New Proof Economy Not Moving Forward Says Fed
The Federal Reserve reports March industrial production rose less than two tenths of one percent, signaling continued slack in the economy. Output reached 165.2 percent of the 1957-59 average, up from 164.9 percent, with gains in consumer goods offset by cuts in business and defense equipment. Auto production held at 93 million units annually, tempering optimism from White House advisers about a strong 1971 rebound.
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Washington
Nixon
Federal Reserve Board
White House
Paul W. McCracken
Commerce Department
Bleak outlook for Bridgeport housing funds from DCA
The State Department of Community Affairs has frozen funding, denying at least 450000 in grants to Bridgeport, triggering layoffs and program cuts in housing, code enforcement, and site development. Mayor Curran and aides return from Hartford noting a sympathetic hearing but no funds secured.
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State Department of Community Affairs
Bridgeport
Curran
Hartford
DCA
Donald Dorsey
James A. Connelly
Bridgeport Housing ‘Authority
BHA
Father Panik
Connelly
Model Cities Agency
U.S Justice Department
HSDA
Housing Code Office
Dorsey
School Board Approves Maintenance Budget With Additions
The Bridgeport Board of Education unanimously approved a maintenance budget of 2,672,878 plus 51,000 for police protection and interior painting for two schools, raising the total education budget to 23,880,664. The plan now goes to the city comptroller and Tax board for final approval after a public hearing where critics questioned salaries and overtime.
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Board of Education
City Comptroller and Tax Board
City Hall
Albert A. Snyder
Classified Ads and Puzzles Section Overview
The page lists features across Telegram daily content including comics, crosswords, Dear Abby, editorials, fashion, financial news, obituaries, sports, theater, and advice columns. It cites contributors such as Jacoby on Bridge and Sylvia Porter with sections on women’s news and Polly’s Pointers.
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Witsic Fist
Dear Abby
Aes
Terestee
Financial
Jacoby On Bridge
Lawrence E. Lamb
M.D
Women’s News
Polly’s Pointers
Sylvia Porter
Theater News
Weather Report Bridgeport Area Sunny and Windy Today
The National Weather Service reports sunny skies and cool conditions across Bridgeport and vicinity. Highs will reach the upper 40s to low 50s with northwest winds 15 to 25 mph today easing tonight. lows 25 to 30. Friday brings sunny milder conditions with highs in the 50s.
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Bridgeport
Excommunicated Priest Had Married Years Says AP
In San Francisco the Rev. Robert F. Duryea a prominent priest was excommunicated and removed after church authorities learned he had been married for nearly seven years. Duryea 49 wife and 5-year-old son Paul reside near Pacifica and he led St. Peter's Church based in a 4 000 member parish. Parish leaders express dismay noting his effective leadership while some knew of his marriage for over a year. Archbishop McGucken says action follows church law.
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San Francisco
Robert F. Duryea
Paul
Father Duryea
Priests’ Synod
Joseph T. McGucken
Viets fight to retain Fire Base 6 in central highlands
South Vietnamese relief forces engaged North Vietnamese units in heavy fighting around Fire Base 6. U S advisers were evacuated by helicopter, with three missing. Saigon reported 158 enemy killed, while South Vietnamese casualties totaled four killed, six missing, and 39 wounded. American air support aided the defense.
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South Vietnam
Saigon
Highlands
U.S
Fire Base 6
Laos
Cambodia
Connecticut Senate approves longer Sunday bar hours
In Hartford, the Senate passed a bill extending Sunday drinking hours from 9 to 10 PM by a 22 to 8 vote and sent it to the governor. Senator Faulise opposed, calling it a special interest bill, while Senator Dupont said residents want the change to boost conventions and events attracting New Haven and Hartford.
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Hartford
Senate
Joseph J. Faulise
House
Thomas J. Meskill
Thomas E. Dupont
Connecticut
Dupont
New Haven
Faulise
Fairfield Budget Seeks 3.3 Mil Increase for Schools and Town
The Finance board recommends a net budget of 18 419 980 and a 3.3 mill rise from the present 40.4 mill rate for Fairfield for the new fiscal year beginning July 1. Norman P. Levine notes the budget tight but adequate for schools while urging cost controls and tech reviews. Regular duties include five new town positions and a planned computer center to improve accounting and educational value. A summer start is planned for a rubbish weighing program at the town dump funded by new fees.
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Fairfield Rtm
Finance Board
Norman P. Levine
Mrr. Levine
Board of Education
Board of Finance
Levin
Levine
Selectmen
Board of Selectmen
No School Today At Masuk High
MONROE There will be no school today at Masuk High due to a flooded pump room and a failed temporary pumping system. The cancellation reversed an earlier plan to resume classes. Students were dismissed at 11 a.m. yesterday after the pump failure.
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Monroe
Masuk High School
Supt. of Schools
Donald P. Cande
Faulkner Car Is Stoned by A Jeering Mob
In Belfast a mob of 700 Roman Catholics and Protestant rioters opposed Prime Minister Brian Faulkner during a late night tour. A bottle struck his limousine, 38 arrests reported, five officers injured as troops kept order.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Brian Faulkner
Newtownards Road
St. Matthew
Irish Republican Army
Underage guard removed after Pardue shooting
New Haven reports guard Anthony Dirienzo III, 19, shot John Pardue Jr during a suspected escape. U.S. Marshal Gaetano Russo says the guard was dropped for being under the legal age, while Dirienzo’s father asserts a Justice Department advisory set the age at 21. Pardue remains in critical condition.
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New Haven
Gaetano Russo
John Pardue Jr
Russo
Anthony Dirienzo TI
University of New
Itive
Justice Department
Pardue
U.S
Dimenzo
Bridgeport Federal
Purdue
Danbury
Chou En Lai Signals Possible Visit to North America
Premier Chou En Lai hinted that he would like to visit North America and said U S newsmen may enter China in batches. He spoke at a reception for table tennis teams from the United States Britain Canada Nigeria and Colombia invited to visit China after world championships in Japan. He noted many American correspondents wish to come and that they will be admitted in groups, marking the first such entry in 22 years.
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Peking
Chou En-lai
U.S
China
North America
Britain
Chou
United States
Canada
Nigeria
Colombia
Japan
Roderick
Allegheny Mohawk Airlines announce merger plan
Allegheny Airlines and Mohawk Airlines disclose an accord in principle to merge. Allegheny would survive, issuing stock and warrants for Mohawk shares, with CAB, directors, and Nixon approval required. Interim capital of 4 million to Mohawk fronts the deal as debt reductions are planned.
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Washington
Allegheny Airlines Inc
Mohawk Airlines
Allegheny
U.S
Allegheny Common
Mohawk Common
Mohawk
Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Board
Nixon
Canada
CAB
Washington, D.C
Toronto
Montreal
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Nixon eases embargo as U S China ties thaw
President Nixon unveils a five point program to relax the long standing trade embargo with China. The move follows Premier Chou En lai’s praise of a new page in U S China relations during the table tennis goodwill tour. White House aides stress timing reflects broader goodwill from Peking’s hospitality.
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Peking
Red China
Graham Stenhoven
United States
Washington
Nixon
China
Chou Enlai
Ronald L. Ziegler
Peoples Republic of China
U.S
White House
United Nations
First Union Wins Monroe Bargaining Vote
Monroe town hall employees chose the American Federation of Technical Engineers AFL-CIO as their bargaining representative in a CT State Board of Labor Relations secret ballot vote. Ten employees participated with seven in favor and three against, marking the town's first union approval. Fred R. Martin commented on the law.
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Monroe
Connecticut State Board of Labor Relations
American Federation of Technical Engineers
Afl-Cio
Fred R. Martin
Technical Engineers
Power Line Foes Rejoice After CLP Decision
In Connecticut Norwalk activists and hundreds opposed a 345000 volt line from Norwalk to New Milford and Redding to Wallingford. Frederick Clemens, a Brookfield engineer, says the public can make change while Arthur Miller lauds the region as beautiful and worth protecting as CT Light and Power withdraws proposals for reconsideration.
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Norwalk
Frederick Clemens
Clemens
Brookfield
Connecticut
Connecticut, Light and Power Co
Arthur Rickerby
Fairfield-Litchfield Environ
Mental Council
State Public Utilities Commission
Danbury
Newtown
New Milford
Redding
Wallingford
Arthur Miller
Public Utilities Commission
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