High Officials Blamed by Dodd for LdIsaster
New York June 28 The elecd wreck in Brooklyn killed seven and injured six as District Attorney Dodd began presenting evidence to Kings County Grand Jury, targeting higher ups at Brooklyn Manhattan Transit. Mayor Hylan called for a special legislative session to push home rule in transit, while BMT President Menden denied rotten guard rails caused the crash and pledged cooperation with Dodd. Autopsies were conducted to establish death in potential indictments.
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Connecticut DMV launches summer road safety drive
Seventy fatal traffic incidents have occurred in Connecticut this year with one death and numerous injuries. The Department of Motor Vehicles is conducting a permanent summer safety campaign to improve overall road safety and reduce accidents statewide.
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Weekly Book Review Romantic Novel With A Shabby Coat
A New York review discusses The Autocrat by Pearl Coles Bell. It critiques the heroine and narration, noting stylish yet shallow romance, the author’s frank revelation, and a melodramatic ending. Worcester reports Holy Cross appointing Kenneth Almerdinger captain for 1974 after three varsity letters.
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Local delegate Max Cohen to attend national Jewish conference
Max Cohen, local businessman, chosen as representative for the city at the American Jewish conference in New York on October 14. He is one of 490 delegates from across the country. aims to form a union to protect Jewish people’s rights. Israel Zangwill of England slated to deliver the principal address.
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Bowdoin departs on Arctic voyage delayed by missing rifle
Captain Donald MacMillan launches the Bowdoin from Monhegan Island to Sydney Nova Scotia for a 15 month Arctic expedition. A missing rifle caused a 34 hour delay after being overlooked in Boothbay Harbor. The rifle, ordered in Portland, was delivered by a friend before sailing.
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Lightning Strikes Meriden Church Twice in Month
A lightning bolt struck the face of St. Stanislaus church steeple again, matching damage from June 5. Workmen had just completed repairs from the first strike. The blast also caused minor damage to brickwork near a window edge, with the same impact area as before. The Center Congregational church steeple was hit as well, causing slight damage. Down town streets were flooded and water pipes burst in several areas.
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Hartford Storm Delivers Record June Winds
Hartford was struck by a high wind storm that set a June record for velocity, instantly crippling telephone and lighting service for hours and uprooting trees. The five minute onslaught caused major damage across the city, with a sharp drop in temperature and scattered crop impacts reported by experts.
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Telephone service unaffected by strike across New England
No significant delays reported from the strike of telephone operators in New England. Connecticut and Massachusetts lines show no impact on long distance or local service, despite warnings of possible local tie ups.
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Seizure of Liquor on Two Liners at New York Port
Reported seizure of a large liquor stock aboard two liner ships the Cedric and the Miring as they defied American dry laws. Customs officers under Deputy Surveyor Curran removed beer wine and liquor, with some beer dumped overboard to prevent retention. Cedric reportedly had 7 01 bottles of beer 90 bottles of sherry and 37 bottles of assorted liquors seized. A Prohibition office set up at Gustopis House to oversee the case while six other vessels awaited action.
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Woman Finds Fiance Dead While Meeting Him in Stamford Garden
In Stamford on June 26 a gardener named Hills, due to meet his fianca at Stamford station, was found dead face down on a path near the Lapham estate. His epilepsy may have caused a fatal seizure as he fell and suffocated before help could arrive. He recently graduated from Farmingdale Agricultural School and had been in New Canaan about a month. His fiancee’s identity is unknown beyond her nearing nurse graduation at St. Mark's Hospital. the couple planned marriage soon.
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Shrine plans hospital site in Springfield Mass
Springfield officials announced that the Shriners hospitals for crippled children selected Springfield for a nationwide unit. The Fingland unit will cost $556,000 to build.
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