Bridgeport Leaders Survey Elucidates Powerbase and Issues
A study of Bridgeport leadership shows the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce as the area’s most influential group with many leaders listed as members. City government and the Rotary Club rank highly, while national firms are seen as less locally influential. Housing, civil rights, and transportation emerge as key future problems.
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Neil
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport
Rotary
Democratic Party
At-um For
Bridgeport Community Development
National
Aociation For the Advancement of Colored People
Universities
Jewish Community Center
The
Young Men's Christian Association
Council of Churches
Manufacturer's Association
United Fund
Algonquin Club
National Corporation
Indiana girl rescued after Utah kidnapping chase
A young Indiana girl kidnapped Sunday in a Crawfordsville parking lot was rescued unharmed Tuesday evening in Wellington Utah after a brief struggle. A Terre Haute man was wounded by a shotgun blast following a high speed chase through Carbon County. A second Indiana man who said he wouldn’t be taken alive was being sought.
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Wellington
Utah
Ogiunpaint
Crawfordsville
Ind
Terre Haute
Carbon County
Albert Passie
Indiana
Million-Dollar Marijuana Seized. Four Nabbed
U.S. officials report $2 million worth of marijuana seized after a truck, bearing Mexican plates, was found with bricks wrapped and concealed in a special compartment. Arraigned defendants include Alex Villegas Moses Rodriguez Santos Rodriguez Miguel Arrieta Lopez and Ralph Villalobos with bonds ranging from 5 000 to 10 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Centro
U.S
Alex Villegas
Moses Rodriguez
Santhos Rodriguez
Miguez Arrieta-Lopez
Ralph Villalobos
Customs Bureau
Michael Kenny
Calexico
Trio Arraigned In New Haven Explosion Plot
Three men Willis Branks Alonzo Russell and Curtis Belton were arraigned in Circuit Court on conspiracy to use explosives charges after police raid on a New Haven motel. Ronald Johnson and James Cotter were arraigned in Superior Court on warrants. All five are held on $100000 bond.
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NEW Haven
Bref
Willis Branks
Alonzo Russell
Curtis Belton
Ronald Johnson
James Cotter
Lncal
Francis McManus
Pound Devaluation Triggers U S Allowance Cut in Britain
Nearly 28,000 U S servicemen and civilians in Britain face a 14.3 percent cut in cost of living allowances due to the pound’s devaluation. The retroactive change to Dec 1 follows protests from Washington over rising British living costs. Flora is the plant life term used for a place or time.
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London
UPI
U.S
Britain
U.S. Air Force
Ruislip
Washington
Safe Breaks Target At NHRR Station In Bridgeport
A weekend break-in attempt was made at the Bridgeport NHRR station on Water Street. A window was found open and a safe’s metal pins were forced off but the attempt failed. Additional incidents included a break at the Eastern Bag and Paper facility and thefts at two residences. Detective Roberts investigates. Nearby, Connecticut basketball faces illness woes ahead of a Thursday game against William and Mary as almost the entire Husky squad suffers upper respiratory infections.
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Licket
Bridgeport
Water Street
Robert Osborne
New Haven Railroad
David Roberts
Eastern Bag and Paper Company
Kanistan Avenue
Louella Johnson
Beardsley Terrace
Soga
Vanished Cash At Stratford Restaurateur Visit
Bridgeport detectives probe the theft of 3000 dollars from the coat pocket of Russell Steiz a Stratford business owner and Windmill restaurant operator at the Professional building on Lafayette street as he visited his doctor around 12 15 pm. The cash in paper currency disappeared after he placed his coat on a rack and left the outer office. Steiz said he carried the money for business transactions scheduled that afternoon.
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Bridgeport
Stratford
Park City
Lafayette Street
Russell Steiz
Valley Road
Trumbull
Hollister Street
Steiz
Painter's Estimates Emphasize Wall Washing Step
Advice urges checking a painting estimate for a preliminary washing. Greasy walls hinder paint adhesion and require proper prep. Ensure the quote includes cleaning to avoid later touch ups and poor finish.
Kidney transplant succeeds after donor death in New York patient
A 44 year old donor woman who suffered a stroke died Friday and her kidney was transplanted into Miss Salak in a 70 minute operation. The kidney now functions normally though Miss Salak had flu and a low grade fever. Doctors say tissue typing reduced need for drugs and radiation and lowered rejection risk, but infectious complications remain a danger. The operation was led by Dr Felix Rapaport at New York University Medical School with a five surgeon team.
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Miss Salak
Louis Washkansky
South Africa
Felix ‘Rapaport
New York University School of Medicine
Favell to Stay in Nets After Talk With Flyers GM
Doug Favell will remain with the Philadelphia Flyers after a four hour meeting with Bud Poile. The 22 year old goalie had threatened to quit and asked for a trade. He is slated to play Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Doug Favell
Bud Poile
Philadelphia Flyers
Nets
Detroit Red Wings
Favell
Flyers
Western Union Deluged With Instant Gift Telegram Orders
Western Union Tele gram offices faced a weekend flood of instant gift telegram orders from holiday shoppers. Bridgeport manager Paul Lohiser said volume exceeded last year and forced extra time from staff. the company is hiring former workers for night, weekend, and holiday shifts and may consider part time hires with teletype background.
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Western Union
Western Union Telegraph Company
Ron Television
Paul Lohiser
Bridgeport
Hall and Moore Out for Blues vs Kings Tonight
The St. Louis Blues will be without veterans Glenn Hall and Dick Moore for tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Kings at the St. Louis Arena. Moore has a cracked rib from last Saturday and is doubtful for Friday’s visit by the Penguins. Hall returned to Edmonton, Alberta, for his father’s funeral and will miss the next two games and possibly Saturday in Toronto.
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ST. Louis
UPI
St.Louis Blues
Glenn Hall
Dickis Moore
Los Angeles Kings
St. Louis Arena
Moore
Kings
Pittsburgh Penguins
Hall
Edmonjton
Alta
Toronto
India per Capita Income Rises Slightly in 1961 63
The Central Statistical Organization reports India’s per capita national income grew by 29.20 rupees over 1961 to 1963, about four dollars, with 1960-66 current prices placing it at 427.10 rupees or 54.60 dollars.
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NEW Deshe
India
Central Statistical Organization
Firemen Win Appeal on GI Service Time
Bridgeport officials clarify that wartime military service of police and firemen counts toward city department service for pension purposes. After 25 years, members qualify for 50 percent pension, with optional day-for-day military increases. Benefits require payroll contributions calcified at 2 percent of starting pay times service length plus 5 percent annual interest, with current rules rounding to whole years.
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Bridgeport
Moore
Police
Fire Department
Death Notice Anne Cooney
Anne Cooney of 337 Park Avenue died December 24. Arrangements entrusted to Lieberum Heaphy Dayis Funeral Home at 804 Fairfield Avenue. details to be announced.
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Edward P. Bulland
Arthur Clifford
Raymond Flicker
D, Laurie Maccuaig
Charles R. Gordon
Ronald A. Malony
Albert L
Coles
William Cooper
Edward E. Harrison
William McInnes
William L. Hawkins
Walter W. Curtis
Samuel W. Hawley
Isaac Schine
Albert E. Diem
Donald J. Irwin
Lewis A. Shea
John J. Driscoll
Lee S. Johnson
Lester S. Silverstone
H. Parker Lansdale
William S. Simpson
Warren Faust
Henry Littlefield
Rev. B. Cortez Tipton
Ins
B. Cortez Tipton
Council of Churches of Greater
Q.neil
Fairfield University
Harry Fishman
Curran
Atlanta
Fishman
Cabiternia
NHRR
Uconn
Blues
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