Racial Complaints Fall in Elm City Amid Red Tape
NEW HAVEN AP reports the City Commission of Equal Opportunities notes a steep drop in racial discrimination complaints from 1969 to 1970 due to waning trust in government and complex bureaucratic hurdles. The panel cites only 19 formal complaints and grievances, with claims of apathy and unawareness of the commission’s existence and powers.
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Political clash over school bill veto at Board meeting
At a City Hall Board of Education session Governor Meskill's veto of a 1.7 million school construction reimbursement drew sharp charges. Republicans and Democrats faulted late filings, procedural errors, and secret correspondence while demanding full board information and accountability from officials.
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Village Cops Nab 2 Youths In Apartment Breakin
Three special policemen on duty at Father Panick Village housing project nabbed two burglary suspects yesterday afternoon after a break at a project apartment. Nathaniel Hamilton 19 of 58 Hamilton Street and Walter Rogers 19 of 23 Gilmore Street are charged with breaking and entering. Items stolen include a TV set, portable radio and record player. Officers Raul Santiago Lester Garrett and Pedro Marrero arrested them at Pembroke and Hamilton streets following information from an unnamed source. Rogers held on 500 bond. Hamilton free on recognizance pending Circuit Court.
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Robert Gregory
Garage Cashier Robbed At Knife Point
A Lafayette Plaza Shopping garage cashier was robbed at knife point yesterday noon. A Negra youth, about 20 to 24, flashed a knife and demanded money. The woman turned over $49, including $30 in change and $19 from her purse, then fled north on Droad Street. An unidentified woman observer left without paying. The bandit wore a red hat and blue trousers and had an Afro style haircut.
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Fairfield Cops Male Youth After Chase
Fairfield police arrested a 1-year-old youth on a heroin possession charge after a backyard chase along Black Rock Turnpike. John Seibek of 155 Catherine Terrace was booked on heroin possession, released on $500 bond after being spotted acting suspiciously and dropping a glassine envelope during pursuit by Patrolman Ranald Thompson.
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Bridgeport Named Eighth Safest City by NSC
Bridgeport ranks eighth among 100000 to 200100 population cities for traffic deaths per 10000 registered vehicles. NSC reports a 25 percent decline in traffic deaths in the first two months of 1970 versus the first half. Parma, Ohio tops the bracket as the safest city in June 1970.
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House Unit Condemns Black Panthers as Violent Radicals
The House Internal Security Committee labeled the Black Panthers asranting and incapable of overthrowing the government by violence, warning of serious danger to police from violent language and conduct. Rep. Preyer defended the 145 page report while GOP members pressed for a tougher, clearer assessment to avoid creating martyrs.
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Finist Panther party faces decline after federal report
In a critical review of the Panther party after lengthy research, Preyor cites that in cities including Kansas City Seattle Smitha Des Moines Detroit Philadelphia and Indianapolis the group is near disintegration with peak membership estimated at 1500 to 2000. The report condemns use of funds for distributing the party newspaper and urges full tax compliance. Republicans challenge the report’s portrayal as unfair to police and blacks and say the party is largely a media creature rather than a product of the times.
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Burglars Steal $836 From Maraczi Stand at Boston Venue
Police say burglars broke into Maraczi's refreshment stand at a Boston venue over the week and escaped with 836 in cash after forcing open a metal cabinet. Detective Andrew Alexiy is handling the investigation.
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