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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1971

Page

33

Union Views to Strike and Not to Strike

AP Labor Writer Washington reports the Palmers union urged 200000 members to strike if needed for higher pay amid Nixon’s wage price freeze while aerospace workers consider walkouts. Auto Workers vow cooperation during the 90 day period and seek post freeze wage adjustments. Union leaders criticize tax breaks for corporations and warn of post freeze economic instability. Armstrong announces aerospace shift and moon mission salary talks amid agency debates.

Washington Palmers Union United Asia Workers Aerospace Nixon Auto Workers Leonard Woodcock Tryfair Congress Woodcock Afl-Cio Aplcio George Meany Alto Floyd Smith International Association of Machinists Smith Sorme Painters Union Washington (Ap Neill Agency Office of Advances A. Armstrong L.S. Space Agency Ohio Armstrong University of Cincinnati Trang Thalr Nanties Amt Space NASA Aeronautics

West Berlin Accord Backed by Bonn Four Power Draft

West Germany's Bonn endorsed a four power plan for Berlin after 17 months of talks among the United States Britain France and the Soviet Union. The draft would preserve German and Berlin interests and pave the way for talks with East Germany. Washington officials expected quick acceptance within two weeks and a multi step process could take up to three months. The Christian Democratic opposition voiced skepticism about the accord aimed at improving Berlin's situation.

Bonn Germany Berlin United States Britain France Soviet Union West Germany East Germany Washington United States and Its Three Partners Ino State Department Christian Democratic West Berlin

Trading Partners of US Will Join in Surtax Study

United States and its major trading partners agreed to join a study of import surtax and Nixon monetary measures. GATT expressed displeasure, instructing a committee to report on illegality while halting yen revaluations.

Geneva UWP United States Nixon U.S GATT

Weather forecast and almanac notes from Halionot area

PRIDGEPORT AND VICINITY variable cloudiness with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs near 75, drier tomorrow with some clouds and highs in the low to mid 70s. Precipitation chances 40 percent today, 10 percent tonight. Winds southerly around 10 mph. Almanac data show date is the 14th, with temperatures and barometer listed. Feature on Louis Armstrong era and early radio star Lewis. Article continues on Page Eleven.

Pridgeport Victor Taunt Tao Radia

Relief rolls drop 37 thousand nationwide in May

Washington reports the first decline in the nation’s welfare rolls in three years as May totals show 37 000 fewer public assistance recipients, down 0.2 percent from April to 14.169 million. Most decline occurred among families headed by unemployed fathers, while female headed families rose slightly. The aged blind and disabled group remains steady at about 4 million.

Washington Department of Health, Education and Welfare Puort

Ted Lewis Dies Bandleader and Singer at 81

New York report confirms Ted Lewis a famed bandleader and vocalist known for his vaudeville start and signature hat, died Wednesday after a heart attack. He rose to prominence as a leading big band figure, shaping midcentury American music with his energetic style.

Ted Lewis New York Ted Vowia Lewis Ida AC Wirephain Ted Lawn Jamnous Lewin Ant Isadora

Allies Try to Block Foe Disrupting Vote

Allied forces fought south of Da Nang to hinder a Communist led disruption campaign before South Vietnam's National Assembly elections. A Saigon communique reports 46 enemy killed, 1 prisoner taken, 12 weapons captured with no allied casualties. Attacks hit Cam Ranh Bay and other US installations. initial US assessments indicate most ammo at Cam Ranh Bay destroyed.

Saigon da Nang South Vietham Quang Trung U.S Cam Ranh Bay Cam Ranh Hay Cam Ranh

Legal Fight on Fund Cuts Urged by Mayors' Group

The Cost of Living Council ruling opens the way for most school teachers to receive pay increases during Nixon’s 90 day wage and price freeze. Affected teachers include about a million in the National Education Association ranks. If contracts begin in fall, BA and MA pay scales rise, with steps for service years, under the new guidance.

Mayors’ Group Washington Cost of Living Council Nixon Eeere National Education Association Wiper Gent Anthony V. Milano Dridgeport Chy

Mariner 9 Nears Mars Orbit After Halfway Mission

NASA reports Mariner 9 has reached the halfway point of its 248 million mile journey to Mars heading for a mid November rendezvous. The 214 pound craft launched from Cape Kennedy seven days ago and has covered 140 million miles while recovering from an internal issue. Engineers noted nitrogen gas use stabilized and enough remains for a year of Mars operations. The craft is set to intercept Mars orbit on November 13 with a retro engine burn to insert into orbit. During the first 90 days in orbit the mission aims to map about seven percent of the Martian surface with two television cameras.

Washington Mars Space Cape Kennedy National Aeronautics and Space, Administration Space Agency Space Wanderer Red Planet Mariner NASA

Pre-Session Hearings Urged in 72 Assembly

Hartford report shows House leaders urge 72 Assembly committees to hold public hearings on anticipated bills before the 1972 even year session. Speaker William R. Ratchford says interim committees will study likely measures and clear the way for early executive actions. Legislative leadership plans new rules to speed up work and address workload crunch.

Alan E. Schoeniaus Hartford Assembly Mastight House William R. Ratchford Danbury Nu Therays Hatchford Senate Ratchford Jevol

New Philosophy Outlined For Connecticut Troopers

In Hartford UPI reports a shift in state police policy as Commissioner Mulvadoff outlines a new enforcement philosophy. The approach favors reducing arrests where appropriate and emphasizes an interview driven process over routine detentions, signaling changes from prior commander Palice. Future pages will continue the interview discussion and policy details.

Penan Cous Cuk Purssenich Skt Palice Cleveland Fuossenich Evessonich

Town Vote On Airport In Fall 'Out'

Bridgeport Municipal Airport expansion plans will not go to a Stratford referendum this fall. Mayor Curran cited insufficient time to place the question on the ballot amid ongoing talks with Stratford groups and airport advocates. He noted some local leaders still push for a vote, while supporters say progress has been made in informing residents about the alternatives and potential runways.

Bridgeport Stratford Curran Vegas Airport Commission Nicholas J. Mainiera Leete Daly

Robber Pushes Grocer Too Far in Queens Slaying

New York AP report says an enraged Queens thief, robbed for the eighth time, chased the grocer after the latest crime and killed him. Police investigations focus on motive and sequence of events in the fatal encounter.

New York Queens Ghier

Features for Everybody In Telegram Every Day

Fragmented OCR text shows a chaotic scene with mentions of a revolver a shotgun and a $500 medal, plus an implied shooting incident. Names like Marian Police and Thomas Jacoby appear among stray references to an armed robbery at a checkout counter and a brief editorial snippet.

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Use of Power By Governor Questioned

TRUMBULL The executive committee of the Connecticut Conference of Mayors recommends the full membership sue Governor Thomas J. Meskill over proposed cuts in town and city grants. A Sept 2 special meeting will decide on the action. Bridgeport Mayor Curran says the move could affect votes. Curran cites potential $4,000 to $5,000 gains for his party in the coming election.

Trumbull Connecticut Conference of Mayors Thomas J. Meskil Frumbull Town Hall Trumbull First Claira Curran Bridgeport

Minister Mugged at Bird Street Housing Project Hallway

Rev. Harry Cox of Jack Rock Congregational church was robbed and assaulted about 4 30 pm yesterday in a hallway at the P T Harmant housing project on Bird street. Police said a Negro youth attacked Cox, pushed him to the floor and stole a watch before escaping. Detective Joseph Vasas quoted Cox saying the attacker searched his pockets and covered his mouth to stop him from shouting.

Niister P.T. Harmant Bird Street Harry Cox Jack Rock Tatective Joseph Vasas Me. Coxas

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