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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1923
Page
5
City officials plan stricter enforcement to bar advertising signs on vehicles in city parks. Police will assist only for clearly commercial trucks and drivers, aiming to curb display of ads amid ongoing disputes and allegations of improper displays. Local businesses oppose restrictions, citing impact on commerce and signage.
The school board reports a 10 percent longer year failed to raise attendance and reduce days lost. Extreme heat shut schools for days, and future holidays and budget issues complicate plans. Teachers receive first Ural checks as contracts are renewed ahead of September reopening.
Probate court heard preliminary proceedings in the Merritt will case as counsel agreed to advance hearings. Mrs Bump testified that Miss Merritt was not in her right mind when the will was drawn and that the will may have been signed under distress.
Briefs filed in a Superior Court hearing challenge the January council action reorganizing the Fire Prevention Bureau. Attorney Thom M Cullinan contends the ordinance created a new department and that several firefighters claimed vested rights to positions they say were taken. Carmell argues the statute establishing the department is unconstitutional.
John A Yearz, director of elementary city schools, outlines scheduled vacations for heads and assistants totaling about five weeks in July and August. Superintendent Oumiphl, along with district leaders, will list two weeks of service in July and two more later, while July 1 to August 13 marks continued leave for administrators and teachers across schools.
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