crown prince.
New Haven Alderman Willon Perry of Ward 24 will seek a resolution demanding the director of public works explain why fire escapes for City Hall have not been installed. He warns a tragedy could occur with 200 to 400 workers inside and criticizes outward opening doors as unsafe. The project was ordered in 1924 with $44,000 allotted but never completed.
Lindbergh rests on the Memphis cruiser amid a quiet morning, touring the ship and awaiting word on the Bellance cross Atlantic attempt. He speaks of calm seas, aviation talks with Admiral Burrage, and hopes for Clarence Chamberlin’s flight path while keeping an eye on weather and the sea.
Along a state highway near Shickshinny Pennsylvania an inn stands as a reparation for the widow and children of Augustus Spayder who was killed by a car carrying eight young men. The men faced manslaughter charges, proposed to fund a roadhouse for Mrs Spayder, the court approved, a jury waiver led to a not guilty verdict, and the crew contributed 1500 from the driver and 800 from each of the others.
Federal expenditures for 1926 totaled 3936 million dollars, down from 1924 and 1923 but up from 1925 in per capita terms. Total public spending grew 13 percent from 1924 to 1925, with per capita costs dipping due to federal cuts and state and local increases.
The record notes that local expenditures, even after adjusting for the lower purchasing value of the 1926 dollar, remained higher in 1925 than in the prior year. Cultural and municipal spending tracked a rising trend despite inflation adjustments.
The report describes Captain Lindbergh on board the ship preparing a monoplane packed in two large cases for a voyage. Admiral Burrage requested the packing as a souvenir and for the planned use. The craft sits between two catapults with seaplanes aboard, as invitations and goodwill messages flow from cities towns and individuals, including ships Mauretania and others.
Delegations from most Lutheran churches in the state and the whole congregation attended the German Emanuel church service in Humphrey street to mark the cornerstone laying for its new building. Rev Henry W Voight led the service as rain briefly interrupted ceremonies. Rev William Meyer spoke for the Connecticut Lutheran conference.
Bridgeport residents showed heightened curiosity about the Cham berlin-Levine flight as switchboard operators at Poat Publishing logged dozens of inquiries. Observers note public interest rose because Lindbergh’s solo crossing had set a daring standard, while the Bellanca flight featured two pilots and mirrored the pioneering spirit of the first Atlantic crossing.
Inyo county’s long running water dispute between Owens Valley ranchers and Los Angeles intensified with a third dynamiting of the Los Angeles aqueduct in three weeks. The blast damaged a concrete conduit near Lone Pine at Cottonwood Canyon as towns seek to pressure LA amid reduced water revenue and land seizures. Repairs were expected to restore flow by tomorrow night.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs announces a series of motion pictures highlighting the finer qualities of the American home. Catherine Curtin of New York City, a noted woman producer, will head the project with an advisory committee including Grace Morrison Poole. Production begins after Curtin returns to New York.
Tremendous explosions hit the Tonite powder magazine near Ciacow Poland. The principal blast at Foil Wit kovice damaged houses and shook Cracow residents thought an earthquake struck. One Holdier was foiled and eight civilians in the forest were injured.
Bridgeport and New Rochelle police hunt Vincenzo La Manno a thirty year old alleged murderer once linked to this city. After a quarrel in New Rochelle with Nathaniel Tindale the suspect allegedly shot him three times and fled. Described as dark complexioned five feet four inches wearing light grey suit and straw hat hospitals notified for possible treatment of a facial injury. The name does not appear in local records and may be an alias.
About 500 Yale undergraduates marched from the campus with the Yale band to Lampson Lyceum protesting the Yale corporation decision not to reappoint Edgar M Woolley to the English faculty. They signed a petition urging reconsideration or a public explanation and heard Dean Mendell and others defend Woolley’s qualifications and the university drama policy.
N Y driver August Gerber of 46 Sinth Street New York City released on a 50 dollar cash bond for appearance in Milford court. He was arrested for reckless driving after a collision with Tom Ringe of 34 Catherine Street Stratford. Both cars were slightly damaged. A third man, N Udenko of 101 Weat Avenue New York City, was struck and bruised by an unidentified car near trolley pole 104 Myrtle Beach while a guest of H Smith at 32 Waterfront. Police are investigating.
William T. Stansbury, clerk of the United States Supreme Court, died after a seven week illness from a heart attack. Born May 25, 1958 in Washington, he was appointed assistant clerk in August 1982 and clerk in October 1941, serving 36 full terms. Chief Justice Taft and all associates will attend his funeral at St Andrews Episcopal Church Tuesday morning.
June local report by Associated Press states E J Chane twenty one of 27 Walnut Street died when the automobile they rode in overturned after running up an embankment two miles north of Thompsonville on Hazardville Road. Annie Egelevik driver, Leon P French owner, Iona Slabinkas and Milas Egelevik injured but not seriously. Driver claimed passing hindered by pothole caused loss of control.
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