Mergers and their impact on Fairfield County cities
Fairfield University hosted a panel on national mergers and their local effects. Nelson H. Downs of Sikorsky Aircraft and Philip R. Marsilius of Producto Machine discussed benefits such as capital, jobs, new lines, and management ideas, along with drawbacks like local job shifts and wage pressures.
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Nelson H. Downs
Sikorsky Aircraft
Fairfield County
Fairfield University
Philip R. Marsilius
Producto: Machine Company
Bridgeport
Tairfield
Downs
Steinkraus
United States
Marsilius
Toll from U S accidents in 1986 tops 113000 deaths
Accidents in the United States caused about 113000 deaths and 1335000 injuries in 1986, per the Insurance Information Institute. The total economic loss from accidents was estimated at 20 billion dollars.
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New York
United States
Insurance Information Institute
Blood Bank Today Schedule At Dictaphone Plant
The Bridgeport Red Cross chapter schedules the final Give the Gift of Living pre Christmas food bank today from 10 45 a m to 3 30 p m at the Dictaphone corporation located at 375 Howard avenue.
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Bridgeport Red Cross
Dictaphone Corporation
Howard Avenue
Greek king probes democracy pledge before return
The Greek king said he would return only if the regime sets an early date for a new constitution and a public vote. Three top junta leaders resigned from the army to run as civilians, but the regime retains power and could recall them to service.
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Greece
Athens
George Papadopoulos
Stylianos Patakos
Nicholas.Makazeros
Papadopoulos
Patakos
Makazeros
Air Force rescuers aid isolated Navajos amid deep snow
Air Force helicopters deliver a flight surgeon and aid to Navajo families at Inscription House Trading Post as Chinle mothers give birth and a grandmother assists with an umbilical cord. Mothers and two boys flown to Fort Defiance hospital, both mother and children reported well. Navajo leader Nakai says federal and state help are being coordinated, but no firm promises yet. Roads remain snowbound with heavy equipment still needed.
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Air Force
Inscription House
Chinle
Public Health Service
Fort Defience
Wilson
Raymond Nakai
Phoenix
Santa Fe
N.M
Sin
Nakai
Cycle Cop Stain In Blazing Gun Duel In Calif
California Highway Patrol officer Merle Andrews died after a gun duel in Palos Verdes Estates. He fired his 337 magnum as suspect Spychala, driving a stolen car, exchanged shots. Spychala, with no police record, sought witnesses and told a minister of his wish to be shot by police and to become a Hollywood star.
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California Highway Patrol
Merle Andrews
Palos Verdes Estates
Andrews
Spychala
Highway ‘Patrol
Gordon Porter
South Gate
Maywood
Los Angeles
Sheriff's Departments
Thomas Price
Hollywood
Garrison Names Additional Figure in JFK Kill Plot
D A Charles Ward says Bradley was at large as Lloyd Bradley faces charges in the Kennedy murder conspiracy case linked to Oswald Ferrie and unnamed coconspirators. Garrison notes no press conferences or interviews planned. The inquiry into Kennedy's 1963 Dallas death began in October 1996.
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Garrison
Shaw
Kennedy
Oswald
David Ferrie
Ferrie
Bradlley
Asst. Dist
Charles Ward
Bradley
James Alcock
New Orleans
Insurance firms invest heavily in reducing traffic accidents
The Insurance Information Institute notes that U.S. auto insurers contribute about 50 million dollars annually in money, time, and materials to traffic safety efforts, leading the battle against accidents.
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New York
Insurance Information Institute
Firemen to Be Santas At 3 Hospitals Today
Acting Chief John Gleason says Bridgeport firefighters will visit three city hospitals today to give toys to children. Gifts come from firemen funds and engine-house donations and visits begin at 8 45 a.m. led by Lt Dick Loso and firefighters Hannon McKiernan Cleever Sirotnak Perry and Caldarola.
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Bridgeport
John Gleason
Gleason
Dick Loso
John Hannon
William McKiernan
Edward Cleever
Robert Sirotnak
Donald Perry
James Caldarola
Jury acquits Alex DeMaio in East Side burglary case
The jury found Alex DeMaio not guilty after a night burglary at 3 Yarrington Court in the East Side. Prosecution details described a broken rear door and a pillow case with clothing from the victim’s apartment. DeMaio testified he fired into the air at a fleeing burglar and later retracted alarms to police.
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Medegal
DeMaio
Yarrington Court
Charles Hanken
Phillip Baroff
Miller and Baroff
Hanken
Baroff
Wiltlins
Mehegal
Wright
Francis J. Hannafey
Otto J. Saur
UConn Raises Summer Fees and Expands Waterbury Plans
The University of Connecticut trustees vote to raise summer and extension course fees to 25 per credit, exceed 120 per semester, affecting Storrs campus students. They also approve a Waterbury area cooperation plan while urging separate expansion, noting Waterbury facilities are deficient and bond funds of about 1 million are authorized for expansion.
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Waterbury
Cooperative Bond Commission
The
General Assembly
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Rene
Mea
Yae Munccroeationel
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