Modification of Volstead Act to be Heard by Legislature
Hartford March 22 The Legislative Committee on Federal Relations set a hearing for Thursday on Senator McGrath s resolution to memorialize Congress for modification of the Volstead Act. Keen interest is expected. The committee on Fish and Game may report a bill to require inland waters fishermen to pay a 1.25 yearly license. Minor under 18 exempt. Revenue to support public streams. Also indicated is reopening a lake near Lemelson for fishing. MacDonald may replace Bennett as state highway commissioner. a bill to create an administrative free commission to study highway department operations is advanced. May drop Sunday professional baseball and football bill amid Governor Templeton s veto threat. House members expect concurrence with Senate but veto would halt debates. Two years ago the Judiciary Committee drafted a Sunday professional baseball bill later vetoed by Governor Lake. House sustained the veto.
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King Dethroned in Fairfield and Local Delegation
Fairfield report notes the King dethroned, with Bridgeport Republicans including Adolph Lederer and J. Alex Robinson present. Attendees included Simeon Pease, Elia Fleck Among, F. W. Behrens, and a long list of Ninth district club members. A Welsh tribute line and an E. Grove ad conclude the item.
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Bridgeport Bridge Bonds Standoff Delays Trade School
Hartford March 22 The city of Bridgeport seeks a 350000 dollar bond to finish the East Washington Avenue bridge over the Pequonnock river a measure that may delay a Bridgeport trade school bond plan for years The substitute bill shifts control from officials to a voter referendum and names the bridge commission members including Fred Atwater amid debate over debt limits and statewide tax-exempt property inclusion.
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Burns Urges Abolition of Bridgeport School Board
Owen Burns accuses Bridgeport School Board of misgovernance, calls for its expulsion, and urges open meetings while detailing alleged improper conduct by Dr. Fones and Mr. Wilson. He cites closure of schools, shifting funds, and push for civilian oversight amid civic uproar and a pushed resolution.
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Senate Bills Supervision in Realty Deals Fails Again
Hartford officials report that a state real estate code bill failed for the second time as the Judiciary Committee sent it to the Senate, alongside unfavored aviation legislation. The House approved recent appointments for Ansonia judges and noted salary actions for Griswold court, while a separate 8 hour work week bill for minors and women faced opposition. Local Kiwanis members rapped school concerns with Governor Tracy, urging attention to Bridgeport’s education issues.
Senator Debate Over Tax Amendment Divides Legislators
Senators discuss a proposed tax amendment with support from Senator Trumbull and Senator Rudd who defend a fair tax while arguing corporations pay a portion of state taxes. Senator Christopher counters that the measure would hardship small corporations starting in business.
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Legislators Visit Niantic Hospital and McCook Estate
A joint Legislative committee on Humane Institutions toured the Senalde Sanatorium for tubercular children at Niantic and surveyed the adjoining McCook Estate amid debate on expanding the facility. Chairman John Hill said partial cession of McCook could allow needed expansion without full state acquisition, while visits also covered the East Lyme State Farm for Women.
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Banker Yisho Caught in Naples Indictment Case
Francesco Tisho, a New York steamship ticket agent and banker, already indicted with five brothers on grand larceny charges in Naples, arrived aboard the Yaormina and was detained with his wife on the vessel.
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Education Board Troubles Echoed at Legislature
Bridgeport hearing on Senate Bill 444 highlighted concerns over succession rules for the Board of Education. The bill would bar retirees from appointing another former member within two years, a move seen as targeting President Fones and Lynn W. Wilson. Other concurrent measures seek mayoral ex officio status and mayoral appointment power during vacancies.
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Budget Deadlock Shrinks Hope for Balance
The budget plan faces a shrinking outlook as a $69.9 million lump deduction from funds expected for the year looms. Small payments from the Shipping Board and Navy, amounting to about $6 million, reach the Treasury via British refinancing. The Budget Bureau remains cautious about further assistance.
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