U S Moves to Block CNB Merger Plan
The Justice Department moved in New Haven to block the planned merger of Connecticut National Bank Bridgeport and First New Haven Bank New Haven citing antitrust concerns. It argues the merger would reduce competition across 69 offices in southwestern Connecticut and seeks a permanent injunction.
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U.S
Indstina Department
Comptroller of
Cianera
John N. Mitchell
Ait
U.S. District Court
New Haven
Connecticut National
First New Haven
Connecticut
Bridgeport School Lunch Program Expands Free Meals
Pupil lunch changes turn a anticipated deficit into a 24,272 surplus for last year, Food Services Director Thomas Carroll told the Board of Education. The board authorized liberalization of the free lunch program, eliminating the middle point and expanding eligibility. Income ceilings rise from 4,200 to 8,400 for a family of four, making more families eligible for free lunches. Families on food stamps or with job layoffs become automatically eligible.
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H. Sidney Folsom
Bridgeport
Thomas Cars Roll
Board of Education
Carroll
Youth group seeks use of Lincoln Annex for East End center
Fast End Youth Center asks Board of Education to lease the Lincoln Annex for a new East End youth center in the old Lingala School building. The board agrees to form a committee to study the proposal and report by Sept 27. The building lacks heating and is mostly a frame, with rehabilitation work ahead.
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Fast End
Board of Education
Lingala School
Fast End Youth Center Organization
Alan EB. Gustafson
Howard Rosenstein
Propin
Fue
Alt 5S
Vogel
East End
Lincoln Oot
Lincoln
Stratford Avener
Recta
Seven Years for Rose in Heroin Case
In Hartford US District Court Judge Thomas Murphy sentenced Rose, a Bridgeport man, to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to sell heroin. Rose testified that he supplied five bundles for sale and was arrested after federal agents traced him through a state digit system. He previously served time for a 1961 fatal shooting in Bridgeport related to a dice game. He was released on parole at the time of the current arrest.
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Hartford
Rose
Bridgepark
Judea Thomas Murphy
Henry Sf
Hig
Roget
Hawley Avenue
Bridgeport
Frank Johnson
Weather Broadcast: Sunny, Windy, Cool in Port Alvord Area
Weather bulletin reports sunny and windy conditions across Port Alvord and vicinity with cooler temperatures. Today highs near the mid 20s with a gradual drop tonight, followed by tomorrow's highs in the 30s. Precipitation chances remain through tonight. Humidity noted around 80 percent and a small tide update for the region.
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R Pont
Tienday
Anguat
Features for Everybody In Telegram Every Day
Readable fragments describe a section titled Features for Everybody In Telegram Every Day with various topics. Names such as Abby, Sylvia Carter appear alongside sections on fashion, materials, finance, and theater. Obituaries and sports notes are listed within a periodical style table of contents.
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Telegram
Marla
Wnomen'n News
Fairfield RTM Approves Open Space Land Purchase
Fairfield RTM votes $183 000 to acquire fal acres of land off Catamount Road for Open Space and $78 029 for Urban Beautification. approves a two year contract with Fairfield Police local 145. rejects $1 483 for Board of Education. The meeting also includes allocations for town projects and a federal plant reform, with a continuation noted on Page Two.
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Fairfield Rtm
Umoyden
Il Foll
St Grasmere School
Law
Fairfield Police
Board For Education
U S Bombers Score Hits In North Vietnam
AP reports U S fighter bombers struck inside North Vietnam targeting antiaircraft sites and an unarmed reconnaissance plane. The operation followed earlier air strikes as crews reported multiple assaults and a demilitarized zone remained under scrutiny. A Milford city budget surplus of 6943 for 1970-71 was announced by Mayor Clifton A Moore.
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Milford
Cifton A. Moore
Saigon
North Vietnacr
U.S
Texkty
Jamesy Pus
D'Entremont
Nice
Antonia Dy Warth
Board of Alderman
Notar
Weet Ney
Giguere
Bingham Hunted In Quentin Case
Authorities searched for Stephen Mitchell Bingham, 29, a California attorney linked to the George Jackson escape at San Quentin. Reports indicate he visited Jackson before the incident, with officials noting a possible safety breach and noting other family activist ties. Local family statements describe him as nonviolent yet romantically engaged in political causes.
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AMT
Farrell Salem
Jeter
Oakland, Calif
San Quentin
Alfred M. Bingham
Stephen M. Binghalin
Bingham
Connecticut
Soledad
George Jackson
Jackson
San Quentin, Call
San Quantin
Georgeson
Marin County
Irwin Ritter
Ritter
Assdliary
James Park
Brigham
Park
Jackaan
Juckson
Vissing Bingham
Penny Jackson
Debra Ward
San Quentin Aug.t
Experts Urge Freeze for Huge Vines Enforcemen t Plan
Washington reports three former price watchdogs urged a government panel to implement strict guidelines and levy large fines to curb price abuses. One, Paul A. Povien, argued for voluntary action while others pressed for a formal agency to enforce penalties and monitor compliance.
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Washington
Gerla
Gansfess
Patter
Foynter
Michael Vo
George Taylor
University of Pennsylvania
Ant
Terestelayt
Owen
64 Percent Sales Levy Approved and Budget Cuts Named
Governor Thomas J. Meskill signed a tax bill repealing the income tax in favor of a 6 percent state sales tax and a 6 percent tax on dividends and capital gains, effective Sept. 1 retroactive to January. He also announced an $84 million reduction in the state budget, cutting education aid and unencumbered funds to municipalities, prompting protests and possible court challenges from local and education groups.
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Hartford
Thomas J. Meskill
Jan. v. Ludget
General Assembly
Nidgel
Alf Fleffott
Mes
Washington
U.s.f
City School Bill Vetoed Second Time by Governor
Hartford reports Governor Thomas J Moskill vetoed for the second time in two months a measure permitting Bridgeport to receive a 1.7 million school construction grant denied for late filing. The veto blocks bypassing state review of additions for Tobi Winthrop and Florence Blackham schools amid questions of compliance with salary code. A special session may be called to seek overrides and address payments to the House of Good Shepherd in Hartford for care of state‑sent girls.
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Hartford
Gove Thomas
Moskill
Bridgepart
Tobi Winthrop
Florence Black
Bridgeport
House of Good Shepherd
Martford
Turbulent start as dollar slips and Nixon policy looms
London markets show a slight one percent drop in the dollar as European currency trading resumes amid expectations Nixon may delay a shift from gold. Washington reports the Cost of Living Council may allow certain nonunion white collar workers to sever wage contracts before August 15 if agreements fail to take effect. Utilities and bank charges face potential changes. In New York, stock trading remains steady with modest gains and a Lift in the Dow industrials to end higher.
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Washington
Couneil
Wien
Gnaneil
Aes
Utili
Democratic Hearing Urges State Party Rule Changes
A public hearing in City Hall discussed reforms to the Democratic state party rules, aiming to boost participation at municipal levels. Attendees from Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, Westport, and Stratford heard testimony as committee chair Low of the Rules Revision committee guided the sessions.
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City Hall
Magerous
Washington
Niles
Ooservence
Newel
Bridgeport
Frome 'Greanwich
Stamforth Norworky Westport
Stratford
Aitnet Low
Darien
Enisher
Riles Reviston
Dollar value and exchange markets react to Nixon price moves
The dollar held near weak levels as trading in major financial centers reflected a cautious mood in the first week after President Nixon announced a loosening of gold ties. Traders noted limited gains and wary sentiment as European rates showed cuts, with no decisive shift by week’s end.
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London
Cary
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