Ice Storm Damage Estimates Lagging
State and federal officials begin estimates of damages from last week's ice storm and cold weather. Connecticut seeks federal disaster aid as surveys assess outages, road damage, debris removal, and overtime costs. Electric companies report over one million dollars each for power line repairs. Gasoline supply disrupted by outages at depots and stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornes J. Meskill
Nixon
Tate
H. Raymond Sjostedt
Office of Civil Preparedness
Connecticut
Sjostedt
Southern New England Telephone Co
Cotter Chided by State NAACP Over Busing Vote
The Connecticut NAACP criticized U.S. Rep. William Cotter for backing an anti-busing amendment to an energy bill. The proposal aimed to reduce gasoline use by limiting busing for school integration. Congress recessed for Christmas without final action. Ben F. Andrews, NAACP executive director, called Cotter’s vote shocking in a letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uartford
Connecticut
F. Andrews
State Civil Rights Organization
Covter
Confidence in institutions urged to restore public trust
Morgens urged universities and business leaders to act to restore public confidence amid an energy crisis and economic strain. He and Andrews stressed the need for practical action to impart understanding to students and avoid letting unrest weaken the business system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alof Howard Moregens
Impart 2
UN Racist
Zoal
Procter Andderstanding
Andrews
Gambie
Man awards 500 silver dollars to local children
In a heartwarming gesture Ed Herman owner of Fu's Trading Post in Lake, Minnesota, handed 500 silver dollars to local children recalling how an older newspaper seller once helped him. He announced the gift through ministers and a shop-sign drawing lines of curious youngsters at his store opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long, Lake
Matin
Ed Hernan
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Tye
Herman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Onn
Saatard
Frarabul
Fark
THE
Associated Press
Cotter
NAACP
Payal
Geaoeleat Leei
George Clark
Ayer
Roman
Rome
Ciampino
Christmaas
Cumdrs
Interfole Ministry of Man
Pan American
World Airways
Rilosain
Dt Flania
Lufthanse
Kuwait
U.S
Flumicino
Bette Midler
Atlantic
ATCO
Virgin ‘Cotillion
England
Eis
Black Oak
Arkansas
Genesis
Bacalea
Mike Oldfield
Tubular Bells
Billy Cobham
Spectim
Chanre II
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Thea Geis Band
J. Geiss Band Ladies
John Prine Sweet Revenge
Korvettes
Columbia
London
Elektra
MCA
MGM United Artists
Polydor
Buddah
Raiwood Vanguard
Nonesuch
Everyman
Cotillion
Rolling Stones
Little David
STAX
Epic Enterprise
MAM
Parrot
DERAM
Threshold
Phila, International
Asylum
Bernstein
Watts
Ormandy
Stern
Copland
Serkin
Walter
Rose
Yes
J. Geils Band
Led Zeppelin
Aretha Franklin
Roberta Flack
Black Oak Arkansas
John Prine
Danny Hathaway
George Catlin
Lawrence Welk
Loggins & Messina
Bob Dylan
Santana
Chicago
Streisand
Paco
Andy Williams
Isaac Hayes
Johnny ‘Math
Donny Osmond
Mantovani
Engelbert Humperdinck
Staple Singers
O'Jays
Mahavishnu Orchestra
Donovan
Earth, Wind & Fire
Janis Joplin
Eric Clapton
Charlie Rich
Rory Gallagher
Ferrante & Teicher
Ree Gees
Electric Light Orchestra
Diana Ross
Trumbull Shopping Park
Main Street
Trumbull, Connecticut
Dylan
Tana Teen
the Temptations
Fotown Sound
Marvin Gaye
Diana
Marvin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!