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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
2
Senate action on the army appropriation moved to a reduction to 150000 enlisted men by October first. The House had already approved a cut to 120000 by the end of the next fiscal year. Chairman Wadsworth called the acceptance of the House proposal a personal protest as it would remove 70000 soldiers within three months to pass the bill.
Navy officers and ship owners debate the cause of vanished vessels and raid theories. They suggest pirates may have used captured ships as raiders to northern Russian ports via the northern cape to avoid identification. Evidence cited by Plummer of Bath and officials points to foul play and piracy as the likely explanation behind the disappearances.
In a long address, Simon Lake argues submarines are the decisive defense and laments the heavy U.S. spending on airplanes. He recalls Wrights, Berg, and European support, claims submarines outrun air power, and urges continued submarine development to deter war and protect the nation. He cites testimony and historic experiments to compare weapons and warn against overreliance on aircraft.
An all metal propeller designed to reverse blade pitch has been delivered by a local company. The first test halted after 280 yards with a test device, aiming to perfect blades within 100 feet of travel. Design and hinges were developed in Pittsburgh and McCook Field, with rollers and ball bearings reducing friction and a cockpit controlled 7 degree adjustment.
Admiral Sims delays a crucial call on Denby as he heads to Newport to resume duties. He defends his speech, notes police and public reactions, and thanks inspectors who escorted him to the train. An envelope with a harsh pro‑British letter is read aloud, while thousands praise his statements.
Fragmented note describes a drink enhancer called Borsfor cid Plnsphate adding fruit juices to plain or charged water. Text mentions flavor and suitability for beverages in a casual, promotional tone. Images and exact product details are unclear due to OCR errors.
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