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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1921
Page
2
Hartford June 24. Theater managers unite to block a five percent state theatre tax bill now before the governor. Thousands of signed petition cards printed for patrons, urging him to withhold signature. Cards pledge that the tax would burden people and make theater attendance impossible.
The passage outlines a policy to develop all shipping under the Shipping Board with no distinction between government and private owners. It promises no immediate relief but vows intense effort by the new board to build a solid foundation for a permanent solution. It states that private owners will eventually own all American flag ships and calls for broad public support to ensure ships carry domestic products.
Chestnut Ridge Kentucky June 24 locals recount an odd incident as a cow in Buck Creek allegedly eats a man’s socks while Sam Saylor suffers a cold. The piece notes fashion photography driven tailor measurements and a desk based, quick dimension recording method. A Chicago group led by James Craig cites a statistic about stenographers marrying their boxes.
The department publicly reprimands SIMS 15 for speech made in London and its implications. The record notes prior warnings, improper discussion of foreign affairs by a government servant, and the noncompliant conduct that led to the reprimand signed by Dowin Denby.
Senator Henry W. Smoot of Utah and other Republicans denounce the Harding administration’s plan to liquidate foreign loans by swapping them for German, Austrian and Turkish reparation bonds. Senator Borah questions collectability. McKellar calls the proposal unwise, improvident and unfair. The issue centers on extending loan maturities, changing interest, and treasury authority to accept foreign bonds without an administration report.
Delegates at a federation meeting argued over women wage parity and union membership rights. The Amalgamated Association leader resisted elevating the issue, while others supported protective policies for women workers. A motion calling for separate charters failed as did plans to suspend unions and force strikes against discrimination.
A House Senate clash over submarine and air power policy, base closures at San Pedro and Guam, and Pacific defense funding. Discussion centers on naval needs, base readying, and the danger of underfunding aircraft and ships. Senate cuts leave US without decisive air force buildup ahead of future conflict.
Havana customs inspectors report a possible smuggling network moving opium through Barcelona Spain. A seized consignment valued around 250000 dollars was found in passengers baggage arriving from that area.
June 24 New York faces a severe parking dilemma as traffic officials and police struggle to enforce time limits in a congested business district. Drivers risk summons and blocking traffic when cars remain beyond limited periods, with few areas enforcing strict controls.
In Rome a visiting American, toured the city with a cab driver acting as guide. He learned how St. Peter's took six years to complete and doubted American builders could match the pace. The driver pointed to vast new courts, noting they appeared overnight.
In Stratford on June 24 1921 Anne Johnson Tylenda aged 38 years died. Invitations are extended to attend the funeral from Christifer Augat 9 Colony Street on Sunday June 20 at 3 oclock p m. Interment will be at Lalkawew cemetery.
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