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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1971

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Pontiff Humbles Self on Holy Day

Pope Paul VI carried a cross in Rome on Good Friday in a 13 minute re enactment of Christ s agony. Thousands watched as he called for aid for Christians in the Holy Land and for Jerusalem s international status amid Vatican Israel tensions. He urged continued spiritual and material support and noted the Way of the Cross rites begun seven years ago. Continued on Page Two.

Rome Paul VI Jerusalem Calvary Holy Land Colosseum Vatican Old Jerusalem Israel Old City Palestine Pope Paul

GNP May Not Reach Nixon Goal

Washington AP reports first quarter GNP likely to fall short of Nixon administration aims. January through March show weakness with unemployment around 6 percent. economists expect possible tax cut as next step if GNP growth misses the $30 billion target.

Washington Nixon Commerce Department

Nixon Seeks 64.3 Million for Youth Summer Jobs

President Nixon asks Congress for an extra 64.3 million dollars to fund nine weeks of summer work for about 514,000 youths nationwide through the Neighborhood Youth Corps. The 100,000 jobs target focuses on the 50 largest cities, with pay set at 1.60 dollars per hour.

Washington Nixon Congress Capitol Hill

Bridgeport Weather Forecast Today and Tomorrow

Cloudy morning in Bridgeport then sunny skies with 10 to 20 mph southwest winds. Highs near 60, zero rain. Tonight fair with lows in 30s to near 46, zero precipitation. Tomorrow sunny with highs in the 50s to near 60.

Bridgeport

Sound Pollution Pinpointed for Conclave Review

A federal EPA report finds widespread violation of water quality standards in Long Island Sound and nearby harbors. It cites severe bacterial pollution in East River and multiple bays and harbors from New Haven to Bridgeport, calling for prompt enforcement action before a federal state conference in New Haven, Connecticut.

Washington Long Island Sound Environmental Protection Agency New Haven Conn EPA East River Stepping Stones Hewlett Point Eastchester Bay Hutchinson River Little Neck Bay Manhassett Bay Peningo Neck Port Chester Harbor Greenwich Harbor Stamford Harbor Bridgeport Harbor Housatonic River New Haven, Harbor New London Harbor Thames River

Telegram Daily Features and Sections Overview

The listing outlines daily features across Telegram including Features for Everybody and Every Day, Chef Marian, Classified Ads, Comics, iCrossword Puzzle, Dear Abby, Editorials, Fashions, Jacoby on Bridge, Obituaries, Sports, Theater News, Radio, and Women's News with page references for each segment. It serves as a content index for readers.

Marian Jacoby Jehins Eves

President Names San Francisco Boy of the Year

President Nixon honors Pelton H. Stewart of San Francisco as the 1971 Boy of the Year for the Boys Clubs of America. The Balboa High School student body president receives a plaque and a $14,000 scholarship in a White House ceremony. Stewart plans Howard University attendance and future Boys’ club work.

Washington UPI Nixon Pelton H. Stewart San Francisco Clubs of America California Oval Office White House Stewart Richard Stewart Howard University Washington, D.C Boys’ Clubs of America Balboa High School

Maguire Millions Left to N J Boy 6

A six year old Ridgewood boy inherits about 20 million from Marina Maguire, Connecticut heiress who died in a California jail. The fortune comes through her first son Donald Chickering Jr., living with paternal grandparents in Ridgewood.

Ridgewood N.J UPI Marina Maguire Connecticut California Miss Maguire Donald Chickering Jr Sunset Avenue Russell Maguire George Chicering Donald

Turb oTrain race against rent stalls Providence rail link

The TurboTrain faces a possible stoppage as Providence government seeks more than 13000 dollars in rental fees for 244 miles of city owned track used to connect Penn Central rails with Sikorsky maintenance sheds. Sikorsky says it maintains the train and Penn Central operates under a Transportation Department contract while officials hint at action to clear the tracks if unpaid. The high speed train runs Boston to New York daily then returns to Providence for overnight work.

Sikorsky Providence R.I Ronald ‘J. Glantz U.S. Department of Transportaton Penn Central Transportation Department Glantz Boston New York

Former Husband May File Suit in Death of Heiress

Porterville Calif UPI reports coroner's inquest into Marina Maguire 27 died from injuries after an accidental fall at Porterville jail. Nine jurors ruled death accidental with no legal effect after five hours of testimony. Maguire, arrested March 24 for defrauding an innkeeper and marijuana possession, was taken to jail. Her former husband Donn Allen Chickering, who divorced her in 1967 and is father of her 6‑year‑old son, said he may sue if grounds exist.

Porterville Calif UPI Connecticut Marina Maguire Miss Maguire Donn Allen Chickering New York Chickering Paul Robertson Palo Alto Robertson James Coltier Sierra View District Porter

Hoffa Freed To Visit Ailing Wife In San Francisco

Teamsters chief James R. Hoffa is allowed to leave Lewisburg prison to see his seriously ill wife in a San Francisco hospital. The furlough, unmonitored, may last up to a week, with Hoffa staying through Monday per his attorney.

San Francisco Teamsters Union James R. Hoffa Justice Department Hoffa U.S Lewisburg Washington Josephine University of California Medical Center Morris Shenker

General Turner Admits Guilt in Gun Scandal

Retired Army Maj. Gen. Carl C. Turner pleaded guilty in U.S. district court to unlawfully soliciting 136 firearms from the Chicago police and keeping them for personal use. Eight other counts were dismissed. sentencing linked to a June 7 tax evasion trial. The plea alleges misrepresentation that gifts were for the federal government and embezzlement of firearms.

Alexandria Carl C. Turner U.S Chicago Brian T. Gettings Turner Oren R. Lewis Trner Chicago Police Department Senate Permanent Investigations Justice Department

Copters Save Hero Officer

Five American helicopters with guns and rockets rescued Lt. Brian M. Thacker from Fire Base 6 near Pleiku after he singlehandedly covered the base’s retreat as communists overran it on March 31. Thacker, 25, Hickam AFB Hawaii, was rushed to a hospital in very weak condition and later described drinking a Pepsi while exhausted on the rescue chopper.

Saigon UPS Brian M. Thacker Hickam Air Force Base Hawaii Pleiku UPI Robert E. Sullivan Thacker Base 6 Michael Jett Mendota Sullivan Jett Strategic Air Command Base

Pardue Remains Critical After Court House Escape Attempt

John Pardue 28 formerly linked to the Danbury bombings and a bank robbery is listed in critical condition with three bullet wounds after an escape attempt from a U S Court building in Park City. Doctors report stable vital signs but guard prognosis. Pardue was awake during a visit by his lawyer Michael Koskoff.

John Russell Pardue Danbury Park City Hospital Park City Pardue Michael Koskoff Koskoff Anthony DiRienzo Jr Nancy DiRienzo Anthony 3Rd

Hussein Reaches Pact to End Jordanian-Guerilla Fighting

King Hussein reportedly accepted Syrian proposals to end the two week conflict between the Jordanian army and Palestinian guerrillas. A six member commission will supervise Cairo and Amman accords, with Syrian and Jordanian representatives and two guerrilla delegates. The commission may regulate cross border supplies and deployments as clashes persist amid renewed attacks.

Amman Jordan Hussein Damascus Syria Cairo Mustafa Tlas Tlas

Americans Enter Mainland China First Since 1949 Visit

Fifteen members of the U S table tennis team crossed the Lo Wu Border Bridge into Communist China with five officials and two wives. They travel to Canton by train then to Peking by plane, marking the first non Communist American delegation to mainland China since 1949. Wang Sha-tung accompanies them handling visas and arrangements.

LO WU Hong Kong U.S Jhe Lo Wu Border Bridge China Canton Peking Japan Washington Graham B. Steenhoven Mao Nagoya Wang Sha-tung Tokyo

Milford Driver Killed in Connecticut Turnpike Crash

Milford born Richard Ladew, 27, of 35 Lowell Road, died yesterday afternoon when his car overturned on the Connecticut Turnpike near Milford. State Police say the vehicle, traveling west, lost control and hit a guardrail. Ladew was pronounced dead on arrival at Milford Hospital.

Milford Washington N.Y Connecticut Turnpike Richard KK. Laden Lowell Road William Cannon Bethany Barracks Ladew Milford Hospital Chamberlain

East Pakistanis Flee as Troops Advance

East Pakistanis fled towns along the Padma River as West Pakistan army units pressed toward independence areas. Women and children left Goalundo and nearby ports after reports that President Yahya Khan’s troops occupied Aricha. Officials ordered residents to seek refuge while naval gunboats moved upriver to cover crossings.

Goalando East Pakistan Padma Goalunda Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan Aricha Pakistan Padme Goalundo

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Pontiff America National Weather Service Telegram Our Horacio By Jeffrey L. Craig Copters John Pardue Hussein Obs Pike By Dennis Neeld AP Wirenhoto East Pakistan Liberation Force Kustia Pail Kustia Calcutta India
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