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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1973

Page

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Saudi King Calls Mobilization to Defend Jerusalem Faith

King Faisal urged Muslims worldwide to mobilize resources to protect sacred sites in Jerusalem from Zionist and Communist threats. The message, broadcast to pilgrims, criticizes communists and accuses them of spreading ideologies to deny Islam. Reports say the Soviet Union seeks to establish diplomacy with Saudi Arabia.

Bayplian Israeii Faisal Saudi Arabia Jeruzalem Mos Jen Allah Riyadh Rae Alo Conunism Soviet Union Ol Tich

Acting Pastor Named for St. Mark's Here

The Rev. Richard Cadgren of Dir Sayiac's Evangelical Lutheran Church Fairfield will be vice pastor at St Clark's Lutheran replacing Rev. John Spittal who leaves to direct Bridgeport Youth Services. The Rev Mr Liedgren will serve as interim pastor for St Mark's until a permanent replacement is found, with a spokesman noting the transition should last about a month.

Richard Cadgren Sayiac Evangelical Lutheran Church Fairfield St Clark’s Lutheran Church John. Spittal Avoo Pesh Lay Spittat Tia Wuttes St. Mark's Bridgeport Youth Servs Ives Buccan Liedgren

Schick and rivals face panel over beard test findings

A consumer panel ruled months after a controversial ad campaign that Schick shavers overstated the perks of the Flexamaleric model. Regulators criticized two Imb tests using 127 men and noted minimal debris differences with competing shavers. Executives from Schick and Remington commented, while the panel warned the test was largely inconclusive.

Ronson Schick Rand Enmie Secone Welgi Han Schick

Fragmented political interview on postwar issues and inflation

An incomplete transcript recounts Labour's postwar criticism and election rhetoric. The speaker notes a shift after the October war, mentioning a $240,000 election film scrap and a focus on war related topics. He cites Geneva discussions as shaping current issues and stresses inflation as a central concern.

Lest Naesset Labor Thal Harish Geneva

Fire Sweeps Shelburne Motel Injures No One

A fire at the Shelburne Motel in New Hampshire damaged the main building and kitchen area Saturday. Authorities reported all guests and staff escaped unharmed. Fire Chief John Baker estimated losses at around 500000 with the blaze confined to the main wing and no damage to the motel’s adjacent areas.

Shelburne N. J UPI Allen John Bakec Baker

Storm Eases as Advisories Shift Across Regions

Weather summary notes storm exiting Rockton Travelage with advisories for Oklahoma and Arkansas and a winter storm watch in Kentucky. Snow and sleet hinder travel from Marys hi Delaware to northern Virginia as Arctic cold nears, temperatures plummeting overnight south toward Kansas. Showers span South Carolina to Louisiana. temperatures range widely from 15 below at Grand Forks to 79 in Dallas with many cities reporting cloudy or clear skies and gusty conditions.

Rockton Oklahoma Arkansas Kentucky Maryshi Delaware Virginia Kansas Grand Forks Vero Beach Fla Boston Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Coveland Dallas Denver Unow Detroit Gily San Los Angeles Louisville Miami Minneapolis-St Paul Minks Nastville New York Philadelphia Phoentic Pittsburgh Luals Sai Preises Gentile

Fire claims marine and five children in Keystone blaze

A fire in a four room Keystone, Wisconsin home killed a Marine on leave and five children while another adult escaped. Rodney Carter Babbitt, 14, attempted rescues but died in a bedroom as the flames consumed the residence. Authorities say an overheated stove caused the blaze and the mother survived, hospitalized with burns. Angela age two months, Helen Ann age four, Sanden seven, Christine Carole eight and Nathaniel 11 were among the victims.

Keystone Sheriff's Dujrutles Eportac Jennetté Wrady Shoritt Angela Helen Ann Sanden Christine Carole Nathaniel Danny Sélvey Ana Soar

Public inquiry demanded over Belfast deaths amid riot damage

Protestants press for a public inquiry into the death of Alexa Howell a nine year old father of four shot by a British soldier outside a tavern in Belfast downtown as mass violence erupts. Attacks target a convent depot and transit vehicles with buses burned hijacked and damaged police report. An IRA link to the abduction of German industrialist Thomas Niedermeyer is argued though Irish authorities offer no confirmation.

Alexa Howell Shankill Road Donegall Pass Belfast Rathmere Lisburn William Edgar Thomas Niedermeyer Miedermayer Grundig Electronics Co Noetherm Ireband Ballsst Itwis Northern Ireland Dublin IRA Niedermeyer

Senator Baker Sees Nixon Likely to Remain President

Senate Watergate aide Senator Howard Baker told ABC’s Issues and Answers that as of now the odds favor President Nixon staying in office. He criticized White House disclosure failures and said some information Nixon opposes releasing on national security grounds could aid public understanding and justify some conduct. Baker noted other Watergate items could surface, signaling more issues to be investigated.

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Competition Planned On Anti-Crime Grant

Hartford AP reports a $100 3 000 federal anti-crime plan will be available to a Connecticut city or town within a year for developing a pilot program to combat burglary and robbery. The Connecticut Planning Committee on Criminal Administration will funnel the money to the municipality best able to implement the project, according to executive director H R Sterett. Many towns are capable but have been unwilling to step forward with police and funds.

Hartford Connecticut Connecticut Planning H.R. Sterett Hly

Britons Plan To Live It Up New Year's Eve

Europeans face fuel shortages high prices and terrorism yet Britons plan festive New Year’s Eve in London with crowded venues and Trafalgar Square crowds. Governments curb luxury services while Italians and French prepare costly celebrations amid austerity and restrictions. Fireworks and road jams mark the night as authorities aim to prevent excess.

Associated Press David Him London Rome Trafalgar Square Nelson Picadilly Circus Besn Middle East Madrid New West Jnonking Vienna St. Stephen's Squans Rmany Nrecracker East Berlin

Killinn Bid Wins Newington Backing

Twenty plus officers and members of the Democratic Town committee endorse Attorney General Rotwh Bilak of Hurl ford for governor in 1974. The letter to Democratic Chair John Bailey praises Killian as having high integrity and party loyalty. A separate Wethersfield group endorsed Killian as he plans to officially announce on Saturday.

Newington Democratic Town Committee Wethersfield Mit Killian

Seymour Cyclist and Passenger Hurt in Stratford Accident

A Seymour man and a female companion were treated at Bridgeport Hospital after a crash at 1:42 p.m. at Main Street and Fenelon Place in Stratford. Michael Murdowanec, 28, of 19 Chestnut Street, was charged with traffic violation after his motorcycle, operated with passenger Chane Despathy, 17, of Shelton, collided with a car driven by Anne Koltmannaporge, 37, of Summerflower Avenue, Stratford. Both riders suffered minor injuries. Another incident at 6:10 p.m. on Greenfield Avenue involved Wallér Plant, 9, striking a parked car. Christine Raguskus, 90 Sul ton Avenue, Steward, drove the other vehicle. Heavy damage reported. no injuries.

Seymour Bridgeport Hospital Main Street Fenelon Place Stratford Michael Murdowanec Chestnut Street Sevingur Anne M. Koltmannaporge Summerflower Avenue Greenfield Avenue Policn Christine Raguskus Sulton Avenue Finne

Prosecutor Named For Anti-Crime Force

Hartford West Hartford resident Bradford J Ward 28 an assistant staff attorney was named chief prosecutor for Connecticut s new organized crime task force. The group based in Meriden aims to be the nation s most sophisticated anti crime effort led by State Police Captain Richant Nay and funded by local agencies including the Connecticut Planting Committee on Criminal Administration.

Hartford Bradford J. Ward West Hartford Atlormey Richant Nayaf Shérmany Meriden Connecticut Schoo H. B. Trevell Connecticut Planting Committee On Criminal Administration

Marina owner shoots two intruders. one dies near dock

A marina owner shot two intruders during a confrontation at the facility. One intruder was fatally wounded, the other fled. The incident prompted police involvement and raised questions about local solid waste compact membership amid regional planning talks.

Marina

Stratford Holds Bridgeport Man in Rock Incident

Stratford police held a Bridgeport man on charges of criminal mischief from a May rock blowing incident. He also faces motor vehicle use, police interference, escape charges, and failing to appear in court after warrants were issued in September.

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Dr Joseph Aub Dies Aided Cancer Study

In Boston on Sunday a former chairman of Harvard Medical School’s Department of Medicine Dr Joseph C Aun died. He was professor emeritus for medical research at Harvard and contributed foundational work in metabolism and lab research related to cancer studies.

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ABC Moves West reshapes TV decision making

ABC moved most programming operations to Los Angeles, aligning executives with where shows are produced. The change speeds approvals from minutes to hours, resolving delays caused by time zones. Martin Starger notes decisions now occur near production ground, while Barry Diller leads prime time in LA.

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Movieland News 1973 Review by Rob Thomas

A 1973 film industry survey highlights resilience amid strikes and court rulings as Columbia profits return, MGM restructures, and new trends top the year. Key events include the Supreme Court standards ruling, Brando’s Oscar protest, a writers strike, and Hollywood deaths shaping the season.

Rob Thomas Los Angeles Supreme Court Couns! Groves Hoy Ino Bossa Hms MGM Columbia Jhigh Court Jone den of “Carnal Knowledge Albany Marlon Brando Brandon Writers Writers Guild of Avetica Hollywood John Ford Betty Gyable Robert Ryan Jat Brown Lauritz Melchior Laurence Harvey Bobby Darin Micheal O'Shea Sidney Hlackmer Anne Magnani Jack Hawkins

Greenwich Man and Pat Nixon Named to Advisory Panel

Greenwich resident John B. Charon joins Pat Nixon on a National Voluntary Service Advisory Council by Congress to coordinate federal volunteer programs. Frank Fitzsimmons of the Teamsters was named as a council member, with Mrs. Nixon named temporary chairman. Michael Balzano of ACTION recommended her appointment and will oversee per diem honorariums for council duties. Balzano is noted as a Bridgeport graduate who rose from parage worker to federal service leader.

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Bridgeport Telegram Playful Turbulence Hints at Local Meet

Unclear OCR fragments suggest Bridgeport Telegram mentions a local event scheduled for a Sunday. Names and places are garbled. no clear date, team, or outcome can be confirmed from the legible text.

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