Prize in Connecticut Lottery changes a life
Barbara LeBlanc of East Hartford won the $75,000 top prize in the Connecticut lottery drawing after days without power. She plans to use the money for hospital bills and a trust fund for her daughter Gail Marie. Eugene Imperaty won $15,000 as the runner up. tickets drawn at Rocky Hill Veterans Home and Hospital.
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Rocky Hill
Conn
Barbara LaBlanc
Connecticut
LeBlanc
East
Radford
Windsor
Doawn
SIH Holiers
Tax Eyed Eyewash on Fuel Coupons Sparks Debate
In Portsmouth New Hampshire a heated discussion outlines possible methods to curb federal fuel taxes without automatic withholding. John Sawhill of the Federal Energy Office notes a plan to tax purchasers first then rebate, while proponents favor a sticker system to allocate discounts by day. The plan aims to ease costs for drivers but risks administrative complexity and inequity.
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Siadlic
John Sawhill
Federal Energy Office
Tohrisom Jeter
Rerandahls
Nordrivars
Folsom
Woo Omis
Mayor's Call Service Grant Approved in Bridgeport
Hartford report states the Planning Committee on Criminal Administration approved a $10,000 federal grant for the Mayor's Service and Information Bureau in Bridgeport. The bureau offers 8 telephone referral services for residents with complaints about local government and access to department help. The funds come from the federal Law Enforcement Assistance administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Mayor's Service and Information Bureau
Bridgeport
Greece
Acpcca
Acpcca Executive Sendan
Issice
Federal Law Enforcement Assistance
CPCAA
Pope Paul VI presses for Middle East peace at Geneva talks
In a broad speech to the College of Cardinals Pope Paul VI urged peaceful settlement of Middle East tensions and Palestinian refugee issues. He warned against extremist actions and called for reconciliation among Israelis and Arabs, noting the need to protect holy places and defend Christian rights. He referenced ongoing conflicts including strikes on Jerusalem and urged sincere negotiations by Israel and Arab states.
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Beyatlan
Geo
Yan
Eban
Suez Front
Sasrnett Yyillery Command
Besnty
Eranist
Valican City
Paul VI
Jerusalem
Geneva
Cinednnatis
Bhostmas
Sistory
Middle East
Ge Rome Air Stort
Paul
Heavy Thin Coat Covers Lake Area Jet Plant
A damaged note describes a heavy thin coat spanning lakes and a passenger jet plant. It claims a palette cover weight near 300 to 403 pounds and a coating thickness around three thousandth of an inch.
Two Teens Caught After Break-In On Noble Avenue
Fairfield police arrested Michael Burvier, 18, and Robert Stoddard, 17, after a break-in at 138 Vermont Avenue. Officers found damaged rooms, seized room items and two rifles. bail set at 2000 for each pending circuit court arraignment.
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Noble
Avenue
Beidgeport Pale
Neenue
Michael Burvier
Robert Stoddard
Vermont, Avenue
Fairfield
Pre Wron Ted Meekins
Ereest Hoddrtha
MyaAime
Richard D. Domi Snhing
New Owners Take Over First House Rehabilitated Under Model Cities
The Model Cities Corporation handed over keys to new owners for the first rehabilitated house funded under the program. Executives led by Vector Nieves report $170,000 in grants and loans financing multiple rehabs, with three properties, including 231 Hough Avenue, slated for occupancy as temporary relocation for residents from the Made Cities area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enon Rece
Hough Avenue
Center
Morel Cliée
Nemesia Miguetos
Bridgeport Restoration Corporations
Housing Corporation
Model Cities
Jodel Cites
Vector
Nieves
Jays
Mes
Noechasis Flauerve
William Arias
Mirigane
Connecticut Neeftlanks Bank
Nlevies
Figueroa
Blawera
Strawford
Mix Wilk
Woltersville Sciinul
Nestor
Andrew
Bruce Dillingham
Allomey Tye Lhe Corporation
Hat, Diaz
Housing Bila Development Agency
Bodies of 31 crewmien found and more sought
Victoria BC AP reports the bodies of 31 crewmen from the freighter Griensal Mos allegedly found in the Pacific northwest, with nine more missing. The vessel carried a Filipino crew and Taiwanese officers when it sank near the coast after a collision or distress, and bodies were found drifting miles from the presumed wreck site.
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Victoria
Suka Fraighten Griensal Mos
Orel Nave
Sear Chess
Athar
Tilipina
Here
Corg
Pacific Ocean
Knife threats alleged by wife lead to arrest in Wislee
Police report 23 year old Jaerman B Wisleer arrested at 181 Stratford Avenue on complaint by wife Trudy Walker. She said he threatened her with a knife at Goldin Heights Manor where she works. He is held on conduct charge in jail.
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Jaerman B.wisleer
Stratford Avenue
Wis
Trudy Walker
Patrie
Walker
Goldin Heights Manor
Coleman
Hali
Vietnam Vet on Rampage Shocks Hartford Police
Obadiah Stewart, 25, a Vietnam veteran, fired a shotgun at Hartford police. Officers Raymond Sullivan, 9, and Dengles Morency, 26, were wounded. Stewart surrendered after taking cover in a cabinet. He had been a patient at Norwich State Hospital earlier in 1972 for psychiatric testing.
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Hartford
Mal Balman
Felday For & Kewam
Lwo
Obadiah Stewart
Stewart
Heshire
Houtas Vaughar
Warman Berg Benen the
Tartford
North End
Sullivan
Morency
Ohne
Willian Dubey
Joseph Marferd
Dearimentis
Francis Kelleher
Jonsven
Kelleher
Resk Meerens & Pay
Pri
Cons
John Douglas
Vietnam
Ayuind
Atel Johmaon
Ulm
State Hospital
Norwich
ISBA Aides Fired Amid House Probe Report
Washington AP reports the Smale Business Administration plans to fire two aides tied to a House probe. Former Philadelphia office head Hamilton and Richmond head Regen, plus deputy director Clark, face administrative removal within 30 days. Details cite alleged misconduct and coverups during SBA investigations led by committee investigators.
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Washington
Smale Business Administration
Aleps
Allwinks
Timse Leatings
Whe Aganive
Analiton
Phisdelphia
Thomas P. Rogan
Qe Slelimond
Wilent
Elers
Bnrv Eyey
Hamilton
Regen
Mhiladelphia
Richmond
Anlion
Joseph T. Clark
Phila
Downpayment Help Scrutinized in Urban Renewal Talks
City officials outline steps for homebuyers to receive Vrvirmids aid with downpayments. Applicants must show four years of real supplement payments totaling 4,000 dollars, plus 9,000 dollars cash from their own funds, making a 13,000 dollar upfront requirement. The corporation earmarks 24,000 dollars toward the cash portion. Separate study awaits a debt formation review at St. Mary’s convent. prior Redevelopment Agency offer ranged 313,500 dollars for a project involving 22 to 14 units, with options to convert to cooperative, condominium, or sell to a nonprofit corporation.
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Os Neuse
Niéves
St. Mary's Convent
Aope
Holiday Travel Surges Amid Winter Weather Woes
Holiday travelers faced crowded transit facilities and service disruptions as winter weather threatened. Airlines trains and buses ran heavily, with many seeking warmer climates like Florida. Gas stations planned three day closings as tollways anticipated holiday traffic, while police reported moderate to heavy congestion on major highways.
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Jamuilig
Lrala
Thang
Bndgsport
Florida
Haliday
Penn-Central
Hurida
Connecticut
Fairfield Police Seek Caution After Fraudulent Fundraiser
Police in Fairfield warn merchants and residents after officers report a fraudulent fundraising scheme using names of a fire and police department. A suspect, claimed to be attorney May Plouffe, advised a client to continue soliciting, while others face multiple counts including larceny. Several arrests followed with bonds set, and officials urge immediate reporting of any impersonation.
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Department
Ramu
Phils Detail
Lim
Plocile
Fauefieldt
May Plouffe
Dushing
Fairtfield
Plouffe
Tobie
Walefield
Tairfield
Mestronardi
Stratfordite 17 Booked As Bus Terminal Poss
An unclear report references Stratfordite 17 booked at a bus terminal amid policy quarrels, a gasoline shortage, and currency exchange discussions. It notes government commentary by officials including Niederhauser and Shultz on exchange rates and a shift from fixed to flexible rates.
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Stratfordite
Poss
Shull
Shultz
Grant Heads Council Of Urban Leagues
Herbert A Grant of Stanford, special assistant to the president and director of intereation scev 1083 for CBS laboratories, was named chairman of the Governmental Affairs council of the Urban Leagues at Conagelly. The council, designed for the Urban Leagues of Hast iford and Southwest Fairtietel County, aims to improve minority opportunities in cable television and voting access for Spanish speakers.
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Herbert A. Grant
Stanford
Intereiation Scev
CBS Laboratories
the Urban Leagues
Conagelly Jeu
Hastiford
Southwestéen Fairtietel
Jepisla
Sti Roverment
Dows
Firant Hild
Postal Rate Hike Debate Narrowly Approved by City Council
The council rejected postal service pleas for higher rates and instead mandated a $296 million subsidy to support universal mail delivery. Hearings voiced concern that steep increases would hurt newspapers and publishers, while officials argued rates must rise to cover deficits and push toward self sufficiency.
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Imaret
Poshal
Mogeginn
Cornell Direntor
John Dunlop
Ujlain
al Moll
Bridgeport Telegram Subscription Rates Notice
Subscriptions rates are listed for mail and Sunday delivery with deadlines and payment terms. The text appears as a damaged OCR fragment from the Bridgeport Telegram, indicating periodical pricing and delivery options and referencing Associated Press membership.
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Yale
Caracas
Venezuela
Gmassty
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Manuel Gil Castellanos
Cape
Gavan
Machurucute
Gil
Castellanos
Citan
Gil Kastellanos
Havana
Tax
Portsmouth
Way Toy
Pasoline
Men's Association of New England
Allort
Grap
Dependem
Ine
New England
Deiand
Ans
Presidente Per
Vmney
Patgalman
Poli
Phat
Log Eine Meekins
Potrosmanie
Diniinines
Stotdach
Tn Ginlice
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Chie
Inlundlas
George Bugals Io
Robert L. Despres
Osher
Noth Street
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Parechasa
Tesix Dents
Made Ciles
Mide Replenibar
Bouses Fae
Havatng
Ste Development Agency
Bridgeport 'Restoration, Inc. & Sihority
Lownad
Eiough
Hove
Niawas Caid
Condemmaline
Caley Residants
Fisandel
Corporation Directoy
Edward Butler
AB Vilesenote
Adams Sireet
Slastford
Stewart Wan
Adamet Street
Havas
ISBA
Douglas Boreney
Bef
Raymond Sullivan
Gumbra Troce
Britkopork
Vermina
Middle Acred
Allan
Nigderhouser
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Stratfaird
Robert E
Gomé Male
Rinko
Niederhauser
Congress
Shulte
Aalalelim
Grant Heads
Council OF Urban Leagues
Bridgeport Telegram Raton
Fev
Ssanorician Sonst
Fasa Bso
Bert Graces
Asvence
Ain Burday
Mei Agi
Briparport
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