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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
2
Washington March 18 The House approved a peace time army of 209000 enlisted 17800 officers in a 246 to 2 vote. The reorganization bill moves to the Senate and preserves the 1916 system while leaving practical organization to the President to reach full strength gradually.
A fragmented note discusses the transition from wartime organizational flexibility to a permanent structure under presidential regulations. It notes numerous changes in details and the principle of flexibility guiding the new permanent establishment, with tactical organization being set by executive rules.
Edward Cosby of this city testified before Commissioner Buckingham that he was wounded three times in World War I while serving in the American army. He claimed injury to the second finger of his right hand at the Columbia Graphophone Manufacturing Co plant on October 4. The commissioner found two-thirds loss of use and awarded benefits for 20 weeks, with a balance of six weeks totaling $82.50 remaining.
An advertisement extols red blooded men as strong and successful, claiming oxygen and iron-rich blood enable vitality. It promotes REOLO treatment to boost red blood cell count and circulation, with locations at 908 Main St and 993 Main St near Arcade.
The annual Fish and Game Protective Association dinner featured motion pictures of fishing and hunting, with Russell D. Cate as feastmaster. Forty covers were laid at the Seaside club in Bridgeport, with attendees including J Rywes Inanagent Ole Newslaonder John Staley and B V Jordan as part of the organizing committee.
At a St Patrick's Day Kiwanis meeting in the Stratfield hotel, bricks and clays were used as pastimes. President Atwater passed to former President Brennan who faced a brick bouquet as he spoke amid decorations and dangling oranges. Guests included Rotarians from Norwich and Bridgeport, with the Pro Secretary Pawlet in attendance.
Washington Bank and Trust is organized with $100000 paid capital. The bank will be located at Berane Avenue, issuing 3090 shares of $100 each. Directors and officers include Brownislar Ja Smyky, J Benedict, Joseph Mulesunactan, Jenn Grogan, Charles Somontwe, Watt Winter, Andrew McQurene, and others.
The report outlines cloudy conditions in Southern New England with a potential warm-up Friday night into Saturday. Northern New England may see warmer temperatures, with Saturday snow or rain likely in parts of New Hampshire Vermont and the interior districts east of the Mississippi. Rain is forecast over eastern lower lake regions and the Middle Atlantic area with general rainfall toward Friday inland. High tides and sunrises noted for Bridgeport area by Middlebrook Almanac.
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