Supreme Court Upholds Pay TV Action Against FCC
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 1 to uphold the FCC action on pay television while denying immediate decision on regulatory conditions. The decision notes the FCC considered impacts on owner income groups and free TV, with Justice Douglas in dissent. Pay TV would involve scrambled signals and subscriber equipment, differentiating from ordinary broadcasting.
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Three Nabbed After Stolen Car Crashes in Chase
A North End youth and two juveniles were found after a pursuit on Route 25. Trooper Tranquillo chased the stolen vehicle after observing suspicious behavior. the driver, a 16 year old from Sedgeville, faces reckless driving and disobeying a police signal charges and is held on 500 bond. The two other youths, aged 15 and 13, were turned to juvenile court officials. The vehicle, owned by Joseph Gondelia of 18M Pask Avenue, crashed into a bridge during the chase.
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UConn President Says Long Way to Go on Equality
STORRS Conn AP President Homer P Babbidge Jr acknowledged a long path before the university can claim full equity in human rights and opportunities He spoke after the Committee Against Racism accused UConn of de facto segregation and urged action while noting the General Assembly had not funded scholarships for Black students He defended efforts to expand rights and opportunities and rejected the group's criticisms as unwarranted.
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Blood Drive At Bridgeport Hospital This Friday
The Bridgeport chapter of the American Red Cross urges residents to donate a pint of blood at Bridgeport Hospital this Friday morning. The blood bank will operate from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Co-chairs Miss Gene and Miss Pasine lead the drive with Robert Morrill requesting strong local participation to prevent a blood shortage in the area.
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Pardue Held On Wife's Complaint In Norwalk
Norwalk police arrested 27 year old John Russel Pardue of Danbury on a larceny charge based on a complaint by his estranged wife that he emptied their Norwalk apartment of furnishings during a trip in Ireland. Police had few other details last night.
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69 Time Repairs Criticized by GOP Legislators
GOP lawmakers question the 69 Time wearing surface repairs. They cite a letter to Rep. Stevens in which the commissioner said the top eye-half inch of the wearing surface uses different material not matching the standard mix. They accuse the project of being an experimental taxpayer cost.
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Major Supply Operation Opened by Foe
Reports say North Vietnam launched a major supply effort using hundreds of trucks and long bombardment sorties aimed at South Vietnam. U.S. and South Vietnamese forces tightened patrols in the Mekong Delta and central Vietnam, with several engagements causing casualties on both sides and no American losses reported.
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Council Grants Hearing Pause on Teacher Protests
Unanimous vote authorizes Council Chairman Gosselin to call a special conference to hear teachers amid protests. Aldermen discuss whether the Board of Education needs new laws to maintain discipline as BEA leaders insist on channeling matters through the school board. Mayors and staff urge calm and focus on a safe educational environment as budget talks proceed.
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Council of Presidents Urges Action on Drug Crisis
The Council of Presidents at Weir 17th annual meeting in Bridgeport heard a film on drugs and case histories from police and medical figures. They backed an East End Community School project and pledged about 5,300 to start a program using a building after hours for adult education and recreation. Karen, a nurse in recovery, told her story and Marathon House described as a therapeutic community.
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21 Arrested in Capital Drug Bust Disrupts Network
Police and federal agents arrested 21 people in coordinated raids across the Washington area, seizing about 500000 dollars in heroin and other narcotics. U S Attorney Thomas Flannery said the operation disrupted a daily wholesale narcotics network. authorities noted this was the largest heroin seizure in the city to date.
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Man 67 Stabbed In Rooming House Dispute
Police say George Dubuis 67 of 824 State Street was stabbed in the abdomen during a heated dispute over chicken inside a rooming house. Celine Tapley 46 is charged with aggravated assault and held on bail as Frank Nevkoski heads the investigation.
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Monroe Votes To Join Trumbull In Sewer Plan
The Monroe Town Council passed a resolution to join Trumbull in a joint sewer project. Town Manager Desmond to assess remaining costs for early stages and report back for a town meeting request. The move follows a March 2 deadline from Trumbull officials and contemplates shared main lines and possible town studies.
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Cops Take Oaths as 13 Women Join Bridgeport Force
Bridgeport officials swore in 13 new probationary officers including three women Corlene M Dacre Bernice Roundtree and Geraldine A Peddie as Supt Walsh and others urged them to serve with courage. The ceremony followed by a hearing where Patrolman Palmer was found guilty of violations and suspended 60 days.
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Mother of 4 Shot Dies of Wounds Blamed on 84-Year-Old Man
Preliminary police reports indicate lengthy domestic quarrels at the home of Nir, Fanalh, and Nir, with witnesses saying alcohol was involved. Mrs. Whetstine died from her wounds after a shooting. the 84-year-old man is blamed as the attacker. Funeral services for Mrs. Whetstine are set for Friday at 9 a.m. at Lawrence Spodnick Funeral Home, with burial in St Michael's Cemetery, Stratford.
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Pollution suit filed against American Smelting in NY court
A Texas border residents group sues American Smelting and Refining in a $1 billion class action in U S District Court Southern District of New York. They claim air pollution fouled El Paso Texas and Juarez Mexico. The four plaintiffs are joined by Southwest Environmental Council members with Amer Smelting Co headquartered in New York.
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Senate Plan Aims to Expand School Lunch Eligibility
Washington officials debate expanding the national school lunch program to include more children. Senator McGovern, Javits, and Ribicoff argue for uniform federal standards, while critics warn the bill risks turning the program into a welfare handout. The administration has not announced support or opposition.
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