Senate Passes Weakened Pollution Bill After Amendments
The Senate moved to withdraw strong amendments to the pollution bill, leaving a weakened measure. Senator Brooks led the withdrawal, replacing tougher provisions with lighter ones while opponents pressed for a stricter program. A forecast of the bill’s fate pointed to House action and ongoing debates over enforcement powers and funding.
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John N. Brooks
Torrington
Senate
Brooks
Trumbull
Bimesis
Pollution Bill Faces Altered Path in Connecticut House
A heated debate over the pollution bill for Connecticut waterways moves to the House after Senate amendments. The measure aims to curb water pollution, strengthen commissions, and enforce orders, with supporters arguing it marks a first concrete step while opponents warn it loses teeth.
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Connecticut
House
Senate
Proportional Representation Prohibited in Connecticut
Governor Templeton signed a bill prohibiting proportional representation in the state. The measure, approved in a noon session, targets the use of PR in elections and reflects political action taken in Hartford. The governor cited concerns over fairness and governance as he announced the signing during morning proceedings.
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Martford
Templeton
Hartford
Tate Aftar
Water Pollution Commission Powers and Enforcement Provisions
The document outlines the commission's authority to inspect premises, investigate water resources, gauge rainfall and stream flow, and report findings biannually. It details actions against polluters, due process for citations, subpoenas, and witness handling, and allows orders to regulate or prohibit pollution with selectable methods and installment plans. It also covers appeal routes to higher courts and oversight of municipal or private installations.
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Pover
Gael
Commission
Attiic
Uged
Auch
Nerson
Tom
Paul Bo
Mupartey Court
Tne Orener
Inosich
Backbone as the Greatest Need in Politics and Citizenship
Governor Charles A. Templeton declares backbone the essential in politics and citizenship during a New Haven County League of Women Voters convention address. He urges moral courage, warns against compromising for immediate gains, and calls for education on mental health care and better state provisions.
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Gov. Templeton
New Haven Women Voters’ League
New Haven
Slav
Charles A. Templeton
Templeton
Booth as Judge Faces Senate Confirmation Move
Hartford May 22 The future of Booth was placed in the hands of the General Assembly. The Governor's nomination of Danbury man Booth to the Superior Court was referred to the Judiciary Committee and later sent to the Senate for action. Supporters cited prospects of a favorable report and eventual confirmation by both houses.
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State Water Commission
Connecticut
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Upan
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Done B. Booth
Danbury
Nnsfield County Corymon Pleas Court
Superior Court
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Nia Attertiann
Onpawi
Barth Nettustar
Booth
Judy Hamde
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Meetings Tonight Haltora Note In Case Of Changes
Fragmentary public notice from Bridgeport officials and local groups listing meeting details and contact notes. Contains scattered references to state road and public welfare topics, with multiple unreadable lines and names.
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Haltora
Bridgeport Telegram
Depot Telephone
Bridgeport
State Street
Bridgeport Rifle Club
State Srm
Good molars required for colonial service
Paris May 22 The Minister of War Maginot ordered enlistment for the colonial army must have a sufficient number of good teeth. The decree defines six pairs of teeth across the bite with two premolars and two canines. Many applicants for Algeria and Morocco were found tooth deficient, while Senegalese battalions are praised for their appearance and prowess, though the quote ends with garbled remarks.
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Paris
Maginot Las
Algeria
Morocco
Lawyers Lose Fight to Restrict Trust Companies
In Wartford on May 23 a Senate vote defeated a House backed bill barring corporations and trust companies from drafting wills. The judiciary panel said a trust company has no moral right to draw wills as a trustee. Opponents called the measure class representation led by lawyers.
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Wartford
Senate
House
Sen
Bodies of two missing boys found in pond
In Wrutinsville Massachusetts a three day search by police and citizens ended with the discovery of Bardy Wetherburn age 11 and Raymond Merton age 10 in Meadow Pond. The boys had been missing since their fishing trip on Sunday and were last seen near a canoe on the pond.
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Wrutinsville
Mass
St Bardy Wetherburn
Raymond Merton
Meadow Pond
Queen of the Belgians and son take up golf
Queen Elizabeth has become an ardent golfer, with links laid in Laeken Park where she plays nearly daily for an hour. She was taught by George Pannell, British Brussels Golf Club pro. The Duke of Brabant also plays with his mother and has grown fond of the game.
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Brussels
Queenlizabeth
Laeken
George Pannell
Duke of Brabant
Balgum
Bill to Bar Flogging of State Prisoners
Hartford May 23 Upon request of Colonel N G Osborn of New Haven president of Board of State Prison director a bill was presented by Representative Sturges of Woodbury amending section 19322 of the general law striking out the clause allowing whipping of disobedient or disorderly convicts not exceeding ten stripes for any offense The bill was passed under suspension of the rules.
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Hartford
N G. Osborn
New Haven
Board of State
Representative Sturges
Woodbury
Ely
Park appropriation advances for 21 acre New Fairfield site
In Hartford on May 23 the Senate approved a 2000 appropriation for a new state park near Bearse's pond in New Fairfield. Senator Rogers noted Representative Mrs. Nevins had already helped mobilize private subscriptions to reach the needed total, with the balance to be covered by private funds.
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Iby Telegram Star
Hartford
Bearse’s Pond
New Fairfield
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Rogera
Nevins
Chamber Directors Meeting At Noor Chamber
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce board meets at noon today in the Alsenquin clan Lincheor will be incidental. Executive Committee of the Crt Atairs group to meet at 2 4 o clock this afternoon in the Chamber assembly room.
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Alsenquin Clan
Crt Atairs Group
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