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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1977

Page

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Multiple World News Bits From Newark To Tel Aviv And Washington

A U S court overturned a Hartford suburbs spending rule about low income resident figures. Vitramon Inc bought a New Jersey firm as a subsidiary. State officials probe a suspicious fire linked to a victim’s relative. Eight Newark teens raise funds for American Cancer Society via whiffle ball, final score 187 to 5. President Carter briefed Kissinger on Panama Canal pact and discussed with Ford. Ford ally likely to support. Begin defends extending services to Arabs, seen as provocation by some. Labor board moves to speed up elections under Carter AFL CIO revisions. New York Daily News cites an alleged 40 page record kept by David Berkowitz.

Newark American Cancer Society Parker Street Washington Carter Henry A. Kissinger Secretary of State Senate Gerald R. Ford Ford Vail Colo Ford Administration White House

Board to Bus Few Kids for Desegregation Plan

The Board of Education released a final desegregation plan for fall, likely requiring about 408 additional students. The plan includes a West Side core school, continued phasing of East Site Middle School, a North End core school, and steps to provide information on desegregation questions.

Board of Education West Side East Site Qthe National High School

Desegregation Plan Backed by City Officials

Daily Aug 15 notes a new desegregation movement merging with the staff and citizen training program. About 1100 youngsters are slated for desegregation efforts as a community interpretation, with Assistant City Attorney Raymond Mulran stating the plan meets Supreme Court requirements. See Schools Page 2.

Supreme Court AlGrory Raymond Mulran

State Air Pollution Seen by DEP as Worst Since 74

Hartford reports that Connecticut faces its worst air pollution year since 1974, with Bridgeport dates showing unhealthful and very unhealthful days. DEP official Michael Anderson notes April to August data hint at higher unhealthful days than in 1973 75 and 76, and cites ozone levels peaking in July and August. He urges car pooling and mass transit while weather largely drives annual comparisons. EPA indirect-source rules linger in debate after state hearings.

Dep Hartford Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Michael Anderson Bridgeport Beidgeport Anderson Dridgeport Middletown Derby

U S Says Well Ahead of Soviets in Military Tech

Yalegram wire reports CIA director Stansfield Turner told Congress the United States is well ahead of the Soviet Union in military technology while China trails by 13 to 20 years. He warned Russia leads in some areas, but China faces serious economic problems after earthquakes and upheaval.

Wasaun CIA Stansfield ‘Turner Congress United States Soviet Union China Turner Joint Economic Committee Twne William Proxmire D-W Mao Tse-Tung Pay Peking Tangshan CLA Hua Kuo-Feng Vins Huy Turner

Planners Seek a Bigger Role for City Commission

By a split vote the City Planning Commission gave itself a larger role in downtown development planning. The panel will study the Main street block and examine financial feasibility of restoration, with aim to review current plans and provide recommendations for improvement. The block is bounded by Main Middle and Walls Fairfield avenue, and the council has agreed to buy the properties for over $1.5 million.

City Planning Commission Ichard F. Munise Main Street Daventown Munree Commission Robert A. Dorlenaio Maniec Mr. Maniec Jack Helen John Khrat Gerald Busker Planning Commission Office of Development Administrs Ting Dover Tan Meniec Fairfield Avenue Can Ron Council Lutet Kine Pak and Shop Corporation

Lower Atlantic Air Fares Likely

International airlines, amid IATA talks in Geneva, announce lower transatlantic fares to challenge Freddie Lake and his Skytrain model. Government approvals in US and UK and by four non attendings are pending. Dates reference Sept 15 for new fares and various quoted prices in dollars and pounds. London to New York and New York to London routes shown with differing currencies and rates. Laker defends pricing as tied to foreign exchange and market dynamics. IATA notes six airlines to set the new rates on Page 2.

Geneva Switzerland Freddie Lake International Air Transport Association United States Britain IATA Laker London New York TATA Shyanda Ashe

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