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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1977

Page

12

Man Charged With Murder In State Forest Death

PORTLAND Conn AP Angrlo W Orlisi Jr of East Hampton was charged with murder in the death of an unidentified man whose body was found in a state forest. A weapon believed linked to the crime was found, autopsy pending to confirm the victim's identity, while police said the victim was taken to the state medical center. Investigators from Dorchester aided by the major crime squad and divers worked since Wednesday after a possible homicide report. The suspect was held on $190,000 bond.

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Soviets Increase U S Wheat and Corn Purchases

Washington reports the Soviet Union agreed to a new five year deal to buy at least six million tons of wheat and corn per year, with a current shipment of about 400,000 tons valued at roughly $87 million. The second year aims at 731,600 tons of wheat and 950,000 tons of corn in total sales.

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Apprentice Program Approved for Law Enforcement in ME

Washington AP report notes Ray Marshall signs an $85 agreement with the International Brotherhood of Policy Officers in Boston to develop and boost apprenticeship programs for law enforcement. The one year program aims to create opportunities for about 3,000 personnel, aiding small police forces lacking academies or schools.

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Lebanon War Erupts Anew Amid Border Clash

Heavy fighting flared Friday near Qana as Palestinian fighters and Lebanese Christian forces clashed along the southern border. Reports say Israeli artillery support may have been used, though Israeli authorities deny direct involvement. Ambulances ferried casualties toward Yaring as fighters and villagers described renewed combat near the frontier.

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Topiary craft described in antique training traditions

An obscure text fragment describes topiary art, detailing training, tubing, and trimming of trees and shrubs into ornamental patterns. It references practices and terms linked to Latin roots and ornamental landscapes, suggesting a historic viewpoint on garden sculpting.

Walter Pidgeon Hospitalized in California for Brain Clot

SAN SIOCAL Calif AP Hollywood star Walter Pidgeon, 28, was admitted to St. John's Hospital with a blood clot in his brain. A source said he was to receive tests and treatment, with hospitalization confirmed by a hospital spokes­man who noted he requested no information be released.

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Billy Carter quits job with Carters peanut business

ATLANTA AB Billy Carter the President's brother said Friday he has resigned as partner in the Carters peanut business in Plains Georgia to spend time with his family. The report notes Carter will keep a 13 percent stake while Chip Carter reportedly resigns from the Democratic National Committee.

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Revival Report From Russia Sparks Western Interest

A Russian Orthodox Church revival is described as secretive yet growing, with Father George Grabbe citing persecution under the Soviet regime and noting a reduction from about 63,000 to 11,000 churches. He warns of government manipulation within dioceses, urges continued Western press coverage of dissidents, and highlights figures like Rev. Daniel Yudka to illustrate ongoing religious resistance.

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Rights woes abound in Cuba says Young during tour

AP report cites Ambassador Young criticizing Cuba's hardwired problems and lack of political freedoms. He noted oppression of dissidents, control by the communist party, and questioned progress on individual rights amid a Caribbean tour and calls for normalization of relations with Cuba.

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Counterfeit Bills Found Floating in Harbor Cleanup

Police recovered more than $110,000 in bogus ten dollar notes from the waters near Fridge Park harbor. A female suspect was identified at a Wall Street area restaurant as the investigation traced the phony currency to Maceday Hauling. The bills were fished from the water and handed to authorities for processing in New Haven.

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New Vaccine Drive Aims to Immunize Street for Children

The CDC announced a national push to strengthen school immunization laws to curb measles and other childhood diseases. States plan stricter enforcement, with new laws and funding to improve record keeping and documentation of vaccinations in public schools.

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Gas Stations Robbed In One Hour

Police report two service stations were robbed within an hour last night. At 10 p.m. a bandit with a pistol took about $0 from Edward Penn at 167 Fairfield Avenue. Shortly before 2 a.m. an employee at 2 Gas Station on Park Avenue near Johnson Street was robbed of unknown amount.

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Air Quality Report Confusing Connecticut Listings

The state Department of Environmental Protection releases a daily air quality report covering Hartford New Haven and other cities. It notes unhealthy readings in several areas including Hartford New Britain Waterbury and Stamford while some regions like Danbury and Greenwich show unhealthy levels today.

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Mrs Caroly Vaughan dies. funeral in Fairfield

Mrs Caroly Frederick Vaughan wife of Joseph Vaughan of 488 Srogh lawn avenue died yesterday at home. Services set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Wib mot West and Goulding funeral home 1209 Pasl rani Fairfield. Burial Mountain Grove. Born in South Orange NJ she lived most of life in Aten. Survived by husband two daughters a stepson stepdaughter two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

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Richard Sperling Jr dies. Newtown resident veteran

Richard H Sperling Jr 33 of Newtown died Thursday at Danbury Hospital. Services Monday at 1630 am at 38 Main Street Fonen tuberphone then St Rose durel​s. A Newtown native and flight school graduate who attended the University of Houston served in Vietnam with the U S Army. Survivors include May Anderson stepfather Carl Amfer son NY Oceanside sister Glamdalin Treminle.

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Obituary notes and services across Bridgeport area

Obituaries and funeral notices for Dowd, Rascher Graham, McLachlan, Miss Adamenak, Horvath, McLachlan, Treitin, Simko, Kuehn, Vanderslice, Silvia, McLachlan, Parker and others. Deaths span Bridgeport, Stratford, Newtown, Milford, Wilton, Newington, Trumbull, Newtown and surrounding towns with services and burial details at local churches, homes and cemeteries.

Beloved figures remembered in Milford area notices

A long list of death notices and funeral details from Milford and nearby towns, naming multiple individuals such as Frank Gollas, Merle Roesch, Ary Zeglen, Mabie, and Ann G. Erubik. The notices reference interments, church services, and funeral homes, with scattered addresses and dates in August and September.

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Stratford Funeral Notices from 1977 Chronicle

Fragmented obituary page lists numerous cremations and interments with addresses in Stratford Milford and surrounding areas. Mentions William R. Airoannis funeral home and Deniloid DeArcy funeral services. Names include Rose Anderson Cavin, Clarence Weibel Bal Wineville, and Mrs Prem Be Wlehelaesrs. Interment appears at Mourvain Grave Cemetery with services at local churches and chapels.

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