Turney adjourns meeting amid referendum pressure over Hunter
Stratford town council adjourned without action on naming a successor to Town Manager Hunter amid a referendum petition filed by 497 of 3,700 registered voters. Chairman Robert Turney said a large turnout favors keeping Hunter, with no immediate steps planned to block or contest the referendum or Hunter’s tenure.
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Freak Snow Sleet Storm Hits East Overnight
A late night storm brings snow and sleet to the East as temperatures fall from 43 to 50 degrees. Forecasters describe a hybrid disturbance from Southern rain and Northern cold, with gusty winds and mixed precipitation expected through the day.
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Pumiddy
Postal Strike Threat Targets Tomorrow Night
March 1 reports postal workers in 3IRFLY threaten a strike starting tomorrow night. Authorities report aration efforts and arbitration discussions under way as unions push for demands.
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Penrose's Elephant Auctioned From Senator Penrose's Offices
Auctioneers offered furniture and ornaments from the offices of United States Senator Boies Penrose in Philadelphia. A notable item sold was a small elephant emblem of Republicanism carved from brett, with an arm raised defiantly. The story notes Penrose received the ornament during the Bull Moose era and kept it with grim pleasure.
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City Officials Debate Pay Cuts and Northrop Proposal
Bridgeport officials debate salary cuts amid a proposed 10 percent reduction for mayor and city workers. Joseph W Northrop argues for restraint while noting wartime profits, and Aldermen discuss payroll and contract savings to avoid layoffs. Mayor defends current pay and warns against universal cuts, stressing efficiency.
New York Braces for Severe Winter Storm
A late winter storm began at 10 tonight bringing falling snow and activated city street crews. Weather bureau warnings forecast stronger winds and a mix of rain and sleet overnight, with accumulating snow in the forecast for tomorrow.
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Lemerrow
Senate Ratifies Yap Treaty After Stormy Session
The Senate voted 67 to 22 to ratify the Yap treaty with Japan sealing American radio and air rights on the island. Democrats split with 13 for and 19 against, with six Republicans opposing. The debate featured numerous Democratic amendments rejected by large margins.
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Loft Plan To Attract Small Industries To Bridgeport
Bridgeport boosters launch a campaign to attract small manufacturers. The effort, announced after a Stratfield hotel meeting, aims to create a Birthplace for industries here. Inquiries from out of town firms have begun, with committees blueprinting factories and lofts to house new businesses. A March 6 total board meeting will reveal progress and next steps.
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Lloyd George Indicates Possible Resignation Over Tory Revolt
London March 1 Premier Lloyd George faces pressure from Conservative rebels led by Sir George Younger and Austen Chamberlain. Lloyd George hints resignation could be personal rather than government-wide, signaling strain in the coalition as Birkenhead and others oppose him while keeping public support for the prime minister.
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Jealous husband wounds wife in kitchen shooting
Patrick fires at his wife aged twenty years his junior after she attends Ash Wednesday services. He wounds her shoulder and slashes ambulance driver. both are taken to Bridgeport hospital in serious yet not fatal condition. Police surround house as he wounds himself with a razor and is captured.
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Society woman lists Lindsay’s alleged dupes in New York
Miss Florence Jamies a New York society figure who says she aided Alfred E Lindsay in his depredations tells Assistant District Attorney Murphy she will provide a complete list of her friends who lost money. She described Lindsay as a capable salesman who could smooth things over with counsel and the broker faced several indictments for grand larceny in the first degree.
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George Tones Loan Case Yields Large Judgment
A 1697 loan of 700 dollars at 10 percent monthly interest led to a superior court judgment of 304 dollars and change. Judge and two accountants spent two hours calculating the amount. the case involved Henry Be Stuart and George Tones, with Stuart prevailing as the creditor.
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Navy Faces Fuel Shortage Tieup Across Fleet
The Navy contends a six million two hundred thousand dollar fuel deficiency risks a complete standstill as ships may be forced to anchor. House Budget Committee report may curb fuel spending for the fiscal year, prompting urgent administration action and possible extra appropriation. Secretary Denby declined comment while officials warn ships could be unable to operate without relief.
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Insurance Clerk's Restitution Fails to Abate Penalty
New York March L only own plea of guilty. Arthur E. Olsson, 26, former mortgage clerk for Metropolitan Life Insurance, embezzled $109,000 by forging backs and was sentenced to an indefinite term in the state prison. The full embezzled amount has been recovered. His counsel urged a suspended sentence due to restitution, but Judge Rostisty refused, saying the court cannot coddle criminals.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
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Coulthurst Onge hotel clerk held for theft
Roger Coulthurst and a man posing as Albert J Walker, both connected to the Hotel Touraine in Seton, were arrested and charged with stealing about 7400 dollars in payroll. Police recovered roughly 7000 dollars. the remainder was reportedly spent on clothing and vodka. Managers had complained of falsified payroll testing and irregular pawnings.
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Government Would Give Certificates to 10 Men Plan Reviewed by Congress
President Harding reportedly favors a new bonus plan allowing veterans to obtain funds from banks against their adjusted service certificates immediately after issue. Treasury loans from banks would cover a three year period with repayment tied to adjusted service pay plus interest. Longworth and House Ways and Means members note the plan could shift cost from the Treasury and gain support if workable for veterans.
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Banks Find Proposed Plan Impossible for Rotation Project
Banks across the country reject a Congressional subcommittee’s rotation project as financially untenable. Charles E. Hough, president of City Sa Honal Bank, states institutions could not advance funds for years, given existing bonds and floating loans. Edmond S. Wolfe of First National Bank notes banks would need treasury funds to meet credit demands and would face heavy loan burdens if required to fund such certificates.
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Merritt Opposition to Bonus Measure Urged by Legion
Derlaringt reports Merritt plans to oppose the four fold adjusted compensation and any soldier bonus bill. He informs Harry W. Congdon of the American Legion that opposition extends to Congress floor and warns of hardship from delaying business. Adjutant Moran cites five questions to senators and a congressman as part of the stance.
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John F. Moran
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