YMCA veteran urges new outlook at Bridgeport meeting
A 50 year YMCA veteran in Bridgeport urged a new societal outlook at the third annual Bridgeport YMCA branch meeting. He stressed YMCAs must take responsibility for communities and world affairs, noting the organization is diverse, adaptable, and free of vested interests. Officers were elected, service pins awarded, and a moment of silence observed for Gaylord Buchanan.
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YMCA
L? Haag
World” Service
Eries
Sail
Bridgeport
Ymca of
Greater Bridgeport
State Street
Mr. Haag
Ymcas
Praden
Parker Lansdale
Dr. Lansdale
Haag
Bridgeport Branch Board of Managers
Raymond J.avery
Avéry Abrasives, Inc
Robert B. Hilgendorff
John C. Stawarky, Jr
Joseph W. Reed
Board
Mr. "Reed
Benjamin F.bartmess
George Jaeger
Ralph J. LoStocco
John G. Moran
Philip M. Murphy
Carl B. Peterson, Jr
John L. Robertson
Dwight E. jStage, Sr
William ‘‘E. Weaver
Ethel Condit
Helen Kushel
Stewart Spragegins
Gaylord Buchanan
Suit challenges 100 pension acts in CT legislature
The Greater Hartford ACLU sues to test constitutionality of over 100 special acts from 1947 to 1967 affecting retirement credits for state employees or related workers. Plaintiffs allege acts grant credits for prior US or municipal service without proper contributions, violate Connecticut Constitution Article I Section I and equal protection under the Fourteenth Amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Greater
American Civil Liberties Union
Thas
S. Gladstone
Gerald Ainsurer
Connecticut
West Haven Man Survives Skidding Car Crash
Robert A. Solkoske, 22, of West Haven, escaped serious injuries after his car overturned on Crescent Avenue near Bunnell Street. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital but walked out refusing treatment as witnesses reported only cuts and bruises. Patrolman Moran said Solkoske will be arrested for failure to drive in a proper lane and given a drinking warning.
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Wests Haven
Crescent Avenue
Bunnell Street
Robert A. Solkoske
Highland’ Street
Bridgeport’ Hospital
Solkoske
James Moran
Traffic Division
New Haven
Charles Hargus
Alex Street
Bridgeport
Moran
Salkoske
Mrs. Rosenstein Honored for Mind Health Role
Bridgeport Area Mental Health association honors Mrs. Bernard Rosenstein for years of service as coordinator. She resigned for personal reasons and is succeeded by Mrs. Melvin Léfér of Fairfield who has begun duties. A reception at 85 Park Avenue followed the board meeting as members discussed staffing, finances, program evaluation, and planned informational programs for the Greater Bridgeport Regional Mental Health center.
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Bridgeport Area Mental’ Health Association
Bernard Rosenstein
Bridgeport
Rosenstein
Melvin Léfér
Fairfield
Association
Enstein
Park Avénue
Lawrence P. Weisman
Greater Bridgeport
Weisman
St Patrick's School to Reopen After Brief Shutdown
Wells street institution St Patrick's School will reopen today after a two day closure due to a respiratory virus that affected six nuns and two lay teachers. A diocesan spokesman said the parish school appeared to be the only parochial school with a major health problem.
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St. Patrick’s School
Wells Street
St. Patrick's
Detroit Strike Tugs Toward Break as Papers Remain Shut
The Detroit News and Free Press, shuttered since November 16, face renewed talks after Local 372 Teamsters move to resume negotiations with the papers. Union leadership cites wage demands and internal power struggles, while pickets and interim papers fill the news void as a possible settlement looms.
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Detroit
Teamsters
International
Teamsters Union
Detroit News
Afternoon News
Morning Free Press
Free Press
News
International ‘Executive Board
Clare O'Connor
O’connor
Junion
Robert Holmes
Associated Press
A* Teamater
Fuure
Détroit
O'Connor
Tesmetérs
Elton Schade
Jimmy Hoffa
Hoffa
Scade
Inter- Im
Daily Express
Zeldes to Teach Criminal Law Course in Meriden
Local law firm Goldstein and Peck joins a panel of authorities to present a two day program The Defense in Criminal Cases at the Holiday Inn Meriden March 22 and 23 The Connecticut Bar Association Continuing Legal Education committee sponsors Ab hRam Goldstein Yale law commentator joins the panel alongside Anthony DeMayo Ira Grudberg Abraham Brem Levy Martin Miller and Bernard Segal from Philadelphia
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Jacob D
Goldstein & Peck
Holiday ‘Inn
Meriden
Connecticut Bar Association
Abraham Ss. Goldstein
Yale University School of Law
Anthony V. DeMayo
Superior ‘Court
New Haven
Ira B. Grudberg
Abraham J. Brem Levy
Martin K. Miller
Bernard L. Segal
Philadelphia
Penalties Total 700 In Liquor Raid
A 38 year old man jailed in a December 10 vice raid paid a 500 dollar fine for keeping liquor with intent to sell. Two women arrested with him were fined 100 dollars each for interfering with a search. The trio from Beardsley Terrace pleaded guilty before Judge Rodney Elelson in the Underwood building. Police said officers forced entry with a search warrant and found liquor being poured down a toilet along with other liquor in Crispen's apartment.
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Bridgeport
Norman Crispen
Roslee C. Davis
Alce P. Hardison
Beardsley Terrace
Rodney. Elelson
Underwood
Crispen
No Respect Burglar Jailed for Six Months
Robert Davenport, 26, of 92 Weber Street, was jailed for six months by Circuit Court Judge Rodney S. Eiélson after pleading guilty to breaking and entering. Davenport, arrested by Stratford police for a December 26 service-station break, had previously avoided January sentencing by failing to appear.
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Robert. Davenport
Weber Street
Rodney S. Eiélson
Davenport
Elelson
Acco
Methoritias
Stratford
Farry Boulevard
Five Day Stop Smoking Clinic Ends at YMCA
The National Health Foundation and American Cancer Society sponsored the final session of a five day quit program at the YMCA. About 70 percent indicated no smoking since Sunday. Dr Robert Dunn offered weight management tips and urged a big breakfast, careful meals, less salt, and more activity. Reynold Hoffman of the National Health Foundation discussed habit management and identified triggers. An alumni reunion and buddy system were planned for mutual support at the YWCA building on Golden Hill Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Health Foundation
American Cancer © Society
YMCA
Reynold Hoffman
Hoffman
YWCA
Golden Hill Street
Area Girl Pilot Vanishes En Route to Bay Area
Miss Tare day Moffitt of Stamford Connecticut a Arizona State University student vanished while flying from Phoenix to the San Francisco Bay area. Civil Air Patrol planes and helicopters searched the San Jose area as rain and mountains hampered efforts. Foot parties followed traces southeast of San Jose after the Monday disappearance near the airport.
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San Jose
Calif
Oh Vies Moffitt
Stamford
Arizona State University
Tempe
Ariz
Phoenix
San Francisco Bay Area
Civil Air Patrol
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Stratford Ave
E. Main
Coma
Thurs
France
Bernum Trevel Bureau of
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Falrfield Ave
Howland's
Mademoiselle Modeling School
BPT
Chance
Zeldes
Tion
RCA Color
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Glenwood Res A Lumber CO
Cedar Kennell
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