Two Ocean Flyers Fail At Start In Trans Ocean Attempts
A trans Pacific attempt by Captain Frederick A Giles from San Francisco to Australia failed after 500 miles at sea when his Junkers biplane went into a spin and he guided it to a safe landing near San Simeon California. A Junkers C-1230 mission from the Azores toward Newfoundland also started and soon returned to port under heavy weight and unknown issues, towed for assessment.
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Frederick A Giles
San Francisco
Australia
San Simeon
Calif
Azores
Newfoundland
Haita
Los Angeles
Associated Press
Austria
Examiner
William Randolph Hearst
San Simeork
Cal
Haymire
Giles
Hearst Ranch
Gan Simeon
San Luis Obispo
George
Horta
Island
Fayal
Junkers
Sarrd
Getway
United States
Former officer in national guard takes own life in attic
A former officer in the national guard died by suicide in an attic room, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. The incident added to local concerns about mental health and access to support services.
Community Chest Quota Exceeded For First Time In Bridgeport
Bridgeport workers gathered for the final drive dinner as subscriptions reached 71 710 on the last day pushing the campaign total above the 362 369 goal. Special canvass and divisions reported combined totals with leaders praising volunteers and noting strong civilian and military participation. Monsignor McGivney and Dr Day spoke as the drive concluded with hopes for a shorter next year and continued united effort.
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Bridgeport
Stratfold
Andrew R Smith
A V. Bodine
Richard Oppel
Otto K
Delman City
Army and Navy
Navys
Army
Stewart Clark
WICC
Clark
Samuel Simpson
Andrew Smith
Boaine Col Oppel
Edelman
Navy
John Field
Walter Northlergymen
Monsigno
Patrick J McGivney
William Horace Day
New trial granted for slayer of doctor in Brooklyn case
Francesco Caruso, an illiterate Brooklyn resident, was granted a new trial by the Court of Appeals after the evidence failed to prove premeditated murder in the death of Dr. Carper Pendol. Caruso killed the physician claiming the doctor smiled as his ill child died during diphtheria treatment. The court left open a possible second degree murder or manslaughter conviction.
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Aibani
Associated Press
Francesco Caruso
Caruso
Court of Appeals
Brookly
Giovanni
Carper Pendol
Power company secures final strip of road at Danbury hydro project
The Connecticut Light and Power Company completed taking over the last road segment in the Lake Danbury basin portion of its hydro electric project. Officials met with New Milford citizens at 4 PM as the company now owns lands and roads previously held by four towns, including Brookfield and New Fairfield, linking to Danbury.
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Danbury
Connecticut
Lake Danbury
New Milford
Fou
Iowa
Brookfeld
Shrimur
New Fairfield
Emerson and Anita Loos Quit Work Outlook
New York reports that novelist Anita Loos and writer John Emerson will live on their means and avoid work. Emerson jokes about counting money if they earn more. Both underwent operations in Vienna, Loos for sinus trouble and Emerson for voice restoration.
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New York
Associated Press
Anita Loos
John Emerson
Europe
Emerson
Yale awards Caldwell letter despite ineligibility breach
New Haven November 22 Bruce Caldwell Yale backfield star was awarded a varsity letter a gold football and a picture by the Yale Athletic Association though barred from the Princeton and Harvard games for playing while at Brown College The award followed a special recommendation by the coach captain manager and players and marks the first time since 1924 Yale has won the championship trio of letters gold footballs for the season winners include the coaching staff and trainer.
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New Haven
Associated Press
Bruce Caldwell
Yales
Harxara
Princeton
Harvard
Yale Athletic Association
Caldwell
Strang
Yale
Brown College
The
Athletic Association
Eleleven
Undergraduate Athletic Associa
Macauley Named as Factory Inspector in State Labor Dept
Danbury resident William Macauley, a Danbury GOP activist and former Bridgeport Internal Revenue Office official, was appointed as factory inspector in the State Labor Department. The appointment takes effect December 1, following his resignation from the Bridgeport IRS post after five years.
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Danbury
Harry Mackenzie
Bethel
Falfeld
William Macauley
State
Mecauley
GOP
Bridgefort Internal Revenue Office
Bridgeport
Military prisoners to be freed on Thanksgiving day
Washington November 22 nine military prisoners will be pardoned for good conduct and released on Thanksgiving Day under the War department annual custom. Names were not made public to protect them from individual embarrassment per the announcement.
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Washington
Associated, Press
War Department
Ruth Snyder and lover doomed by high court ruling
Ruth Snyder the New York housewife and her lover Henry Judd Gray lost their joint appeal from the death sentence for the murder of her husband. The court held the trial fair though the pair were tried together. Execution date to be set by the Court of Appeals.
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Congressional Committee
National Grange
Lililendahl
Ruth Snyder
Henry Judd Gray
Court of Appeals
Remus
Miss Haldeman- Julius
Giles
Comen
California
Horta
Azores
Albany
Associated Press
New York
Ruth
Sing Sing
Albert Snyder
Judd
Gray
Snyder
Hat Factories Seek Higher Tariff Increase
Danbury November 22 A Special Correspondent reports the National Hat Manufacturers Association led by president Frank H Lee and tariff committee chairman Harry McLachlan of Danbury will petition President Coolidge to raise the fur felt hat tariff from 60 percent. The association representing about three quarters of the industry plans to urge use of the Fordney McCumber tariff powers to grant an increase to offset rising foreign fur felt hat imports. The Reading Pa area is cited as a key region affected.
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Danbury
National Ha Manufacturers Association
Ihe
Frank H Lee
Hany McLach
Jon Both
Coolidge
Heat Manufacturers Association
Fordney McCumber
United States
Reading Pa
State Police Continue Arresting Violators of Motor Laws
State police launch statewide drive against motor law violators, with nearly 500 arrested so far. Troopers from Westport and Ridgefield report most violators, including driving with one headlight out and other infractions, as warnings give way to summonses and court appearances. The crackdown, ordered by Commissioner Minley, aims to enforce all 267 motor vehicle rules and reduce reckless driving statewide.
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Autorobiles
Fairfield County
Hecht
Finte
Robert
T Minley
Boston Postland
Nichols
Trumbull Turnpike
Westport
Ridgefield Barracks
Frank Vereili
John C Kelly
Haley
Connecticut
Buracks
Bilack
Coolidge displeased by bid to force renomination
President Coolidge denounced a early effort to draft him for the 1938 Republican convention. The White House made clear he disapproves of circulating petitions and hopes the effort will stop. The report notes the contrast with his August 2 statement and describes how news conferences limited direct quotations.
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Senator Capper
Congress
Coolidge
Treasury
Sinclair Burns and Associates
White House
Republican Convention
Bogerton
Mr Coolidge
Colidge
Black Hills
Prairie Town
Rapid City
Everett Sanders
E T Clark
Secret Service
Ervin Giesser
Widow identifies suspect eyes in Atlantic City jail lineup
Mrs Margaret Lilliendahl, widow of Dr William Lilliendahl, identifies a man in a lineup as resembling the killer's eyes from the September shooting. She says she saw a second Atlantic City suspect and then notes uncertainty, while the group of ten suspects from Atlantic City and Jenkintown are processed.
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Mays Landing
N J
Associated Press
Margaret Lilliendah
Alfonso Anderson
Jenkintown
William Lilliendah
Willis Beach
Lilliendah
Atlantic City
Anderson
Tye
Frank Harrard
Lilliendahl
New York Policeman Convicted of Murder
Patrolman Handsome Dan Graham was found guilty of first degree murder for the slaying of Judson H Pratt paymaster of a construction company. The jury, after a long deliberation, returned with the verdict following rereading of testimony about two boys eyewitnesses Alfano and Nevins and statements from patrolmen Freyer and Amanno.
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New York
Associated Press
Dan’ Graham
Judson H Pratt Construction Company
Charles Alfano
Jackie Nevins
Groban
Pratt
Roy Freyer
Carlo Amanno
Man Burns To Death In Distillery Blaze At Paterson
A 22 year old man, Harry Young, was burned to death in a Paterson New Jersey distillery fire. About 2800 gallons of denatured alcohol ignited during dismantling work under county detectives. Young escaped through a window as flames spread between brick buildings and became wedged. Firefighters recovered the body after extinguishing the blaze.
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Paterson N J
Acclnied Press
Harry Young
Young
Former officer in National Guard takes own life
William Houlihan sixty two a former National Guard officer was found in a gas filled attic at 20 Ashley Street. Medical Examiner Dr H L Peters ruled death by self administered gas, stating the body had been there about a week. Houlihan, a Kingston Ontario born toolmaker, had two sons and served in the guard for about 20 years reaching captain and major. Funeral services planned private with Rev H C Dyer officiating at Lakeview Cemetery.
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William Houlmhan
Ashley Street
National Guard
H L Peters
Willam P Laird
Laird
Patrick Murphy
Houhan
Dr Peters
Houlihan
American Chain Company
Rudolph
William Houlihan
Kingston
Ontario
National Guarda
Guards
H C Dyer
Church of the Nativity
Lakeview Cemetery
Treasury panel approves far reaching tax cut plan
Washington November 22 The House Ways and Means committee approved a program calling for a total revenue cut of 235.82 million dollars and moved to bill form for weekend reading. The panel, using its own figures, cited a near 627.6 million dollar prospective cut, and noted Treasury estimates could push the total to about 249 million dollars. Page Five continued.
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Washington
Associated Press
House
Ways and Means
The
Treasury
Department
Green
Mills
Shortage Found in Seymour Tax Books
Seymour report shows Harry A. Landgren tax collector’s accounts short by 57860 dollars per Bybee Thomson auditors of New Haven. Disagreement with auditors noted last August. Landgren re-elected in October, oath pending. temporary books keeper discussed. Connecticut auditor commission member William Hollow involved.
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Seymour
Associated, Press
Harry
Landgren
Byxbee & Thomson Auditors
New Haven
the & Auditors
Wiliam Hollow
Hartford
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