Stratford Police Suffer Sickout Battle in Court and Talks
Stratford authorities face a legal clash over a police sick leave dispute. The chief demands doctor's notes from officers who called in sick, prompting union challenges citing town ordinances and a three day limit. Legal help from four Connecticut union lawyers backs five officers named in the suit as talks resume August 29 after 17 months of negotiations.
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Beckwith
Venables
Connecticut Council of Police Unions
James Pall
Wilson
Stratford
Secret Service Silence Shrouds Plot Probe in New Orleans
A day after an inquiry into a possible assassination conspiracy was disclosed, officials offered little detail. Secret Service spokesman Jack Warner denied warrants and said the investigation remains active while other officials offered cautious comments. A local police source warned the case could be inconclusive, and WVUE reported arrest authorizations for two people linked to a discussed killing plan. Authorities declined to comment further.
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New Orleans
Secret Service
Jack Warner
Nixon
Ruit
WVUE
Warner
Washington
Justice Department
Nixon vents irritation at Veterans event amid security concerns
Justice Department officials say arrests would require Secret Service approval and deny involvement in any authorizations. President Nixon, during a Veterans of Foreign Wars address, grew irritable with press intrusion and gave orders to handle reporters. Deputy press secretary Warren noted the remark referred to a private matter, not the motorcade.
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Warner
Justice Department
Horace Webb
Secret Service
Nixon
Ronald L. Ziegler
Ziegler
San Clemente
Calif
Gerald L. Warren
Warren
Lanese Signals Sheriff Bid In Bridgeport GOP Circles
Mike Lanese announced plans to press a floor fight for a sheriff nomination with GOP support. He says the post is pivotal and that party endorsement could determine election, as three incumbents retire and screening interviews narrow the field.
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Mike Lanese
Sheriff
Bridgeport
Michael Role
Lanese
Gops
GOP
Board of Selects Men
Stratford Boy Hurt In Cycle Car Crash
A Stratford boy aged W was treated for arm and back abrasions after his bicycle veered into a car on Stratford Avenue near Lordship Boulevard at 1 p.m. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital by Patrolman George Force and released. The car, owned by Anthony J. Margo of West Haven, had witnesses saying the boy was hurled onto the hood and into the windshield. No summons was issued.
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Stratford
Stratford Avenue
William Wenneberger
iFirst Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
George Force
Stratford Road
Lordship Boulevard
Anthony J. Margo
West Haven
Southern New England Telephone Company
John Lescinsky
Six City Pupils Win Summer Reading Awards
Six Bridgeport youngsters were honored at the North Branch library children’s awards day for reading over 20 books this summer. Twenty five other students earned reading certificates for completing ten books. Top winners included Kim O Brien Rita Colucci Debbie Testani and Eric Testani along with Charles Anslick and Tracey Longway. Games prizes went to Kevin Haydes Tony Cosca David Nicholas and Sharon Stebbins. Vera Rovarie directed the programs with librarian Eleanor Lynch.
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Bridgeport
North Branch Library
Kim O'Brien
St. Emery’ School
Rita Colucci
St. Catherine's School
Tony Cosca
Gracher
St Patrick's School
David Nicholas
St Augustine's School
Puaztes
Sharon Stebbins
Shelton School
Vera Rovarie
Eleanor Lynch
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