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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1971

Page

5

Fairfield Youth Nabbed as Drug Arrives in Mail

A Fairfield youth, Mark Sokal of 113 Fairfield Place, was arrested after police and federal agents intercepted a mail shipment of four pillow cases filled with marijuana from Jamaica. He faced Fairfield charges of possession and possession with intent to sell before federal prosecutors charged him with narcotics trafficking. The arrest followed delivery to his home on Sasco Hill Road, with officers staking out the residence and stopping him as he drove away.

Fairfield Jaimaica Sascn Mutherf Lies Mark Sokal Fairfield Place Treasury Hartford U.S Fred Campbell Fairfield Police Department Edward Targowski Sokol Sokal Lieut Campbell Sasco -Hill Road

YMCA to close for two week cleaning and maintenance

The local YMCA branch will shut down for two weeks for cleaning, water maintenance, and building upkeep due to heavy usage over 60 weeks. Services at the office and main desk will continue 9 am to 5 pm during the period, with fall registrations for swimming starting Sept 37 and other activities Sept 9, as early registration is advised.

YMCA Gregory Ly Fairher Branet Fairhead Don Calafrancnsco Boroskey Road Michelle Ano Monte Goldenrod Avenue Bridgeport Town Hall Mary A. Poirier Lancelot Drive Hugh A Jane E. Heathey Salvatore Folia Maresca Valley Road Jreer Lake Richard C Evelyn L. Reynolds Herkeley Road Michaell. DeDonato Daniel E Rose M. Parist Euelid Avenue Sabha A Carol J. Roda

School Registration Window For New Kindergartners

Public school registration for new students runs today through Friday from 5 am to noon at the elementary schools. Parents should bring required records including birth certificates vaccination certificates and other records.

Ichildren

Ceccarelli Qualifies For RTM Primary In Fifth District

Nelin Ceccarelli of Syad Borough Terrace qualified for a Democratic RTM primary in the Fifth district by filing petitions signed by 90 voters, exceeding the required 45. The contender faces endorsement from ATM candidates Harvey J. Hartin Edward Purcell John Guinn and Raymond F.

Nelin Ceccarelli Syad Borough Terrace RTM Ceccarelli Harvey J. Hartin Edward Purcell John ®. Guinn Raymond F

Coffee House Tonight Brings Young Democrats Together

Fairfield Young Democrats host an informal coffee house tonight at the Recreation Center on Old Dam Road at o o'clock. The event invites those interested in party work, with free refreshments and a brief talk on youth political roles by Licata and Barry. Musicians may bring instruments to join in.

Fairfield Young Democrats Old Dam Road Young Democrats Licata Barry

Pennsylvania Coffee Huse circuit in making music.

In a third period game the Tunyis Millers defeated the PI in hyn xensee of 10 i 12. Players Kevin Gallagher Harold Staller Robert Thompson Kenneth Mile Nor Robert Me&taster hit a home run for the Pine Creek road in Astlvitos Tonight tuly Family parish game party at 71 pan in the 616 Stratfierd road parish ball Kiwanis meeting Mrs Ashley Cassidy Mat wal Tineda Venezuela tourist bureau will describe Ve nezuiela at Fairfield Alotar Inn.

Pennsylvania Tunyis Millers Kevin Gallagher Harold Staller T Robert Thompson Kenneth Mile Nor Robert Me Taster Rach Pine Creek Road Pan Stratfierd Road Ashley Cassidy Matwal Tineda Venezuela Tourist Bureau Venezuiela Kiwanis Club Neighean Nealing Fairfield Alotar Inn

Eight Cities in Bay State Probe Added to Jobless List

The Labor Department expanded the unemployed list to include eight more major urban areas Boston Philadelphia Fort Worth Dayton Shreveport Charlestown Hazelton Wilkes Barre Davenport Rock Island Moline and the surrounding region The total of areas with substantial jobless totals now reaches 42 of 150 major labor areas the highest since April 1962 First Selectman John Sullivan faced a Republican challenger Gerald Malafronte earned 16 smaller areas were added for debate at the Chamber of Commerce meeting The Kiwanis District convention will be held at Bretton Woods from September 9 to 12 Roy H Ervin Robert Ryan and Dr George Lacovara will attend along with Peter Doyle and Mrs Dudley Savard A wedding anniversary was noted St Thomas Men’s Bowling League begins its 12th season September 9 Parish members are forming teams This is the final week of summer hours for town offices Offices revert to regular schedule starting Tuesday Beach parking stickers required through Labor Day and beaches to close after Labor Day

Boston Philadelphia Fort Worth Tex Dayton Ohia Shreveport Charlestown S.C Chamber of Commerce Neillsville Wis Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Bretton Woods Roy H. Ervin Robert Ryan George Lacovara Peter G. Doyle Dudley Savard St Thomas Men's Bowling League Robert Miller

Leniency of Jurist For 11 Cases Cited

Massachusetts Superior Court judge Vincent R. Brogna faced scrutiny after a Boston Globe report alleging lenient sentences for 11 serious crime cases. The article notes suspensions and pardons in 1968 linked to Raymond and others, with investigations and grand jury indictments referenced amid calls for a broader review by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.

Noston Masewchusetts Superior Court Boston Globe The Globe Vincent R. Brogia Michael Raymond Senate Persuanent Investigations Subcommittee Massachusetts Raymond Middlesex County Trognn Desaulnier New York Supreme Court Mitchell D. Schweitzer Massachusetts Superior Court Chiat the Globe Brinks an__illegail

Coldest spot at plateau station near South Pole

A fragment describes Coldest star Plateau Station or U5 Ant arile station about 800 miles from the South Pole toward the Indian Ocean. It mentions temperatures dropping around 130 degrees and a pouch opening at the bottom, suggesting extreme cold compared to other Earth locations.

Plateau Antarile South Pole Indian Ocean Earth

Duodenal Ulcers More Common Than Gastric Ulcers

Duodenal ulcers occur five to ten times more frequently than gastric ulcers and are more common in men than in women, according to Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Encyclopaedia Dritannica

Gambling scheme alleged in southeastern Massachusetts case

A Senate inquiry transcript alleges Raymond paid Charles Maker and others in a broad gambling arrangement. Funds reportedly went to Maker, his brother, and several judges, including a $15,000 requisition to a participant. Raymond warned of probation in New York and an intermediary offering $25,000 with a $1,000 retainer to a New York judge.

Southeastern Massachusetts Raymond Dokd Charles Maker Moston Houdsmniss Deschaller Brogan Gaker Nitle Baker Rayemond Senate Raymond DeSaulnier Hey New York Inter Schweitzer New York T

Bay State's New Budget Enacted for Fiscal 1972

Governor Francis W. Sigent signed Massachusetts record 2.5 billion budget for fiscal 1972. The signing followed swift legislative approval after hours of debate. The governor criticized the Legislature for inaction while noting monthly budgets needed to carry the state through early fiscal periods.

Hoston Francis W. Sigent Sargent Poverant Ane House Senate

Italy Tops 1970 Photo Use Despite Modest Roll Totals

In Milan, a UPI report notes over 12 million Italians photographed in 1970 yet most used under three rolls of film. The figure trails France and Britain and is about one third of Germany’s average photo activity.

Milan Italy UPI

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