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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1971

Page

6

Westport Recall Chairman Attacks Misuse Claims

The Recall chairman in Westport denounces misuse of the recall instrument by politicians and parties. He cites Conservative Action Party efforts, GOP ties, and a slate seeking local offices to influence an election. He condemns action by the Recall committee and urges honest candidacy for Board of Education and treasurer posts.

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Two Remain Critical In Danbury Plane Crash

Four injured in a Piper Cherokee crash near Danbury Sunday, with two men aged 29 and 51 in critical condition in the intensive care unit, and two others aged 20 and 24 in satisfactory condition. The plane departed Banbury Municipal Airport and crashed in a rear yard on Roxwand Lane, near a private home.

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Judge Okays Planned Atomic Blast Beneath Alaska Island

Washington AP reports U S District Court Judge approved the government's plan for a five megaton underground nuclear explosion codenamed Capnakin beneath an Alaska island. The judge said delaying the 6200 foot blast could threaten national liberty and stressed compliance with laws and treaties.

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Norwalk names and notes from local council race withdrawal

A Norwalk election update shows conservative council nominee Peet withdrawing in favor of Rudolph, citing desire for change and support from the community. Health department receipts total 1010.16, with funds from bedsides, permits, lab fees, and air pollution permits. Rev Edward J. Beart, Grace Episcopal, addressed the community as a spiritual leader, while marriage licenses were filed for Roger Man Cytow and Teboran Ann BeSayt.

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Dutfey Supports Party Reforms and Visit to United States

A fragmented report notes Dutfey backs party reforms tied to national convention aims and a later U S visit. British officials and Waller Moheel are mentioned with plans to attend a weeklong assembly in the United States.

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Delegates elected by regional auxiliary group amid cancellations

The region’s American Legion Auxiliary delegates were elected including first delegate Mrs. Robert Murdock and secretary Mrs. Virgil Jont Phirker with alternate George J. Smith. The unit canceled the scheduled meeting for Wednesday amid attendance uncertainties as members plan to attend the national convention. Milford Hospital administrator George Plaskowiak and Mrs. Michael Mavic were noted among births and hospital staff.

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Milford Marine Biology Class Seeks Permanent Base

The Marine Biology Class of Milford, West Haven area, seeks a permanent base after displacement from the Shellfish lab on Ragers Avenue. Richard Merman, assistant superintendent, notes the program has moved from a summer noncredit course to credit status, facing relocation efforts and funding rejections, with Milford High School proposed as a nearby facility to minimize class disruption.

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Coast Cops Hunt Black Slayer of Desk Sergeant

Police hunt a gunman described as a slender man in his early 20s after a desk sergeant was killed and a woman wounded at a Southwest city station. Lt. Charles Allis says the shooting appears to be an execution like act amid a wave of unrest tied to revolutionary rhetoric. Separate blasts and a fire at local sites caused damage and heighted fear in the area as authorities investigate the connections.

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Verrilli Seeks Same-Line Ruling for 139th Primary

In the East Red and lower East Side district, Amos Hirled and Barbara Bayd are set for the same-line on the September 2 Democratic aldermanic primary ballot. The ballot top line will include Edward Af, Lesko, and William Johnson, with Hines’ name verified. Schuster’s status uncertain after Schuster’s death last week.

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Open Line Expands Youth Help to Norwalk Area

Open Line, a Westport youth help line run by volunteers, expands from Westport to Norwalk Weston and Wilton. The program offers immediate confidential calls, Drop-In Centers in summer and fall, and aims to open a Draper Center in Norwalk while seeking funds to cover operating costs.

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Defense Testifies at Tanker Mishap Inquiry

In New York, defense presents testimony as a Coast Guard inquiry investigates the grounding of a tanker near New Haven Connecticut. Pilot Charles Quarry faces charges of reckless action and failing to log ship position as over 36,000 gallons of light heating oil leak into the surrounding water.

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Name Change Due London Opera Company

A disrupted 16 year old sailors wella opera company plans a new name after ceasing to perform in London venues. The move follows inconsistent scheduling and a shift in management, affecting performances at London theaters and the company’s touring plans.

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Curtis Bows Out In Darien Selectman Battle

Curtis Taynes withdraws from the Darien selectman race citing family responsibilities and plans to remain active in the Republican party. The party canvass and endorsement process remains unsettled as Ralph Gibbs weighs a potential primary bid against James Tower before the Tuesday deadline.

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Allende Godfathers Fidel Raul Baptism in Colombia

In Bogota Colombia Fidel and Raul Castro were baptized Monday. The ceremony featured a visiting Korean Catholic priest and leftist President Salvador Allende of Chile as godfather. Guillermo Castro, an admirer of Cuban revolutionary leaders, said his sons are named after them. The priest said the baptism symbolized Latin America’s babies liberated from imperial oppression.

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