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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1971

Page

2

Reformers Urge Changes In State Party Rules

Reformers push open caucus and convention methods for choosing town committee members and convention delegates. Critics, including Alexander Goldfarb, say state law governs these choices, limiting party rule power. Democrats like Willian Ratchford and Lucy Johnson support broader participation and anti self perpetuation rules amid a contentious debate. Additional speakers include Thomas McLammey, Stephen Biliott, and Margaret Weinberg.

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Fairfield Votes Golf Course Open Space Funds

Fairfield debates funding for golf course, recreation center, and open space. The RTM weighs amendments to a 1 214 dollar town appropriation for plan and zoning to cover road layout and damages, with additional gifts from Richard son and other officials shaping a 363 301 cost for golf house and park facilities.

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Bridgeport Faces Fire Safety Lapses in School Buildings

The board blames architects and builders for fire safety lapses in city schools while Governor Meskill vetoes a school aid bill for a second time. Debates focus on delayed grant paperwork, ongoing safety code violations, and the need for state review before funding. Political critics accuse motives behind the veto as Bridgeport weighs future action.

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Wage Price Lite Gripe Center Opens In Fovera City

A new Wage Price Lite complaint center began operations yesterday in the Fovera pabbling area of the city with offices listed in Roi 122. The center directs inquiries through a directory of LAS for Srectoral Tax Information and Analstance and will arrange contact by telephone. if lines are busy, written inquiries with name address and inquiry number are accepted.

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Marriage term suspended for Bridgeport imam in alien marriage case

A 45 year old Bridgeport imam pleaded guilty to conspiring to arrange phony marriages for aliens and received a suspended sentence from U S District Court Judge Murphy. Co defendant Ding Morales also pleaded guilty and got a suspended sentence. Sentences referenced a fake marriage involving a Portuguese alien and a local assistant, with $1000 paid for the temporary match.

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Suspect Nabbed In Dope Drop In East End

PoliceRespondingToATipFromTacticalUnit NabbedA Suspect At An East End Intersection Last Night For Suspected Narcotics Sale After A Stakeout Officers Seized Eighteen Bags Of Suspected Cocaine And Took The Suspect Into Custody The Suspect Identified As John Williams Aged 21 Of 48 Lin Street Is Charged With Possession Of Narcotics With Intent To Sell And Possession Of Narcotics The Case Is Awaiting Circuit Court Arraignment In Marilee County

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CL&P Ordered to Resume Normal Gas Service

The Connecticut Light and Power Co. was ordered by the state Public Utilities Commission to gradually resume gas service to customers after facing supply difficulties. The order targets single family homes and small businesses first, with plans for a new natural gas facility in Cromwell. CL&P officials said expansion plans were already in place and declined further comment on compliance challenges.

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Stratford Incinerator Code Delay Upheld at State Hearing

Representatives from the Straits Clean Air commission urged a delay in the incinerator code as Stratford faces a stalled project. The plan, costing about 472400 dollars for first phase, aims to reduce emissions with a wet scrubber and enhanced monitoring, while state funds and tax packages proceed through negotiations amid April deadlines.

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Income Levy Repealed As New Tax Bill Is Signed

The governor defends income tax repeal while backing a broad package of spending cuts. He criticizes the tax and notes planned $841 million in cuts, chiefly in welfare and education, to balance the deficit. Lawmakers debate legality of shrinking city and town grants and state aid amid municipal budget strains.

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Revenues Listed Under Tax Bill in Hartford AP

Hartford ap report details state revenue gains from a tax package pushed by Gov Moskill. Key items include raising the sales tax, capping capital gains, boosting gasoline and telephone taxes, extending the sales tax to utilities, reducing tax exemptions on bank interest, and new taxes on well insurers. Also features tuition hikes at state colleges and universities with later effective dates and projected total revenue impacts.

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Robs Motorist AG Wast Side Corner

A report details an alleged robbery of $120 from a motorist at a wast side corner near Crescent Avenue and Patilk village. Detective Robert aftery filed notes naming Anirban Baupglis and Mrs Tiguoroana. the case references a knife pattern and a screen rights matter involving Hollywood Cup.

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