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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1924
Page
8
Milford voters will consider a 6000 allocation for an athletic field in the School board budget as part of new permanent improvements. The project, pursued by the School board and Milford Chamber committee, faces site and funding hurdles but proponents remain hopeful for a central, usable recreation ground soon.
The Vedda, an almost extinct race of Ceylon, reportedly exhibit two remarkable traits. Many are said to laugh easily, and they seem unable to tell a lie.
Washington October 16. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing announces a major reorganization to provide business principles for its large plant. Secretary Mal Jon announces three assistant directors, including Kirby's new staff, with work divided into three groups under their supervision. John J. Deving Clark R. Long and Paul B. Twyman named as assistant directors.
Albany official Wayne B Wheeler argues prohibition cuts drinkers from 25 000 900 to 9 000 000 while boosting publicity He criticizes Governor Smith for signing repeal and decries enforcement failures under Volstead Act He touts law values and cites Coast Guard finds and social gains.
Paris reports that a special committee urged Franco to grant de jure recognition to the Soviet government of Russia in a report handed to Premier Herrict. The cabinet will consider the findings and may announce recognition or at least acknowledge the vacant seat. The commission will keep working on debts reparations and plans for future negotiations with Moscow.
A freighter identified as the Eastern Knight is aground in the Columbia River near Astoria Oregon. No distress signals were sent and the ship is reportedly not in danger. The vessel operates between Astoria and New York via Baltimore, according to a report to the Marine Department of the Chamber of Commerce.
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