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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1977

Page

13

Mayor Blames Floyd Ex-ODA Official for Tax Fund Loss

The city lost 47 303 in state tax reimbursements due to late filing tied to the Rich ard Berman and Reverend Roger W. Floyd, who deny fault. Berman, ex-ODA official, led housing committee. Floyd opposed Mayor Mandanici. The city will grant 385 420 in abatements to non profits for town house project but will only receive 181 701 in past year reimbursements. Berman defends his past ODA role. Mandanici cites paperwork delays and long-untouched filings as the cause.

Floyd ODA Mandlanic Dormer City Hall Richard Berman Roger W. Floyd Congress Sara Renewent Wil Tha Revi Mandanial Wélmary Noeiratic Yale Comaron Council Villaln Mandanel

Billington City Tax Abatement Dispute In Bridgeport

Waterbury Economic Development agency official recalls early tax abatement requests for Congress Plaza before leaving Bridgeport. Local figures accuse several administrations of delays and missteps in reimbursements. Clergy and officials clash over responsibility while a campaign against Rev. Mr. Floyd surfaces.

Waterbury Mandanici Floyd

Monsignor Duffy Dies at 79 Aides Retired Priests

Monsignor Duffy longtime priest of St Joseph’s Meriden Ridgefield and former director of the Diocese’s Apostolate for retired priests died at 79 in the Queen of Clergy Home Stamford. He served as pastor at St Joseph’s 1931 56 and St Mary’s Ridgefield 1931 56. wrote a booklet Priests Spes and helped establish parochial schools. He held leadership roles in diocesan and local clergy groups and served in many parishes across Connecticut. Services pending.

Fawand Jy Dolly St Joseph’s Ehuren Danbury Queen Clergy Home Stamford Duffy St. Joseph's Msgr. Duffy Priess St. Thomas ‘St Mary Bloomfield St. Mary's 'Seminary Baltimore Catholic University of Tate Sohn J. Nilim Meriden St. Mary’s Church Milford Sacred Mears Waterbury St. Mary, Norwich St. John’s Middletown St. Francis of Assini South Windsor St. Armidsl Wehig Court Ridgefield St. Jauke's Guild For Physicians Venuses Inanbury Sas Order of Hibderrians Denbury Ivers Inchule Tael

Safety Standards Urged As More Use Skateboards

Washington AP report details rising skateboard use and injuries with 188,000 annual product complaints. CPSC aims to develop voluntary safety standards amid 13 deaths from 1973 to 1977, mostly male, and 78 percent male injuries. Commissioner Pittle notes growing popularity and safety concerns as authorities pursue guidelines.

Washington ThapPiltie Tere Commission John Hyington Skateboard Industy David Pittle Momiany Inieres

Lou Walters Dies at 81 Founder of Latin Quarter Nightclubs

Lou Walters, 81, longtime founder of New Yorks Latin Quarter nightclubs and father of television personality Barbara Walters, died Monday in a Miami hospital after a period of illness. He had presided over the famed Latin Quarter in Manhattan, a landmark in Broadway’s theater district. Walters had lived in Miami for several years. private funeral plans were reported.

Lou Walters MIANT Louw Walters Harbara Waltéis Wnd New York Moston Ami Ile Walters Miami American Broadcasting Company Main Latin Quarter York Broadway Fae Wal Wales Mian Hiena Tae

Tragic Hanged Boy Amid Bronx and Middletown Notices

A sequence of obituaries and death notices from New York and surrounding areas reports a 1-year-old boy found hanged in a Bronx apartment, a 34-year-old man William A. Dargan of Shelton dying from injuries in Middletown, and multiple funeral services. Survivors include family members across Shelton Darien and Ansonia, with services at local funeral homes and Mount St Peter Cemetery noted. Other notices cover layings to be held at Riverview and regional churches, with details on the deceased, relatives, and burial sites.

Shelton William A. Dinegon Dak Avenue Hulls Brewery Middletown Hospital Middletown N.Y Toohey Oni Hoveaventny Mount St. Peeter Meehy van Wits Bee Tammy Matle Barpate Michelle Gulf Baryon Darien Mel Willing Gaygon Meo Michael Dargo Tour Andrew J Dargud Shaun Dargen Daniel M Daron Sheila Thoms P Dargen Ansoniay Paul Mondrath Galgimbus Mu Biratforg Neral Hark City Cornel Knights New York A. Sheely George Crust George Theja Sheehy, Sr Meadnie Street Olu Sheehy and Son Eliza Rycarnidlon Riverview Tisseph Plauit Peter's Derby Wesley Swanson Shelton Julia Dembinsky Swanson Weerley Swanson Belmont Avenue Griffin Hospital Tomers’ Towal Riverview Funeral Rivey Road John Morgan Paxor Shelto Congregationals Church Will Na Riverside Cemetery Swanson Hown Ashland Sunnyside Cornwall Ida Erlesoe Berner Cornivall Bridge Clyud Bridgeport Arihue Loveh Cornwall Bridge Eric Eviegon Newtown Elton Rogers

Flooding Washes Out Section of Calif Highway

Reported heavy rain and flash floods washed away a large four lane artery north of Barstow linking Los Angeles and Las Vegas. California Highway Patrol says the Interstate 15 corridor was flooded in both directions for miles, stranding dozens of cars as waters rose from hill runoff. Other highways nearby including 88 73 near Brawley also reported underwater or flooded.

MS Angeles California Mae Los Angeles Las Vegas Barstow California Highway ‘Patrol Terry Hunt Stranka Keachs Lunf Darstow Brawley Soileom Sea Yilothe

Obituaries and Funeral Notices Mixed in Stratford Area

Obituary notices list Joseph B. Lapke 87 former Ready-To- Wear employee. Albert Lapke of Stratford. funeral homes in Wilmot West and Goulding. services expected tomorrow morning followed by burial at St. Michael's cemetery. Other deaths include Karen Sherman Jepsen, Julia Dembinsky Swanson, Hill, Viglione, Turns, and more with service details across Stratford, Shelton, Milford, Cornwall and Bridgeport.

H. Stewart Huntinetin Griffin Penny Services A.m Ted Ranvist Tabernacle Bridemart Muchael Williems Pati Lor In Park Cemetery Hridzipest Morton Mortuary Carrier Lillian Richardson Ime Lensie Dawson Detrit Mich Tacquelyre Soullun Varenela Durhin Franzfort Germany Migs Yann Stewnes Kurestington Wigther Battie Duar Bunvingtony Wilie Wright Miladelphia Aretharwest Melen Redding Stratford Grandchilren Japan Joseph Dy Vaughan Carolyn Frederick Torney Vaughan Joseph d. Vaughan Wilmot West Apede Goulding Hare Post Rid Fairfield Joseph B. Lapke Whittiey Street Ready Toot Company Albert P. Lapke Strato Postwood Pairfield Sunda Golden Heights Manor Iine Gaulding Fineral Road Mein Karen Sherman Jepsen Otistreet Maring Penson Bridgeport Hospital Murrnw Ibam Peel Lachansky Harreuny Avenue Stratefor Willie Sulliyan Emenius Second Baylist Church Kyril Wilde Lakenlow Ceme Lery Anthony A. Viglione Prumbu Anthoms A. Viglione Huntington Trimbull Vigi Bami S. Spadsceino and Sons Washington Avenue St. Catherine of Siena Dural St. Michael’ S Joseph Joseph V. Alams Shorwet Plan Jester Education Bridgeport Hyannis Hospital Cape Cod Charles Slegel BS Cornwall Redgaty U Alreet Neval Main Street West Gorham Place Trumboul Haven Veterans Hospital St. Mark's Church

Death notices from a long local obituary page

Fragmented notices list interments, funeral homes, and burial plans across multiple families in Stratford, Lakeview, and nearby areas. Entries mention dates, cemeteries, funeral home services, and family survivors, with scattered names such as Auguste and Gaudin, plus references to local churches and memory funds.

Police Describe Death as Implied Suicide in Tragic Case

Police labeled the death as definite death by own action after a boy was prevented from going out today. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Aug 1077 Funeral Notices From West Haven

A string of oblique listings shows funeral notices for residents in West Haven area. The entries name relatives and churches, with services set at Saint Peters and St Marys cemeteries, detailing widows, husbands, and dates of services in late August and early September. Many lines reference Augustine's church and local streets. amid the garbled OCR, names like Ruth Hayden and Annie Koehntnr appear alongside addresses such as 35 Vine streets and 3048 a tin atteet.

Renan Horney Vanton Negel West Haven Ruth Hayden Jamas

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