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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1947
Page
4
An early 20th century chiropractic ad promotes correct nerve function and urges readers to seek a free office consultation. It emphasizes that nerve pressure harms organ health and that locating and adjusting the cause restores health.
A 23 year old Cincinnati woman Virginia Gibbs pleaded guilty to second degree murder and received life in the Ohio Reformatory for Women at Marysville. She confessed she plotted to have her lover killed to free herself from her abusive father Charles Gibbs who had been confined for the earlier youth death of Henry F. Smith. The case links to the 1945 Broadway Hotel slaying and to police motive and confession uncovering the plot as prosecutors sought life for the defendant.
John Hyde Preston, a New Canaan writer on neuro psychiatry, fought in Superior Court with Judge Molloy over visitation with his 12 year old daughter Sylvia. Both ex wives testified to his long addiction history and violent episodes while she sat in the courthouse, unseen in the courtroom.
A historical note states that pasture land in England during the 11th century rented for about two cents per acre. The fact highlights the era's agricultural economy and price levels for common land use.
City hall will close Monday in observance of Colum Day. City Clerk Fred D Schwarzkopf said the closure is to honor Colum Day with limited municipal services.
The Naval Academy former secret society Green Bowlers is absolved of claims it was a vicious officers club. Rear Admiral Lowry found no Navy or Marine officers advanced solely due to membership. Officers Ramsey and Fechteler welcomed the inquiry to end the issue. The article notes Green Bowlers formed in 1909 and disbanded in 1940 with several flag rank members.
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