Connecticut Ford Delegation Weighs Abortion Plank Change
Connecticut delegates at the 1976 Republican convention debate altering the party abortion plank. J. Brian Gaffney and Francis J. Collins oppose changes while Biebel tightens control and aims to deliver all 35 Connecticut votes for Ford. Buckley withdraws, boosting Ford hopes amid internal maneuvering and vice presidential speculation.
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Gatlon
Ford
Argentina
Rader
Polyou
Francesca
Kansas City
Tion
Delega
Sion
Con- Connecticut
Antici-Necticut
Kemper
alArena
Biebel
Mae
U.S
Connecticut
Ris
Orl
GOP
J. Brian Gaffney
New Britain
Houses
Francis J. Collins
Brookfield
Staten Gop
Jeanne Nelson
Darien
House
Gerald F. Stevens
Milford
Stevens
John Davis Lodge
Westport
Lowell P. Weicker Jr
Finn
Feu
Ka Ow
Ford Strategy
Ronald Reagan
Stewart B. McKinney
Sen
James Buckley
C-R-N.y
Buckley
California
Reagan
Ronald A. Sarasin
Sarasin
New York
Richard Rosenbaum
Senate
Richel
Tennessee
Howard Baker
Weicker Spends Day Planning Campaign
Stamford Senator Lowell P. Weicker of Connecticut spent Monday doing campaign planning and office work instead of attending the Republican national convention. An aide said he focused on scheduling and speechwriting for a speech to the Northeast Public Power Association, with a full campaign trail through the week ahead.
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Stamford
Lowell P. Weicker
Conn
Fred Mann
Weicher
Northeast Public Power Association
Mann
Weicker
Alderman Seeks Fountains On in Seaside Park
Alderman Catherine Parker requests the Park Department turn on fountains in Seaside Park for public convenience. The council also considers Fire Department action to reduce a fire hazard at 1923 Park Avenue, and Health Department cleanup along Rail Road Avenue and Garden Street. Hawley Avenue residents petition for no parking signs between Guild and Anson’s Treats. referred to Police Commissioners.
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Catherine Parker
Common Council
Park‘ Department
Seaside Park
Parker
Bernard Katz
Thomas A. Mulligan, Jr
Fire Department
Park Avenue
Health Department
Road Avenue
Garden Street
Hawley Avenue
Mental Health Unit to Press State for Detox Facility Now
Bridgeport advisory board moves to urge Gov Grasso and Mental Health Commissioner Plaut to fast track a state funded alcohol detox unit at the Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center. The unit faces funding delays and an Oct start, with $83,628 extra for 12 months but potential cuts as delays continue. The board weighs director qualifications amid debate over psychiatry versus psychology background.
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Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center
Central Avenue
Norman Hewitt
Ella T. Grasso
Erle A. Plaut
Hartford
Bridgeport
Heivitt
Eugene Murray
Mental Health Alcohol and Drug Dependency Division
Mental Health Center
Kissik Kim
Stat O Mental Health Department
Commissioner Plant
Hewitt
LeCardo Named to Head Stratford Housing Authority
Stratford selects Frank A. LeCardo as executive director of the Stratford Housing Authority after reviewing 57 applications. The 46 year old banker with prior town service will be paid on the town scale and resign his Democratic chairmanship. He lives at 101 Academy Hill Terrace and previously served on the Town Council.
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Frank A. LeCardo
Stratford
Stratford Housing Authority
Nicholas Vasgertchian
Russell Palala
Anthony Testi
Fred Lucas
Avril Westmoreland
BeCardo
Jos Hancock Insurance Company
Democratic Town Committee
LeCardo
Myron Rosenbluth
Aoman
Palaia
SHA
Rosenhiuth
Edwin Carey
Vasgerichian
Honeyspot
Academy Hill Terrace
Fairfield Library weighs asbestos ceiling fix at Fairfield Woods
Fairfield Library board discusses sealing the basement 1969 asbestos ceiling with a water based epoxy spray to protect children from airborne fibers. Dr. Sawyer from Yale notes long term cancer risk but says removal is costly. grants may fund the spray, with staff consulting insurance and pursuing further details.
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Fairfield Library Boards of Trustees
Fairfield Woods
Yale University
Susan Radel
Robert Sawyer
Sugcee
Miss Radel
Library
Sawyer
Miss Racer
Tee
Connecticut
Bruce Kershner
Edward Lengs
JCC Reminded of Arab Actions As Israel Moves Toward Talks
At the 51st annual JCC meeting in Bridgeport Israeli official Natan Tabak urged memory of Arab actions before negotiations. Milton Weiss was reelected president. officers elected included Jonathan Bowman and Morton Feldman. Tabak blamed Arabs for stalled talks, cited Lebanon war deaths, and noted the IOC refused a 66 second Montreal opening observance.
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Jewish Community Center
Israel
Natan Tabak
United States
Tabak
Milton Weiss
Center
Jonathan Bowman
Morton Feldman
William Hirsch
Chester Kay
Victor Levinson
Samuel Rost
Barbara G. Krulewitz
Hirsch
Krulewitz
Jewish Community Center of
Bridgeport
United Jewish Council
Palestine Liberation Organization
Lebanon
United Nations Security Council
International Olympic Committee
Montreal
Bicyclists Hurt In Two Separate City Accidents
Two bicycle riders were injured yesterday in separate city crashes. Richard Palmer, 10, suffered head and reflex injuries after his bike hit a car near his home. he was taken to Bridgeport hospital. The driver, Sergio Martinez, 29, faced a reckless driving summons. Monica Costen, 14, sustained injuries when her bike collided with Pauline Leighton’s car on Noble avenue. no arrest was made.
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Richard Palmer
Carroll Court
Bridgeport Hospital
Sergio Martinez
Putnam Street
Monica Costen
Blackstone Street
Noble Avenue
Stillman Street
Pauline M. Leighton
Park Avenue
Ancient Egyptian Remedies Prefigured Antibiotics
Ancient Egyptian medical practices used ox liverstich and pressed moldy bread to treat night blindness and wounds. The text notes these methods as early precursors to vitamin A therapy and modern antibiotics.
Miranda promotes as principal at Maplewood School
Jessie Tisdale, a longtime Maplewood School guidance counselor, will become principal under Lawrence Menitta who was appointed last month. The list includes James La Nogueira Barnum school Charlene Carter Newfield Ralph Council Read Leonard Rutkosky Blackham John Holley and Juan Lopez in assistant roles. Mr. Miranda is a Puerto Rican native with degrees from Calumet College and Ohio State University and prior head of bilingual programs in Bridgeport.
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Jessie Tisdale
Maplewood School
Lawrence Menitta
Tisdale
Charles Tisdale
James la Nogueira
Barnum School
Charlene Carter
Newfield School
Ralph Council
Read School
Leonard Rutkosky
Blackham School
John Holley
Warding High School
Juan Lopez
Waltersville School
Miranda
Gary
Ind
Calumet College
Indiana
Ohio State University
Bridgeport
Actioe
Connecticut Association For
City Man Found Dead In Pumes Filled Car
A 46 year old Lloyd Grow of 333 Atlantic Street was found dead in his parked car near the Sea side park boat ramp after 6 p.m. Police preliminary report indicates death by self inflicted monoxide fumes after removing a floor board. A passerby found him and alerted authorities. The details describe a suicide investigation and related area actions.
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Lloyd Grow
Atlantic Street
Seaside Park
Nolice
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McNeill
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