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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1926

Page

5

President Coolidge on States Rights and National Unity

In Williamsburg at Virginia resolutions sesquicentennial, President Coolidge argues for state duty to curb federal expansion, warns against centralization, bureaucracy, and minority rule, and urges harmony through majority rule. He stresses local self government, unity, and the need to resist interference by organized minorities.

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Democrats Urge Referendum On Prohibition Bill

Washington May 16 A Democratic House member from New York urges Governor Smith to approve a prohibition referendum at the next election. Representative Jacob Stein did not sign. The letter argues the referendum would not delegate legislative power and that the legislature may or may not heed the people’s verdict amid alleged gerrymandering by anti saloon forces.

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Texas minister to run for governor amid Fergusonism

Naples May 16 AP The Rev C F Zimmerman announces his bid for Texas governor to oppose Governor Miriam A Ferguson. He says he is ready to lead the battle against Fergusonism and that some man must offer himself as a martyr for the salvation of Texas. The field now includes three men and three women seeking the governorship.

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Student to be reinstated after marriage at Fitchburg Normal

George Draper of Lynn will be reinstated immediately at Fitchburg State Normal School after being expelled for marriage. His petition for reinstatement was filed and notification of victory came from the attorney general’s office.

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