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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
14
A mosaic of items fills the page from Bridgeport and Milford including subscription rates and publishing notes. It discusses Indiana prohibition cases, a Florida creationist bill, Lindbergh as unofficial ambassador, and Edward M Fuller exposing Wall Street gambler psychology.
A Bridgeport reader withdraws praise from gramblers who deride WICC on a low wavelength. The letter defends station manager Selen, notes the station’s ties to major orchestras and a local phonograph record concern, and urges positive support for Bridgeport’s radio presence despite criticism.
A Telegram reader in Homewood Wisconsin explains a one tube radio circuit used to tune WICC and nearby stations. The user details a three circuit audion layout with a 22V battery, a primary coil and adjustable components, noting the change in wavelengths will affect reception and expressing preference for distant stations over local broadcasts.
The letter alleges several investment houses and New York correspondents sold stock from a financial firm at high prices to clients who now face drastic losses as the stock plummets to about 20 cents. It accuses insiders of fraud, claims assets were dissipated, and says the Bridgeport based firm seeks clients to pay legal fees. The writer urges Connecticut to establish a stock fraud prevention bureau modeled after New York’s to curb such schemes.
Assistant Secretary Andrews announced the Treasury Department will soon authorize manufacture of 3 million gallons of whiskey for medicinal purposes. The piece jokes about a nation of detectives and invalids needing their daily nip to stay safe.
A reader urges front page recognition for Charles A Lindbergh praising his aviation heroism and support for ventures that spur the adventurous spirit. The writer notes Lindbergh’s visit to Cap tain Nungesser’s mother as evidence of his mettle and pledges strong admiration from a devoted fan.
The Daily Mirror discusses Rear Admiral Mark J Bristol being appointed to command the American fleet in Chinese waters. It praises his diplomacy, prior Turkish role as high commissioner, and suggests he will be the chief adviser to the President on East Asia while aiming to foster U S China friendship.
A digest of political chatter mentions possible Democratic gubernatorial prospects for Chief Justice George W Wheeler upon his 1930 retirement, with ties to Simeon Baldwin and Bridgeport figures. It also reports on Norwalk home restitution cases, a West Haven gambling bill, Governor Trumbull's Moosehead Lake trip, Stamford taxation study committee, and court developments including the new Criminal Court of Common Pleas in Litchfield County.
A 1927 essay argues hatred between nations stems from misbeliefs and prejudice. It says people misattribute motives to others, eclipse friendly acts, and promotes propaganda against Britain China and Japan. Knowledge and intercultural contact reduce hostility and prevent war.
A fragmented, Richmond era style meditation on revered figures and writers. The prose laments how great men once celebrated are now dragged, scorned, and denounced by readers and society. It contrasts enduring fame with modern disdain and the moral weight of memory on heroes.
A reader asks for non biblical books to aid grief and courage after loss. The response recommends Thomas a Kempis Imitation of Christ and similar works, noting they offer guidance for mourners and help temper despair. It stresses enduring questions about meaning, faith and moral duties, and argues that literature can complement scripture in fostering resilience and hope.
In March the writer surveys New York City’s evolving beauty from Woolworth tower to Ritz and Fifth Avenue. He praises the city’s shifting skyline, the glow of theater fronts, and the modern skyline’s bold drama, noting both cruder blocks and striking vistas that collectively define Manhattan’s 20th century charm.
A poetic reflection on lasting love and marriage as a steadfast house built with care and time. The speaker compares a marriage to a sturdy home enduring wind, rain, lightning, and storms, asking where such enduring union stands among life’s many paths.
Southern New England stays mostly cloudy and warmer with light rains possible in Western Massachusetts. Eastern New York sees mostly cloudy Thursday with light local rains, warmer south, cooler north. Friday turns fair and cooler. Northern New England remains mostly cloudy and warmer with light rains Thursday, Friday fair and cooler. Low pressure east of Newfoundland with a northwestern disturbance moving to Ontario and Western Quebec. isolated rain in Northern New England Thursday. Atlantic states north of Virginia wind moderate to southwest and overcast.
Temperature data compiled by the Mitcidirect for the New England Almanac shows sunrise and sunset times, high and low water marks, and regional climate notes. Figures are garbled with unreadable segments but indicate daily sun rise and set around morning and evening hours, with tidal data appearing for a coastal area.
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