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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1928
Page
8
An Associated Press column pieces together political critique and fiscal policy. It attacks the Lame Duck Congress for delaying new leadership and criticizes taxing on thrift versus spendthrift behavior, urging a shift toward fairer tax measures. The piece questions Connecticut representatives, including Schuyler Merritt, and opines on federal versus state taxation impacts.
Montana Senator Walsh, a Democratic presidential hopeful, argues against linking prohibitions to campaign issues and frames the scandal era as a broader struggle between privileged elites and workers. He backs farm relief, lower tariffs, and participation in the League of Nations while canceling European debts, risking a clash over whether he seeks U S or global leadership.
Assemblyman Louia A. Cuvillier proposes broadening divorce grounds in New York while tightening marriage license checks. He seeks to add fault bases such as desertion, felony conviction, habitual intemperance, and extreme cruelty, arguing current laws push couples to seek divorces elsewhere.
A humorous verse condemns brutal wrestling holds and tricks that torment opponents. It laments the sport’s decline as fighters employ savage grips and dangerous maneuvers, turning a historic contest into painful theatrics and spoiling the human frame.
ABL bulletin argues the shift from taxation with representation to representation without taxation. It argues the federal income tax favors the idle and punishes effort, labeling the system an indictment of civilization and a test of moral restraint for citizens and their families.
A Manhattan Days and Nights column mocks civic duty discourse and recalls a violent scene at Madison Square Garden with ushers sealing off space and rough conduct. It weaves in fond memories of Wall Street figures, boxing chatter, and satirical portraits of writers and travelers, ending with a jab at a past financial grievance.
Fire in the Burns Building on Mason Street damaged three stores and the Berkshire Mortgage Company quarters, with household appliances ruined at Servitt Appliance. Firemen confined flames to one building and protected nearby structures from sparks.
Hartford March 11 By Associated Press John Schogel a thirty five year old electrician died by his own hand at his home in Hartford today. A court mind is described as unbalanced and officials noted no known motive. The tragedy reduces a local family to grief and leaves authorities to investigate the death.
Danbury Republicans and Democrats square off over town committee seats and leadership. Aldermen weigh police and fire pay while ballots loom for March primaries and a capital budget push seeks 115000 for a Capitol avenue police precinct building.
Dr Fi invites readers to inventory their spiritual beliefs this season and align actions with inner standards of right. He cites Horace Bushnell on conscience, urges personal integrity over imitation, and argues the path to the Kingdom lies in steadfast truth and doing right regardless of others.
Washington March 11 The joint board of the Army and Navy aviation services announced plans for combined operations. The trials will occur this summer during the joint Army and Navy battle practice near the entrance to Chesapeake Bay. The plan details missions from defending home ports to seizing advanced bases and coordinating aircraft with bases on land and sea. Emphasis will be placed on harmonizing communications and leveraging radio advances.
New long range Bellanca craft prepared for Commander Richard E Byrd Antarctic expedition. Chief pilot Floyd Bennett flew two test flights at Mitchel Field Slaven Island and deemed the aircraft satisfactory. More tests planned Tuesday with a flight to Lake Champlain for wheel replacements on snow takeoffs.
A reader letter and commentary discuss religious views on Totalism and divine action, urging cooperation with divine will and the value of human effort. The writer contrasts parental guidance with free will, urges sociability, and notes cancer immunity debates linked to Mosaic dietary laws among orthodox Jews in Winnipeg and New Rochelle.
Washington March 11 The House rejected a constitutional amendment to end lame duck sessions but La Guardia a New York Republican introduced a bill to alter congressional start dates by law The plan would have the first session begin March 4 after an election and the second session start the first Monday in December to eliminate a lame duck Congress this term The speech passed with little opposition and the move signals a test of sincerity from opponents of the constitutional change The action ends attempts to abolish sessions by amendment this session.
Lima Ohio March 11 Gov Smith of New York and Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover named the outstanding Gauthigiates for their parties presidential nomination by William Green president of the AFL here tonight It is too early to predict but Green said Hoover the strangest man in their parties
An order was issued to deport Dr. Alfred Ernest George Hall, a psychology lecturer, to the United States after he was detained on charges of entering Canada illegally. Hall appealed and was released on a $300 bond. He had been giving lectures and advertised a high academic title. The immigration inspector's report and Hall's appeal were forwarded today.
In Cleveland on March 11 Associated Press reports a $1,000 reward for information on James W. Dill, locomotive engineer lost in Maine woods during a hunting trip. Mrs Dill and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers jointed the offer as search efforts continue with thawing weather.
The report outlines rain and cloud cover across Southern New England and Eastern New York with warmer temps Tuesday. It notes a moving high pressure area from Canadian maritimes toward Bermuda, a weakening low, and disturbances near Cape Hatteras bringing rain in New England Monday and showers in the Washington forecast area Tuesday night. Winds shift from northeast to southeast with varying overcast conditions.
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