Amin postpones meeting with Americans in Uganda
President Idi Amin delayed a planned meeting with Americans living in Uganda from Monday to Wednesday at Entebbe Airport. Radio Uganda warned against a raid like Israel's, while Washington discussed representation. Carter said the U.S. was monitoring the situation and noted no response from Washington. The Ugandan radio cited a 3000-person attendance and planned military honors for missionaries as Amin sought memory and dialogue on activities since the embassy closed in 1973.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nairobi
Kenya
Idi Amin
Uganda
Entebbe
Amin
Radio
United States
Representa
Ives
Ajiaw
Bethesda
Carter
U.S
Kamapala
Lake Victoria
Kampala
Britain
Israel
Hussein denies CIA funds used for self gain
Jordan's King Hussein says money from the CIA was not personal gain but legitimate aid to stabilize the Middle East. In a Newsweek interview he accuses reports of fabrication and distortion and notes he was unaware of any suspension of payments. The Washington Post had reported CIA payments to him until recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hussein
CIA
New York
Jordan
Middle East
Newsweek
Washington Post
Central Intelligence Agency
Carter
Washington Post Co
Post
Ribicoff Defends CIA Payments to Hussein
U S Senator Abraham Ribicoff defended CIA payments to King Hussein of Jordan and said peace in the Middle East is more possible now than in 30 years. He cited five presidents involved and called Hussein a key ally aiding American interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Wartford
Conn
U.S
Abraham Ribicoff
Hussein
Jordan
Ribicoff
Connecticut
Senate
Mideast
World Affairs Center
Hartford Golf Club
Weather outlook for Bridgeport and vicinity turns colder
Partial clearing and windy conditions bring a drop in temperatures from the 40s to the mid 30s this afternoon. Tonight and Tuesday will see lows in the mid 20s and highs around 40 with a 10 to 20 percent chance of precipitation. Westerly winds 20 to 30 mph gusts easing tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
City Leads State in Rise of Tax-Exempt Property
Bridgeport led Connecticut cities in tax-exempt property growth from 1970 to 1974 with a 55 percent rise from 185.6 million to 292.4 million, making 24.6 percent of its aut property tax exempt. The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities urged lawmakers to allow municipal service charges on tax-exempt institutions locally, citing eroding municipal resources. Other cities posted varied increases, including Hartford 33.1 percent and New Haven 143 percent, reflecting a statewide burden on cities and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
CCAY
General Assembly
Ence
East Hartford
Connecticut
CCM
Hartfard
Midsdletown
New Britain
West Haven
Meriden
Qld
New Haven
Norwich
New London
City Coastal Marinas Hit Hardest By Winter Storms
Hartford AP reports Connecticut shore marinas suffer severe winter damage with Bridgeport Stamford Groton and Old Lyme hit hardest. Ice and high winds uprooted pilings and damaged docks while warmer weather raises risk of dock collapse as tides shift. Old Harbor Marina Clinton worst hit due to protection from currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut
Walter Piotrowski
State Commerce Department
Piotrowski
Bridgeport
Stamford
Groton
Old Lyme
Pistrowski
Old Harbor
Clinton
United States expands fishing limits beyond territorial waters
The United States extends its fishing jurisdiction to 200 miles off its coast, allowing the Coast Guard to board foreign vessels within that band to inspect catches and gear. The measure, not altering the three mile limit, marks a shift amid global moves to protect sea resources and follows UN Law of the Sea Conference stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United
Hen- Fuesday
Ry Kissinger
Regis
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S
United States
Unites States
United Nations Law
Nevada labor boss Bramlet missing sparks Hoffa doubt
Las Vegas AP report says investigators have no clues on Al Bramlet’s whereabouts as his wife describes a telephone plea for $10,000 to a Las Vegas casino. Bramlet, head of the Nevada AFL-CIO, has not been seen since Thursday and his wife clings to hope he is alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Nevada
al Bramlet
Hoffa
Teamsters
Jimmy Hoffa
Bramlet
Barbara
Bramler
Afl-Cio
Hope
Bdo
Culinary Workers Union
Las Vegas Strip
U.S. Labor Department
Gunes
Morris Shenker
Bramfet
McCarran International Airport
Renal
Bram
Tet
Bramiet
Dunes Hotel
Union
Bramitet
Dunes
Horseshoe
Staty
Rena
Puerto Rican Tots Unit Opens New Connecticut Office
More than 125 people braved drizzle at the annual meeting and grand opening of the Connecticut chapter offices of the Committee for Puerto Rican Crippled Children. Offi cers were elected. the new suite was donated by Angelo Acevedo in the Acevedo building at 430 Barnum Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Committee For
Acevedo
Barnum Avenue
Angelo Acevedo
Connecticut Committee
Bamum Avenue
Mr. Acevedo
Fernando Conn
Fernando Comalada
Cesar A. Batalla
Juan R. Quintana
Woman, 44, Dies in Darien House Blaze
In Darien a 44 year old woman, Mrs Ann Johnson, died in a rear fire at their home on Stephen Marsh Road. Her husband Lincoln Johnson escaped from another part of the house as fire crews from seven towns battled a large blaze. Fire officials planned a joint scene inspection with the state Fire Marshal to determine damage and origin, finding no immediate suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darien
Edward C. Tisno
Ann Johnson
Lincoln Johnson
Stephen Marher Road
Hay
Tians
Noroton Heights
Noroton
New Canaan
Rowaston
Tiano
Jano
Youngster Dropped to Safety Here
A late Saturday fire at Beardsley Terrace AP housing killed a four year old girl and two others while a 15 month old boy and his 23 year old uncle died from burns and smoke inhalation. Firefighters carried out two boys, while rescuers aided another man. investigations continue into the cause as officials review details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardsley Terrace
Darien
Ann Johnson
Stephen Mather
Bridgeport
Jamie Drakeford
Samuel Wilton
St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Wilson
Bridgeport Hospital
Crime Guns Range in Price Says Crime Study
A Police Foundation study in Washington finds criminals use both high priced and cheap handguns at similar rates. Data from 1974 to 1978 show Smith & Wesson and Colt leading seizures, while only 15.9 percent came from cheap “Saturday night specials.” The report suggests price is not the decisive factor in gun choice for crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Police Foundation
Foundation
Ford Foundation
Patrick Murphy
New York City
Police
Colt
New York
Features for Everybody In Telegram Daily Classified Ads
A compact page listing daily features across Telegram includes sections on cooking puzzles Dear Abby editorials fashions and entertainment. It highlights Jacoby on Bridge Lawrence E Lamb M D obituaries Polly's Pointers sports Sylvia Porter theater News and TV and Radio plus women’s news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dear Abby
Jacoby
Lawrence E. Lamb
M.D
Polly
Sylvia Porter
Women's
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bata
National Weather Service
Sikorsky Memorial Airport
Charles O. Shafter
Harriet Episcopal Church
Catoctin Furnace
Ben Griffiths
Hawkinsville
Caron Carer
City
Rose V
Smitty Young
Puerto Rico
Camulada
Crerat
Connecticut Bank and Trust Company
St. Vincent's
Joseph Drakeford
Elmer F. Schmidt
Joseph
Ias
John F. Gleason
Marshal Spallato
Telegram
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!