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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1971

Page

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Nixon OKs Berlin draft pact after yen float move

President Nixon endorses the Big Four draft Berlin pact as Japan allows the yen to float, seen as easing tension and boosting U S and Western trade. White House officials express optimism for a Sept 2 signing and a step toward normalizing East West relations amid 17 months of Berlin negotiations.

Ban Clemente Calif Nixon Eas West Bariln White House Berlin Kenneth Bush Ronald Ziegler Sarc Nixon Fi Washington State Department Enisis Fer Ziegler Nixon U.S Rugh West Germany Henry A. Kisanger United States Beitain France Union Bush Soviet Union Europa

Weather update from Tage Foc station near Gringenors Airport

National Weather Service reports hurricane watch in the area with heavy rain and strong winds this morning. Rain to end later as winds ease. temperatures near 60s today with partly cloudy skies. Easterly winds taper to 20 to 30 miles per hour this afternoon, precipitation chance 19 percent tonight.

Aringeport

Yen Floats Free as Japan Moves to Stabilize World Money Markets

The yen floated upward on foreign exchange markets as Japan let the currency rise, hailed as a milestone in solving global monetary problems. Economists and bankers said the move marks a shift away from rigid gold standard ties, signaling a world monetary realignment. The British move to curb sterling speculation and the Nixon austerity program influenced markets, with officials noting potential policy shifts and scrutiny of wage price controls continuing.

New York Japan Nixon Walter Hell Council of Economic Advisers Presi- Senta Kennedy Inhnsan Europe Pitas Pere Sons Britain Anton Washington George W. Rowney Romney

Chou Enlai Presses U S Withdrawal Demands for Talks

Chou Enlai told a Yugoslav correspondent that any Nixon visit to Beijing must start with U S military withdrawal from Indochina Taiwan and other fronts. He warned a U S-Chinese summit could hinder Vietnam peace and urged the United States to accept pe ople's demands while China asserts its principles and opposes superpower domination.

Zagreb Yugoslavia Bramiev Chou Enlai Nixon China Peking Indochine Vietnam Nixon- Chow Red China Taiwan U.S Far East Chou Taiwan Straits Chiang Kaishek Etsa South Korea Japan Thailand Indochina Viesnik Chon dl4 Europe United States Chow Asia Indian Subcontinent Indian Ocean Soviet Union Khrushchev America

28 Apartments Get Conditional Nod 30 Nixed

The zoning commission at City Hall conditionally approved a new apartment house in Worth End and rejected another structure. It also approved a modification of plans for a condominium project and accepted an opinion from the city attorney on a Black Rock apartment plan. A Milton Wells petition for an apartment on Ellsworth Street faced no public hearing this time, with the commission delaying further action and awaiting continuation on Page Four.

City Hall Worth Endy Fvat Cab-Inel Preagal Milton Wells Bripeport Automobile Ellsworth Street Arewster Street Dartram Avenue Common Pleas Court

Army General and Lawyer Clash on My Lai Probe Summary

An Army general and a military lawyer who served in Vietnam differ over the My Lai investigation. Col. Barney Brannen Jr. testified he briefly saw a trial report related to the village assault, while Donaldon said he did not recall any such report or search. The dispute centers on testimony given during a sanitary hearing tied to the Americal Division inquiry ordered by Brig. Gen. John Banakdman.

Meade Lit Vietnam Nimony Briday My Lai Massani Barney &. Branden Jr Oran X Mies Jona W. Banakdnans Donaldon Brannen Brainer Brainer Or Even Hearing of Ruch Yy Ulncus Retent Vigtanm Brannen

Hurricane Darla Rips Up East Coast With Floods and Tornadoes

Tropical Storm Darla intensified to near hurricane strength as it moved along the Atlantic coast, bringing heavy rains and tornadoes to North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey. Subways flooded, commuters stranded, and New York City declared readiness warnings as the storm tracked toward the New England coast. It neared New York City early today after making landfall near Cape Charles Virginia, with sustained winds around 65 mph and the potential for 75 mph squalls.

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State aid cuts hit Conn. cities over 5 million dollars

Hartford leads as five largest municipalities face combined cuts exceeding a quarter of the 23.6 million budget adjustment. Gov Menkid cites revised allocations under the new plan with Bridgeport New Haven and Stamford among the top affected, including per pupil and non tax exempt project grants. State Auditor Donahue notes Hartford loses about 31.8 million below the budgeted aid totals, with other large decreases in Bristol Danbury Norwalk and several towns across the state.

Hartford Leo ¥. Donahue Democrat Tinaner Old Joss Bere Bridgeport Bristol New Haven Stamford Waterbury Danbury Fairfield Greenwich

Model Cities Proposes $289,580 in Allocations

The Common Council reviews East Side Model Cities allocations totaling $289,580 for programs and services. Proposals include a cultural appreciation initiative via St Mary’s church, family planning budget through Planned Parenthood League of Connecticut, and a CEP focused on electronics and small appliance repair training to foster self employment. A Crescent Avenue training site will host the Weweek program to aid graduates in starting businesses and securing loans.

H. Sidney Folsom Common Council Inder East Side St. Mary's’ Church Pembroke Streat Family Planning Center Planned Parenthood League Connecticut Planned Parenthood ABCD Model Cities Crescent Avenue Emall

J P Halpin Dies Retired Cop After 52 Years

Farmer Police Sgt John P Halpin of 5 Overland Avenue died at home yesterday after retiring in 1968 with 32 years service. He joined in June 1915 and became sergeant in 1928. A familiar downtown figure, he walked countless miles in traffic duties before leaving the force.

Set Halpin

Lords Re-enter Building After Court Victory

The Young Lords reentered their East Main Street office after a judge upheld they were evicted without due process. About two dozen supporters gathered as Wilfredo Matos, former defense captain, led the entry amid rain and chants.

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Hurricane Doria Storm Looms Over Connecticut Coast

The National Weather Service foresees winds of 50 to 60 mph with heavy rain as Tropical Storm Doria approaches Saybrook and Stratford. A hurricane warning was issued for the Connecticut coast with potential strengthening over open waters. Inland, a flash flood watch remains in effect while winds fade by afternoon.

Stoom. Doria Fridgeport Arem Saybrook National Weather Service Bridgeport Municipal Stratford Saldy Iue

Pennsylvania cash aid bill grants direct support to nonpublic school parents

Gov. Shapp signed a new bill directing 47 million dollars from the cigarette tax to give cash grants to parents with children in nonpublic schools. The plan offers 13 per elementary student and 110 per high school student, aiming to ease private school funding pressures after the prior court-blocked program.

Harrisburg Mitton Shapp U.S. Supreme Court Church Atete Pennsylvania Department of Education

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