11 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1977
Page
1
BRASS UNION officials propose three measures to reduce expenses and keep the Bridgeport Brass Company in the city. The draft items appear on page 4 amid political and civic notes. The rest of the page highlights local actions and unrelated briefs from state and national events.
Police identified a 24 year old Yonkers mail worker and army veteran as the Son of Sam suspect. A .44 caliber revolver and rifle, a yellow Ford, and a scrapbook of killings were seized as detectives arrested him in his apartment after a search warrant was issued. The suspect made statements of admission while in custody.
A Panamanian U S accord moves toward turning the canal to Panama by 2000. The agreement outlines basic principles for a new treaty replacing the 1903 control treaty, with negotiators stating it protects U S security and meets Panamanian aspirations.
Hartford reporters analyze uninsured driving in Connecticut with official estimates suggesting up to 390000 drivers lack insurance. The DMV places uninsured vehicles around 10 to 20 percent of registrations, while law enforcement notes proving noncompliance is difficult. Officials discuss enforcement limits, costs of a universal insurance proof program, and trends mirroring states like California. A separate fatal crash on Merritt Parkway near Route 123 claims Westport resident Jarmanuckerman, 45, killed in heavy rain. Dr. Cody confirms death at the scene.
Hundreds of Roman Catholic extremists protested Queen Elizabeth II's arrival in Northern Ireland, clashing with British troops and police in Belfast. At least two injured as demonstrators hurled bricks and stones. police arrested about 20. The march followed Sinn Fein backing and IRA activity, amid tensions over Northern Ireland's status and potential unification with the Republic. The Queen was at Hillsborough Castle during the disturbances.
Roger W Floyd and a bis slate became the first challengers to qualify for the Sept 15 Democratic primary to replace the Mandantei slate. Floyd said 1340 signatures were verified, surpassing the required 1480, with 1500 total submitted. He noted remaining petitions could still be collected and submitted.
Aug. 10 Daily notes ambitions of a slate aiming to contest alderman seats across districts. It lists Linda Grossberg for city clerk, Thor Peadskir sky for city clerk, Glory 1b Reeves for treasurer, Gaila festogna and Michael T. Williams for Board of Education, and a sheriff race noted.
NIH scientists announced a breakthrough drug named ara-A that treats several herpesvirus diseases including chickenpox shingles and herpes encephalitis. The pediatrician Charles A Alfred reported a reduction in death rate from 60 to 24 percent and cited potential to lessen post illness effects while noting limited tested applications and no proven use for all herpes infections.
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