Traffic deaths fall as fuel crisis curbs driving nationwide
The report notes lower highway fatalities amid fuel shortages and stay-at-home orders. Washington State saw zero deaths on a weekend for the first time in eight years, while Tennessee and California report declines in tickets and fatalities. Officials project Christmas fatalities down by about 50 from pessimistic forecasts, with 550 to 650 deaths and up to 29,000 injuries expected nationwide.
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Debate on Death With Dignity Resolution Grows
Richards noted inquiries from individuals hospitals and organizations about a CSMS death with dignity resolution. Pro-Life Council opposed citing current legality of withdrawing extraordinary life support and questioning vague terms and who decides their meaning.
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Waste disposal advisory board to guide regional facility plan
Bridgeport area leaders discuss a state funded 70 percent reimbursement for solid waste equipment purchases including bulldozers and trucks. An Interlocal agreement would create an advisory board with three members to oversee regional solid waste processing and identify methods to reduce refuse. Alderman Lehman says Mayor Panuzio will name the local appointees as part of finalizing the agreement. No first year cost estimates have been set and pre election approval was not secured.
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Hiring of 10 Approved Comptroller Jobs Delayed
Alderman Lesko notes three comptroller positions may be outsourced and calls for cost figures before approval. Council tables motion to next meeting amid partisan delay over 10 new city postings including six incinerator operators and civil service aides, totaling about 78,380 yearly with comptroller salaries at 43,716.
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Arrests Link to Worthless Check Case in Bridgeport
Roosevelt Chandler, 43, of 84 City View avenue, was arrested on a Circuit court warrant for issuing a worthless check tied to a late August 1972 gas tax payment. Det. Frank Kapnatas, and Patrolmen David Hoyt and Nicholas Damato made the arrest. Tyan Williams was shot and killed by a gunman in Christiansted, St. Croix, as tourism in the island faced a downturn amid a government campaign. Police identified the victim as 21, and the slaying marked the year's second murder on the island.
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