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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1926

Page

12

Vaccination in Public Schools Sparks Legal Debate

The Fairfield case notes Judge Banks allowing unvaccinated children to stay home with physician approval, while State's Attorney Alcorn calls for new legislation. He warns some doctors may falsely certify fitness, and private schools could admit unvaccinated children. The piece discusses public safety versus parental rights and religious or personal objections.

John W. Banks Superior Court Hugh Alcorn Alcorn Seo

Debate on Accommodations Trains and Interurban Service

The Hartford Courant notes vanishing once common accommodation trains as roads improve and cars rise, while interurban service expands. It contrasts rail and motor transport, argues private cars may outpace express trains, and cites New Haven interurban growth and rail officials’ concerns.

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Ford on Installment Plans and Cash Purchases

The text notes Ford's stance that interest benefits banks, framing installment buying as a desirable business condition. It argues the system persists, favors restricted use of the principle, and highlights Ford would see more affordable sales if cash only, though purchasers may view this differently.

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Readers invited to send signed letters to the editor

Tele cum invites letters to the editor signed with name and address. Letters exceeding 300 words may be shortened by editors. Confidentiality is offered if desired.

Telecum Alitora Romini

Accuracy and Crime: Calls for Reform and Oversight

A letter lauds Mohonk cancer symposium reporting for accuracy and editorials while urging a national Crime Commission. The proposal seeks a nonpartisan, well-staffed body to study crime causes, deter future offenses, rehabilitate prisoners, and improve education, housing, and environment to reduce crime.

Political pointers on Holiday workshop politics and candidates

City Haile workshops are silent amid a holiday. Republicans Abriola and his brother Democratic candidate Antonio Abriola face rival family ties. Democratic Senatorial hopeful David Osborne and brother Trenry Osborne loom in district politics while proxy disputes shake the executive board. Stamford and surrounding town politics show nominations for state and district posts with party frictions lingering between state and local organizations.

Reail Louis A. Abriola Antonio KR. Abriola David P. Osborne Trenry &. Osborne

Norwich Political Nominations Highlight Local Conventions

Haven opposes Ullman while Charles V. James and Herman J. Gibbs secure nominations in Norwich area Democratic rallies. Gibbs, born in Ontario, active with Central Vermont and railroad unions, eyes Congress backing from party leaders including President Smith. Robbins and Murray appear as Republican and Democratic figures shaping district contests ahead of October 25 local elections.

Tse Joseph F. Ditton Thristol Powhall Sators Congress Central Assembly Thistel Herman J. Gibbs Norwich John F. Hennon Tewett City Mr. Gibbs Eawid J. Brophy Ontario Canada Central Vermont Montville Tie Order of Railroad Telegraphers New London Montreal Smith Vermont Gibbs de Lis Gibbs Red Men and Odds Fellows General Assembly Gibbbe Tee Roy Robbins Yy Senate Willan F. Murray Weston C. Paiden Robbins Dele- Bates Wauregan

Fragmented OCR Note on Social Comments and Local Woes

A garbled OCR passage discusses American social attitudes, pride, and crime with stray phrases about tours and prices. It references parents urging sons, detours being repaired, and a general sense of societal critique. The text is largely incoherent and contains numerous nonsensical lines and misspellings.

Luke Warm by Walt Mason

A satirical verse recounts Aunt Doureas championing women's suffrage and the voting struggle, then aging prejudices and disillusionment as the boon is finally seen through with irony. The speaker questions lasting value of voting when loyalties waver and elites dominate.

Walt Mason Doureas Janen Dorcus Polis Gald Weema

Fragmented Thoughtful Lines on Law and Duty

A garbled sermon style passage argues for judging by actions not words and urges enforcing laws to earn respect. It emphasizes earning rights through responsibility and giving attention to civic duties as a path to a well ordered society.

Today Fcampress Keeps a Silver Cup of Dawn

A fragmented poem-like article discusses today as a silver cup of opportunity and happiness. It references ancient Egypt, glass making, and bead adornment, noting early bead use before glassblowing circa the Christian era and hinting at cultural exchanges with Egypt and the Euyphrites valley.

Egypt

Questions on faith and social shyness from a reader in Norwalk

The Rev Dr Cadman answers a reader in Norwalk Conn about whether heaven forgives distinctions between sinners, and urges a shy married woman to engage with her church, join activities, and make friends. A letter from Pennsylvania asks about a husband who adopts his wife’s religion, and Cadman counsels honesty and reconciliation if possible. A mother writes on meeting her son’s new wife, advising to welcome the daughter-in-law and build ties rather than demand meetings.

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Roaring a precent edit and a tale of fear and force

A chaotic fragment discusses roar as a tactic to paralyze victims and deter opposition. It contrasts loud speakers who overwhelm with noise against those who rely on argument. The piece muses on terror, predators, extinction, and the idea that meek shall inherit the earth.

Evens Chase

Jury Panel Completed in Morse Trial in New York

The Morse trial jury was completed in New York as prosecutors prepare to pursue charges that the defendants used mail promotions to sell United States Steamship Company securities. Juries for several co-defendants were seated and severance granted. one defendant has died since indictment.

New York Mrwin Av Benjamin We Harry de Morse United States Steamcahin Company James Lovestove Bitler We K. Vanderbilt Eugene P. Tich Postel Telegraph Company Charles W. Morse Nehemiah TH. Campbell U'nntel Shites Steamshin Company Righard Winte, Sont Yletcher Bo Soints Hive Ageed Teecome Dudge James O'Brien Martin Gallen Stuart G. Gibboney Wiliam A. Dinsher

Governor Dead in Louisiana Shock After Hemorrhage

Baton Rouge Louisiana AP dispatch reports the sudden death of the state's governor after a brief illness. Officials describe a rapid decline culminating in a fatal hemorrhage Sunday. The governor's passing ends a lengthy tenure marked by his close ties to New Orleans politics and attempts to guide state policy.

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Weather forecast for New England and Atlantic coast

Northern and Southern New England expect increasing cloudiness and rising temperatures with a chance of showers in the afternoon or evening. Fair and warmer interior sections on Wednesday with possible showers on Wednesday night. Conditions show low pressure over Ontario and high pressure near Bermuda. observed winds northeasterly along the coast and variable in the interior.

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