Floods Rise Across Northern Donn As Rivers Break Banks
Connecticut towns from Waterbury to Torrington endure severe flooding as the Naugatuck and Farmington rivers overflow. Bridges wash away or are at risk while homes flood to upper floors and residents evacuate. Fire, police, and civil authorities coordinate rescues and close roads amid rising waters and dam concerns.
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Finc Rowley Street
Tye Torrington
Norfolk
New Site
New Hull
Cloebrook
Suidt
Main Street
MCA
Hfe
Colebrook River
Farmingtoniver
Mies Winnign Hylands Winsted
Ence Brownell
Department of the Gilber ‘Chain House
Atwater Tax Debates Tax Collector Challenger Allegations
The article records a heated exchange urging Challenger to disclose loan company associates and its incorporation date. It questions contracts and personal tax debts, notes Behrens' Home Rule pledge shift, and asks why Challenger could invest $1000 in a loan firm soon after taking office while owing city taxes.
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Atwiter
Challenger
Actimire
Behrens
Republican Party
Arthur Connor
Mr Challengers
Mrs Lashar Heads Bridgeport Red Cross Chapter Again
Mig Walter B Lashar was reelected chairman of the Bridgeport chapter of the American Red Cross at yesterday's annual meeting at 63 Cannon Street. Officers elected were Mrs John Sterling as vice chairman Mrs Mary K Fones as secretary and Frank T Staples as treasurer. The meeting emphasized junior Red Cross activities with reports on international school communications and world wide friendship.
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Mig Walter B Lashar
Bridgeport
American Red Cross
Fetes
Cannon Street
Fec
John Sterling
Mary K Fones
Frank T Staples
Junior Red Cross
Carroll BR "Reed
Natalie Marsh
Central High School
John Hersey
Warren Harding High School
Red Cross
Bildeport
Greece
Japan
Roosevelt School
Walter B Lashat
H Witlard Fleck
James Reynolds
A ¢ Northey
Harry
J McCabe
Fiblic
Record Rainfall Measured Here
Weather report from local area notes continued rain measures and flooding. Roads in Long Hill and Trumbull became nearly impassable with 12 inches of water in places. Underpasses near Fairfield and Railroad avenues flooded, sewers and cellars affected, crop damage noted from late frosts and wet conditions. Weather observers call this November storm, part of a two-part system, with fair weather expected after. ships in harbor stalled and ships at the quay remained tied up.
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Long Hill
Trumbull
Westport
Fairfield
Railroad Avenues
Crescent Avenue
Yan
Leonard M Terr
New Haven
Cape Hatteras
Great Lakes
Sea Cails
Tarr
Bridgeport
Hirbo
Sinclairs Tie to Grand Jury Tampering Trial
In Washington a juror and Sinclair associates surface as testimony surrounds alleged jury tampering in the Burns investigations. Detected links implicate Day the contact man and a Sinclair employee with questioned testimony about Department of Justice contacts and limousine arrangements.
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Sinclair Agin
McCoy
District of Columbia Supreme Cout
Department of Justice
Albert Ball
Mek
Thompson
Grand Jury
Ben
Jackson Concerin
Burns
Pavciament
Jackson
Falls Law Office
New Mea Tco
Washington
New York
Falls
Eugene Blauyett
Sinclair
Burkinshaws
Trlal
Sheldon Clark
Chicago
Sinclai Oil Company
Clark
Sinclais
Edward Kidwell
Teapot Dome
Fall
Burxinshayy
Tellis
Man
Frank T Hurley
Warfield Motor Company
Blauvet
Hurley
Mayflower
Blauset
Stineian
Donald Woodward
Leloy Place
Feu
Woodyard
Leroy Place
Leroy Street
Lst
Prithe
Aty
Iny Vcs
Geneal Jackson
Ate
Bet Bukinshaw
Lo Thompson
Charles G Ruddy
Burns Detercives
Grand Jay
Heroic Justice
McCay
NEBL
Ciner
Disula
Gordon
WGT
THU AL Nem Leer
Fall-Sinclair
Donald K King
Cerimele
Clarkson
Burns Detective
Frederik Siddons
Janitor Guilty of Dual Murder Amid Police Probe
Eleven jurors questioned as District Attorney Gordon considers new trial day. Lee’s case ties to police confessions and international inquiries, with talk of appeals to Kellogg and Norway's consul general. Trial began October 17, tracing Bundles of remains in Manhattan and Brooklyn linked to Mrs Bennett and Mrs Brownell cases.
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Nto Thoubie
Gordon
District Attorney
Sinclai
Washington
New York
Three Rivers
New Mexico
Smoltlered
Manhattan
Brook Dyn Lee
Kellogg
Lee
Gov Stith
Consu General of
Norway
Carl Bennett
Selina Bennett
Brownells
Fairfield Favors Traffic Signal Decision Sparks Local Debate
The town approved a traffic signal ordinance limited to Fairfield Center prompting Southport critics to demand broader reach. Selectmen confirmed funds are available and the project will begin tomorrow, while discussions cited existing police options and prior planning.
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Wiliam O' Dwyer
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