Bridgeport Bonds Move Ahead in Hartford Vote
Hartford May 6 The Legislature Finance committee favorably reports on 800000 bridge bonds for Yellow Mill Creek and 500000 of 700000 pavement bonds for Bridgeport The measure now goes to the Senate with Senator Frederick C Walcott expected to report The mayor Behrens will head a seven member commission to supervise bridge construction and a fair treatment tone is praised by city and state leaders
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Totes Board
Daniel J Clfford
William Alton
Yale
Stratfield Baptist Church
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Gloria
Danbury
Senate Considers Auto Fees Tied to Weight
Hartford May 6 A busy legislative day as the Judiciary Committee sent judgeship resolutions to the Senate and House for concurrent action. An amendment to the motor vehicle registration law sets new rates by vehicle weight and engine displacement. The House also increased gasoline tax to two cents a gallon and approved a $25 examination fee for gasoline stations.
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Arrest Class Head for Teaching Evolution
Dayton Tenn May 6 A school teacher J T Scoops was arrested for teaching evolution to his biology class at Rhea Central High School. The arrest tests the new indevolution law and he faces trial Saturday before Squire Benson. The American Civil Liberties Union plans an appeal to challenge due process and free speech grounds.
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Germany Gains Voice in Traffic in Arms Panel
At Geneva the conference on arms traffic opened with France proposing a larger steering committee. Germany gained representation as Theo Buron and Henrich Von Eckhardt won seats. Greece objected that the draft convention would burden small states and force them to manufacture arms, but Greece said it would sign a fair treaty.
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Woman Held on Murder Charge Released on Bail
Chicago May 6 The formal ity of arrest without being just submitted to Mrs Julia Shepherd late today. Bail set at 5000 for plotting with her husband the germ death of her foster son bails 6000 to be posted at Friday hearing. Released on own recognizance in the coroner verdict charge. Defense plans habeas corpus to quash coroner verdicts and asks to delay trial from May 18 to Sept 1 amid tensions between state and court officials.
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William Scott Stewart
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Episcopalians Let New Diocese Issue Remain Unsettled
Norwalk May 6 The debate over dividing Connecticut into two dioceses remains undecided after a Fairfield clergy meeting. The plan to appoint two bishops will be brought to the convention in New Haven the week of May 2. Clergy members from Bridgeport St Georges Lidgsport and St Lukes were among attendees with Rev William Hay pushing division for closer coordination and better results.
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Coolidge Plans Major Cuts in Federal Spending
Washington May 6 President Coolidge plans to cut government expenses by at least 390 million dollars in the coming fiscal year. Officials say the savings can be achieved without hampering operations. The current estimate for the next year’s outlays is 3.207 billion and a debt redemption slush of 61 million is expected.
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City Court Nominations Passed by Legislature
Hartford May special report: Legislature favors resolutions to renominate Ralph T Beers judge and Wylam J Buck deputy judge of the Bridgeport court. Reports adopted in both branches under suspension of the rules.
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Use of Picture of Coolidge Is Not Approved
The Department of Justice ordered an immediate investigation into alleged use of a talking motion picture of President Coolidge in a New York stock campaign. The White House suggested the probe after public reports. the film reportedly shows the president delivering an address with an attached repeat of his words from last fall when such use was considered but not approved.
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Riffian Troops Stir French Morocco Front
Riffian tribesmen in Morocco, aided by seasoned fighters, resisted French advances near Djobal Bibane. General Colntbat faced unexpected stiffening as untrained units faltered, prompting France to plan reinforcements while denying overall outcome concerns. French strength totals about 60,000 with 20,000 available in the Rift frontier.
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Explosion Kills Eight In Swigsvale Suburb
Eight members of one family were killed in a morning explosion in Swigsvale a Pittsburgh suburb. Names include Clement Terenas Carl Kegler Carl Daldun Mia Marie Kothe and Richard Baldug aged seven. Estimated property damage 400000 to 500000. Detectives pursue theory of a bomb.
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Church Property Heirs Meet To Decide Return Or Sale
Heirs of the United church property on Broad Street gather at Harry Walker’s home tonight to decide if the Broal Street property returns to the church or is sold off.
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Bullard Proposes Regulation for Interstate Truck Travel
Hartford May 6 President Branley H Bullard in his Connecticut Chamber of Commerce annual report calls federal action on interstate motor trucks inadequate and urges uniform regulation of this new transport form. He says trucks run half empty duplicate routes and waste resources, urging state and federal oversight to curb chaos and tax on business. The speech notes Supreme Court rulings and compares trucking to other regulated utilities, with the meeting to close tomorrow at a banquet headlined by Secretary of the Navy Curtis Wilbur.
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Police Board Faces Rebuke Over Vehicle Purchases Plan
Police board seeks to divert most of $6,000 supernumerary funds from last February to buy Hecht automobiles and motorcycles after abandoning plans to fund a supernumerary force. Mayor Behrens and Councilor Clifford clash over lack of consultation as bills totaling $49,283.29 from seven insurers are listed for fire coverage and related services.
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Girl Autoist with Wine Cargo Held for Bootlegging
GREENWICH May 6 Special STfarry J Cohen a 21 year old salesman of 38 Fat yan street Dorchester Massachusetts and Miss Eleanor Burke a 20 year old tele phone operator of 56 Westland avenue Boston were arrested on the Boston Post road this morning for transporting liquor They had 200 quarts of Duff and Gordon's gin and five five gallon jugs of wine covered with a robe in their automobile They will be in court tomorrow morning.
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Bridgeport News Roundup Tackles Jobs Crime and Politics
Bridgeport and surrounding areas report a jumble of notices and updates from public life. Mentions include citizenship exam concerns, Confederate flag displays by GAR officers, fever cases, political endorsements, and local council actions. Authorities address parking, legal nomina tions, and safety for an upcoming concert amid a busy statewide scene.
Behrens Backed for Re election by Hebrew GOP Club
The Twelfth District Hebrew Republican club voiced strong support for Mayor Behrens at a Newfield avenue meeting attended by Behrens and Senator William A. Redden of the 22nd district. Behrens warned that passage of the “trip per” tax bill could derail his plans to revamp city taxation, a cornerstone of his past campaign. Fletuld outlined steps by Lim toward directing tax changes leading to the administration tax measure.
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Fine as bootleggers in Wilton court
Norwalk couple Mr and Mrs Joseph Moeller of Mannendale were fined 200 dollars plus costs for liquor violations. A third person named Sugest also received a 200 dollar plus costs fine on a similar charge.
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Piano Box Fire Near Remington Arms Plant
A small rubbish fire in a rear alley at 1016 Barnum Avenue was extinguished by firefighters. The blaze involved an old piano box placed near the fence of the Remington Arms company.
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Macri girl collapses delaying murder trial in New Haven
In New Haven on May 6 Olympia Macri, on trial for the murder of John Bagnano, collapsed in court at 3:45 pm after a recess. She was treated by Dr Wie and later rested. prosecutors cited a separate fight as context while jurors were recalled to continue tomorrow.
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Christopher L. Avery
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Tax cut battle looms as surtax foes resist
Washington May 6 The House faction that blocked Mellons surtax cut last session will resist further reduction in the coming session while some conservative Democrats favor relief. Senate views mirror House, with possible inheritance tax changes and increased credit for state taxes. There is strong push to eliminate remaining excise taxes on theatre tickets cars and accessories.
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Wright Flying Machine Heads to England
Dayton Ohio May 6 The original Wright flying machine will go to England despite a possible Congressional probe into charges linked to the Smithsonian. Orville Wright said the machine will be shipped to the Science Museum in London within two months. He noted supporters wishing a delay until a congressional resolution for an investigation is proposed.
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Pyramid Temple Nobles At Sphinx Ceremony in Manchester
Pyramid Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine will attend a ceremonial of Sphinx Temple at Manchester on Saturday fringe from Bridgeport to New Haven. The full complement of uniformed organizations is invited including a sixty piece band, drum corps, chanters, and Arab and Bedouin patrols in full dress.
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Youth Arrested in Larchmont Case
Police arrested Meyer Levervnth aged eighteenth in Larchmont following a Bureau of Meteorology order after a perceived crime. He faced evading responsibility and reckless endangerment charges as listed in local reports.
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Socialist protest against Hindenburg election in Berlin
In Berlin in May the Socialist Party filed a protest to the election court challenging the 1932 German presidential vote for Hindenburg. It alleges irregularities and voter intimidation, especially in country districts, claiming ballots were pre-marked or sent to homes under election officials supervision and later accepted at booths. The court, led by Spahn, Kahl, and a Supreme Court member, will hear the case after May 8.
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