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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1966
Page
5
City Engineer Sydney A. Rapp says the water emergency will stay until the reservoir system reaches at least 8 percent capacity. He notes recent snow and rain may have lifted levels to about 35 percent, with West Lake up three inches and Margerie up one inch since December 23. Daily city water use is at an annual low.
Edward J. Crotty director of city parks and recreation says skating is permitted but ice is rough. Only a portion of the pond is cleared and suitable for skating due to recent storms.
Danbury civic and fraternal groups host varied New Year’s Eve events. The McGivney council Knights of Columbus plans a party from evening until 3 am in its new Glen Hill road home. Deputy grand knight Roger LeBrun leads the planning committee with Alex Tarassi Joseph A Archiere Yusuf Farris Robert Dyer and James Burke Jr assisting.
The Danbury Sokol Gymnastic fee will hold its annual party for children of members this Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Lakeview restaurant in the Hayestown district. Mrs. John Omasta leads entertainment and Mrs. John Repko chairs the refreshments committee.
The first baby born at Danbury Hospital in 1967 will receive gifts from local merchants and businessmen. Items include a taxi ride home, baby shoes, a $10 savings account, cigars, multiple gift certificates, a diaper hamper, dinner for parents, milk, baby food, sirloin steak, and a free hair styling for the mother.
Milford police brace for New Year weekend with all officers on duty to keep celebrations safe. Chief Charles S Polizzi asks residents to stay near home if possible and to travel early or return before rush. He notes officers will assist those needing help getting home and urges planning ahead and staying alert. Librarian adds guidance on reading as daily habit with catalog highlights at Taylor Library. Titles featured include An Introduction to Music by Martin Bernstein and Antiques You Can Decorate With by George Grotz.
Town churches reveal New Year schedules with multiple services. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran offers 9 30 and 11 a m sacraments and a sermon Forward March from Exodus 14 12 16 by Rev L Alden Erlandson. St Peter's Episcopal lists Holy Communion at 8 and 11 a m plus 9 15 family service. Church of Christ Congregational holds 9 15 family worship with coffee in Fellowship hall. Mary Taylor Memorial Methodist sets 9 15 church school and 9 30 and 11 a m worship with child care for under six.
Assistant librarian Maude Steiner asks readers about making New Year resolutions and invites Taylor library patrons to use available guides and books to inspire and encourage self improvement in 1967.
Milford reports an abandoned beach cottage on Morton Street burned to the ground in Project 1 redevelopment area. Fire officials blamed an undetermined blaze potentially set by children. a second summer cottage nearby was also scorched as firefighters arrived at 3 48 p m. The structure, unoccupied, was among the few remaining buildings in the redevelopment zone and was believed owned by the Milford Redevelopment agency.
The National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases awarded 23709 to the New England Institute of Medical Research in Ridgefield Conn for research on the physical modification of particulate antigens. Rep. John Monagan said the work will be directed by Dr. David J. Wilkins.
Patrolman Henry Luly aged 32 of Perry Avenue was stricken with a mild heart attack while on duty at 9 30 yesterday morning at New Canaan avenue and Main street. He was admitted to Norwalk hospital where officials reported his condition as fair.
Danbury court records show William F Regan III 20 of 148 South Street received six months in jail with 40 days to serve and one year probation for breaking and entering after a Pettit's Market burglary on White Turkey Road. Accomplice Douglas T McCarthy 20 of 16 Tower Place was sentenced to a month in jail, suspended, with 18 months probation. Other dispositions include various minor charges and fines for residents across Bethel and nearby towns.
Howard J. Moraghan of New Milford sworn in as chief prosecutor of the Third Circuit serving 12 towns around Danbury. John Stovall of Danbury sworn as assistant prosecutor to replace Moraghan. Moraghan replaces Albert Hornig who resigned.
The Glendinning company files a 50 year restrictive covenant with Town Clerk detailing open space retention and limits on use for the 41 acre tract off Weston road. Agreement enforces parking, height limits, buffer landscaping, and prohibits zone changes or alternate development. Residential owners named as beneficiaries include Eckenfelder Hornung Clark Streitfeld. Side notes mention church services, a choral workshop in Africa, and local notices on student lounge and taxes.
John T. Tolan foreman of the Highway department was named superintendent to succeed Anthony Masnare who retires January 1. First Selectman Herbert Baldwin promoted Irving Mills to foreman. Appointments begin on a six month probation period.
Owners of the burned County Bazaar office building on Main Street seek permission to raze the structure next week. Kowalsky Brothers, local contractors, would carry out the demolition with a crane from the north bound lane of the parking area as Parker and Harding plaza traffic rules are reviewed.
The Connecticut State Medical Society urged the University of Connecticut School of Medicine to tailor its curriculum toward training family doctors as it admits its first class in 1968. The resolution, passed at the Semiannual House of Delegates meeting, was spearheaded by Litchfield County Medical Association. Dr William R Richards forwarded copies to Governor Dempsey, Dean John W Patterson, and Trustee Chairman John J Budds, asking them to consider the merits.
The new Human Relations commission named Rev. Donald W. Emig temporary chairman. It formed By-Laws Personnel and Budget committees with local residents and clergy named to each panel. A special project list group includes Emig Rabbi Hachen and Austin Adams.
Donald McDowell, 19, of 63 Beaver Street, was sentenced to 16 days in jail by Judge Michael J. Sicilian after a disturbance at his home. He had been released earlier on nolled charges and re-arrested Thursday night for breach of the peace and resisting arrest. The incident included threats to his mother and wielding a kitchen knife. Also fined in the docket were Patrick J. Bradbury for driving under suspension, Charles Lerche for DUI and lane violation, Frank Matto for an unlicensed dog, Harry Scarpelos for breach of peace, and Nicholas Sforza for speeding.
A new Management Development Group will begin at Bridgeport YMCA on January 18 at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Bridgeport Industrial Management club, the program runs six consecutive Wednesdays with Stanley Kidder of Bullard Co as reader and area executives addressing topics. Enrollment is limited and certificates are awarded upon completion.
Sen. Thomas J. Dodd of Connecticut protests further reductions in the rubber-soled footwear import tariff. He notes a 35 percent cut last February harmed domestic production, causing layoffs and urging protection for his state’s large footwear industry. Also mentioned is Lehigh University ending hazing as students participate in a Bethlehem charity drive during help week.
Kazuo Kikuta, a Toho Productions veteran, unveils a four hour Japanese version of Gone With the Wind at Imperial Theater Tokyo. The show features Japanese Southern costumes translators via seat earphones and a moving backdrop Atlanta set piece.
Milford Mayor Alan H. Jepson proposes a 1967-68 city budget of 14,314,377, up 1,035,475, with 6,612,258 for the schools and 7,702,119 for other departments. The plan would set the tax rate at 40.9 mills, a .12-mill increase from the current 40.78, pending boards approval.
In Hartford AP reports bipartisan talks among state political and legislative leaders on patronage for the upcoming General Assembly session. No final allocations were made but Republican Chair A Searle Pinney expressed cautious optimism while noting Democrats showed reason. Meetings included both party chairs Bailey and Pinney with legislative leaders and aides.
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