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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1967
Page
9
A fragment cites 1511 criticism of bowling as an evil and a savage pastime, noting Henry V as a monarch who opposed the sport and suggesting the ancient game faced sharp attacks as a vice in royal discourse.
Danbury Board of Education tentatively approves a new teacher salary schedule. Base pay rises to 6000 for starters from 5550 with a total program cost of 336102 for 409 teachers plus automatic increments and administration. Damia says the plan offers reasonable salaries to attract quality staff.
Bids were opened Tuesday for soil boring tests for the new City Hall site at West Street and Deer Hill Avenue. Connecticut Test Borings of Seymour bid 1543 for 618 feet of boring and Soil Testing of Ansonia bid 5943 for the same depth, with extra charges possible for work beyond specs. The contract may be awarded within days to assist architects LaCava of Danbury and Russell Gibson van Dohren in final designs. The city has a sinking fund for the site to cover test borings and planning.
Danbury war veterans mark the 69th anniversary of the Maine sinking with rites at West Street Park tonight. Commander Charles Katan leads the program including a wreath laying for the Danbury Council of Veterans, a firing squad salute, and the sounding of Taps. All veterans groups and the public are invited.
Building Inspector William R Guarnieri issues a theater permit for Isaac Street to seat 636 in the orchestra and 197 in the balcony with a 169000 dollar masonry and steel plan by Burton St Yolen and associates to replace the Norwalk Greenhouse. Nutmeg Theaters of New Haven to operate.
Danbury mayoral hopefuls Gino J. Arconti Joseph F. Taylor and Samuel Solmer all blood donors back the Connecticut Regional Blood Program. The trio campaign in the March 27 election and have donated 39 pints collectively. The Danbury Association of Life Underwriters sponsors a bloodmobile visit at the Masonic temple today from 12 30 to 4 30 p m with transit provided by the Red Cross chapter house. Walk ins welcome. appointments may be made via the chapter house.
The Danbury chapter of the American Society of Tool and Manufacturing Engineers holds its February dinner at Clover leaf restaurant with a 6 PM cocktail hour, 6 45 PM dinner, 7 30 PM business meeting, and a tour of Heli Coil Corp led by Karl Epple after a brief orientation.
Two young men from the Danbury area appeared at New Haven on Tuesday for induction into the armed services through Selective Service Board 13. Barry E. Ernst of Danbury is listed as a volunteer and Theodore D. O Connor Jr of Millard formerly of Ridgefield New Mexico. Indians knew noth ing of horses until brought by Spaniards from Old Mexico.
Black Rock Congregational Church seeks 5.9 acre site on Black Rock Turnpike with a 550 seat sanctuary and 142 parking spots. Neighbors object citing zone changes and traffic. plan and highway zoning proposals deferred as residents voice concerns.
Actor Sig Ruman known for Stalag 17 role Sgt. Schultz died at 82 outside his Julian California home after returning from a desert camping trip. He collapsed in his camper truck clutching clothing. his wife Clara found him. Ruman faced a Germany embassy reprimand earlier for a comic German officer portrayal.
Westport officials study proposed state funding to build municipal composting plants for Westport Weston and Wilton. A $3 million bond could cover half costs with grants tied to air pollution reduction and non polluting disposal. Local and regional authorities must approve projects, with federal funds lowering local shares to at least 40 percent. Property transfers listed include Daruka to Pressly in Rumson New Jersey and Stavola to Stokes in New York City, and Folino to Crouse in Wilton.
Hartford AP A Superior Court judge refused a defense bid to drop six counts of altering public records concerning premature license renewals for suspended drivers. The trial resumes after defense seeks inspection of 60 driver files and calls for further testimony.
Albert A Curt Jr of Stamford a Fairfield University graduate has been named manager of publication advertising for Pitney Bowes Inc of Stamford. David H Anderson of New York City is appointed to the new post of manager of advertising services.
A dense listing details showings at Beverly Capitol Milford and other venues with titles such as Georgy Girl, The Pad, Warning Shot, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Dr. Zhivago, Tobruk, and Fistful of Dollars. Also notes community events and voter enrollment figures.
The Rev. Lloyd Van Vector will speak at services Sunday at 9 30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Saugatuck Congregational Church. He and Mrs. Van Vector are members of the local church and are on sabbatical from the Philippine Islands where they are engaged in church work.
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