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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1966

Page

2

Aldermen Pay Debate Divides City Officials

A public hearing on alderman salaries reveals two plans 10 or 20 districts with pay linked to representation debates. Supporters Mizak Lavery Corley Verrilli Findley Peters Rose and Stapleton back salaries with conditions. opponents Perrocco Peck Churchay call it ill timed amid police wage concerns. Nearly 50 speakers discuss minority representation and city needs as Commission Chairman Maiocco Jr. adjourns the session.

Albert M. Perrocco Harry Peck Richard Churchay Charles W. Mizak William J. Lavery Eugene Corley Frank J. Verritl John Findley James D. Peters James F. Stapleton John Rose Stapleton Board of Education Republican Town Committee Corley Perrocco Peck Peters Rose Leonard Cocco Mizak and Lavery Verrilli Findley Joseph J. Massicotte Commission John P. Maiocco,Jr Mizak Bridgeport John J. McNamara Charter Commission Churchay McNamara Ganim

Alderman Pay Sparks Debate on City District Plan

Council members discuss salaries for aldermen with calls for a $1000 to $1500 stipend to open office to a broader cross section. They debate 10 versus 20 districts, with Lavery backing two aldermen per district for stability and representation.

Lavery Ganim M. Lavery Corley United Democratic Club

Weather Camera To Snap Photos 22 300 Miles Up

The ATS weather satellite orbits 15 to 22 742 miles above Earth over the mid Pacific near Christmas Island. Ground stations in Japan Australia and the US will test color TV links and an aircraft to satellite communications switchboard in the sky. The telescope lens aims to provide large scale weather pictures and improve ocean area observations.

mid-Pacific Ocean Christmas Island Earth ATS Atlantic Pacific Japan Australia United States Robert H. Pickard NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Rhodesia Rejection of Settlement Sparks Sanctions Debates

Britain faces tough reactions as Rhodesia rejects a peace plan and sanctions committees call for oil embargoes. Ambassadors urge tougher actions while Rhodesia and Britain trade accusations over a proposed constitutional settlement.

Dreamed Sister Warned, Saved Four From Death

Mrs. Grace Hommick, 55, heard a scream and found three sisters in a daze. She alerted the operator who called for a doctor. Gas from a faulty furnace and water heater ignited fumes. the fire department saved the group, who recovered.

Grace Hommick Mrs. Johnson Walter Albrecht Hommick Doris Sypher Florence Merialto Alice Barrows Johnson

D'Amato Named to State Central Committee in 23rd District

The Town committee filled three vacancies, electing D'Amato to the State Central committee for the 23rd district after Meyer Dworkin's death. Three resignations were accepted, two vacancies filled, one left in abeyance. David J. Sullivan Jr. joined the committee from the 130th district, replacing Arlen Nickowitz.

D’amato D'Amato State Central Committee Meyer Dworkon D'Amatta David J. Sullivan Jr 130Th Arlen D. Nickowitz Nickowitz Assistnte Fairfield Benjamin R. Silver Mae Mullins Sabutoy Siegel Alfred E. Caruoto

Britain eyes wider embargo on Rhodesia oil via Beira and Lourenco Marques

The proposed plan would extend the Oil Embargo through Mozambique ports Beira and Lourenco Marques to halt Rhodesia bound oil. Additional effects include higher South African oil prices for Rhodesia and potential fallout with South Africa over UN boycotts. Western allies seek to pressure Smith regime while risking global tensions and African Asian opposition.

Rhodesia Commonwealth Sanctions Committee Commonwealth Herbert Bowden U.N Marof Achkar Guinea South Africa Smith Wilson-Smith Salisbury London Associated Press David Paine Britain U. W Bank of England House of Commons Edward Heath Security Council Bowden Brown New York Alec Douglas-Home Mozambique Beira Portugal Lourenco Wilson

Nitze to Lead Pearl Harbor Remembrance Service

The association lines up bets of the organization for the Hawaii events marking the anniversary. All military services and veterans groups will attend the week of commemoration. Rear Admiral Henry Persons, Commandant of the Mth Naval District, will speak at the Arizona Memorial services.

Hawaii Henry Persons Mth Naval District Arizona

Finke Elected Dictaphone Head In Board Change

Dictaphone appoints Finke as president and chief executive officer replacing M Powell who becomes chairman of the board. Powell has led since 1953 and guided growth and diversification. Finke currently heads Honeywell computer operations at Wellesley Hills MA and will relocate to Fairfield County or Westchester. Dictaphone produces dictating machines furniture and supplies temporary office workers.

Cyril Ritchard Signs in Half a Sixpence with Paramount

UPI reports English star Cyril Ritchard has signed a Paramount contract to star in Half a Sixpence alongside Tommy Steele, marking a major film assignment for the actor.

Hollywood UPI Cyril Ritchard Paramount Tommy Steele

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