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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1977
Page
3
East area GOP to choose chairmen for committees as medical director roles and campaign reports are discussed. Town Plan and Zoning, church events, marriage licenses, property sales, and local club meetings fill a busy notices page with parish activities and civic updates.
In New York Rev William Sloane Coffin, former Yale chaplain known for antiwar and civil rights work, was chosen senior minister of Riverside Church despite dissent from about 430 voting members. He faced scrutiny over his activism and past divorces as the church sought a leader for its interdenominational congregation.
Penfield recreation report shows 213 lockers rented at Penfield pavilion with residents paying 2 dollars and non residents 2 dollars rent. total revenues estimated around 4300 by end of summer. Conley notes revenues come from locker rentals pavilion rentals heat stack rentals concession fees and miscellaneous sources.
The Civil Rights Commission urged tougher action against stereotype driven TV portrayals of women and minorities citing networks pursuit of ratings and profits. It urged FCC reform of employment guidelines and a public inquiry into the problem, while rejecting censorship and urging broader regulatory options. The report analyzes 1970s and 1973-74 network programming, showing white males dominate drama and news roles while minorities and women remain underrepresented or relegated to limited, often stereotyped parts.
In New York City, a three year old pine cat named Big Bear, found as a stray, is kept in peak health to serve as a blood donor for hospitalized cats at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Duncan Wright of the ASPCA notes many cats need transfusions during and after surgery. Big Bear's role helps save other felines at the shelter and hospital.
Fairfield police protest the town’s new patrol wagons calling them inadequate for emergencies and say they hinder morale. Union leader Lt Reilly cites ride quality and maneuverability concerns, while Chief Mastronardi downplays immediate changes and promises future improvements.
Fairfield Library Trustees plan to add a soundproof, air conditioned computer room in the main library and hire an independent consultant with library computing experience. They cite Greenwich and Ferguson libraries as models and note CLSI provided equipment, while seeking better service and system integration to avoid past issues.
Hartford AP reports proposed rules to tighten state oversight of massage parlors and masseuses under a 1975 law. Hearings planned in Norwich and Haven. Proposals require licensed parlors, six month training, 400 instruction hours, and annual fees. Ads banned for suggestive content. rate cards must be posted. uniforms restricted. Sunday closing rule and daily patron registers.
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