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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1971

Page

2

GE Move Prompts Fairfield Housing Debate

Fairfield faces a controversy over General Electric plans to relocate from New York City, impacting housing, zoning, and jobs. Officials, residents, and minority representatives weigh the impact on low and moderate income housing while GE defends its decision as part of broader staffing and community considerations.

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Fairfield Faces Housing Policy Debate Amid Growth Tensions

Fairfield town officials defend balanced growth policies and challenge claims of unfair housing bias while detailing past, present and future housing trends. The discussion references HUD programs, zoning actions, and the impact on low and moderate income families, with emphasis on community character and residents’ rights.

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First Friday the 43th JF Year Coming Up

A distorted note describes a ritual for Friday the 13th with quirky costumes and a city crackdown on banana eating. It cites H. Houxley Manning and the Bridgeport Supers yellow Observance department and mentions monks and various oddities in a fanciful, nonsensical civic warning.

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Sullivan Sees Town’s Interest Aided by Phin Tr rhmolinesding

Selectman Sullivan said the company’s proposals are in the town’s best interests and noted the Gl approval process aids the town. The remarks reflect support for the project and its anticipated benefits to local development and public services.

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Chamber Backs GE Plan Cites Mobile Society

A fractured OCR item notes the Chamber and Parueld Chamber of Commerce backing a General Elrelle plan. It mentions Harvey Bushan as president and references the Mobile Society and local leadership. The piece cites economic gains and development through the plan while noting community involvement and expected job creation.

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Pickets at Court Over Razing Case on East Side

Pickets expected at the State Superior Court on Goln HII Street to protest a temporary and permanent injunction sought by Abraham Katz to block demolition of his properties at 16, 18, and 20 Green Street. The East Side Puerto Rican Tenants association plans a demonstration with a flyer urging support or opposition.

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Unclear OCR fragment travels through names and events

Fragmentary text lists names and places with scattered phrases about a will, funeral or health events. Many garbled terms and misspellings obscure full meaning, leaving only a jumble of potential persons and locations without a coherent incident or outcome.

Governor Meskill Tours ABCD Youth Programs in Bridgeport

Governor Meskill visited the ABCD East Side and West End sites in Bridgeport with city officials to view youth programs and new federal project efforts. He toured schools, job training centers, a police office, and a recreation site, highlighting Community Action Agency roles and funding from HUD and ABCD.

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City Exceeds Cancer Drive Goal In Odd Name Lapses

A garbled account reports a cancer drive reaching its goal in City, State but includes distorted names and numbers. Despite opaque text, it mentions figures like $116,008 and $40,000 and references multiple towns and individuals, suggesting a local fundraising milestone amid unclear wording.

Pigeyback Tax Bill Sent to Senate Amid Debates

A lengthy legislative item proposes a multibillion national tax plan with a 14 percent pigeyback levy and broader sales and income tax bases including services. It outlines rate changes, exemptions, and budget impacts, while GOP leaders signal caution and seek signals from Governor Nelson. The package faces heated legislative reception and uncertain fate in both houses.

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Agency Tables Plea for More Police in Parks

City commission debates funding five additional park police amid ongoing disturbances. Officials note unresolved issues from Beardsley Park incidents, with youths harassing animals and vandalizing property. Police response praised but budget constraints loom.

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Fairfield Pike Stakeout Nets 2 S154 in Heroin

Federal agents conducted a public stakeout on Fairfield Pike as part of a larger operation. The joint effort involved surveillance, vehicle searches, and arrests aimed at heroin distribution, with investigators coordinating under a special task plan.

Fairfield Pike

Unclear prompt text on currency and bank actions

Fragmentary OCR text mentions devaluation of the dollar, Roosa, Domnybrook, central banks, excess dollar deposits, and Bank actions in the United States. The readable content points to a financial disruption theme with references to currency value and banking policy but lacks coherent facts.

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