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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1957
Page
26
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The text warns against boastful bragging and extreme self deprecation. It advises accepting genuine compliments graciously by saying quiet thanks and avoiding questions or self criticism. It cautions that public opinion tires of constant bolstering and favors sincere appreciation over pity or self deprecation.
A New Haven report says Sidney Gootkin, 40, attempted to lift rolls from a grocery doorway early today. Police halted the man after simultaneous chases by two officers. he dropped the rolls and was jailed on a theft charge with $200 bail. The text then shifts to a note about turf writers' meeting on racing picks in the Laurel International.
The article explains sealing basement wall leaks at mortar joints with cement mortar for damp joints and with quick-setting plugging cement for continuous water. It covers chiseling out old mortar, cleaning joints, and packing new material while working quickly to stop water intrusion.
Oslo doctors said the 85 year old King Haakon is suffering a circulatory disturbance in his right leg and has had a high fever that weakened him for two weeks. The note followed reports of improved strength earlier this summer. In baseball, only six American League players hit 400 this season and only two National League batters achieved the feat.
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