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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1967
Page
10
Hartford based testimony showed Peter Catandella denying improper procedures in reinstating suspended licenses. The 49 year old hearings officer faced six counts of corruptly altering records for bribes as the trial neared three weeks.
The Common Council approved paying 20,216 to settle 11 court cases and seven direct claims against the city. Settlements include James Ruas 4500, Julie Perras 3250, Lucy Williams 1300, Joseph Potkay 1500, Joan Kaesman 1500, John Felisko 1200, Elizabeth Sciarappa 814, David Walsh 500, Pasqualina DiGiacomo 730, Clara Micallizzi 750, Faye August 300. parenthetical amounts show original claims. Direct claims list several personal injury and auto damage cases, plus a few officer-related incidents. The panel also approved a 4500 settlement for Craig Rice for monkey-bite injuries. Tax refunds were approved for several individuals and entities including Leonard Brainsky 197, Chandster Leasing 100, Rafael Cotto 109, Richard Peterson 20, Walter Holmes 18, John McKeon 39.
Murray Schwartz 36 of 89 Jetland Street had an appeal bond set at 10000 by Judge John G Ci cala after a jury convicted him Thursday of obscene and harassing telephone calls. He received one year in jail suspended after five months and two years probation.
In Stanton California on stage during a revue a gunman forced the pianist and drummer to continue playing while another robber aimed at the bartender. James Seagris, 40, died from four bullet wounds and Joe Gray Clay, 35, was fatally shot after resisting the thieves. About 60 patrons panicked as the gunmen fled with about $1200.
Hartford AP reports Dr Sid ney Kligerman quits as deputy commissioner of the State Department of Mental Health effective March 1. He joined the department in 1963 and plans to return to private psychiatry practice in Hartford.
Fairfield University weighs coeducation as a campus poll shows mixed student opinion. A Monday Campus Center forum will feature faculty and guests from St. Peter’s College Sacred Heart Yale and Fordham to discuss pros and cons. President McInnes says the matter is serious but not decided, with student government soliciting views via The Stag.
Leslie Turner 17 of 78 Canfield Avenue was hurt at 8:55 p.m. on the Merritt Parkway near Sport Hill Road exit Fairfield when his car struck a tree. He was treated at St. Vincent's Hospital for head neck and internal injuries after being extricated by state troopers. Turner was cited for improper lane changing.
Roberta Sanchez, 26, of New York City, suffered head and left leg injuries when his truck overturned on the Connecticut Turnpike near Bronson Road in Fairfield at 3 40 pm. State police took him to Park City Hospital where he was treated and released. Trooper Vincent Brennan said the eastbound vehicle lost control and struck a center fence. Sanchez was arrested for failure to drive in an established lane.
London AP A major change to Britain's birth control policy was approved in principle by the House of Commons. The bill would let local health clinics supply contraceptives to married or unmarried women, free or for a small charge under socialized medicine. Health Minister Kenneth Rob inson called the measure valuable and progressive. He said charges should be waived on medical grounds, but may apply on social grounds to those who can afford it. Supporters argue private clinics deter working class women with large families and fuel ghettoes. Unwed mothers and girls would receive government clinic help, with critics warning against increasing illegitimacy.
In New Delhi AP reports during India's fourth general election an 18-year-old girl jailed on election violations burned herself to death in Madras as violence spurred by campaigning escalates. Dozens injured in confrontations across Bihar and Patna as polling proceeds, with clashes near Muzaffarpur and a standoff over ballot boxes.
Police investigated two burglaries reported yesterday afternoon. Joseph Brancato of 151 Summit Street said a rear door was forced at 2:15 p.m. and nothing definite was listed as taken. Margaret Kiernan of 120 Mill Hill Avenue, a Warren Harding High School teacher, reported a rear door forced about 30 minutes later while she was in class. a missing item was noted.
The Klein Memorial auditorium box office opens at noon for tonight’s Salute to the City of Bridgeport event by the Greater Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra. Jose Serebrier conducts the 8 30 pm concert with Ruth Lareda as piano soloist. A Fairfield Chamber of Commerce group bought 65 tickets for underprivileged teens at the rehearsal.
Dr. L O Spencer announces a free Sabin Oral Polio Vaccine Clinic offering trivalent vaccine Tuesday from 9 to 10 30 a m at Milford Health Center 2051 Bridgeport Avenue Milford residents ages five months to 18 years are eligible Minors must be accompanied by an adult or bring written permission Those attending should bring a record of prior Sabin doses
The Milford Business and Professional Women’s Club will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the Milford Savings Bank Directors Room. Guest speaker Charles Evans Jr., University of Bridgeport speech and debating professor, will discuss Columbia, South America with photos and cultural displays. Sylvia Lane leads the program with Dr. Jean Cianciola in charge of hospitality.
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