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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1928

Page

6

Metropolitan regions as independent states urged at Chicago convocation

Charles E. Merriam argues in the 150th convocation address at the University of Chicago that large urban regions like New York and Philadelphia could govern efficiently if granted independent statehood. He notes 17 regions above 500 thousand and predicts metro regions may form independent states to better urban public welfare and metropolitan jurisprudence.

Tabicaco Associat New York Philadelphia Charles E. Merriam Chicago United Il University of Chicago Merriam

Rector Talks at St Pauls Church in Norwalk

Reverend Capman Lewis rector of the Episcopal church in Norwalk will preach at St. Paul’s Episcopal tonight at eight o’clock. A musical prelude will be performed by organist R A H Clark. Morning devotions begin with a Holy Communion service. Another service is planned for 10:30 a.m. with Rev George Pastor delivering the sermon.

W. Capman Lewis Episcopal Church Norwalk Will St. Paul's Episcopal R. A. H. Clark Paul George

Radio programs listing across multiple stations and shows

A dense schedule lists daytime and evening radio programs across WICC WEAT NBC WOR WABC WNYC and others. Entries mention talks music orchestras and concerts with numerous named artists such as Emily Heavier Josephine Weiland and Frank Verno among others along with various times and stations for ongoing broadcasts.

Outstanding Radio Schedule Features Broadcaster Lineup

A dense listing of evening radio programs across stations WOR WEAF WEAFS and more detailing times from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. It highlights orchestras troubadours opera performances and various music hours by station and program. Names include Spana Troubadours Goodrich Hour Park Terrace Orchestra and the National Grand Opera among others.

Weather Meporta A. i Rees Reithe York Ifau Lamberdy Sherby Julian Heath E.M New York Health Servieg Uu Reau NEC Studio V Eos Arrowhead Renoiawance Josephi Sylvania Foresters WIZ Kolster WOR Spana Troubadours WEAF Goodrich WEAI Columbia L'kileir Jonal Grand Opera Adrian Dasily WABC NEW Xoru Uiok P.M Tea Murte Summaratetaul TT Warner Dog Pichology Park Tare Sum Amedesa Legion Belvedere Brooke Peat Aye Kuisht Wainget Hu Orgentat Silver Slipper Frivolltyluo Uppera Muck Masel Perlou RAL Wittatetn Ambrose Muslc Chih. L Erizity College Fategue Jack Nuyn Pana Travurs Orchestra Philadelpeia Adelphia National Grand Opera Edeka—Pittsevesh Sylvatia Forerterno Tomer Periat Alnaiead Roubatours Rochester Wdy Schenectady Reutington Band Riad Boe Radio Wolitekera Spana Troubacours Goodrich Hur WBL Gfringfield Orebcett& M Jetdo Highland Oy Radio Nature League Foresters f-Newcomt's Imec Waaninoeat Twilight Hour Tanner Sfunie Troubadegrs Omiziel I Nations Grand Opera Worcester Dlaner Music CO Spana Troubadentry CFCA Toronto Asheville Dioner Mouie Pry WEE Atlanta Myers Orchestre i Bears Roebuck Chattanooga Epkenble Tackbonville Louisville Trederle Trowbadours KYW Chicago Prederle W. Wily Chagupian Sparkers WGN WLIB Cincinnati National Rand Opera Willard Cavalier Iyena Goodrich Howe Detroit Billy Programaupton Sparkers New York Sinaia —Musirak

Declarer’s double discard plan in Hearts auction problem

In the Hearts contract South declarer plans to reach a grand slam by establishing diamonds and using a double discard to create two spade discards. He will attempt a sequence via dummy’s aces, careful club and diamond play, watching opponents’ follow to gauge trumps exhausted, then discard losing spades while drawing out the clubs.

Declarer West Cammy Pasa Watling Small Diamond Teac

Radio Stock Soars as Corner Rumors Rally Market

Radio Corporation shares jump 234 to 6160 on the New York Stock Exchange lifting the market with General Motors rising 64 to a new high. Trading nears 560,000 shares, as speculation grows over an alleged corner and broad gains lift the industrial averages to record levels.

Stock Exchange General Motors Staxeey W. Phenoshl Associated Press New York Radio Corporation New York Stock Exchange Radio

Market Rise in Industrial Issues and Rail Stocks

By-Products firms Coke Collins and Aikman Electric Auto-Lite General Cable Midland Steel Preferred and National Surety advanced about 4 to near 80 a share. Ralls lagged as Congress readiness to pass the consolidation bill remained uncertain. Texas and Pacific rose nearly 5 to 4 percent to a fresh high around 125 13 while New York Central Lackawanna Delaware and Hudson Cheapeake Ohio and other rail favorites posted 1 to 2 dollar declines.

Associated Press Stock Exchange G. M. CG General Motora Motors General Motors U. S New York Federal Reserve Victor Hita Victor Talking Machine Roasia Insurance Coke Collins and Aikman Electric General Cable Midland Steel Products National Surety Ralls Cooldge Texas and Pacific New York Central Lackawanna Delaware and Hudson Checapeaks Ohio

Judge Affirms Jury Award To Bridgeport Policeman

Judge John Rufus Booth upheld a jury award of 9876.78 to Patrick V. O'Brien a Bridgeport officer and son of the city street superintendent from United Life and Accident of Concord New Hampshire. The verdict dated February 29 1928 was not set aside despite O'Brien claiming injuries from August 8 10236 while performing police duties at Fairfield avenue and Water street.

Patrick V. O'Brien Bridgeport Patrick J. O'Brien United Sife and Accident Company Concord N. H John Rufus Booth O'Brien Disault Fairfeld Avenue Water Street

Sinclair's Ex Secretary Now Works in New Haven

Meriden March 20 Merritt Baldwin a former private secretary to Harry F Sinclair from 1922 to 1924 has testified before the Senate Tea Pot Dome committee. Baldwin, a World War veteran, now serves as secretary of the J & Haartz company in New Haven and resides at 70 Cottage Street, Uni sity.

Sinclair New Haven Meriden Associated Pres Merritt Baldwin Senate Son of Arts Mary Baldwin Cottage Street Unis City Harry F. Sinclair Alung Suberia J &. Haartz Company

Recovery of film stars hurt in blasts

Hollywood reports two film colony members injured by explosions at home are recovering. Art Acord, cowboy star, was burned, and Mrs R. P. White, known as Helen Taylor, sister of Estelle Taylor and Jack Dempsey’s wife, was hurt. Both are at Hollywood Hospital. The blast is thought to be sparked by an electric switch.

Hollywood Cal Film Colony Art Acord R. P. White Helen Taylor Hollywood Hospital White Estelle Taylor Jack Denpsey

Board Considers Teacher List With Two Absentees

The Board of Education met with Superintendent Carroll R. Heed to discuss the teachers recommended for next school year. Attention focused on those not recommended for reappointment as absent members Elmer Havena and Dr. J. Murray Johnson left gaps. The list will be revisited before final approval at the April meeting.

Board of Education Carroll R. Heed Elmer Havena J. Murray Johnson

Ridgeporters Hear Bill Steinke Again

Bill Steinke former Bridgeport Telegram and Post cartoonist visited friends in Bridgeport yesterday He greeted his host of friends over the radio from station WICC at 7 o clock last night Steinke was a featured artist when radio programs began years ago and is still sought by many stations to give programs

Bill Steinke Bridgeport Telegram and Post Bridgeport WICC Steinke Radio Pfosdessting

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