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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1923

Page

2

Senate B Battle Over Sunday Baseball Ban Rages in House

The House approved an amendment to curb Sunday professional baseball, allowing injunctions on complaints to halt games. The bill moves to the Senate amid doubts of its fate as lawmakers clash over enforcing Sunday observance and penalties.

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Opposing Forces Lined Up Over Pollution Bill Fight

In Connecticut a pollution bill faced Senate action amid party lines. Key figures including Sen John Wilder and House leaders Buckles pressed for passage while opposition led by Arthur and other senators argued for changes. The bill was tabled for calendar consideration as the process stalled.

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Accident Series Spurs Safety Council Action

The Safety Council formed after a surge in local street accidents plans a division of public safety to address causes. Philo Calhoun leads the effort with a coalition including schools clubs police and engineers to investigate accidents and establish corrective measures.

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Promise 250000 for air squadron for state guard

The War Department plans about 5080 in developing a National Guard air squadron. Senator Rogers of the Appropriations Committee outlined the bill, citing federal aid to finish training planes and necessary facilities. Stratford already lends airport space as plans call for 8 planes and 50 men to form the unit.

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Fragmented Meeting Notices and Lodge References Across Streets

Fragmented OCR text lists gatherings and lodge references on multiple streets including Main Broad State Street Hartford and adjacent avenues. It mentions meeting locations, dates, and informal group names with scattered phrases suggesting fraternal or civic groups meeting tonight.

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Bill raises pay of court clerks in Senate passage

In Harton Mex the Senate passed a bill to raise the Bridgeport City court clerk salary to 3600 and the assistant clerk to 4600. The measure, sent to the House under suspension of rules, follows prior increases to city court staff and aims to adjust clerical pay with small raises for both positions.

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Rural press ethics questioned over political pressure

A fragmented account discusses rural newspapers facing higher expectations than city papers, with notes on editors pressured by advertisers and political interests. The piece highlights missing details on a controversy around suppressing a spine story and the public reaction to editorial interference.

Compensation Commissioners to be Appointed by Legislature

A bill to curb Governor Lake’s power to appoint compensation commissioners was favorably reported by the judiciary committee. It would require legislative confirmation and set terms for commissioners, with a plan to prevent a recurrence of recent appointments.

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Wilder vaccination bill splits Senate and House over control

In Hartford a heated dispute over a Wilder vaccination bill split the Senate and House. The Senate favored transferring supervision from school boards to health authorities while the House debated it last week. A motion to table failed due to quorum issues, and a conference committee was named with Senator Charles Allen to reconcile differences after the House struck the transfer.

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State Senate Approves State Psychiatric Hospital Bill

A bill favorably reported by the Senate Appropriations Committee proposes a state psychiatric hospital to treat and study mental disease. The commission, including Ridgefield’s Priesetl and Woodridge’s Senator Jasob Reegel, would select a site in the southwestern part of the state for a suitable facility.

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Appointments For Westport's Court Stir Senate Action

Report from Westport notes confusion over court appointments as Senate members debate suspending rules to pass a resolution naming John T Godike as judge. A delay arises when it is found the resolution had not cleared the House and appeared only on the calendar.

Senate moves to revive anti daylight saving measure

A revived standard time bill faces House and Senate votes as lawmakers clash over enforcing standard time. Conferees report disagreement on House Bill 83, with the measure tabled for calendar action but possible suspension of rules.

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Pass Measure For Incorporation Of Greenwich Club

In Hartford Senator Kenealy defends Greenwich County club proponents amid questions about the Owenoke County club. The Senate passes the measure granting the club immunity from existing statutes with a provision debate and Brooks moving to reconsider the tabled amendment.

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Senators Confirm Nickerson and Ells for Judgeships

Hartford's Senate approved the nominations of Nickerson and Ells for the Superior Court and New Haven for the Common Pleas bench. The session also advanced bills on Sunday concerts, a state psychiatric commission, and natureopathy practice standards while reporting a $42.14 payment claim and other judicial appointments.

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