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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1971

Page

2

Belfast Jail Raid Angers IRA as Hunger Strike Rises

IRA raids on Belfast internment sites trigger a mass protest plan by Catholic and republican detainees calling for release and boycott actions. The strike coincides with attacks aimed at damaging the economy, including several hazardous devices near city landmarks. Authorities announce a judicial inquiry into detainee brutality while reiterating interment stands, with tensions centered on Crumlin Jail and the prison ship Meidstone in Belfast Harbor.

Belfast Lodny North Orn Ireland Sman Anxilor Ministry’ of Health Armagh Crumlin Britain Royal Corps of Miliary Police Army Northern Ireland Psing Authority Atv Royal Ulster Constabulary Lister Volunters IRA

Visitor Gave Jackson the Gun Says Warden

A warden said a visitor furnished Jackson with a gun in a Soledad case that sparked a police response. The incident followed a prison shootout at Marin County where guards killed five, including inmate George Jackson. The article notes legal and political fallout and mentions Ky, Thieu, and U.S. diplomat Bunker amid broader South Vietnam tensions.

George Jackson Jonathan Marin Coun Angela Davis Wisin Marin Marin County Jackson John Lynn Ventura Calif Ronald L. Kans Fresno Spt Tere Graham Department of Corrections Frank FP DeLenm Artton Wil Paul Krasner

Bolivia in Hands Of 3 Army Men

Rebels moved on the capital as Torres fled the Presidential Palace. Army units clashed with Colorado troops and civilians. Air support and shell fire rained on Miraflores and surrounding areas while civilians sought cover in hillside blocks.

Bolivia Torres Cour Lala Pax Rome Figlmvan Tebal Colorado Tenons Miraflores Arroy Castrilla Otheir Tigulng

Nurses Meet Amid City Unrest At Civic Address

At daybreak the city saw clashes as armed groups barricaded in a hotel and a university site hosted the biennial convention. Gov Thomas J Moskilwil and loyalists faced a tense scene as dignitaries delivered a major opening address amid the upheaval in Hartford.

Thomas J

State to Change Child Care Plan in Connecticut

Hart ford UPI reports the Department of Children and Youth Services will spend about 200000 annually to place delinquent children in private group homes. Commissioner Frannis Maloney says buying private services saves money versus building state run centers. initial plans for Hartford Berzenor and New Haven sites were vetoed by Gov. Meskill, with $290000 from the original appropriation reallocated to private placements.

Hartford UPI Department Childre and Youth Services Groun Frannis Maloney Girlvale Berzener New Haven Maloney Ginv Thomas J. Meskillater

New Haven Hearing Planned on Allegheny Propjet Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a multi day hearing at the Holiday Inn in New Haven on Sept 21 about last June’s Allegheny Airlines propjet crash at Tweed airport. NTSB official Rudolph Kapustin said experts from the Weather Service FAA and aircraft maker will testify, with survivors and relatives among those slated.

New Haven API National ‘Transportation Safety NSH Allegheny Airlines Tweed NTSB Rudolph Kapustin Holiday Inn Convat Am National Weather Service Federal Aviation Administration CFAAD Lem Kapulvin Misaland McCea National Lahore Relations Board l Washington Narman’ H. Kelly Sr Waterford Kapulsin James A. Walktee Memphis Jenn Isd

Hope Center Reopens as Coordinator Returns from Vacation

Hope Center at 679 North Avant plans to reopen Monday as coordinator Mrs. Gloria Stewart returns from vacation. The facility continues its work addressing narcotics problems and assisting victims in the community.

Hope Canter North Avant van Tengen Ann Gloria Stewart

Fifth Black Woman Found Strangled in Stamford Chain

Police link a series of strangulations to a parkway area near Stamford involving five women. The latest victim, Mrs. Henry, age unknown, was found with her mouth gagged and clothing torn, with autopsy pending. Previous cases include Gail Thompson, 1, and four earlier victims dating from 1965 to 1968. Investigators, including Sgt. Lombardn and Troop G members, are pursuing clues to movement since Saturday night.

Robert Krysiak Wera Lieut Piri Tradmwell Stanford Hospital Ated Micae Witlauy Sedat Osvzmert Henry Gail Thompson of && Pressprich Stamford Parkway den Road Thompson Dane Int Roberts Gloria Coen Att. Vernon Yaseergay John Lombardn Tremper John Solomon Troop G

Big Antiques Shaw Set for Stonington

Antiques show and sale plan exhibits from over 20 dealers. Event originated as ecumenical project among four churches and now expands to include tours of homes and old buildings. Includes meals, foot sales, bazaars, teas. Stonington churches will open for inspection. Museums and historic sites in Mystic also part of tours.

Stonington Beyilelon Lewis

McKinney Pushes Air Cooling for Commuter Cars

Washington AP reports Rep. Stewart B. McKinney Connecticut calls for air conditioning on Penn Central NH commuter trains. He says Transportation Dept and Penn Central adopted his plan to power cooling units at station stops, with portable equipment moved to heat areas. Penn Central notes efforts to address sweltering cars and concerns over power sources.

Washington Penn Central Stewart B. McKinney R-Conn McKinney Transportation Department Fenn Central William M. Meara J Meamwolth Connecticut Transportation Commission Samuel Kanelt New Haven Samford

Salute to Black Spanish Culture Ends 3 Day Run

A three day salute to Black and Spanish culture concluded in Washington Park with a Spanish play La Muela Del Rey Varfan set in 16th century Spain. Local cast led by Roberto Rodrigues Sarez featured many residents and was sponsored by the Dridgaport chapter of the Puerto Rican Parade of Connecticut. An estimated 1,000 attendees heard three Black groups perform a rock concert after opening acts Intrigues from Philadelphia and Chililes from Chicago with the Persuaders of New York City closing the event led by announcer George Pulliam.

Washington Park Spain Roberto Rodrigues Sarez Dridgaport Connecticut Tic Castivore iAna D. Machuca Ang Morgler Margarita Lopez Maria S Machuca Miriam Reyes Auria Patty Barrera Feliciano Martora Nazario Martinez Luis Gonzalez Mariana Fierro Dos @ Villafane Leo Lacend Humberto Quiles Maria Rivera Nereida Morell Davie Bernaced Luis Lacend Bonnie Mach

Breaks Reported Across Weekend In Bridgeport

Bridgeport police investigated six weekend burglaries. The LaRosa pharmacy at 25 Madison Avenue was penetrated via a cellar but burglars fled after an alarm. Items stolen included a television set radio and various cast. Other incidents included vending machines damaged, a burglary at Housatonic College on Hagitutn Avenue, a record player and clothing missing at 739 Noble Avenue, and checks on a break at 10 Johnson Street and a residence on Marc hing Village.

Bridgeport LaRosa Madison Avenue Arts Wond Avenue Palice Housatonic College Hagutim Avenue Ome Ome Jelothing Noble Avenue Helen Casey Johnson Street Mildred Rojas Marching Village

Sentencing Today For Nancy Pardue

A UPI report notes Mrs Nave Pardue faces sentencing in US District Court for smuggling weapons to her husband during a Bridgeport visit and for infant endangerment and assault related charges. The case ties to a February 1970 bomb attack in Danbury that injured 26 and a bank theft connected to the blast aftermath.

Harycorn UPI Nave Pardue Aes Danbury John Rossel Pardue Pardue Bridgeport Mia Federal Plex Nanury

25 Nabbed in N J and New York for Draft Office Raids

A broad raid roundup led to 25 arrests in New Jersey and New York tied to planned raid on draft offices. Clergymen including Rev Peter Donald Ford, Rev Michael Doyle, and Rev Milo Billman linked to the case. Others named include Frances Swadden, Michael Giscondo, and Charles Lee Barat among several from Camden, Bridgewater, and Buffalo. Bail set high for some. authorities say raids may be connected to broader disorder but no final link confirmed.

Peter Donald Fords New York Michael J. Doyle St. Joseph's Cathedral Camden Milo N. Billman Camdon Fordi Father Doyle Alan Frances Swadden East Orange Michael John Giscondo New Jersey Grady Biltman Robert Revrigans Defense Committee Joan Reilly Bridgewater anTy James Mussi Redmani Mass Barah Jane Tosi Dorchester Margaret Mary Inness Boston Keith William Forsythe 1Philadelphia Goodwin Anderema Edward I. McGowen Edwart Buffalo Davst Hrother David Narst Calonaville Catonsville Vit Darsk Addnisses Darat Ared Abe FRE Justice Department Washington Karl L. Brouse Soreia FHS Atty Guy Gondwina Marisburg Goodwitt U.S Charles Rudd FAI Haddon, No William Id. Anderson Port Office Selective Service Office U.S. Army TRE Post Office Hey Rutgers University Law School FBE Peel Ter Grady Maw York Cily Yinglewter Kady Slice Selective ‘Service Poe Ea Aero Mawell Paul Bernerd New Haven Worchester Ponal Chiewan Henry Kissinger Couminghia

Youth Corps Helps Make City Cleaner

The Bridgeport area NYC program mobilizes youth at ABCD and NYCT sites citywide. Enrollees work four days weekly on maintenance, airport tasks, hospital paths, housing screens, and park cleanup while earning wages and participating in educational activities. Local officials praise the program for improving cleanliness and community service.

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Meskill Action On Tax Dive Details Emerge

Report notes ongoing Meskill tax investigation with multiple arrests this week over alleged prostitution involvement. Individuals named include Saelia Melénigit, 22, and Ghailadak, 21, linked to offenses at listed addresses. Officials discuss revenue effects and tax rate proposals amid broader budget considerations.

Brida Saelia Melénigit Narmillon Ghailadak Son Panik Villag

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