TV Sets Fire Hazards Flagged by Commission Survey
The commission naming Admiral RCA Zenith Ward Philcam Ford brands reported fires possibly linked to television sets. Field offices surveyed marshals in three counties per area, reviewing 43 inquiries and 9 million reports of suspected TV related fires. A public hearing to set safety standards was announced for later this month.
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Admiral
RCA
Zenith
Wards
Philcam
Ford
Oeach
Armstrong
Commission
Envneh
Commit Sice
Sackee Coenmytiod
Commission On Safely
Guman Panel Ends Its Role In School Probe
The Guman committee of Bridgeport’s Common Council ends its role in the school probe. The panel criticized many phases of the city school system and urged limits on construction, restructuring of a middle school, and greater council responsibility in solving educational problems. The council may act as a sounding board to address deficiencies while maintaining veto and funding controls. Alderman Guman and Council President Sevres lead the education committee.
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Common Council
Thn Council
Benentinn
Bridgeport Middle Schools
Guman
Smany
Ine Gniddi
Intute
Board of Education
Buwoug Si
William] Sevres
Four More Purses Snatched From City Women
A wave of purse snatchings continued with four more attacks. Hazel Campbell reported two Black youths grabbed her bag near Shoppers Fair, injuring her hand. Doris Vitale suffered a fractured arm and other injuries when her bag containing $90 was taken near North Bishop Avenue. Rosa Morales lost $198 after a stick-wielding thief forced her to surrender her pocketbook on Railroad Avenue. Mary Titov described a 4:30 am assault near East Avenue. loss amount not disclosed.
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Hazel Campbell
Putfant Strept
Soston Anne
Shoppers Fair
James Nilan
Doris Vitale
North
Bishop Avenue
Aisc
Bridgeport Hospital
Paul Podany
Rosa Morales
Railroad Avenue
Nearssan
Pollee
Boston Avenue
Haschak Named To Parking Unit By Panazio
Mayor Penuzin named Joseph Haschak of 225 Summerfield Avenue to the Bridgeport Parking Authority, replacing William Faulkner who resigned as city tax collector after a brief tenure. Haschak active in Republican matters, previously with Bridgeport Republican Club, awaiting council confirmation for a five year term ending Dec 21 next.
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Penuzin
Joseph Haschak
Summerfield Avenue
Bridgeport Parking Authority
Yeater
City Hall
Haschek
William
Hasebak Ag
New Mer
Ian
Bridgeport
Edward C. Liska
Sandford
Blitz
Panui
Ohimer's Mate Denies Knowing Role in Slaying
Chicago police reported Francis L. Ohimer, awaiting federal and state sentences for other crimes, denies knowledge of involvement in Valerie Percy’s slaying. His female companion reportedly claimed she knew nothing of the killing, while authorities note connections to burglary plots and possible crime syndicate links.
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Ohimer
Chicago
UPL
Francis L. Homer
Suspget
Seti Charlea Percy
Hohimer
Chicago Syon-Times
Josephine
Tesley Regan
Avruss
Dé Nation
Tinhimer
SunTimes
Rogen
Hakimer
Mort Madison
Iowa
Indianapolis
Bridgeport
Beits Bell
Valerie Percy
Leon Rugendorf
Kon] Dort Unt
Hohlmer
Percy
Nnt
Zosin
Coats Stolen by Five Youths At Local Store
Five black youths entered Mas Murray’s Clothes at 1192 Main Street yesterday and assaulted owner Murray Schaffer with a stick. They fled with two coats as police investigated. Police search downtown area followed, with economic loss noted in traffic incidents. National figures cite 24.55 million traffic accidents annually and rising credit card use.
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Murray Schaffer
MasMurray
Main Street
Schaffer
Tack
NEW York
UPI
Billie
Institute
Enen
Robbery Patients and Evening Crime Across Stratford Area
Victims on a citywide stickup describe a gang of two black men in their 20s who looted wallets and purses at multiple Stratford and Mitford addresses including Pearl Harbor street Sunny Bank avenic and Bodine circle. A Tech Television owner reported a $200 robbery near East Main and Brooks streets. Police collected descriptions and license plate details while witnesses provided statements.
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War Herdt
Pearl Harbor Street
Olunne Reading
Sunny Bank Avenic
Stratford
Doreen Reynolds
Bodine
Circle
Mariene Matteson
Rais Street
Devon
Denise Porzelt
Wade Street
Antoinette
Lombardi
Park Circle
Elaine Bajarczyk
Lorraine Terrace
Fratg Comll
Wilwood Avenue
Milfard
Jaine Alard
Pstrolman
Robert Zuerlein
Jane Michael Supple
Binek
Petective
Cornelius Carroll
Radiocar Keemen
Tech Television
East Main Street
Brooks Street
Yestering
Reinhold Retzat
Waventont Avenue
Halzel
Bin
Geld
Mr. Rotzat
Len
Breoks
Rotzal
Panuzio Topics Land in Hopper For the Council
The Panuzio administration resubmitted matters to the City Council last night. Topics logged for study include Bridgeport joining a committee on immunity and solid waste policy, and leasing city land to Hitchcock Oil Pollution System Inc. Several items were referred to committees for review and more items await future sessions.
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Panucio
Comtan Cmadeil
City Hall
Bridgeport
East End
Hitchcock Oil Pollution System, Inc
David Lehman
George J. Smith
Yoral
Sanfore
Blitz
Truckers Block Road Protesting Speed Limit and Gas Prices
About 10 to 60 truckers blocked Jones of Interstate Al near Stroudsburg Wednesday night, causing a 20 mile backup in both directions. State police said several dozen troopers were at the scene and more were ready to confront, as drivers protested the speed limit and rising gasoline costs.
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Blanesler
Jones
Stroudsburg
Cal. Louis Blaum
State Police
Birth anniversary marks 1200 years of Road Town assembly
Road Town in Tortola celebrates the 1200th anniversary of the first sitting of its legislative assembly. The event highlights the colony’s long legislative history in the Caribbean.
City Officials Seek Civil Service Front to Modernize Operations
City records show requests for three new civil service positions in accounting and auditing, plus six incinerator operator posts and four in civil service, aiming to improve internal controls, testing, and reporting. The plan includes a chief accountant, two auditors, two personnel assistants, and ten typists to handle validation, reviews, and administrative duties.
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Guardiany
Muscallaneous
Tulare
Gollat
Bridgeport - Zoning Commission
Civil Service
New City
Compreller
Public Works Department
Civil Service Office
Comptreller
Caken
Oon
Aso
Lev
Public Accounting Finsnyes
Cotten
Ehi
Tyle
Bergwi
Thant
Sunrise Terrace Extension Urged With Sewers
North End residents urged the Carmon Council to install sewers on Sunrise Terrace and extend the street to Glendale Avenue to deter Bay condominium development. Jim Jordan urged extending Sunrise Terrace to Glendale if sewers are built. aldermen discussed a resolution for the extension. Residents warned that abandoning the terrace could invite development. others urged delaying sewer plans until full facts emerge.
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Sunerise Terraces
North End
Carmon Council
Glendale Avenue
Thomas FP. Jordon, Jr
Primrove Avenue
Ciy Hall
Sunrise Terrace
Committee On
Allan Ti. Kerwin
Albudt M. Petrocea
Chawmean
Sevoral
Séwes
Friward Osika
Sanvdsel
Terrace
Ality
Aten
Tlorahne
Kenneth Huber
Syrians Duel With Israelis in Golan Front Again
The Associated Press reports renewed clashes on the Golan Heights as Syrian and Israeli forces exchange artillery and shelling near Mazrat Bett Jon and Um Bktneh. Four Israeli soldiers were wounded, with Syria claiming casualties on both sides in a three hour battle. Egypt warned of a possible conference boycott as talks for Geneva peace progress continue. Protests over alleged abuses against Israeli war prisoners were also cited, with Israel offering no official comment.
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Associated Press
Golan
Damascus
Tel Aviv
Mazrat Bett Jon
Um Bktneh
Daraeli
Israe
Exchaide
Brantle Golan
Suez
Egypt
Cairo
Geneva
Tarazi
Ively
Lerael
International Red Cross
Astate
Iraeli
Jnvoid
Leypt
Syria
Feyot
Israel
Anis
Henry A. Kissinger
Study Finds Tiny Pollution Footprint for Pleasure Boats
A Connecticut Environmental Protection official says pleasure boats contribute little to water pollution and the federal pollution control program will likely remain in place. Separate incidents include a fire at the Woods condominiums damaging two walls and injuring one person, and a vandals incident near the Seaview Avenue entrance ramp causing a pole to be struck by smoke. Two families displaced by the fire are housed in a motel. investigation continues into damages and insurance.
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Vosne
Connecticut Marine ‘Tribes Association
Federal
Ste Merah James BC
Bridgeport Hospital
Gettys Mother Appeals to Kidnappers Over Ransom
Rome UPI The mother of 17 year old J Paul Getty pleaded with his kidnappers to take the ransom money after a London emissary delivered funds. The Getty family had offered up to 3.4 million dollars while Father Paul Getty Sr previously refused a larger share, saying he could not confiscate. no word has come from the kidnappers since the ransom contact in London.
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Rome
UPI
J. Paul Getty
Tthem
Imnilan
Anse
Getty
Famiy
London
Kelian
Motter
Gall Harris
Kit
Giovanni Tatovo- In
T. Paul Getty
Notiet
Young Getty
Paul Getty Sr
Harris
Tie
Getty Sr
Dubbat
Haling
Stratford man fined in second circuit court for hashish oil possession
Joseph Kish of 12 Dell Drive Stratford pleaded guilty in Stratford Second Circuit Court to illegal possession of hashish oil and was fined 25. Patrolman James Latteal led the case, with Asst. Prosecutor Frank Maro presenting motor vehicle violations for Heriberto Colon 18, of Bigg 17 Father Panik Village, fined 100 for driving with suspended license. Additional fines included Jeffray Pirhala 20, of Clarendon Street at 15 for unsafe operation and suspension, James Mahar 44 of Bond Street fined 100 for operating without glasses and suspension, and a court clerk noted. Connecticut fluoridation debate grows as Rev. Thomas McKenna cites possible bill to end water fluoridation, with Public Health and Safety committee expected to review.
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Joseph Kish
Dell Drive
Stratford
Boothe
Memorial Park
Puinsy
Shy Stratford
James Latteal
Frank Maro
Heriberto Colon
Bigg
Panik Village
Jeffrayé Pirhala
Clarendon Street
Strattera
James Mahar
Bond Street
Merial Sching
Hartford
Thomas Mckenna
Wallingford
General Assembly
Connecticut
McKenna
Public Health and Safety Committee
Bridgeport Council Settles 17 Claims for 5581
The Bridgeport Common Council approved settling 17 city claims for 5581,58. Five court cases were settled out of court per city attorney Richard F. Cherenay. Names include Anna Donols, Jose Martinez, Ejesior Murr, Rose P. Stone, Elizabeth Calf, with various auto damage and public works related judgments. Additional out of court settlements totaled amounts to Beatrice Street residents Bertha Allison and others for automobile damage from bridge and police vehicle incidents, plus damages tied to Public Works equipment. The council acted on recommendations of officials including Alterman Joseph Mastronni and Williar Faulkner.
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Bridgeport
Common Council
Alterman Joseph
Mastronnmi
Richard F Churenay
Anna Donols
Jose Martinez
Ejesior Murr
Rose PL Stone
Elizabeth Calf
Crowell
Bertha M. Allison
Beatrice Street
Yeallow Mill
Bennie
Regina Baene
Hughes Avenue
Joseph J. Barcistelli
Aonita Avenue
Trumbull
Willan Ciiffi
Femburn Drive
Pairfield
William J. Mevitanard
Wiliam Tornstein
Houston Street
Catherine Masirianna
Ashley Atreet
Department of Public Works
Marin Pf. Torres
Williams Street
Katherine Jackson
Father Penih
Bailey says unity key in 1924 Democratic bid in Connecticut
Connecticut Democratic Chairman John M Bailey says the party unity stems from everyone wanting to win in 1924. He notes potential gubernatorial candidates including Homey Babbidge and Robert Kilg. He predicts possible public financing for campaigns and will host a free public lecture by Malcalm Browne on U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia at the University of Connecticut.
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Hartford
John M. Bailey
WTIGT
Aongay Hirnt Bailey
Jeader
Connecticut
Far Nore
Han
Gav
Thomas J. Meskill
Stare Atty
Robert Killa
Ella T. Grasso
Walley
Storrs
Malcalm
U.S
Southeast Asia
Spm
Monteith Social Sciences
University of Connecticut
F Drowne
Vietnam
Pare Rice
Baldy Taid
Pullicer
Ualo
Redevelopment Site Sale to Church Studied
The Bridgeport Redevelopment Agency asked the Common Council to approve selling land east of police HQ to Messiah Baptist Church for 74,161 dollars. The church plans a fee church notice and possibly a day care center. Authority came from HUD and the Urban Development Department.
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Common Council
Congress Plaza
Bridgeport Redevelopment Agency
Couricil
Armalia
Collaza
Rlabth
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Katsir
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Hyman Rickover Gets
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