23 Aug 1971
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1971
Page
1
A Newark insurance agent identified as Piscintta 42 recounts sudden wealth from a lottery win. He and relatives describe mixed feelings, and detail how strangers asked for money while he kept funds private. He plans retirement but notes money has changed him.
Stamford police and State police report the nude body of 34 year old Mrs Ali Townsend Henry of Stamford found Sunday beside a rest area on the Merritt Parkway. Investigators describe a pattern of similar unsolved murders of young black women along the parkway in Stamford over the past four years. A supposed pathogical killer is suspected as authorities plea for public help. The body was located by two motorists near Riverbank Road overpass.
Governor Preston Smith argued that no president can void state law but said he would obey a court rule. He argued he could not implement a Texas pay raise in defiance of Nixon’s wage price order while administration sources predicted benefits from economic policy. The Justice Department said it would sue to stop him, and Smith said he would obey a temporary injunction but favored Supreme Court resolution. Connally urged action against Smith as markets reopened.
Bridgeport and vicinity today mostly cloudy and warm with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Clear and breezy tonight with a low in the 30s. Tomorrow cooler with a high near 70. Almanac details include tide, barometer, humidity, and sunset times for the day of the year.
A nationwide poll of 4 300 citizens in ten medium sized U S cities shows a majority favor local sales tax increases over other levies while many residents want greater spending on youth drug safety and city services but oppose broad tax hikes A survey by the Urban Observatory linked to the National League of Cities found Milwaukee Nashville Atlanta Denver and San Diego among those surveyed with varying support for taxing private school and church property and for cutting services to balance budgets
AP reports a shifting Republican landscape as Lindsay faces pressure and potential switches emerge. Candidate Nicholas A. Ponte, backed by the party, rests at home after a medical scare from a necant attack causing high fever and extended home recovery.
A garbled community page notes features for everybody in Telegram Livery Day and Republican commentary. It mentions ads, puzzles, obituaries, and readers' notes amid stray names and political references, reflecting a noisy, collage-like newspaper fragment.
Police arrested 25 individuals in New Jersey and New York in a coordinated raid on a draft office. The targets faced charges around attempting to steal sensitive government materials and evading security measures. Investigators say the conspiracy involved a planned breach near the post office complex and included attempts to disable alarms and remove walkie talkies and other gear. Six more suspects were sought as the investigation continued.
Authorities say a male visitor smuggled a 9mm pistol to black militant George Jackson before his escape attempt at San Quentin Saturday. Jackson and five others were killed in about 30 seconds as guards and inmates fought. Warden Nelson refused to identify the visitor.
Bombers attacked Belfast's Crumlin Road Prison harming four people including a guard and two prisoners. Inside, 115 of 240 interned suspected terrorists remained after the blast as police and troops maintained guard on the streets and rooftops.
A 16 year old New Canaanite was killed when his car ran off a road near New Canaan and rolled over early Sunday. The teen, identified as Tinie Pat, was a student of Meg and Mrs William Patrick of Am Oenoke Lane. Police say the vehicle struck a utility pole before rolling over and ended in a ditch.
Vice President Nguyen Can Ky said he will not campaign in the October South Vietnamese presidential election. He proposed resigning with President Nguyen Van Thieu to clear the way for another election within 40 days, contingent on a new election law not designed to serve.
In La Paz three Army officers toppled the leftist regime of Gen. Juan Jose Torres and proclaimed Col Ugo Banzer Suarez president after bloody clashes in Santa Cruz and ongoing rioting. Banzer pledged nationalism with no immediate concessions as exile plans formed for Victor Paz Estenssford.
A garbled note indicates Meskill will respond to a tax bill approved by a special legislative session repealing a state act. The governor has scheduled a public update, with a formal declaration anticipated after a four day delay.
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