Coast Guard heroes cling to keel in rescue on stormy sea
Three Manomet Coast Guard volunteers recovering at the Marine Hospital in Boston recount the perilous rescue of the stranded steamer Robert E. Lee crew amid thunderous surf. They describe braving waves to reach the ship, binding their frozen hands to the keel to stay afloat, and saving comrades while mourning three fallen shipmates.
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Boston
Marian
Manomet
Steand
Robert E. Lee
Chielsen Marine Hospital
W. Ho Cash Fyman
Frank H. Griswold
E. A. Emme
The
Marine Hospital
Ernest C. Douglas
Allen A. Proce
Irving
Doulas
Cesamin
Cain
Sas
Jimey
Shey
Wen—Douglas
Manis
Stark
Proctor
Berch
Mel Wood
Jucky
Griswold
Cashman
Tag
Andrere Douglas
Modest
Wang
Marine
Tal
British Soccer Fans Pack Sparse Everton Match
London March 11. Crowds were small at Everton as the English First Division match drew limited attendance. Everton, missing their star forward Dean, faced uncertainty as the league race shifted without him and amid other transfer talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Everton
Dean
Bridgeport Eyes Higher Schooling Amid Budget Strains
Superintendent Reed notes rising demand for high school education, especially among foreign born, while grade school growth lags. Bridgeport lists 34 grade and 3 high schools, 87 school ridings, 88 girls at City Normal, 82 kindergartens, and 21 special classes for 334 retarded children. The district touts the lowest per capita elementary cost in the state, with a next year budget of 2 324 000 and 860 teachers. Special programs face funding gaps, including plans for classes for children who may go blind and for tuberculosis prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Bridgeport
City Normal School
My. Reed
Varius
City
Hartford
Meriden
New Britain
New Haven
Stamford
Waterbury
Faulty Compass Blamed For Wreck Off Manomet
The Manomet Coast Guard station warned of danger before the ship grounded three miles down the coast from Manomet. Visibility was poor due to snow in the pilot house and four rocks were struck in quick succession. A faulty compass amid severe weather caused the wreck, with lifesaving crews recovering as salvage plans moved ahead and bottom inspection planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Rocks
Coast Guard
Indian Head
Manomet
Chile President Ends Revolution in Unstable Nation
A chaotic Chile faced a military dictatorship as President Carlo Vicanex tightens control after protests and deportations. Political prisoners were relocated to Mas Al-Fugra near Juan Fernandez, with recent actions signaling a consolidating regime since April and the May 22 election.
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Carlo Vicanex
Mas-Al-Fugra
Juan Fernandes
Pacific
Valpara
Saentral Thaney
Chile
Emilio Firueroz-Lacrain
Lawson Selected to Head Workers for Convention
In Bridgeport on May 9 Foresters of America prepare for their state convention. Andrew L. Lawson elected chair of the general arrangements committee with Leo B. Farrell as assistant secretary. A first meeting formed the planning panel including J. H Redden Samuel Thomas J P McCann Enrico Piazza and A L Lawson. Local courts will elect delegates prior to the next meeting.
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the Foresters of America
Bridgeport
Newfield
Andrew L. Lawson
Leo B. Farrell
Nonce
J. H Redden
L .B. Farrell
Samuel Thomas
J. P. McCann
Enrico Piagz
A. L. Lawson
Bishop addresses Catholic women as drive opens
The Bridgeport Council of Catholic Women, 250 members, heard Rt Rev Maurice F McAuliffe outline the aims of the campaign to recruit members for the national and local councils. He defined happiness as making others happy and urged personal service to make the effort succeed.
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Bridgeport
Council
Washington
Jesus Christ
Peter H. McClean
St. Augustine's Church
Stephen F. Chernitzky
St. Stephen's Church
William L. Walsh
Charles Coles
Father Gloster
Jones finds money saves actress from despair
Joseph Desimone known as Casey Jones, former Stratfield hotel waiter captain and Main Street restaurant owner, recovered a bankbook with 8150 in bills from beneath a table after an actress Flo Stickney Perry finished a local theatre engagement. He contacted Perry in New York yesterday to forward the money, but she told him it was all she had and offered a reward he refused.
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Joseph Desimone
Petter Joewh
Casey Jones
Stratfield Hotel
Main Street
Flo Stickney Perry
Casey
Miss Perry
New York
Obituaries of Onwin Hubert Olds Malone and more
A cluster of funeral notices outlines services for Russell G Onwin aged twelve, Joseph Hubert president of Hubert Art Class Construction died Friday, Susan Woolsey Olds at 92, John Malone aged 69, Mars Part 2t at Church Street Stratford, Patrick Kilian, Joseph D Wood, John Fellowsaky, Alexander Bell, Alice Rowell, William Henry Taylor Sr, and Robert Clabby. Details include addresses, service times, religious rites, and interment locations such as Mountain Grove Lakeview Saint Michaels Park Cemetery Stratford Union Cemetery and Blessed Sacrament. Survivors and pallbearers named where given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hubert
Hubert Art Class Construction Company
Boucher, Ward and Reilly
Washington Avenue
St. Augustine's Church
Mr. Hubert
Albert W. Smith
Charles Schwa
Walter Campbell
George Graves
Joan P. Quinlan
Henry 8. Greenstemn
Lakeview Cemetery
Susan A. W. Olds
Susan Armstrong Woolsey Olds
Noble G. Olds
Wilmot and West Inc
Lefayette Street
Alexander Alison Wa
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Mary W. Proud
Tranistar Avenue
Bridgeport
Richard Delamater
Wethersfield
John Malone
Vine Street
Cty
Joseph Dougherty
St. Michael's Cemetery
Malone
Post Graduate
George Malone
Slater
Richard F. Clancy
William Malone
James
John
Edward Malone
Thomas
Richard Clancy
Mars
Church Street
Stratford
San Antonio
Texas
Stanley Sellick
Stratford Congregational
Union Cemetery
Jonn Pekrowski
John Fellowsaky
Mary Peklowsky
Hal Jett Street
St. Joseph's
Alexander Bell
Alexader Bell
Sedgewick Street
Charles L. Dennis
Alice J. Rowell
Alice J . Rowell
Beechwood Avenue
M. L. John
Memorial Baptist Church
Rowell
Daniel W. Rowell
Phoebe Jennings
Carl Zakinson
Charles
Wright
William G
George C
Clarence W
Daniel W
Henry 8
Brower
William Jennings
Gladys
Etella
Jeanette
Kenneth Rowell
Robert Clabby
Joseph FB. Clabby
Union
Geel
Clabby
D. M. Read and Company
Union Avenue
Blessed Sacrament Burely
St. Miciset's Cemetery
Joffre and Foch Send Wanamaker Sympathy
Joffre and Foch sent condolences to Captain John Wanamaker Jr for Rodman Wanamaker's death. Honorary pallbearers invited by Wanamaker, with eight close friends to serve as active pallbearers. Funeral at St Mark's Episcopal Church at p.m. in Philadelphia.
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Joseph D. Wood
Harborview Avenue
Ralph Wood
Coronal
Long Island
Claude Moshler
Clifford Seary
Stamford
Hame
Charles L. Dennis & Son
Fairfield Avenue
3. G. MacDowell
Black Rock
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Wanamaker
St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal Shuren
P.m
U S Imperialism Rivaled Britain Says Editor Deglaris
Kirby Page editor of World Tomorrow spoke at Bridgeport United church arguing US imperialism rivals Britain. He cited Hawaii Panama Philippines Cuba Haiti and Alaska among possessions and urged an international government with League of Nations and World Court to curb imperialism. He warned that resources fear and white superiority drive empires and condemned intervention as a smoke screen for atrocities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bridgeport Sunday Evening Forum
United Church
Kirby Page
World Tomorrow
Mr. Page
Hawaiian Islands
Panama Canal
Roosevelt
Panama
Haiti
Nicaragua
Page
Hawaii
Philippines
Porto Ricco
Bicaragua
Alaska
Cuba
Cube
U.S
Society of Nations
League
League of Nations
World Court
Fords eye metal craft for larger airships and planes
Ford officials clarify that experiments are by the Fords, not the company, focused on metal craft and a nonflammable dirigible design. They argue larger planes resist air more, making ocean air service impractical. The proposed two seater would avoid crew War motors, using a four cylinder air cooled engine of about 40 horsepower balanced by opposite pairs to reduce vibration.
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Ford
Fords
Tam
The
Journal
Stockholders Buy Discount Gas At Municipal Stations
Stockholders are offered a five cent discount on high quality gasoline at municipal stations in Bridgeport Hartford and Springdale area Yankee stations also included. Discount applies at listed Municipal locations including Crescent avenue Sterling street Fairfield avenue Ash Creek and more with signs visible at each Municipal station.
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Bridgeport
Yankee
Hartford
Springflew
Municipal Company
Crescent Avenue
Sterling Street
Fairfield Avenue
Ash Creek
Barnum
Broadbridge Avenues
Park and
Benham Avenues
Lexington Ave
Nue
Grand Street
Connecticut Avenue
Florence Street
North Ave
Sedgwick Street
Main Street
Lincoln Avenue
State Street
Hancock Avenue
Fairfield
Circular Avenues
Fairfield Center
Stratford
Hollister Avenues
Marion Street
Madison Avenue
Ferry Boulevard
Post Road
Derby Avenue
Ansonia
Seaview Avenues
John Street
Broad
North Main Street
Grand
East Main Street
Abo
Butler Denies He Gave Hays Funds
Senate records show Butler denying he supplied funds to Hays after Hays outlined party financing. The committee traced $26,000 in Sinclair bonds via Pratt and a $50,000 Upham check, while noting possible misremembered bond transfers and indicating most funds moved through Casey Pratt and related entities.
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Butler
Hays
Sinclair
New York City
Continental Trading Company
A. E. Humphreys
Denver
Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Company
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Pratt
Senate
Charles Pratt and Company
United States Mortgage and Trust Company
Upham
Spanking debate in juvenile cases Court plans
Judge Buckley and Prosecutor Shannon defend corporal discipline for youths while Humane Officer Barlow outlines steps for handling cases. If a beating occurred, parents may be summoned to city court with Buckley or Merritt presiding and Shannon pressing charges. For Fairfield County towns, the grand juror coordinates with humane officials.
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Buckley
Shatinan
Shannon
L. R. Barlow
Bridgeport
Humane
Barlow
Albert J. Merritt
Fairefield
Hay Fever staged by Little Theatre League at United Church
Bridgeport audience of about 2400 saw Koel Coward's Hay Fever in Pilgrim hall. Miss John Farnum directed the production a light comedy facing four unconventional couples over a weekend with sharp remarks and Mrs Gilbert Goodridge as Judith Bliss noted for the best portrayal.
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Koel Coward
Pilgrim Hall
United Church
Little Theatre League of
Bridgeport
John Farnum
Gilbert Goodridge
Judith Bliss
Deaths Drop After Prohibition Claim by Connecticut Leader
Reverend Ralph H. White of the Anti Liquor League of Connecticut argued that during the first three years of license to state and national prohibition the death rate fell to 75 percent of its pre prohibition level. He cited tax and health data, noted declines in pneumonia and tuberculosis deaths, and warned against relying on broad statements without examining vital statistics from the State Board of Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph H. White
Mr White
Connecticut
United States Internal Revenue
Mr. White
White
Mrs. Samuel J. Bens Dies in San Francisco
Mrs Samuel J Bens civic leader of New York City died in San Francisco at the Fairmont hotel from complications after a throat ailment. She was vice chair of the Women's National Committee for Law Enforcement and chaired New York State law enforcement panels as well as Governor Alfred E Smith's tax and education commission and served as secretary of the International Council for Prevention of War.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Samuel J Bens
Eivlc
New York City
Fairmont
Bens
Samutel J. Bens
New York
Fluaumger
Women's National Committee For Law Enforcement
New
International Council For
Coal theft arrest on Washington Avenue
George Williams was arrested yesterday at 47 Lexington Avenue near North Washington Avenue by Patrolman Nicholas Keane for allegedly stealing coal from the city yard. The suspect faces charges related to the heft of coal from the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creorge Willums
Lex- Meron W Avenue
Jonesoe Yard
Washington Avenue
Nicholas Keane
Tales of horror in coal region report
Washington March 11 Associated Press. A Senate Interstate Commerce subcommittee report details terror, degradation and poverty in Pittsburgh and central Pennsylvania coal regions. It cites violence, evictions, squalid housing and armed coal and iron police, praising miners' courage while urging legislative action to reform the industry and improve living conditions. The Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation faced harsh scrutiny for housing and safety lapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsyvania
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Broughton
Pittasburgh
Clarissa Pape
Loughton
Iron and Coal Jolice
Hoad
Coal and Iron
Cormtte
Joe Lubresky
Harmarville
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Aslo
Coal and Union
Subs
Goodling
Republican
Idaho
America
Egal
Iron Police
Ohio
Pennsylvera Relief Society
Coal and Iron Police
H. F. Baker
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corpnation
Salerno Arrested After Refusing to Move on Brooklyn Street
Lucian Salerno of 369 Bishop Avenue was arrested last night by Patrolman William McCarthy after allegedly tottering on the sidewalk at Brookfield Street and Barnum Avenue and refusing to move when instructed.
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Brookeld Street
Barnum Avenue
Lucian Salerno
Bishop Avenue
William McCarthy
Salerno
What a Woman of 30 Should Weigh in Height Guide
An old health advert explains ideal weights by height for a 30 year old woman. It lists figures for 5 feet 7 inches at 142 pounds, 5 feet 5 inches around 184 pounds, and 5 feet 1 inch about 127 pounds, cautioning against chasing thinness. The piece promotes McCoy's Tab and Cat Liver products as aids.
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Adirondack
Mecoy
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Lee
Sade
Sebel
Manamet
Jordan Hospital
Tto
Walter Gasold
Arthur Young
Garnet
Sandwich
Resolute
Durnst
Nerym Chaser 176
Anormyr
Valparalso
Lawson
Workers For Convention
Lodges of Foresters
John F. Dacey
Gring
Foresters
iCourt Marina
George Peterson
I Eugene O'Lea Charles Allen
Kenneth C. Buckingham
Frank M. Cornwall
Norder
Charles A. Nelson
Louis F. Lee
Andrew Langon, Jr
Alfred Sundstrom
Pequonnock
James G. Higgins
Joseph P. McCann
John H. McCarthy
James McAlese
Michiel C. Boyle
Roma
Raffaele A. Pacelli
Enrico Piazza
P. M. D'Accolti
Michele Altier
Luigi Benedetto
Wheeler
Julius Reek
F. R. Canfield
Charles L. Jackson
George H. Steare
Court Park City
J. H. Redden
R. C. Wakeman
George Wright
3. H. Maloney
Nicholas Villano
Maurice F. McAuliffe
Jones
Russell G. Onwin
Ivan
Edith Onwin
Cottage Street
Mountain Grove
Marl A
Porter
Patrick J. Kilian
Patrick J. Kilelian
Lee Avenue
St. Peter's Church
St Michael's Cemetery
William Henry Taylor
Nora Washington Avenue
Henry &, Bishop
Park Cemetery
Joffre
Foch
U. S
Britain
Deglaris
Church Forum
Academy of the Immaculate Conception
San Angelo
Texan
Burns
Juergens
Little Theatre League
Rev. R. H. White
Samuel J. Bens
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Metoy
Beale
McCoy
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