Voter Opinion On Borough Government In Naugatuck
A reader argues the current borough government is sound and warns that adopting a city manager system may reduce citizen voice and worsen governance. The letter cites Forby and other nearby towns that reverted from the new form and urges voters to keep existing wards and officials.
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Nantuck
Chamber of Commerce
Forby
Behavier
Cailer
Eves
Warden
Biurcess
Naugatuck
City Manager Plan Favored in Naugatuck Opinion Letter
Citizen in Naugatuck argues the borough should adopt the city manager plan, claiming Russialike despotism is not feared and that such a system can lower taxes and increase value for money. The letter cites Waltham, Mass and predicts broad support among residents and politicians. Date: June 24, 1926.
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Nungaluck
Siberia
Waltham
Mass
Nuugatuel
Conr
Soul Fire at Alcazar and Waking Up the Town
The Alcazar presents John 8 Robertson's Soul Fire with Richard Barthelmess as lead, a musician's striving tale with Bassie Love. Also at the Alcazar Friday and Saturday, Jack Pickford stars in Waking Up the Town, a town portrait drama about ambition, misfit charm, and impending doomsday. The cast features Norma Shearer and others, with a comedy also on the program.
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John 8. Robertson
Richard Barthelmess
Bassie Love
Characcer
Jack Pickford
Alcazar
Jack
Hit
Vane
Norma Shearer
Alve 2B
Francis
Chiire McDowell
Ann May
Palace Theatre Matinee Opens With Rose Review
Pols Palace in Atlanta hosts first matinee of the Rose Review featuring Walter James Dorothy Dell and the Phelps Thying. Selma Branty is a noted juggler in the lineup with Sidney Marion Adela Jason in Oh! for Goodness Sake. Jack Stifford headlines as pace-maker of minstrel comedy with Baree Son of Kag an on screen feature.
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Pols Palace
Atl
Palace Theater
Walter James
Dorothy Dell
Phelps ‘Thying
Selma Branty
Sidney Marion
Adela Jason
Jack Stifford
Baree
Son of Kagan
James Oliver Curwood
President Coolidge Ponders Spare Time Dilemma at Swampscott
President Coolidge, staying at a summer home in Swampscott Massachusetts, searches for diversions to fill two months of rest from Washington duties. He shows reluctance toward golf tennis or boating, pondering how to spend his newfound spare time while aides suggest he may return to work soon.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Swampscott, Alass
Coolidge
Washington
White House
Mr. Coolidge
Marblehead
White Court
Lynn
Everett Sanders
ACTION IN CHINA (Continued from Page 1.)
The American Association of China sent a cablegram urging the United States to press for a strong multinational stance to curb lawlessness against foreigners. It blamed tonguing political strife and Soviet propaganda for the turmoil and called on China to be held responsible for life, property, and business losses. Canton’s Shameen area facing attacks, with evacuation of women and children to Hong Kong while Shanghai tightens security and screens arrivals at the foreign settlement.
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United States
China
Shameen
Canton
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Milman Ready to Install Navy Radio Outfits
Commander Donald MacMillan agreed to install standard Navy radio equipment on ships of the Arctic expedition after Secretary Wilbur ordered the work. The destroyer Putnam delivered gear from Wiscasset as Bowdoin and Peary departed, with completion expected soon to sail toward Battle Warrior, Labrador.
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North Sydney
N. S
Donald MacMillan Baying
Wilbur
Navy
Putnam
Wiscassel
Maine
MacMillan
Bowdoin
Wiscasset
Warrior
Labrador
North Seas
Navy Department
Republicans Aim to Pass Thayer Park Measure
Albany New Jersey June 25 Republicans intend to advance a Thayer Park measure despite Governor Smith’s compromise offer in the ongoing state park dispute. The party push signals a hard line approach as talks stall and legislative maneuvering continues.
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Albany
N. J
Cgovernor
Yale Scores Eleventh Hour Victory in Golf Team Title
In Montclair New Jersey Dexter Cummings propelled Yale to a late team victory as rain drenched the Montclair Golf Club. The intercollegiate championship narrowed to the individual title with 36 lowest scores advancing, Cummings seeking a third straight crown despite favorites.
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New York
Yale
Dexter Cummings
Montclair Golf Club
Montcla
N. J
Cummings
Republican leaders push Thayer bill to pass then adjourn
Republican legislative leaders announced final plans to pass the Thayer bill tomorrow and adjourn the special session. The governor has served notice he will help the Thayer measure, which he rejected at the close of the regular session amid accusations Republicans tried to inject politics into the legislature.
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CG O. P
Park program fans ahead of assembly election drive
The governor’s supporters expect him to campaign across the state this fall urging election of Democrats as his park legislation from the 1924 session faces passage or near passage, signaling a major park policy push ahead of the vote.
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Assembly
Sai
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