Inefficient Administration Sparks Hatton City Charter Talk
Dr Augustus J Hutton of Cleveland urged adoption of a city manager form of government at a League of Women Voters event in Bridgeport. He argued current charters are state controlled and inefficient, calling for clearer powers and accountable administration. Awards in a charter contest highlighted support for city manager governance.
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Augustus J. Hutton
Cleve
Ohie
League of W Men Votres
Hatton
Tron Bevan
Ramiel CL Shaw
Ge Beeves
Bridgeport
Katherine Burton
Trumphull
Bridgeport Wiehactionl
Secon
la Joseph J. Giandonato
Wir Street
Bridgeport High School
Willan Fe Lynders
T Lewis Street
Gcanpres High
Sid
Joseph Slowewski
Pembroke Steeut
Congress
Lews A. Saimeider
Cashevine Street
Taidgepert Imigh
Ware
Sten Ayant Veitu
League
Weiaen Vaters
Eehiting
Store Keeper Beaten by Hold-Up Men At Gaston Avenue
Two youths, described as small contortionists, robbed a store at 1 Gaston Avenue last night after luring the keeper away from service. The keeper, Poplais, was struck on the head with an empty bottle, knocked to the floor, and later treated at Emergen hospital for a facial laceration. The suspects fled with cash.
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Max Rowlot
Gaston Avenue
Poplais
Goda
Patice
Poplaig
Tre
Cash Crawer
Poplois
Emergen
Americans back De Valera in war support
Washington May 10 The Ame Association for Revog of the Iris lie sends a cablegram to Ramon De Valera expressing warm congratulations on his stand for the right of the people to decide by free election. It pledges support in finance and policy until the people decide between the Republic and Lie so Meer.
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Washington
Lawing
Ramon de Valera
Thoma Nation
Iris
Ame Association
Judge Miller proposes law changing death jointestate rule
A bill drafted by Judge Paul Miller seeks to replace the old English common law presuming death of a husband and wife at the same time with a presumption favoring the survivor. The measure, signed by Governor Comerpton, aims to resolve entangled estates. Vale of Vinesteer died in a French airplane crash.
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Paul Vs. Miler
Ciove Eenor Fompleton
Miller
Millers
Jurisdict
Vale of Vinesteer
France
Autoist Backs Into Two Parked Machines
A driver from Teanistan Avenue backed a car into two other vehicles parked near Bairfile Street, causing damage and drawing police attention. The incident occurred as the motorist, Willian Clanece, was seated in a mutrmobile at the scene. He was arrested on charges related to the collision and held on $100 bond.
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Willian’ Clanece
FAM Teanistan
Mutrmobile
Bairfie
Turrisan Street
Anithony White
Iehenat
Orestrictel
Beals
Purse Grabber Still at Work in Tris City
A local purse snatching incidents continue on city streets at night. Police charged Nuthie Shapira of Wood Avenue with driving a vehicle in risk and issued bail. Bertitiit M1 Tower of Vida Nevtt Avenue and others were held for flouting the uni paging ordinance in a related matter.
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Tris City
Nuthie Shapira
Wood Avenue
Bertitiit
Vida Nevtt Avenue
Wis
U. S. Destroyers Move Toward Brigand Opposition
May 10 dispatch reports American destroyers offered for service against brigands. Navy department states the ships will aid regions in need as readiness measures advance amid uncertain threats.
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Crowe Rina Tassae
Navy Department
Winter's Return Engagement Continues Amid Cold Weather
Weather officials warn of continued cold as Bridgeport endures a harsh spell. Cold prompted postponements of area baseball games including Waterbury versus Pittsfield Springfield, with New York schedule delays noted. temperatures hovered around 40 degrees as the day progressed.
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Bridgeport
lrigeport-Waterbury
New York
Lionel Barrymore to wed Irene Fenwick in Broadway circles
Lionel Barrymore and Irene Fenwick, linked by reports from Otis Penielis, are planned to marry. Fenwick recently divorced James P. O’Brien after a lengthy Broadway connection, and party chatter says the ceremony may occur soon, marking a notable society union.
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Lionel Barrymore
Irene Fenwick
Lionel Barrymory
Otis Penieius
Barry“pee
Aisa
Doris Meer Rana
Deeranber
Broadway
Fenwick
James FP
O'Brien
Metal Trade Unions Organizers Address Event
Local metal trade unions organize a conference as part of labor action with regional and national organizers named in the dispatch. The report notes the gathering will discuss organizing efforts and potential actions ahead of planned demonstrations.
British Labour Pleads With Soviet to Stay Break
London telegram reports the Parliamentary Labour Party sending a telegraph to the Russian Soviet government urging retention of the British warship Harebell in Murmansk and delaying actions that might jeopardize further negotiations. The message emphasizes British war aims and calls for restraint while continuing talks.
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London
Cassacia del Presa
Parliaamentary Labor Party
Harebell
Murmon Cous
Porto Rico Names New Prohibition Director
A reshaped Prohibition Office in Porto Rico appoints Ras of Harpont of Towers as the new director. Formerly an enforcement agent, he faces a brief period of transition before assuming full duties.
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Porto Rico
Washington
Ras of Harpont
Towers
Mis
Prahshitta Otn 9
Stamford Man Held on Charge of Auto Theft
Stamford man McAnaney, 28, of Main Street, Stamford, in custody after arrest yesterday morning for auto theft. He admitted driving Felman’s car from Bridgeport to Stamford before returning the car to its owner and claiming a mistaken identity. Police say the man is on parole from Trenton Penitentiary for an earlier fraudulent auto matter.
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Stamford
Rreis McAnaney
Sir Main Street
Yestern
Jennie Felman
Faireldagenia
Reonastreii
Maney
Bridgeport
Stanford
Vrey
Trenton
New
Caillaux Former French Premier Assaulted by Mob
Joseph Caillaux former French premier was struck with canes by a mob in front of the Chamber of Commerce building. He was injured but not seriously, and returned to his hotel where officials said his condition remained stable. The attack follows years of political controversy and public disfavor toward Caillaux.
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Touloubl
Associated Press
Joseph Caillaux
Chamber of Commerce
Flo
Inves
France
Callliux
Frey
Cacnix
Paris
Toulouse
Ionalite
Experts Propose TNT Blast To Extinguish Oil Well Fire
Washington March 16 Dr Charles L. Munroe chief explosive engineer of the Bureau of Mines proposed using TNT to blow out the Corsicana Texas oil well fire that has caused deaths and injuries. He warned the plan may sound spectacular but cites prior success and says the petroleum division will provide photographs of the operation.
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Washington
Charles
Munroe
Bureau of Mines
Mear Corsicana
Texa
Muskee
Potreteum
Bureaum of Mines
Dangerous dizzy spells linked to high blood pressure ad
An old advertisement warns that dizzy spells signal dangerous high blood pressure and tension. It claims a scientific remedy Bi-a-lin can help clear poisons from the system, urging readers to obtain it from local druggists and outlets.
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Nature
Karl 0. Cyrus
Leverty
Stop Itching Eczema Promises Quick Relief Ad
An old advertisement touts Zemos antiseptic cream for eczema relief and skin healing. It claims fast action, removal of pimples, and safe use for skin disease with promises of penetrating antiseptic benefits and reliable results.
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Broad St. Opp
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Alfred Fox
Fairfield County
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Instruments of Choice
Fairfield Ave
Norwalk Stamford
Society
U. S
DE Valera
Mirry LE
Moran
Winter
Eiv
Andou
Caillaux
Connors
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Ite
Stratfield Hotel
F. A. Cantwell, Mgr
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