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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1971
Page
6
A chaotic report outlines labor unrest and wage policy fights as unions like AFL-CIO and Machinists condemn Nixon wage freezes while Congress and courts weigh actions. Hearings are planned, with federal workers facing pay gaps and job losses amid inflation, unemployment concerns, and shifting government wage controls.
Cornelia, a grocer, and his grandson Joey were assaulted during a robbery at the store. A struggle over a shotgun and a revolver led to gunfire. the bandits escaped in a delivery truck after a headlong chase with an off duty officer nearby. The grocer blamed a string of robberies for his insurance cancellation and welfare remark.
Michigan recorded more than 326000 major crimes in 1970, a 26 percent rise from 1969, per state police annual crime report. Of 336 major offenses including homicide, rape, assault and burglary, 72.1 percent were committed by people under 22, and over five years major crimes rose 9.6 percent from 1966 levels.
Berlin briefing on the four power agreement shows government backing and opposition skepticism. Key figures include Chancellor Willy Brandt, party leaders Herbert Wehner and Wolfgang Mischnick, and West Berlin Mayor Klaus Schuetz. Text details a mixed commission, passenger identity checks, and unsettled visa fees as parts of the agreement. The CDU expresses reservations about full German unity terms and the treaty's practical function.
Report outlines a Soviet consulate general in West Berlin with about twenty staff and proposes West Berliners be allowed to visit East Berlin on the same basis as Germans. The claim cites ongoing restrictions since the 1961 Berlin Wall construction with no official confirmation of a signed allied draft dated Sept 2.
Severe floods sweep Bengal State killing dozens and spawning cholera outbreaks. Officials say 80 to 110 dead as rivers including the Ganges and Brahmaputra rise. Refugee influx from East Pakistan strains camps and emergency relief efforts amid the worst flooding in 30 years.
West Virginia unveils Pipestem State Park as the newest addition to its park system, opening on Memorial Day 1970 and highlighting ongoing efforts to expand public recreation opportunities.
A 1972 assembly pre session aims to clear matters left undone in 1970 and address drug issues election law changes and creation of a state department of justice while preparing for a broader February session. Police and legislative changes are discussed as leaders plan recommendations for the coming months. Sturm Ruger annual sales reach 7.3 million with 1.2 million net income in 1971 amid expansion in Newport Rhode Island. Pakistan vows permanent honor guards at Quaid Azam Jinnah mausoleum. announces official mausoleum fixture plans.
Government guidance clarifies that some teachers may receive pay raises during the freeze if their contracts permit a 12 month pay structure and eligibility to work on a 12 month basis, even when they work fewer months in practice. The ruling does not fix the number of teachers affected nationwide.
A civic organization deplored Manila's Department of Public Service saying it has too few garbage collectors to handle about 1,500 tons of garbage dumped by 2 million people daily.
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