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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1923
Page
6
William Beloin of the City Center of Weights and Measures plans a campaign to educate the public and require weights for vegetables and fruits. He will placard stores with pounds per bushel and per peck or quart, aiding shoppers. A $76 appropriation is sought for printing costs and board approval.
A large delegation from the focal post of the American Legion plans to participate in the State Legion convention parade in New Britain Saturday afternoon. Trucks will depart from Golden Hill street at 10 oclock to transport members, with the Sex car crewed by the Hommes and Cheveaux to feature the procession. Delegates will meet tomorrow with Fairfield County reps to map plans for the three day session. Representing the post are Commander Charles H. Sprague, Raymond Congdon, William K. Ballou, William J. McNulty, and William F. McCauley, with alternates Andrew J. Goodwin, Clarence J. Lynch, Ralph B. Smith, Harry Laufer, and Edward J. Drelseolt.
Paris reports conversations between French ambassador De Margerie and German Chancellor Stresemann in Berlin are viewed as paving a settlement of the reparations issue. The Germans have not yet made a definite proposal on ending Ruhr resistance, and further talks between De Margerie and Stresemann will continue with any French reception of proposals to be shared with Britain and other governments.
The First National Bank of Bridgeport seeks stockholder approval to cut its capital from 2,000,000 to 1,000,000. Directors unanimously endorse the plan, with sanction from the Federal Reserve Board. A special meeting is set for October 1 to ratify, following informal backing by most holders.
Two Hungarian Parliament members, Reverend Monsignor Alexander and Right Reverend Beta Tard, attended a devotion at the local church. They discussed conditions in Hungary and the church’s role. The Papal Prelate editor led sermons on unity and social Catholic action.
Mercurio Styse Yt ds praises Secretary Hughes address on the Monroe Doctrine at Minneapolis. It says the United States seeks no pressure or intervention that would offend sovereignty and supports Pan American ties to secure mutual independence and cooperation among American nations. The paper notes Hughes stressed cordial U.S. relations and respect for justice, while noting misinterpretations of policy by some countries.
Philip Cinto of 325 George street notified police that about £00 pounds of lead pipe stored in his yard were stolen in the last two days, likely carted away by an automobile.
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