Tijuana shifts image from border vice to maquiladora boom
In Tijuana Mexico locals see the city evolving from a weekend border town to a growing manufacturing hub. Maquiladoras employ thousands in electronic assembly plants, boosting the economy yet drawing attention to social change and crime linked to rapid growth.
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Callet
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Spartiah
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Greater
Tijugne
Alejandro Garcia
Assembly Industry Nation
Tijusne
Yijuana
Garcia Ja
Salitron
Fur Coat and TV Stolen in State Street Break In
Vincent Marko of 982 State Street reported thieves entered his home last night and looted a fur coat valued at 509 dollars a TV set and 140 dollars in cash. Detective Raymond Barrett is investigating.
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State Street
Bridgeport
Raymond Barrett
Coast Guard Plans Vessel Traffic System for Long Island Sound
The Coast Guard announces a long range vessel traffic system for Long Island Sound to cut accidents. Phase one, radio communication of course, speed, and destination starts September 1976. The system, costing 10 to 15 million dollars, will later add radar and television links to cover New York harbor and nearby waters.
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Newark Bay
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BHA Faces Budget Strain Amid Rising Fuel Costs
BHA spent over 500000 on heating and oil budgets rose to about 700000 amid nearly 30 percent price increases since allocation. Renters face maximum legal rents while subsidies or service cuts are debated. Officials warn crisis level deficits and consider HUD modernization grants. Parkage truck purchase approved for Marina Village operations. Delinquent rent and maintenance issues persist as vacancies remain zero.
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Maldera Bates
Leonard Malnicca
Heyward
Washington
HUD
Clarence Williams
Hapcard
Hos
BIA
Marina Village
Sunleation
Department Craw
Erlon
M. McDonald Isaacs
Futhar Pantk
Witncst
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Ha Hail
ABCD
Ita
Willams
BBA
Williams
Trina
Backer Claims Chamber Opposes Jai Alai Facility Plan
A Jai Alai supporter criticizes the Bridgeport Area Chamber of Commerce for opposing a proposed Jai Alai facility. He argues the project would use 49 000 square feet for the building with the remainder landscaped into a park like area. The facility would operate October to March as a front business and open April to September for conventions and group use with a 100 seat capacity.
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L.A. Refamulll
Rengutale Cepresenieie
Jalalal Saeson
Ride With Stranger Costs Man Three Hundred Dollars
Bridgeport residents debated a proposed jai alai project and city tax impact as executives from Connecticut Sports Enterprises promoted the sport as job creation and economic boost while opponents warned of safety hazards and financial risks. A separate incident reported a man robbed after accepting a ride from a stranger near Fairfield Avenue and Middle Street, with authorities describing the attacker and outlining the alleged crime.
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Barnatts
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Bridgeport
Parik Vilefaga
Bansta
Middle Street
Benska
Abe
Betisha
Anthonsylof
Connecticut Faces Deep Ice Storm Recovery Push
Governor Meskill directs a four hour staff info bureau to assist storm victims while meeting with Paul Hartzell and visiting emergency centers. He reports 79 000 without power and urges continued efforts to restore heat and light as utility crews work across Fairfield County aided by over 100 out of state crews. Emergency actions include disaster aid requests to President Nixon and National Guard mobilization to clear downed lines and restore services.
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Colter
Hoffa Plans Return to Lead Teamsters Union
Philadelphia AP report says Jimmy Hoffa announced plans to seek the presidency of the Teamsters Union again after his release from federal prison. He vows to challenge the ban and pursue court action to regain power, targeting the central Teamsters branch and naming his rivals, including former successor Fitzgerald Simmons. Hoffa, free on appeal discussions, addressed the county Medical Society in Philadelphia while outlining his comeback strategy.
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Simmons
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Cuwishurg Federal Penitentiary
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Ralense Com
County Medical Society
Walts
Let Trees Alone Until Ice Is Of Expert Advises
Arborist Twombly at 163 Barn Hill Road Monae urges avoiding cutting unless needed after heavy ice. Branches bear weight causing bending. birches willows cedars and maples hit hardest while oaks fared better. With 12 years experience he says bare wood invites pests unless cared for. 65 percent may stay bent without proper support. evergreens less damaged recover slowly as branches spring back.
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University of Connécti N Ext
Emeche Ders
Tax Increase Considered After White House Energy Meeting
The administration signal suggests a retail gasoline tax rise following a White House meeting with Simon and a cabinet energy force. A private study for the EPA and the CEQ argues that a one cent per gallon tax could cut consumption by about 11 to 18 percent.
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White Mouse Council On Environmental Quality
Rodino to Tell Lawyer Choice On Impeachment
Chairman Peter W Rodino said he will announce his pick to direct the House Judiciary Committee's impeachment inquiry. He cited John M Doar as a potential choice and aims to wrap up the investigation by April 2 with a bipartisan approach using a 1 member group of top advisers.
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Gomes
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Robert T Kennedy
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Purse Snatcher Fells Woman and Flees in Car
Tertee Denge of 12% Yacht Street reported a purse snatching on Hope Street as she walked home from work. One youth stepped from a doorway, knocked her to the ground, grabbed the purse, and fled to a waiting car with a second accomplice. The car sped off as detective Walter Prackett noted the bag contained cash and a payroll check.
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Bridgepmirt Po
Ouelian Buto
Walter Prackett
Trumbull Council Moves Toward Flood Insurance Plan
Trumbull officials voted in a special session to pursue federally subsidized flood insurance for residents, aiming to meet December 1 deadlines under national program rules. The town also introduced measures to study an on site northeast elementary school, establish an Inland Wetlands commission, and install safe sidewalks near schools while addressing power outage repairs from the recent ice storm.
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Stntathve Rutkin
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