Thorne to Head New Health and Welfare Department Plan
Mayor Behrens and city officials approve a plan to consolidate four municipal bodies into a single Department of Health and Welfare with Dr William Hall Coon as health chief. The unified department will absorb the Health and Welfare offices and create a five member commission to oversee the new agency under Legislature approval and charter amendments.
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COON
Tor
Yeaus
P Thorne
State Legislatus
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Tyfan
Cemminer
Thm
Poere
Voilan Ff
Tea Board of
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Mmemiaeia Et Tie
Greenn Ay Vision
Phieseas
Clo
Angie Departiert
Heal
Carangoners
Department of Pule Welfare
Behrens
Radio Board Extends Amateur Licenses In Transitional Move
The new Radio Board acts to extend licenses for all amateurs as it forms its organization. It outlines steps for ongoing operation while reviews proceed across districts. Hearings in Washington will consider future policy for broadcasting and permit renewals beginning March 29.
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NEW Radio Board
Orner
Shipborn
Commerce Department
Washington
Commission 3
Commission
Chahamin Wimial Bullard
China
F O
Mississippi
Explosion rattles Milford homes in blast at Johnson residence
A loud explosion shook Milford at Gulf Street near the Johnson home causing alarm and window rattling beyond a mile radius. Police said dynamite from a bag under old bags in a cellar detonated when Joseph Johnson burned junk on a bonfire. Edward Johnson, a former worker for Tony Godino building, is linked to the dynamite.
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Milford
Westerd
Te Hone of Lais
Johnson
Gulf Street
Johnson Cellar
Dennis J. Mcuen Dies at His West Haven Home
Dennis J. Mcuen, longtime dean and prominent Republican figure, died at his West Haven home after a long public career. He leaves a widow. his son and relatives in New Haven and for Rat. Mcuen served over nine years in public roles and was widely known for his political activities.
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Dennis J. M’cuen
West Haven
Ian
Republcan
WiCaen
New Haven
Birthday Dispute Over Age Sparks Club Meeting
A club celebrates a 22nd birthday but members question the birthday age amid remarks from local figures and teachers. The event features comments from Alfred W Burhek and Mayor extensions, urging unity of district clubs as the gathering continues.
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Tran
Coe Po
Rtasia
Alfred
Burhek
Chatr
Mn. 1d) Spoke On the Advantage of Raying Elaba
Wiliam
Watts
Aid Presaen Ps Npi
Income Tax Payers Rush P O At Midnight to Mail Returns
Crowded post office last night as residents hustled to mail income tax returns before midnight. Clerks faced hours of frantic activity with hopeful filers seeking postmarks before closing time. The scene reflected nationwide pressure on payments due at quarter’s end and Treasury optimism on expected collections.
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P.O
Vlanding .Com
Hartford
Governor Holds Plan to Pay For Needed Projects
Governor Trumbull outlined a plan to fund pending state projects without using general obligation bonds. A $400,000 addition to a state hospital was discussed, with no final details revealed. Lawmakers consider a motion picture theater tax to raise about $100,000 over two years, replacing a repeal proposed by the finance committee. The board of finance cited $396,655 available for nonmaintenance appropriations and total net income near $9.07 million.
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Trumbull
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Searle
Hautot Courant
General Assembly
Legislative Finance Committee
Finance Committee
Board of Finance
Finance Board
Patrolman Lengyel Retired From Police Service
Patrolman Joseph Lengyel, of the Thod precinct, was retired from the Board of Police Commissioners last night. He had served since January and will be honorably discharged effective April first. Lengyel petitioned for retirement citing illness, but doctors reported he could not perform police duties before this decision.
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Joseph Lengyel
Polie
Board of Police
Patrolmio Lengyel
Lawa
Man Buried Alive in Well Fifty Feet Deep
A man identified as Cleff Ashworth was buried under debris in a well about 50 feet below ground in Springs NOC on March 16. He remained alive for several hours and conversed with rescue workers as they worked to reach him.
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Noc
Camarn
Cleff Ashworth
Armert
Atill
France Rejects Observer at Three Power Naval Talks
The French cabinet discussed President Coolidge’s invitation and decided not to send an observer to the forthcoming three power naval conference. Officials fear a neutral observer would be compelled to oppose France’s naval policy or remain silent, risking public dissatisfaction and mixed signals to the talks.
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France
Coolidge
Francesa
Hindaa
Marconi Threat Over Mismanagement Divides Warcont Board
Senator William Marconi led a decisive Dinerton Warcont telegraph company meeting backing the board as directors approved a 1 percent capital reduction. A special resolution appointed him president, while opposition-backed committee chair Charles J. Soren voiced strong objections.
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Ani
Shafimian
Hows Fou
Ie Electra
Yochhelman Testifies He Would Have Saved Girl in 1928
Isidore Yochelman testified in a Criminal Superior court trial that if the alleged operation had not been performed by him Mabel Derry would be alive. He claimed the patient was carried from his premises on November 23, 1928 and died at St. Vincent Hospital the next day. The case centers on manslaughter charges and Derry had accused him of performing an illegal operation. The jurist confronted his counsel during a heated exchange about a 1923 diploma mill probe.
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Mabel Derry
Branks Street
Isidore Yochelman
Criminal Superior Court
Yochfman
Eclectic
Ine Tria
Isaac Wolfe
At &T. Vincent
Derry
Yochelman
William H Comier
Lloday
Yorwwlman
Yochehnan
John BK. Dillon
Sourts
Connecticut
Wolfe
Dillon
Sunderland to Oppose Serre in Danbury Mayoral Race
Danbury March 16 Special Former Mayor Anthom Sunderland who served three terms from 1912 to 1918 as chief executive of the city was today the unanimous choice of the Democratic party to be candidate for mayor at the coming election March 24. The Democratic slate includes Avatane for councilman in the Mat ward. nominations announced by the Democrats news committee. Fanton Republican endorsed for city clerk Stephen A Treadwell city treasurer Cornelius Keane city auditor and Michael Gillott as sherriff. George Tlanta chosen for alderman from the First ward, Albert Harkness councilman from the Second, Marquis Ho Schiffer alderman and Burton Ho Dunbar councilman from the Third and John Wo Y Punleavy raunchman from the Fourth.
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Anthom Sunderland
Democratic Party
Maso
Avatane
Demorats Tews
Otle
Twn
Fanton Republican
Stephen A
Treadwell City Teasurer
Cornelius
Keane City
Michael Gillotuatv
Shenff Geoge
Workmen Work Cal Flee Near White House
President Calvin Coolidge inspected work on the White House roof when lumber hoists carried timber directly above him. Secret service directed a quick retreat as workmen continued lifting under the crane. The incident occurred in Washington as timber was hoisted over the President.
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Woilonen
Conidge
Srerry
Coolidge
Constable Arrested On Three Charges For Firing At Car
In Fairfield, Special Constable Fred Dixon was arrested on three charges after firing at a car driven by Mrs Clifford Milliken on Grasmere Avenue. Prosecutor Kinsella ordered the arrest following witness statements. Dixon, who turned in his badge, faces aggravated assault and related penalties up to five thousand dollars or five years in prison.
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Fairfield
Arthur J.bennett
Fred Dixon
Grasmere Avenue
Rairfield
Mra
Clifford Ed Milliken
Meadowbrook Road
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Hrom
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States duty 10 aid with bridge
Hartford March 13 The Appropriation committee heard a request to fund part of the $1 million Yellow Mill Bridge project in Bridgeport. City officials urged $25,000 toward the cost, citing 60 000 daily users and heavy truck, bus, and pedestrian traffic. Bonding authority of $470,000 was sought if state funds $250,000 are approved, with possible reduction to $350,000.
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Alex Lo DeLanes
Edward L Kelly
Joseph Cubelli
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Ayose
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Editor Guilty of Blasphemy for Irate God Remarks
A Canadian jury convicts an editor of blasphemy after a high profile trial. The editor, holding a Bible, claimed God as an “Irate Old Party” and argued the Old Testament myths justified his writings. The defense contends the pamphlets express opinion without indecency, while prosecutors seek clear blasphemous intent.
House of Commons backs ban on blasphemy trials bill
The House of Commons considers a bill from George Lansbury to abolish criminal proceedings for blasphemy, heresy and blasphemous libel. The left wing supports passage to end prosecutions for religious offense.
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London
Nlush
George Lansbury
Borah to Speak in New Haven Sunday
Senator William Borah of Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, to address a mass meeting next Sunday in New Haven, Connecticut. Yale University hosts the event. Borah will focus on U S policy toward Mexico and renew his critique of the administration’s stance regarding the southern republic.
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Wiliam [ Borah
Idaho
Senate Foreign Relations
New Hasen
Connecticut
Auge Pires
Yale
Borah
Mexico
Boy 12 Drowns After Dam Incident at Brattleboro
A 12 year old boy was swept over Brattleboro dam into Whitstone Brook during a freshet. By the time rescuers reached the river, his body had been carried downstream. A bystander attempted a rope rescue but efforts were unsuccessful. The tragedy occurred near the dam as the current carried him into the Connecticut River.
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Whitstone Brook
Lilian
Leon Ellis
Peohve
Pulbouk
Thamaelven
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