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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1971

Page

8

Stamford Man Jailed Fined in Welfare Fraud Case

Morales pleaded innocent to fraud in obtaining welfare assistance. Judge Ratman described the case as a severe welfare fraud that harmed those in genuine need. Morales was found guilty and sentenced by Judge Altman, with a maximum jail term of one year for the misdemeanor offense.

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Welfare Abuse Probe Draws Silence in Bridgeport

Bridgeport area welfare abuses prompted a state review plan under Commissioner White. Deputy Norton disclosed 25 workers labeled in little Siberia amid broader cuts, with 100 percent case checks ordered to curb fraud. Officials noted large payments and household items linked to one family. no criminal prosecutions yet due to policy limits.

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Minervino Backed By GOP In Waterbury Mayoral Bid

The Republican Town Committee endorsed Ernest Minervino, minority leader on the Board of Aldermen and Republican town chairman, for mayor in a 31 to 16 vote with one abstention, as Salvatore Tengu vows a primary. In Hartford vandals damaged 13 tombstones at a Jewish cemetery.

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Information Sought On Suspected Frauds

Hartford AP reports the state Welfare Department will set up a post office box in Hartford for citizens to report suspected welfare abuse or fraud and to submit improvement suggestions. Nicholas Norton, deputy welfare commissioner, described the box as a channel for public tips and ideas.

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Armed Civilians Shot Dead At Ulster Rally

Reported shootings mark a surge of violence after a rally led by Miss Penindettey and Miss Devinald in Ulster. Troops used gas and rubber bullets to break up the crowd as armed acts escalated. one man McDevitt was killed after failing to surrender. Prime Minister Heath prepares crisis talks as internment campaigns widen unrest in Crept Estate and Londonderry areas.

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Gillespie Says He Aims For 1972 Presidential Run

New York AP reports trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, born John Birks Gillespie, announced Wednesday that his hat is in the ring for the 1972 presidential race. He joked about trips abroad for the State Department and said a chat with President Nixon sparked his decision to run, though he did not specify a party ticket. He emphasized appealing to newly eligible voters in the 18 to 21 age group.

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Lansing Guests Hollywood on The Doris Day Show

Robie Lansing, known for two video series of His Ain, will play a guest role next fall on The Doris Day Show, bringing a notable TV presence to the season.

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Little Elephants Bid In Shelton GOP Mayoral Nomination

Siraco, candidate for mayor, accuses Tisi of harming the party, pledges to heal rifts and unite the Little Elephant Club with the GOP Town Committee. The article lists endorsed aldermen and candidates for local offices amid a heated party primary in Shelton.

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Northern Ueland Chit Wish Assiciation March on London

Fragment readable text notes a march toward London by a group identified as Northern Ueland Chit Wish Association. It references Belih soldiers and a plan involving threats to attack or influence London and specific areas such as Glasnow Seolhind and Teafilpar Square, with timing hinted at the end of a month.

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Milford Cops Suspended in Brutality Probe

Jaudal at a men meeting in secret leads Milford police officials to suspend two officers amid a civil rights probe. Supt. McAtee, alleged to have waited for Thornhill's Pitt Court appearance, faced no immediate disciplinary action, while lawyer Robert Mirto vows federal court pursuit and cites nine eyewitness statements supporting the alleged beating.

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