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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1967

Page

2

RTM to Probe No Review Ruling on Recreation Fees

Westport RTM plans to challenge a town counsel ruling that blocks RTM review of new town recreation facility fee increases. The charter allows RTM veto with two thirds but the 1963 regulation names only Board of Selectmen and Recreation Commission for fee setting. League of Women Voters to hold four Red China policy workshops this week. Charter review, Bus trip to Peace Mobilization rally in New York includes Fairfield county groups and church representatives.

Westport Representative Town Meeting Coleytown John W. Boyd RTM Recreation Commission First Selectman Board of Selectmen Select LWV League of Women Voters United States China Saugatuck New York City Fairfield County Vietnam Fifth Avenue United Nations Ethical Culture

Bethel Man Jailed for Second DUI Conviction

Danbury court sentenced Roscoe Mott 43 of Buda drive Bethel to 60 days in jail after a second DUI conviction. Judge John Casale noted state law mandates 60 days for a second offense and mentioned Mott’s 20 years on the job and prior clean record until now.

Danbury Roscoe Mott Buda Bethel John Casale Mott Fairfield Hills Edward McClusker Fairview Drive Newtown Frederick Miller James C. Danzy Durant Street Sih Ridgefield James Shoaf Hickok Avenue Thomas la Selva LaSelva Shoaf Alexander Lathrop South Street Viking Wire Co Lathrop

New York Plans Lottery to Fund Education

New York officials prepared to launch a $1 ticket lottery with a guaranteed top prize of $100,000 to finance education. Tickets go on sale June 15, monthly drawings start in July, and the plan includes 12 draws yearly with total net revenue projected at $180 million for state and local governments.

Albany N.Y New York State Nelson A.rockefeller

Gov't Needs Thousands of Programmers Across Agencies

Washington DC special notice says federal agencies need thousands in computer programming teaching and related jobs. Free information and aptitude testing offered by PS1 Dept B-20 Fairfield County 281 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport Conn. Call 495-0171 or write for details today.

Washington, D.C Fairfield County Fairfield Ave Bridgeport

Danny Kaye to Appear In Drama Festival

Danny Kaye will appear at the Chichester Drama Festival in August in The Servant of Two Masters. The 18th century comedy marks his first stage role since 1941 and could tour the West End and then New York under director Peter Coe.

London Gonaleneh Danny Kaye Kaye Peter Coe West End New York

Engineers to Dine Tour Amphenol Plant

The Western Connecticut Plant Engineers society will dine at 6:30 P M at the Avalon Inn Beth El then tour Amphenol RF division facilities in Danbury for society members Emile Moissonnier of the company will join the tour Anyone wishing to attend the dinner should contact Gerald J Corcoran vice president Pilgrim Lane Newtown Greek Church Social The Ladies Philoptochos society of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church will hold a spring social tonight at 8 o'clock in the church hall 9 Fairview Avenue A hors d oeuvres demonstration will be featured and Greek pastry will be served Members may invite guests

Amphenol Company RF Division Danbury Emile Moissonnier Engineers’ Society Gerald J. Corcoran Pilgrim Lane Newtown Ladies Philoptochos Society of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Church Hall Fairview Avenue

Italians Register Old Marriages as Church Bans Relax

Many Italians are registering long‑standing marriages now that church bans have been relaxed. Officials note increased civil recognition of prior unions and a shift in local family records as couples seek formal status under new rules.

Bloodmobile Visit At Eagle Pencil Co Danbury CT

Eagle Pencil company in Danbury hosts a Red Cross bloodmobile visit in its cafeteria on Eagle road from 1 to 6 p.m. Volunteers Martin Blank Joyce Mills Sean van Asch van Wyck and Marvin Cherry lead donor recruitment with the plant staff. The drive boosts scarce winter blood supplies as community anti poverty programs and John Waters discuss progress and a short film is shown.

Danbury Connecticut Red Cross Eagle Pencil Eagle Road Benjamin Heyman Red Cross Martin Blank Joyce Mills Sean van Asch van Wyck Marvin Cherry Mr. Blank

Civil Service Exam Open for Fire Drillmaster Post

The city announced an open competitive Civil Service Examination today through Friday for the post of drillmaster of the City Fire Department. The position, paid and volunteer, carries a salary range of $7,178 to $8,946 per year and involves technical work coordinating training and drills in both paid and volunteer departments.

Civil Service Commission

Teenage Fashion Show for Secretaries Fashions A-Go-Go

The Danbury chapter of the National Secretaries Association hosts a teen age fashion show tonight at 8 at Danbury High School. Commentator Mrs. Andreas Haas and pianist Joseph Koch accompany the Nomads student band. Models from Brookfield Danbury and Immaculate High schools join Future Secretaries association members for proceeds to the NSA scholarship fund.

Ways and Means Danbury National Secretaries Association Danbury High School Andreas Haas Joseph Koch NSA

St Ann's Guild Installs Tonight

Miss Henn Ayoub will be installed as president of St Ann's Ladies Guild at a 7:30 dinner tonight at the Oasis restaurant. Other officers named include Mrs Raymond Antous as vice president Miss Marilyn Baird secretary and Mrs Fred Antous treasurer with committees led by Mrs Nick Rahal and Miss Sarah C Chowanee on publicity and welfare roles.

Henn Ayoub St. Ann's Ladies Guild Oasis Raymond Antous Marilyn Baird Fred Antous Nick Rahal Sunshine Sarah C. Chowanee A. M. Antous Louis Morey Tufic Saloom

Program Set Today At Chamber Meeting

Danbury Chamber of Commerce will host a noon luncheon at the Avalon Inn to hear a talk on Danbury’s anti poverty programs and view a film from the To Day television show about the Federal Correctional Institution work release program hosted by Robert V. Mero ACTION executive director.

John Waters F. C.J Danbury Chamber of Commerce Danbury Federal Correctional Institution Avalon Inn Robert V. Mero

Speaker Today For Churchwomen

The Charter chapter of the Episcopal Church Women of St James parish meets at 10 30 a m in the blue room. Mrs Dorothy Campbell of Newtown will speak with her seeing eye dog. Hostesses are Mrs Clyde Raymond Mrs John Treland and Mrs H Ray Bailey. St George Society meets tonight at 8 in the church hall.

The Episcopal Church St. James’ Parish Dorothy Campbell Newtown Clyde Raymond John Treland H. Ray Bailey St. George St. George Society Church Hall

USCG Officer To Explain New Boating Laws

Norwalk readers are invited to an 8 pm meeting at Nathan Hale Junior High where a U S Coast Guard officer will explain the new boating laws. Enforcement starts in June with fines and citations for violators.

Norwalk U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary U.S. Coast Guard Nathan Hale Junior High Strawberry Hill ‘Avenue William J. Stroffolino Mark Albertson Richard Baluha Leon Bazinet Anita Behnken Arthur Brand Betsy Brotherton Carston Brown John Buchholz Vita Buono Edwin Clement Peter Durant Neil Farans Richard Darlene Ferriss Michael David Bable Nicholas Georgakis Charles Gilchrist Lorraine Karin ‘Grayson Jack Hoffman Stephen Krance Andrew Kurtzman Edward Mary Lanoue Arthur Loudon John Moses Michael Paulovic Ray Gladys Rayner Bruno Richli Robert M. Riltey, Jr Stephen Schnitzer James Helen Sharkany Kenneth Shepherd Joseph Steven Sherman Betty Smith Wallie Rene Strickland Douglas H. Wedemeyer Gary Aminti Daniel Raycrofft Gary Engel Brenner Read Independent Party West Avenue East Norwalk Public Library Norwalk Garden Club Lionel S. Baldin Cannon Street Brooklyn Botanical Gardens Brooklyn N.Y Norwalk Green Park Street Women’s Society of St. Philip's Parish Cranbury James Alvord Frank Denny John Kessler TKH Society Ruth Schachat Norman Avenue Bertha Benedict Dry Hill Road Monker Caldron Mokanna John A. Sleuber Lancaster Drive

Indian team to test HEI00 fighter bomber jointly in Egypt

The semi official Al Ahram reports that Indian aviation experts will arrive soon to test the HEI00 fighter bomber being developed jointly by Egypt and India.

CIACR UPI al Ahram

Bolivian Guerrillas Seen in Trapsuborp Bolivian Guerrillas

President Rene Barrientos Ortuno said a small army of guerrillas holed up in a natural trap in southeastern Bolivia and posed no threat. Gen. Alfredo Ovando Candia put the strength at 300 to 400. months may pass to wipe them out. Air attacks halted. army, militias, and air force engage in counterguerrilla action. An X-ray unit sponsored by Milford Visiting Nurse Association will visit Milford on April 28 and 29 providing free screening for residents 5 years and up.

Santa Cruz Bolivia Rene Barrientos Ortuno Barrientos Cuba Camiri la Paz Ovando Europe Milford Visiting Nurse Association Naugatuck Avenue Broadway Cherry Street A. Thomas Thomas United Fund Agency

Speck Trial to Unfold Story of Eight Murders

The Speck murder case opens in Peoria with state prosecutors seeking the death penalty for Richard F. Speck. Key testimony from Corazon Amurao, the sole survivor, is expected as jurors are sworn and Judge Paschen prepares to hear the case.

Speck F. Richard Ciccone Peoria Richard Franklin Speck Peoria County William Martin Gerald Getty Nation Getty Martin Cook County Herbert C. Paschen Chicago

Town Chairman Sought for Milford Leukemia March

Mrs. Boris Shatkovich of the Greater New Haven area seeks a Milford town chairman for the Leukemia march planned for May. The event aims to raise $30,000, a 50 percent rise from last year’s total for St. Jude's Hospital. Planning meeting is Friday. contact Shatkovich at her East Haven home.

Milford Boris Shatkovich Greater New Haven Danny Thomas St. Jude's Hospital

Girl Scouts to Receive U S Flag Tomorrow

Milford American Legion Auxiliary members will present a U S flag to Pumpkin Delight School Girl Scout Troop tomorrow at 7 p m Mrs Gertrude Bisson Americanism chairman will present the flag assisted by Mrs Ruth Paluga president and Mrs Arlene Lipps chaplain A Unit meeting is set for Wednesday at 8 15 p m at the Fowler Memorial building New Haven avenue Mrs Paluga announced Mrs Martha Baird Koupon unit chairman notes April is coupon month with a quota of 25 coupons per member to aid the Child Welfare program Coupons go to Second District chair Mrs Eleanor Wilkins who forwards them to Mes Anne Riska department coupon chairman

Milford American Legion Auxiliary Pumpkin Delight School Gertrude Bisson Americanism Ruth Paluga Arlene Lipps Fowler Memorial Building New Haven Avenue Paluga Martha Baird Koupon Eleanor Wilkins Mes Anne Riska

African Violet Society Show Opens Saturday Theme “A Sea of Violets”

The Sparkling Waters African Violet Society hosts a two day judged show and plant sale at the American Legion hall on Grassy Hill road in Orange. It runs Saturday 1:30 to 6 p m and Sunday 1:30 to 6 p m with entry for the public from 1:40 to 6 p m on Saturday. The event is announced by Mrs George Boose of Trumbull and Richard D Eisenman of Hudson Falls NY. The article also notes a Coast Guard civilian award update mentioning The Plaque of Merit for valor awarded by the commandant.

African Violet Society American Legion Hall Grassy Hill Road Orange George Boose Trumbull Richard D. Eisenman Hudson Po Charge Falls New York Meadowside Road Milford United States Coast’ Guard Auxiliary Coast Guard

Corporal Goes to Jail For Napoleon Looting

MARSEILLE AP Police report corporal Pierre Thirion 21 admitted stealing from the Mortain de Nancy Museum on March 13 taking a Napoleon medallion with a hair lock a Legion of Honor medal and the Little Corporal saber all items recovered in the investigation leading to his jail sentence.

Marseille Air Force Pierre Thirion Mortain de Nancy Napoleon I

Thai premier begins four day visit to South Korea

Thai Prime Minister Thanom Kittikachorn starts a four day official visit to Seoul as South Korea pledges thanks for Thai troops sent seven years earlier to aid in repelling Communist aggression. Prime Minister Chung Il Kwon notes Bangkok’s role and vows continued solidarity amid regional tensions.

Seoul UPI Thanom Kittikachorn South Korea Chung Ilkwon Thailand

Softball League Coaches Meeting Announced

Recreation department invites interested persons to a meeting about managing or coaching girls softball league teams. The session occurs April 12 at 7 15 p m in the recreation department office.

Recreation Department

Bell s hill annex off New Haven revenue meeting

Herbert S Cables Jr director of recreation said the meeting will place the fields and discuss the rules and regulations for this year s leagues in the area near New Haven and Bell s hill annex The report notes a focus on organizing and governing upcoming leagues and activities.

Bell's Hill New Haven Herbert S$. Cables Jr

Eastern Star Club Meeting Tomorrow at Masonic Temple

Lucia Chapter 25 Order of the Eastern Star will hold its regular meeting tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Masonic temple on Broad Street. All members and friends are invited. Mrs Kay Austin, president, will preside over the business session.

Club of Lucia Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Broad Street the Eastern Star Kay - Austin

How to Read Faster and Retain More booklet offer

A Chicago pnote touts a rapid reading technique promising to double speed with accuracy. It invites readers to mail name and address to Thending, 635 Diversey, Dept 317-004, Chicago IL 60614 for a free self-training booklet with no obligation.

Chicago Miles Diversey Dept

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