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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1973
Page
4
In Bogota a rural suspension bridge collapsed during inaugural ceremonies as a crowd of about seventy crossed it. Twenty five people died and thirty two were injured. victims were farmers from Arauca near the Venezuela border. Injured were treated in Seventeen and Patipona towns.
A 1,000 gallon oil spill stretched 12 miles of Pacific waters near Monterey as cleanup crews used skimmers and barges. A collision between a US Navy cargo ship and a Liberian freighter on Saturday morning sent both vessels adrift with damage, with slick spreading 23 miles west of Morro Bay. No injuries reported as weather hindered containment efforts. three Coast Guard cutters and multiple skimming vessels remained on scene.
Milford patrolman examinations will be conducted in early March for the Police Department. Superintendent Nan W. Bull announced starting salary of $186.74 weekly with additional benefits. Applicants must be 21 years old, 5 feet 8 inches to 6 feet 3 inches tall, high school graduates or equivalent, of good character and with no criminal record. Physical fitness requires medical and agility tests. applications available at police headquarters Mondays through Fridays 6 from repor… closing date near.
Recreation department announces openings for the Working Girls Basketball League for females 17 and over. Full-time workers and unaffiliated teams may join the league, with entry fees payable to the Recreation Department. Information available at Edgecomb Union offices.
New Milford residents welcomed several newborns including a boy to Edward Korzann of 20 Central Avenue on December 6 and a girl to A. Dichars of 351 Walnut Tree Forward on December 27. Recreation league games featured Talane Blayt edging Over the Hill Gate, Knights routing Tolans Gald, and various girls leagues with 19 teams active in Pee Wee and A leagues.
The article notes the longest moss species among brook moss forms reaching a mass associated with 14 units, describing its growth and distinctive characteristics in botanical detail.
Norwalk's Traffic Engineering department submits a $826,500 capital improvements budget for 1874-7, with the city covering 28 percent. The Traffic Operating Program promises 30 percent funding from the agency and 9 percent from another source, leaving the city’s share at $90,725. The plan includes $260,000 to replace outdated tower traffic computers in uptown, plus $47,000 to interconnect signals on Westport Avenue and connected streets, and $13,600 to complete a four phase signal modernization. Separately, marriage intentions for several couples are filed with Town Clerk Mabel Grela. The Norwalk Senior Center will host a birthday party on the 17th, and Patay L. Bria received a 14-year service award after retirement from the port authority. A Knights meeting is planned at Sharehaven Road, 740, with a card party near the close of a brief business session.
NASA infrared photographs examined a wooded area near Wymsville Florida searching for hidden remains of four women. Deputies described a missing waitress and a Titusville woman among identified victims, with ongoing searches and multiple bodies located on the same set of images. Local authorities noted arrests and investigations into a possible killer as the public safety operation continued.
In Stamford Combustion Engineering Inc, a new director of corporate computer sciences and planning has been appointed. Mr. Drost, previously linked with GE Tumis, takes on the Ridgefield role as the company expands its tech and planning divisions.
Westport announces a New School program under Mt Sehont officials with two series for parents in the Norwalk Westport Fairfield region. The first runs seven days on Feb and the second from March 17 to April 11. Local donors and volunteers including Betty Jennings Gary Singer and Rev Willan Maryant collaborate with community groups to foster participation.
The Education Department closes all Sublime terminals daily and revamps afterschool activities. Programs at local elementary and junior high schools shift to new hours and activities including gym sessions, fencing, and donor drives through January.
Maine publisher Robert B. Geith of the Guy Gannett papers will retire Wednesday after a 41 year career in news. Jean Gannett Fawlay, company president, says Geith will remain as publisher consultant and John Ri Diltattay becomes executive vice president. George TF. Marshall promoted to general manager as Beith exits. The group编辑 publishes the Portland Press Herald Emerald, Portland Evening Express, Maine Sunday Telegram, Kennebec Journal, and Waterville Sentinel.
New York City Mayor Lindsay rejects plans to run for president, saying he has no interest in a national bid. In a televised interview he defends his urban governance record, credits limited reforms, and expresses optimism about solutions for city poverty, welfare, and decentrali sation in education and crime policy. He pledges to stay in office to push controversial issues and maintain leadership on urban concerns.
Nevada officials warn that Howard Hughes faces jeopardy to his gaming licenses if he evades federal and state court appearances in the Air West air line case. Indicted executives and a tight web of holdings could suffer as authorities weigh action against Hughes and related Hughes Enterprises components.
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