10 Dec 1973
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1973
Page
1
Mr Guberman notes that funds earmarked for education were redirected from an original budget. He urges keeping the money in the education area to prevent it vanishing into other accounts and harming school programs.
Senator Ribicoff weighed in on Willful tax evasion and impeachment, predicting Watergate committee work to resume after the new year. He named Gerald Ford as leading Republican prospect for 1976 and warned of tougher winter issues for Connecticut and neighboring states.
The article details discussions of revaluing Fairfield's property under a one and a half year program. It notes taxpayers may request informal hearings with representatives from the Trumbull company and the assessor's office, after a firm aided by Cole Layari Petal was engaged to study and set new valuations.
City police continue search for two black men believed to be the bakery robbers who escaped with over 200 dollars from Ann's Newfield bakery on East Main Street. One suspect showed a gun and forced three women clerks to stay put while the other emptied a register. They fled toward Smart Len Street. Spection Frank Kapastos a
Stratford Pallca arrests John R Kriz 4 of Bethany for criminal trespass after allegedly attempting to cut a tree in Roosevelt Forest gunned by the Tawi of Stratford. Kriz released on promise to appear and faces court January 7.
The first year accomplishments of a Greek cultural group in Hartford defend the use of Greek in church services and oppose English liturgy. President Temetrins Mamais warned against English readings as a threat to Greek as the church language and vowed to block attempts to Englishize area services. The group seeks legal recourse against defamation and accuses parish leaders of mismanagement amid a prolonged dispute over bylaws, budgets, and parish council actions.
Hartford police said motorists exploited a closed gas station on Homestead Avenue. A German shepherd guarded the empty pumps until officers found and locked the place again. The station’s owners could not be reached for comment, and no explanation was given for the theft.
Marina village police with Barnum group aid nabbed two teens, William Patterson 16 and Blair Belcher, for tampering with a motor vehicle. Five other youths fled near an alley as officers investigated a reported stolen auto. Patterson and Belcher were held on tampering charges at the station.
Northern authorities urge action against IRA gunmen in Wister amid fears of a safe haven. Delegates fail to agree on a two tier police force to reassure Protestants and Catholics. The Council of Ireland would include representatives from both sides with safeguards for Britain’s financial interests.
Bennett questions Nixon state income tax liability amid reports Nixon filed California returns. Discussion centers on residency tests, San Clemente home ties, and capital improvements. Franchise Tax Board officials and Finance Director weigh confidentiality and residency criteria.
Senate leaders declined to accept several welfare provisions attached to a major Social Security bill and advanced the measure with added provisions. Finance Chair Lang defended the move while Rep Ullman warned a conference was unlikely. Social Security says changes won’t benefit recipients until May due to computer updates.
President Nixon outlined contingency for a national health program with a 1500 annual limit on family costs. HEW's Caspar Weinberger noted plans cover doctor bills hospital costs prescriptions and dental care for children, with private firms administering and taxes sharing most costs. Congress already debates proposals by Kennedy and McIntyre, aiming toward universal coverage.
Panuzio reports U S mayors favor revenue sharing funds staying in local hands and administered locally. Conference in San Juan P R covered energy, housing rehab, manpower and civil service reforms with talk of Better Communities Act limits and money distribution by communities. Williams and Grantham noted discussions on Model Cities and upcoming federal policy shifts starting July 1 to bolster city programs.
An administrative law judge ruled Bristol-Myers Co. misrepresented Dry Ban claims in multiple ads. The FTC found pre-broadcast testing should have flagged deception and warned executives of dishonesty. Bristol-Myers and Ogilvy and Mather said they will appeal the order, which targets claims without substantiation and could trigger fines.
Bridgeport police reported blue law complaints after two women said they bought items in two states on Sunday. They accused Shoppers Fair on Boston Avenue and Kay’s Department Store on Main Street of violating Sunday sales restrictions. Police filed complaints but made no arrests.
Fragmentary text suggests a political debate where passage or veto of a bill is in question. Nixon is mentioned as a potential veto player, but the record lacks concrete details on the bill, dates, or supporting entities. Further readable context is required for a precise summary.
Hartford officials reveal misuse of license plates with false names to obtain employment at gasoline stations junk yards and stolen car rings. Investigators trace plates to a widarenver agent amid a state service audit listing 29/1 persons.
Six break-ins were reported to Bridgeport police over the weekend. A home at 21 Jarnum Sveine was entered with some cash and cigarettes taken. Burglars also targeted 3 Main Fleet, 475 Charles Sheet, and 270 Vichors Street with varied success, while an entry attempt occurred at 1 Fourth Street and the Herman In Posting Company alarm at 170 MacKinley Avenue triggered fleeing intruders.
Eight officers were injured responding to a late night scuffle at Krent's on Main Street Middletown Conn Police said none were hospitalized Eight people were arrested and charged including breach of peace interfering with officers and possession of a dangerous weapon
YUAL hears storeworkers oppose Sunday openings as union chairwoman Mrs Farnie Mure tells a Young Unionists Action meeting that workers do not want stores open Sundays. The report notes off duty police involvement in a local incident.
The New Energy Coalition brings together 18 representatives from state conservation and environmental groups to study the State Power Facilities Evaluation Council, energy policy, and a proposed Connecticut Energy Board. The group plans to aid storeworkers and oppose Sunday store openings while stressing peace and stability in energy planning.
Government contracts totaling 1 838 for electronic supplies have been awarded to small business concerns in Fairfield County by the Defense Electronics Supply Center in Dayton Ohio. My Systems of 25 All Jen Street was named recipient of a M7325 award to supply 2 685 telephone amplifiers produced at the contractor's plant here. The Bar Inc of 141 Danbury Road Wilton received an award for IT apusal switches produced at the T Bar plant in Wilton. The Defense Electronics Supply Center procures manages and supplies common electronic parts for the armed services and other government agencies.
D. Ross Batter, president of the Bridgeport Historic Association and George P. Potter and Son Inc. funeral home, was proposed to replace Anita Vogel on the 132nd district GOP Town Committee. District Chairman F. George Brown said Republicans may submit candidate names after Vogel’s resignation for time demands in New York education work. The committee will be selected by the district chairman and vice chairman with club input, per Brown. The Potter funeral home and a local coroner facility had been designated as a morgue by the Common Council last year and earlier by Mayor Nicholas Panuzio’s administration.
Montreal AP report notes United Aircraft of Canada Ltd rejected the latest deal as 2600 workers, represented by the United Auto Workers, consider strikes. The union spokesman said talks will resume with the company and provincial labor department to seek a return to negotiations, with strike action ongoing since November 26.
A transmission line strike knocked out electric service to about 14 000 homes in Groton, Ledyard, and Preston for up to two hours Sunday. Connecticut Light & Power reported insulators were hit by the disturbance causing the outage. Police investigated but offered few details as state legislators debated remaining in session.
AP report notes Democratic State Chairman Tyhn M. Bailey condemns Republican proposals for a one week legislative session schedule next year. He argues the plan would turn the legislature into a rubber stamp. Defensive remarks by Bailey reference GOP strategy and potential consequences for governance.
Five people sustained neck or head injuries after a wet pavement crash at Park Avenue and Old Town Road. George H. Zilmslag, 99, of 166 Buena View Rd, Fairfield, was cited for following too closely. Raymonnt A. Monsky, Milford, was stopped at the light when struck. Passengers Randall Mansky, Ruth Mansky, Retee Hothtland, and Jeffrey Stoihl reported injuries and planned medical visits.
Unofficial Soviet sources report a Soviet aircraft crashed on landing at Domodyedova Airport in Moscow, 13 people killed. The plane, a 67 104 model from Soviet Georgia, struck near the runway start during a domestic flight. Earlier the same model crashed last October at the same airport, with a higher casualty tally likely.
Stratford Police arrested Leiga Ds Dannenberg and three other youths after a car parked at the Dock Shopping center on the Connecticut Thruway lot was found with hash pipes and suspected marijuana. Dannenberg posted a $10 bond for a January 7 court appearance.
A garbled Bridgeport Telegram fragment mentions subscription rates and local notices. It includes names and dates as unreadable bits, referencing sessions and a Mary figure, with unclear context and multiple spelling errors. The readable parts hint at a local post or correlative community notice without a clear event.
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