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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1977

Page

5

Summer Film Program Continues at Library

The main library on New Haven avenue hosts a Summer Fun Film program with sessions at 11 a.m. for younger children and 2 p.m. for older ones. Features include Dogs Cats and Rabbits Dragon Stew and Superman plus songs stories and games. A separate Round the World Film Seputs! will screen Thursday at 2 and 7 pm with South America Today and The Apolony Peruviso. The Milford Oyster Festival adds daytime entertainment at Fowler Memorial field with The Snow uces and The Puppet's, and food ticket discounts. Two air conditioned minibuses will shuttle seniors between venues with routes listed for service.

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Vitramon Buys New Jersey Firm in Expansion Move

Vitramon announced the acquisition of QCI Corporation of Farmingdale New Jersey for an undisclosed cash sum. QCI will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary and supply multilayer ceramic capacitors and related packages to the electronics market. The deal expands Vitramon’s reach into semiconductors and allied components, placing the new unit under general manager Inka R. Karr and boosting the group to seven operating companies worldwide.

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Connecticut GOP Fund Drive Faces Ongoing Shortfall

Fundraising for the Connecticut Republican Party remains short of its target as officials warn headquarters could close if donations do not improve. State Chairman Frederick K. Biebel Jr. notes local town committees have begun contributing, with a major December fundraiser seen as crucial to cover monthly expenses.

Biebel GOP Contre Munth Tohieh MM Stallenshers

Danbury Prison Fire: Guard Won't Be Punished

Federal authorities agreed not to punish Deborah Richardson, a Black female guard, for releasing inmates during the Danbury prison fire. The NAACP cited preliminary findings noting lives were saved while noting unresolved safety and negligence questions. Nine inmates died in the blaze and officials cited eleven implemented precautions.

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Crosby Back On The Road After Pasadena Fall

Bing Crosby returns to performance with a one night stand at the Pavilion in Concord California on Tuesday marking his first appearance since a 20 foot tumble off a Pasadena stage last March. He plans a trial run ahead of possible dates in Nueway Sweden and England and hopes to resume book writing between golf rounds while awaiting full recovery after hospitalization.

Soncord Calif Bing Crosby Condo Pasadena Marsh Conford San Francisco Hillsborough Crosby Nueway Sweden England Hela Leiden Comis Tal

Groups Cited For Failing to File Lobby Reports

Connecticut Attorney General to decide actions against delinquent lobby groups after reports were late. The list includes Catholic Conference and Connecticut Chile Welfare Association among 12 lobbyists involved in the 1877 General Assembly. Over 300 organizations reported $500,000 spent on lobbying in recent years. Delinquents also include Connecticut Gasoline Retailers Association and New Haven Water. Some groups were removed from the delinquent list after late reports.

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Cemetery Vandalism Causes Major Damage at Lakeview Cemetery

Lakeview Cemetery suffers extensive vandalism with toppled obelisks and shattered headstones. George White of the Lakeview Cemetery Association reports damage to late 18th and early 19th century stones, noting cement foundations uprooted and markers toppled. Guards placed after the incident, with no practical prevention found beyond warnings.

Laxevinny Igagt Ead Aravae George White Lakeview Cem Lery Association Hameline White

Norwalk Zoning Panel to Consider Amendments Tomorrow

Norwalk planning and zoning commission meets at 8:30 p.m. in the West Avenue police auditorium to discuss amendments affecting A and AA residence zones. Proposals would require permits for museums churches schools and public utilities while excluding certain uses. public hearings last June drew support from residents and advocates for treatment facilities. The panel will also review playground improvements at the old Marvin School and park lighting plans at Veterans Park with a $15010 grant from the 1997-98 Community Development Block Grant. Norwalk Wilton Red Cross to hold its annual meeting at 99 France Street September 15 with officers to be elected.

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Diocese Unit Buys Property On Hillspoint Road

Westport records show a quit claim deed transferring Hillspoint Road parcel to Pantiele Foundation for a charitable fund under Diocese of Bridgesal. Seller retains lifelong use. other transfers list Keegan, Caskey, Fox, Delafield, and Rodgers families exchanging land and buildings with prices ranging from 54,000 to 278,000 dollars.

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Amnesty International cites torture in Nicaragua abuses

London report alleges widespread abductions killings and torture by National Guard and security forces in Somoza era Nicaragua. Amnesty details testimonies from prisoners and church and lawyer sources, urging restoration of civil liberties and release of detainees.

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Library Board Seeks Green Plan Aims Tonight

The Jesup Library Board meets at 9 o clock to discuss proposals for Jesup Green development including a potential library building. A questionnaire from a professional consulting firm outlines plans for future use of the area and seeks input.

Library Board Hharary Jesup Green Toranaw Wbrary Allemmair

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