Navy Defends Yards as Essential to National Defense
Secretary Wilbur rebuts Admiral Magruder's call to close Atlantic coast yards. He says maintaining the yards is vital for national defense and warns decommissioning could jeopardize readiness. About 2,000 workers face six months furlough due to stalled appropriations.
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Washington
Associated Press
Wilbur Today
T. P. Magruder
Atlantic Coast
Atlantic
Boston
Philadelphia
Norfolk Navy Yards
Congress
Rickard suspects bootleg fight film showings face probes
An ex planation in Washington sought as promoter argues no interstate distribution. Federal action threatened to seize films linked to a bootleg fight picture tied to Chicago and Los Angeles bookings. City censor boards denied further permissions while investigations continue.
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Federslignn
Boara
TOR. Gardner
W. PB
Los Angeles
Train blocks fire engine at White Street crossing
Fire officials seek the identity of a freight train engineer who earlier blocked the White Street crossing of the New Haven railroad as fire apparatus approached. Firemen reported the engineer climbed to his cab and started the train moving with seventy five cars stretching toward the scene, causing a moment of danger before the train dispersed.
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Danbury
White Street
New Haven Railroad
Anto
ePparetus
Obituary Mrs Margaret McLaughlin Dies at 11 Chase Street
Mrs Margaret McLaughlin wife of John McLaughlin died last evening at her daughter Mrs Edward Marin 11 Chase Street She leaves son William sister Mrs Susan Cropper of York and several grandchildren The funeral will be Monday at 9 30 from her home and 10 from St Patrick's Church with a mass at St Michael's Cemetery.
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Margaret
McLaushin
Margaret McLaughlin
John McLaughlin
Edward Marin
Chase Street
William
Susan Cropper
York
St. Patrick's Church
Hugh Mans
Burt
Baron Gives Up Title For U. S. Citizenship
In Providence R I on September 30 Admitted to citizenship by Judge Ira Lloyd Letty in Federal District court Baron Francois de Levay de Wolf and Baroness Edith de Levay de Wolf horsely took the oath of allegiance to the United States They came to the country in May 1929 and adopted the name de Wolf due to a Bristol grandfather's legacy condition They renounced their baronial titles as part of the naturalization process
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Providence
R. 1
Associated Press
Ira Lloyd Letty
Federal District Court
Francois de Levay de Wolf
Edith de Levay de Wolf Horsely
United States
Baron de Levay
de le
de Wolf
Bristol
PUPILS STRIKE OVER NEGRO ISSUE IN GARY
Emerson High School pupil strike ends with a victory for the protesters after the Gary city council approves $15,000 for a temporary school to house Negro students. Three senior Negro students will complete their Emerson attendance and graduate with their class.
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Gary
Ind
Emcerson High School
Emerson High
Floyd E. Willums
Emerson
Shaevitz Divorce Suit Draws Court Attention
Mrs Shaevitz fights a divorce case amid courtroom tension as the judge weighs trial evidence and potential sentencing linked to a May offense. Segall testified this week while Shaevitz fainted twice during the proceedings.
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Haevitz
Segall
Sran
C. Baliwin
Phantom stabber scare in Bridgeport ends with no charge
In Bridgeport, a man attacked Miss Moss Stilings in Beardsley Park yesterday morning. A charge of affray was nolled by Judge W. J. Buckley. Police have logged extensive time, with about 75 officers patrolling areas over two years, amid fear of the phantom stabber.
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Beardsley Park
Bing
Brooks
Bradley Street
W. J. Buckley
Bridgeport
Driver Who Killed Danbury Man On Trial
Joseph Lobrado of New Fairfield faces City court for the fatal Mansfield hit and run in Danbury. The case may be adjourned awaiting Coroner Phelan’s finding that Lobrado was negligent. Lobrado is free on bail of 2,590.
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Danbury
Associated Press
Joseph Lobrado
New Fairfield
Levi K. Mansfield
John J. Phelan
Sobrado
Ross
Manz Street
Lobragie
Lberty
Platt Threatens to Sue Gallagher in Tax Critique
Transcribed notes from a Tele gram rally quote Mr Gallagher defending his statements about unpaid taxes and alleged misallocation. He challenges investigations, cites $280,000 in unpaid taxes and $100,000 in recorded payments, and questions the tax office. He accuses a Republican ring of corruption and notes coal purchases at local schools with suspected overbilling.
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Telegram
Mr. Gallagher
Gallagher
Noyes BR. Bailey
Republican Party
Merwin
Moses
Nurse Free Blamed by Rector in Bailey Case
Miss Atkinson faced murder charges after a preliminary hearing in Pawhuska district court. Dr. Bailey testified no poison was found in Mary Jane, though letters and testimony from the Bailey children showed the nurse’s affection for Rev Charles Bailey.
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Miches Couief
Pawhuska
Miss Atkinson
Dai
County Atttorney
W. Baley
Mary Jane
Parker Aries Thamas Loftus Charged Over Parked Car
Thamas Loftus of 2260 Fairfield Avenue was accused by police of leaving an automobile parked on Whitler Street all night Thursday. He was arrested last night and released on a cash bond of $10 for his appearance in City Court this morning.
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Thamas Loftus
Fairfield Avenue
Whitler Street
Herbert Howard
Amherst
North
Bridgeport
Tornado Demolishes City Leaving Nearly 100 Million in Damage
The disaster hit largely poorer areas with flimsy structures collapsing into debris. Five young girls died under beams at Central High on Grong Avenue as rescuers freed them with torches. Seventy six school buildings housed about 6 500 pupils were affected. Rescue and relief surged with guards, volunteers, and military aid. Downtown streets clogged as sightseers overwhelmed pins and crews. Mayor Miller appealed for funds, yielding 28 000 in aid.
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Grong Avenue
Vandeventer Place
Gerk
Victor Miller
National Guard Nortes
Rex Cross
St. Louis
Jefferson Barracks
W. N. Lassiter
Sixth Corps
Chicago
American Legionnaires
Sarah
Hodiamont
Olive-Delmar and
University
Grand
Lindell Boulevard
Sarah Street
Newstead Avenue
Automobile Club of Missouri
Roselle
Major
Lindell
Wisb- Deby
Lee
States Town
Lawyer Denies Beach Skip Claim in Slaying Case
An apparent denial from a lawyer ties Beach Skip to a murder inquiry in Egg Harbor. Mrs. Lilliendahl, widow of Dr. Lillendaal, calls the tale an invention as detectives probe the woods north of Hamiltonton where a noon September 15 shooting and robbery were alleged. A witness and Mrs. Lillendahl’s whereabouts are scrutinized while police search for the revolver used in the killing.
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Egg Harbor
Jiehl
Lilliendaal
Harrold
Hammonton
Lillendans
Lil Henduh
Lillendahl
South Vineland
Lilliendahl
Beach
Driver Held on Faulty Brakes Charge
Harry Sarrar of Trumbull was arrested on Ox Hit North Bridgeport for driving with faulty brakes and no operator's license. His case is set for Bridgeport City court this morning.
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Harry Sarrar
Trumbull
Ox Hit
North
Bridgeport
Cornerstone to be laid for St Anthony’s church and school
Fairfield reports the cornerstone ceremony for the new St Anthony’s R G church and school on Pine Creek road will be held October 23 with special ceremonies to follow. Building permits were issued for garages, houses, and additions on several roads, including Ludlowe, Meadow Brook, and Crane streets, with costs ranging from 75 to 3,500 dollars. The Lenox Improvement Association plans its annual outing in Kuehn’s Park, with 100 to 150 attendees expected, as President Costello announced.
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Fairfield
St. Anthony's
R. G
Pine Creek Road
Kings Highway
Grasmere Heights
Central Bus Corporation
Plaza
Bridgeport
Public Util Ties Commission
Nelson R. Pearson
Patrick Carroll
Oldfield Road
Fairfield Land and Development Company
Ludlowe Road
Fairfield Land Development Company
John A. Anderson
Meadowbrook Road
Joseph
Julia Flynal
King’s Highway
Peter A. Carlson
Melville Street
Julia Evans
Moody Avenue
Peter Barry
Sterling Street
Helen B. Garlson
Helen Street
Evelyn Burr
Elm Street
Ewmll
Verin Urzeler Ig Bulla
Crane Street
Emil
Vertu Hurzeler
Lenox Improvement Association of Fairfield
Ite
Kuehn’s Park
Tunxis Hill Road
Anthony Costello
Corruption, Tammany and Four-Year Governor Plan
Contested passages condemn Tammany influence as corruption spreads from the red light district to state politics. The party platform opposes a four-year governor term and favors four-year terms for state officers and a two-year assembly term, urging a statewide executive budget and ratification of the budget amendment. Also reports an arrest for reckless automobile operation in Bridgeport with a $50 bond.
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Tammany
Ate
Nation
Senate
Republians
Eithu Root
Charles E Hughes
Wos
Gestral
New York
Coolidge
Numaniza
National Treasury
Man Struck by Auto Injured in Hamilton Mass
Joseph Sueverenski of 73 Bridge Street Hamilton Massachusetts was admitted to Bridgeport hospital at 2 yesterday afternoon with an ankle injury after being struck by a automobile and removed to the hospital by private car. Po Hee hea jie yererd ob the werident.
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Joseph Sueverenski
Bridge Street
Hamilton
Mass
Bridgeport Hospital
Po- Hee
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