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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1977

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Canal Deal Outlines Panama Canal Commission Plan

The article outlines an agreement for Panamas canal future with US and Panamanian members on the commission. It envisions increased US payments for canal use and funds to Panama, plus toll revenue sharing. The plan proposes a five US four Panamanian member panel and non discriminatory access to shipping.

Panama Pajama Linowtts U.S Panama Canal Commission Commission

Weather and canal pact notes color late summer day

Partly sunny with highs in the 30s and a 20 percent shower chance tonight. Winds southwest at miles, with yesterday’s high 63 and low readings listed. tropical-like humidity at 74 percent. Report discusses Carter Ford Kissinger talks on a Panama Canal agreement and Reagan’s reaction.

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City Prosecutor Targeted Over Calcutta Play Obscenity Case

Broadway Productions sue Hamilton County Prosecutor Simon Leiger in U S District Court seeking a preliminary injunction to halt Cincinnati Music Hall showings of the provocative stage piece Owt Calcutta alleging changes from the original version reduce prurient appeal and preserve artistic value. The suit cites a prior court ruling that blocked a local theater from screening a videotaped version and argues the production does not meet obscenity standards.

Cincinnati Calcutta Hustler Larry Lyat U.S Hamilton County Simon Lelger Broadway Productions Hartford Sult Glek Oy Cine Arnal Morelly Lels the Sud Less Flynt

Connecticut Grand Jury Debate on Usefulness and Reform

A CT discussion outlines grand jury structure and challenges. Judge approval delays and scheduling issues loom as officials debate the system's continued relevance. Prosecutors call it wasteful, while reforms to hearings gain little traction amid historical context.

Connecticut Scanlon Robert 4. Wall Waterbury Cout Witl Wiliams Willams Joseph T Gormley Jr Gormley England Acquin Haz Gornley State Sun Howart T. Oweits D-Bridgepays General Assembly Conesticut New York

Cincinnati film suit cites Ohio venues and fear of prosecution

The suit alleges Ishow produced in Cincinnati and stages in Akron Dayton Columbus and Louisville faced no complaint. It claims producers fear notoriety from a Uni CF decision and potential prosecution under Ohio organized crime statute. It references Judge Hogan’s earlier ruling against Leis over Last Tango in Paris and says Broadway Productions sought Leis guidance on prosecutions while Music Hall officials and trustees resisted renting the theater.

Ishow Cincinnati Akron Dayton Columbus Ohio Louisville Uni CF Byl Morelt Hogan Leis Paris Broadway Hall Hoard Roadway Productions

CSA funds diverted to offshoot tied to development group

A Congressional audit uncovers more than 650 thousand dollars in Federal funds diverted to a spinoff Community Development Corp without reports. Auditors flag over 1.3 million dollars in questionable spending, plus staff misconduct, travel-order abuse, and missed obligations under university exchanges as CSA investments in community development groups face scrutiny from 1968 through 1971.

Community Development Corp CSA ESA CDC Isca

Grain stockpiles seen for next year

U S Department of Agriculture officials say large grain, soybean and cotton stockpiles will exist next year as hundreds of millions of bushels remain off the market. USDA owns at least 7.24 million bushels of 1976 crop wheat through defaults, with farmers placing about 5.03 million bushels into reserves and government holding additional rice and wheat quantities through March.

Washington Agriculture Department USDA Bob Bergland

Pesticide Seen As a Possible Sterility Cause

Washington officials warned that the pesticide dicamba. known as DACP, may cause sterility in male workers handling it. Dow Chemical Co suspended production and sale, with California plants reporting high sterility percentages among workers in formulation units. OSHA and plant officials cautioned temporary factors and noted no conclusive proof of causation while investigations continue.

Washington Amd Adel IpBcp Dow Chemical Co al How Magnolia Ark Occidental Chemical Lathrop Calif California Mest Sal Sccidentals Stii Inals OSHA Tow Creidental Sheil Chemical Corp Dow Markets

Dog Sugar to Celebrate 25th Birthday at Lewis-Clark Shelter

LEWISTON Idaho Sugar an aging shelter mascot credited with saving a life will celebrate her 25th birthday around August 18 with an open house at the Lewis Clark Animal Shelter. Association president Marge Livengood notes the dog was impounded a year ago and tags show five years at capture. Officials say Sugar is possibly the oldest dog in the United States and perhaps the world, though Guinness records list Adjutant the black Labrador as the oldest reliably reported dog at just over 24 years.

Lewiston Idaho Sugar Animal Shelter Sugar Uoes Lewis-Clark Animal Showar Association Assocation Marge Livengood Adjutant Cey[ter Gut

Man Arrested After Intruder Nabbed in Basement Home

Police say Horl Williams of 1a Seaview Avenue was arrested last night at 6 30 on a charge of criminal trespass and is held in bail of 230 pending court. He was found in the basement of 2 Woodlawn Avenue by Ann Grist of 184 Reservoir Venue, a cousin of the occupant, and police were alerted by a call.

Hahorl Willams Seaview Avenue Willams Woodlawn Avenue Ann Grist Reservoir Venue Wilkes Fanali Gers Summan Police Ho Ie Shase Tha Yar

Bridgeport Telegram Ad Note Details Local Purchases

Fragmented OCR shows a Bridgeport notice from The Post Publishing Company listing timed services and prices. It mentions specific items such as Sunday Post, various ponts and prices like 27.00 and 1089, plus references to Associated Press style and local notices.

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Pilot Lands Hijacker as Police Take Control

A hijacker, claiming to have explosives, boarded an Air France Airbus from Paris to Nice, then released by the pilot into police custody during refueling at Brindisi. Authorities say the man, a 26-year-old Egyptian, was restrained after negotiations began by radio. the hijacker reportedly had accomplices and dynamite on board.

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Conservative Caucus Plans Washington March to Oppose Panama Canal Treaty

Nil cur day. Melizim Thomson, secretary of state in the shadow cabinet, says the Conservative Caucus will organize a protest march in Washington to block Senate ratification of the Carter Administration Panama Canal treaty. He says the group will urge senators to state their positions publicly and write to voice opposition.

Washington Milford Melizim Thomson Cauda Senate Carter Panama Canal Thomson Rsigcus Phomson Canal Zone Mna

Plane with 230 aboard denied landing at Benghazi

In Rome and at Brindisi and Paris Charles de Gaulle, reports describe a wide bodied jet carrying 230 passengers and 2 crew that was denied landing clearance in Benghazi and Athens. Police and fire units surrounded the aircraft as it landed. Passengers reportedly underwent standard security checks with no weapons found.

Rome Benghazi Libya Athens Greece Brindisi Air Police Paris Charles T de Gaulle Guy Choi Alr Border Po-Ise Nice

Fire damages Jake's Stratford restaurant on Main Street

A blaze at Jake's restaurant in Stratford's Moutt Inn on 6405 Main Street caused initial damages of 700 dollars to the building and 2600 dollars to food and contents. Assistant Chief Stortini and units from nearby Huntington Road quarters responded as smoke filled ducts and exhausted air circulated. health officials ordered some foods removed due to smoke concerns.

Jakes Stratford Moutt Inn Main Street Stratford Crose Hoa.m Nello Stortini Orenogueane Huntington Road Sterling Lee Sherdin Health Soite 4

Amner Makers Elect Stamford Resident Director

Stamford resident Frank FE was elected to the board of the 11 member American Boiler Manufacturers Association at its eighth annual meeting. His election reflects leadership within the engineering field as the industry groups continue governance updates.

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