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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1926

Page

20

Norwich Pastor Elected Head of Universalists

Lee reelected chief at Connecticut convention as 44th annual gathering closes. Several officers reelected including vice president and treasurer. fellowship committee added new members. Sermon and conference addresses given. new organist appointed and five-year expansion program outlined with delegate goals.

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Trumbull Leaves Today for Maine Camp Visit

Governor Beaird accompanied by the chief executive of another party will oversee operations as Trumbull departs for a week long camp near Blackville. The absence of the governor triggers a temporary leadership transition in the state.

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Florida town guarded as hanging probe sparks unrest

News describes troops deployed in a Florida town amid a hanging probe. Reports detail patrols, arrests, and tensions as authorities and white guards confront African American workers and alleged threats. Civilians fear violence while officials pledge order during a period of unrest.

Russian Orthodox Choir Broadcast Details Amid Unclear Text

A garbled OCR passage references a Russian Orthodox choir set to broadcast from a New York station. It mentions Alexander Poare and various church and station affiliations, but the fragmentary text leaves dates, exact performers, and venues unclear. The item resembles a brief notice about a religious broadcast.

Amusements at Bridgepool Palace Vaudeville Show

The Bridgepool Palace presents a vibrant vaudeville and picture bill headlined by Gell Weans Vand Box side and Leas torng Rais, with gems Gemma Bonita Hue from South Viner and new dance acts Jase and Symphony Ainsle. The program features a mix of comedy, song, and dance with notable acts including Jacqueline Japan, Villentigus Bove, Walter Pidgeon, and Barbara Bedford, delivering a bustling lineup of acts, solos, and ensemble numbers across a full evening.

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Lyric Theatre double bill opens with Jazz Band contest

The Lyric presents a matinee program featuring Buck Jers and the Jazz Band Contest. Highlights include the sensational serial, Beyond the Rockies, and new acts with Evelyn Bront, Joe Custer, and a surprise reopening in August.

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Central High Student League Elects Officers

Bene Militana named president with Duane Heche as vice president and 18 others listed for posts including treasurer Leide Reilly and secretary Alfred Gall. Militana, son of Mr and Mrs Mihiana of St Peduen, praised as a top leader. Gall named secretary, Decker chosen editor of the school page. Beily notable athlete in football basketball and baseball.

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Fare reductions announced for Yale exercises and alumni attendees

May 14 item notes a data reduction of fares by half for Yale exercises and attending alumni and dependents. The plan, supported as an experiment by railroads, grants a half-price one-way ticket to New Haven to those attending the commencement and receiving a certificate endorsed by Yale advisory officials.

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Airport to be named in honor of officer

New Milford plans a new airport opening soon named for Lieut Col Benjamin De Moulais, a former Washington official. The field near Danbury Highway South of the village will bear his name, with landing strips graded and wind indicators erected as construction advances.

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Buddhist once in U S held as Russian spy

A Buddhist figure described as a former resident of the United States and linked to espionage is noted in reports connected to New York events. The piece mentions a release attempt tied to a Moscow journey and cites various names and outlets from the era. The narrative threads through cultural and political tensions reflected in the period’s press.

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