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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1971
Page
6
In Bristol Virginia, State Street runs through a wider avenue portion split by a major commission turn. The avenue is bisected by the Virginia Tennessee state line near the city boundary. A nearby farm area marks the city’s edge along the border.
Gov. Thomas J. Meskill orders the State Adoption Task Force to study subsidized adoptions at the earliest opportunity. He vetoed two adoption bills while awaiting the task force's recommendation. Jeannette Mille was named chair, with Judge Jay Rubman and other court and child welfare officials on the 16 member panel.
The Model Cities Planning Council votes to approve Heyward as director amid community tensions. Diaz accuses the mayor of dividing the Spanish and Black communities, while critics call for inclusive consultation and citizen participation.
Alfredo Murphy Blas is named Heyward candidate for post as city director after a mayoral vote. Critics say the selection lacked neighborhood input while supporters credit the choice for leadership in urban health and Spanish speaking community concerns.
A city council discusses a public hearing on leasing Shelter Hall at University of Bridgeport for a drug rehabilitation center. Alderman Ernest Gosselin opposes the plan, while objections cited include risks to nearby schools churches and a hospital. The council also approved land purchase for a West Side Middle School and authorized a plumbing route change near a water reservoir.
An official appointment listed McKinney as a member of the Transportation Authority. The notice cites other named officials such as Stewart II and Hoy and mentions existing members Ada, Jogehott, Cahill and Cahill resumes in state service context with terms expiring in 1975. The fragmentary text references regional offices including New Canin Wort Hartford and New Maven amid a roster update.
Hartford AP reports state transportation officials unveiled interstate highway plans and a map east of MDC Reservoir in West Hartford. Transportation Commissioner A Sarl Wood presented the latest route thinking, while critics led by State Sen. Jay Jackson pledged to keep the road from crossing the reservoir amid a statement from Gov. Thomas J. Mesill that his campaign promise to keep the road from running through the water would be honored.
Sen Abraftain Ribicoff D Conn calls for admin appraisal of 168 federal antipoverty programs costing 31 billion yearly. He wants ranking by priority and effectiveness to lift Americans from poverty. He notes 25.4 million below poverty line and argues some savings could fund deeper reach. Hearings on welfare reform to resume mid September.
Three Chopsey Hill residents opposed a City Engineer plan to lay right of way for sanitary sewers through private properties. Aldermen criticized lack of notification and questioned project scope as the council approved sewer right of way through multiple streets and properties.
Hartford reports Gov Thomas J Meskill backs a 23800 fence around the executive residence citing necessity and desirability. He refused to discuss security details, saying he wouldn’t comment on family security. Public Works officials noted the fence funding would come from the general budget after previous shelving due to publicity.
Honey has been used to ease hay fever treat wounds act as a golf ball dolly and as an antifreeze component It also helps make ice cream and appears in cough medicines according to Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Milford school board meets at 7:10 PM at Mile High School to consider faculty appointments and resignations. James Bailey chairs the meeting and a report on the school health program will be presented. public health session follows the regular business meeting.
New York AP General Motors directors set a dividend of 86 cents per share on common stock payable Sept. 10 to shareholders of record Aug. 12. The same amount was paid March 10 and June 10 this year. Regular quarterly dividends of $1.25 on the $5 series preferred and 0.9375 on the $3.75 series preferred were declared for stockholders of record Oct. 4.
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