Bridgeport Council Backs State Funds Suit and Grants Debate
The Bridgeport City Council voiced strong support for state funding challenges, backing Bridgeton Curran’s push for a controversial 81.7 million reboot grant and challenging cutbacks in state grants. Officials raised concerns over fire safety findings, education grants, and Ridgefield grant timing while pursuing transit districts and labor aid.
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Teachers Pay Rulings Clarified By Cost of Living Board
Washington AP The Cost of Living Council reaffirmed its ruling that teachers under multi year contracts may receive salary increases after a wartime price freeze ends, though longevity raises are denied. The Bridgeport contract, signed September 1970 and expiring June 1972, would see four increases with dates set through February 1972, pending freeze resolution. Edward P. Daley of the BEA said he awaited word from Connecticut authorities.
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Cost of Living Council
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Beifgenart
Bridgeport
Fiducation Association
Pect
Fie Ryling
Edward P. Daley
BEA
Connecticut
Word Polo Prize Clash Halts Unhorsed Fans
A chaotic Sunday Post Word Polo game centered on a $450 prize where no player achieved a perfect score. The Old Maestra repeatedly lowered the boom as players scrambled for spots in the wing ner’s circle, producing a wild but inconclusive contest.
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Sunday Post
Maestra
Bridgevort Weather Summary and Almanac Snippet
Bridgevort and vicinity forecast shows cloudy skies today with a chance of showers and rain tonight and tomorrow. Highs in the mid sixties, lows near the low forties, and periodic precipitation chances around seventy percent. winds southeast to southwest. Almanac notes mark date as late October with tide, sun, and moon data for the day.
Fire of Pentagon Civil Rights Chief Sparks Controversy
Washington AP reports Frank Render was dismissed as Pentagon civil rights chief after Secretary Melvin Laird cited failure to curb racial discrimination in the armed forces. The Syracuse native, a 35 year veteran, defended his philosophy while noting policy differences with Laird. Render’s resignation was requested by Assistant Secretary of Defense Raper Malloy and announced by Danat Linne, with officials indicating no approval from Laird.
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Frank Render
Pentagon Civil Mohes
A Spahnsman
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Pennnse
Melvin Laird
Getan
Render
Syracuse
Kee
Conder
Raper Malloy
Rondoy
Laird
Rander
Danat Linnie
Stock Fraud Scandal Roils Texas Politics Inquiries Grow
U S aide defends lines amid Texas stock scandal tied to Promoters Gay Preston Smith and Elmer Baum. Republican Gonzalez calls Wilson statement a nonexplanation while noting past legal work for Sharp firms. SEC suit targets James Sharp for alleged fraudulent banking and securities schemes.
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Texas
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Heary
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Gonzalz
D-Tex
Quésar
Wilson
San Antonio
Gonzales
Wilh Fan
Uzed
Next Day Delivery Plan for Mail Regions
Washington says starting Oct 31 next day delivery will apply to first class letters in targeted cities and nearby communities. Postmaster General Winton M. Bount notes about 2 billion pieces handled annually and that the program will expand nationwide with five local hubs piloting overnight delivery.
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Atv
Christmas Mail From Last Year Being Delivered
NEW HAVEN UP Miny Connecticut residents were jolted this week as they found letters addressed last year arriving with explanations about the delay. The postal issue prompted an investigation leading to the arrest of eight people who allegedly used the long stake to fool money from victims. The discovery at Disgouthor exposed a postal theft ring and ongoing police action.
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Connecticut
Wwe
Servina
Long
Pratehos
Disgouthor
Dlacoenry
Seven Women Share State Lottery Prize in Albany
Seven women employees of the state retirement system in Albany win the top prize in a lottery. The newsroom reports a significant incentive award of unknown amount. The story notes Billy Kennan, a blind newspaper worker, and references Alfred E. Smith Office Building as location context.
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New York
UPI
Alibany
Billy Kennan
Alfred &. Smith
Unions Voice In Post Freeze Controls Across White House
Washington officials moved to involve labor unions in shaping post freeze controls on wage policy. Labor Secretary Hodgson privately met AFL CIO President Meany to assure labor input in Phase II plans, amid misgivings within unions about post freeze prospects. The talks followed Nixon era wage measures and a broader debate on balancing labor needs with policy goals.
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James D. Hodgson
Apl-Ci
George Meany
Hodgson
Lahir
Nixon
Labor Federation
Organized Labor
United Ault Workers
Leonard Worhoels
Meany
UAW
Guvernorene
United States
Cspols
Fed
Latur Department
Tal
Pmven
W. JT. Unery
Afl-Cio
Massicotte left estate of $915140 in probate records
Joseph J Massicotte a former Democratic town chairman and fire-commission president died February 2 leaving an estate valued at about 915140. Probate proceedings list a cautious executor and a trust setup for his daughter in law Irene A Jones and four grandchildren. Inventory notes U S Treasury bids, Connecticut General Life Insurance stock, bank accounts, and promissory notes.
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Joseph J Massicotte
Bridge
Sidney L. Dworkin
Massicotte
Irene A. Jontas
Bridgeport
Mbert L. Coles
Tate
Massivotte
Coles
Connecticut National Bank
Trankees
Onle
U.S Treasury
Connacticut General Life Insurance Company
Jafanguette Bank and Trust Company
Soundscribar Corporation
West Waven Fri
Blood Drive Today at Roosevelt Hospital Park City
Park City hospital sponsors its 16th blood drive from 8:48 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Roosevelt Chapel, 695 Park Avenue. Volunteers invited. donors urged to schedule before the event.
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Park Avenue
Surprise R J Raids Net A Patriarea and 125 Others
Providence Rhode Island police with state and regional officers carried out a Wednesday raid targeting aPatriarea and associates. Dozens of suspects were arrested or detained, with warrants and wiretap evidence guiding the case. Several defendants remained hospitalized or in custody as authorities outlined charges including conspiracy and illegal gun activity.
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Tyres W. Millen
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Severn
Waaka
Roy
He Sine
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Patriarca
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Raymond
Patriaece
Rhode
All New England
Trade Year To Date Is Worst Ever
The Commerce Department reports a record seven month trade deficit with imports exceeding exports by 3061 million in July. Through July the deficit reaches 4 million as imports surge while exports lag, contributing to President Nixon's temporary 5 percent surcharge on imports and the dollar’s gold value shift. Continued analysis expected on whether policy moves reverse the trend.
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Washington
U.S
Commerce Department
Nixon
Allon
Five U S Troops Killed In N Vietnam Night Camp Attack
Saigon AP reports North Vietnamese troops attacked a U S night camp southwest of Da Nang using rifles machine guns and rocket propelled grenades. Five Americans were killed and seven wounded in the strike described as the most sustained ground attack in weeks. The report notes U S command considered the assault light but persistent, with heavy enemy artillery and armor support observed.
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Saigon
U.S
Ming
da Nang
Navldan
Melicans
Agate
South Vietnam
L Oadon
Zavich Hest
Moe Iee
Frankfurt
Paris
Economy At a Glance: Trade Deficit Widens in 1971
Washington reports the fourth straight monthly trade deficit as imports exceed exports by 304 million, keeping 1971 deficit at 670.4 million. Robert Stein, head of Nixon's antiinflation task force, aims to avoid broad wage and price controls beyond a 90 day freeze while considering a limited program for the future.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
Uorert Stein
Ninon
Melee disrupts hearing for Soledad Brothers in San Francisco
Spectators clashed with riot police during a San Francisco courtroom hearing for the Soledad Brothers defendants Floria Drumgn Vana John Clotehente and George Jackson. Two people were arrested for assaulting police. The trial, moved from Salinas to San Francisco on a venue change, followed the deaths tied to a Soledad State Prison guard killed last year.
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UPI
Ster
Floria Drumgn Vana
John Clotehente
George Jackson
Oseage
San Quentin
Drumga
Glutchette
Jackson
Soledad State Prison
Salinas
Calif
English Pad 5 Cent Phone Calls to LA
English town residents describe a new fad linking cheap long distance calls to Los Angeles with a curious scam. Authorities probe the unusaully cheap dialing scheme amid reports of assorted men making many calls and potential ring related trouble.
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Holton
England
AMR
Humber
Los Angeles
Calif
Hollay
Tooal
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