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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1927

Page

8

Wilbur vows navy efficiency and Lindbergh tribute

Secretary of the Navy Wilbur addressed Pennsylvania Military College praising Charles A. Lindbergh and pledging to keep the navy up to defense standards. He noted vast preparations and costs in planes, chemists, designers, and factories, and stressed readiness for future conferences and national defense.

Chester Asaotated Press Charles A. Lindbergh Navy Willitz Pennsylvania Miltary College Charles P Summerall Wilbur America Charles Lindbergh Paris Lindbergh Wbdow United States naaPionel

Taz Remedy Promises Quick Relief for Sore Feet

A city official notes long days on the feet, praising Tiz. The ad claims Taz removes pain and soreness, noting a box costs only a few cents and can be bought at any drug department. The copy emphasizes rapid comfort for tired, burning feet.

Secretary Wilbur Aims for Navy Strength and Peace

Secretary Wilbur said the aim is to reduce the peril of war and boost national security. He pledged to ensure the navy remains up to the standard necessary for our defense.

Wilbur

Chaliapin Regrets Loss Of His Peoples Artist Title

Feodor Chaliapin, the famed Russian bass, arrived in London denying denationalization reports and saying the title Peoples Artist, conferred during the Bolshevik era, may have been withdrawn. A Riga dispatch notes a Moscow union resolution asking removal for aiding Russian exiles in Paris.

Chaliapin London Associated Preas Chaliap!n Engand Riga New York Times Bolsheviat Artista Moscow Commissariat of Education Paris

Dayton Abandons G A R Convention

Dayton bodies decide to abandon plans for hosting the Grand Army of the Republic annual convention set for September. Insufficient hotel accommodations for more than 40 000 expected attendees cited by a chamber committee. National G A R Commander Frank Walsh, present, said he will seek another meeting to consider invitations from other cities.

Dayton Associated Press Grand Army of the Republic Chamber of Commerce Frank Walsh Milwaukee Ga.r

Waived damages in hydrant crash linked to German envoy aide

Mayor Wales L DeBussy waived the claim for damages after Dr Emil L Baer private secretary to Baron Von Maltzan, German ambassador, caused a hydrant break during a skid on a wet street. Baer donated to the Red Cross. incident occurred as he headed to Manchester Massachusetts for the ambassador's summer home.

Meriden Associated Press Wales L DeBussy Emil L. Baer Baron von Maltzan United States Red Cross Dr Baer Manchester Mass

Waterbury Boy Faces Theft Charge

Charles Pratt, held at George Junior Republic in Litchfield by his parents after a burglary arrest seven weeks ago, escaped overnight and was recaptured in Waterbury. Officials say he left with property from fellow inmates and he faces trial there tomorrow.

Waterbury Charles Pratt George Junior Republic Litchfield

Court resembles golfers haven in damage suit

The Horton Mfg Co of Bristol seeks triple damages from Union Hardware Co of Torrington in a patent infringement suit over steel golf shaft bars. Judge Edwin A. Thomas presides in Hartford. The case nears a potential injunction as patent expires in November. testimony covers shaft manufacture and golf ball flight. Named witnesses include Bowden Washington and Arthur F. Knight.

HAVEN Hartford Associated Press Horton Mig. Co Bristol Union Hardware Co Torrington Edwin A. Thomas United States District Court Bowden Washington New York Horton Company Arthur F. Knight Schenectady Benjamin

Hartford man named to teachers' board

Hartford June 1. Charles L. Ames principal of the Brown School is re elected to the teachers retirement board for four more years. The board includes State Insurance Commissioner Dunham Bank Commissioner Byrne Dr Albert B Meredith and Harold E Chittenden ex officio and Ames and Chittenden elected by the association.

Hartford Charles L. Ames Brown School Connecticut Teachers’ Retirement Association Wallota Ames Teachers’ Retirement Board Howard P. Dunham Johnb. Byrne Albert B. Meredith State Board of Education Harold E Chittenden Naugatuck Association Chittenden

Plumbers' Union to Elect Officers Tonight

Milton McDonald is expected to be elected business representative of Local No. 174 at the annual meeting. Lawrence Corcoran is favored for president, with Stephen Shey vice president, Charles Sawyer financial secretary, John Hurley treasurer, Gordon Derwood recording secretary, and Fred Coe, Charles Sawyer, Stephen Shay as executive board members.

Milton McDonald Plumbers’ and Steamflitters' Union Lawrence Corcoran Stephen Shey Charles Sawyer John Hurley Gordon Derwood Fred Coe Stephen Shay

Two Men File Bankruptcy in Connecticut District Court

In New Haven on June 16, Vinceni Misenti of Middletown and Thomas J. Nolan of Waterbury filed voluntary petitions in bankruptcy. Misenti owes 2700 dollars with no assets while Nolan owes 10918 dollars with no assets in U.S. District Court.

New Haven, Conn Vicenti Misenti Middletown Thomas J. Nolan Waterbury United States District Court Misenti Nolan

Pair Held For Plot Against Brazil Leader

Two men aboard the Alcantara were arrested in Lisbon on suspicion of planning an assassination attempt on former Brazilian president Bernardes. Portuguese and Brazilian citizens were found with pistols near the former leader’s cabin while the ship neared Lisbon. They later left the ship at Bahia, Brazil, after surveillance.

Lisbon Portugal Associated Press Bernardes Brazil Rio Janeiro Bahia

Disarmament Debate Sharply Heads To Geneva Council

At Geneva on June 15 the League of Nations council reviewed the preparatory disarmament commission report presented by Dr Benes of Czecho-Slovakia. German foreign minister Herr Strasemann criticized the pace of disarmament as too slow while Sir Austen Chamberlain urged patience and said the forthcoming conference would be the first of several until world politics allow broader disarmament.

Geneva League of Nations Council

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