U S Plans Charges in Copper Feud
U S plans legal actions against unions over a copper strike as 60 000 workers in 22 states walk out. NLRB will file charges against AFL CIO United Steelworkers and 25 unions for demands linked to contract expirations and benefits, while copper shipments to non defense firms stay restricted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sperando
Kennecott
Arnold Ordman
Washington
AFL Cio
United Steelworkers
New York
Joseph Curran
AFL - Cio Maritime Committee
Aflcio International Longshoremen’s Association
Commerce Department
Western Electric Corp
Power Firms Sue Tubing Suppliers Overcharges
Seven Southern electric companies file antitrust suits in U S District Court alleging conspiracy and price fixing by six tubing suppliers in New York and Connecticut. Claims cite overcharges on copper and brass mill tube and pipe used in steam condenser systems, seeking treble damages under Sherman and Clayton acts. Firms named include Florida Power & Light, Louisiana Power & Light, Mississippi Power & Light, Dallas Power & Light, Texas Power & Light, and Texas Electric Service Co. plus several defendant companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Southern Power Companies
U.S. District Court
Connecticut
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
United States
Florida Power & Light Co
Chase Brass & Copper Co
Waterbury, Conn
Phelps Dodge Copper Products Corp
Scovill Manufacturing Co
Waterbury
Louisiana Power & Light Co
Mississippi Power & Light Co
New Orleans Public Service, Inc
Chase, Phelps Dodge
Anaconda American Brass Co
Revere Copper & Brass Inc
Dallas Power Light & Co
Texas Power & Light Co
Dallas
Texas Electric Service Co
Ft. Worth
Revere, Scovill
National Distillers & Chemical Corp
Bridgeport Brass Co
Fire at Stratfield Inn Leaves One Dead Two Burned
Two men injured in a ninth floor Stratfield motor inn blaze last Friday night were hospitalized in good condition at St. Vincent's. Donald Szuscikiewicz, 21, Detroit, suffered extensive burns and Jack Sobel, 48, Patchogue, L. I., had a heart attack. Coroner Kotler postponed any inquest into Elaine Bray's death until fire officials finish their investigation. arson is suspected and a man with glasses seen near a ninth floor window is being sought. Bray, 20, Norfolk, Va., died at 2:40 a.m. Saturday.
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Stratfield Motor Inn
St. Vincent's Hospital
Donald Szuscikiewicz
Detroit
Jack Sobel
Patchogue
L. L
Isadore
Elaine Bray
Norfolk
Warnaco to Sponsor Lind Contest at Barnum Festival
Warnaco Inc will sponsor this year’s Jenny Lind contest replacing Warner Brothers. The festival will seek a new sponsor for Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren event after ten years. Fireworks July 5 in Seaside Park will be sponsored by F and M Schaefer Brewing.
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Warnaco, Inc
Warner Brothers Company
James W. Jolly
Tom Thumb
Lavinia Warren
Warner Brothers
El‘nathan Mitchell
Borden
Mitchell Dairy
Mr. Mitchell
F& M Schaefer Brewing Company
State Street
Fairfield
Seaside Park
P.T. Barnum
Bridgeport
Leap Year Babies Stand Out At Family Birthdays
A column notes several Leap Year and near birthday celebrations in Stratford and Huntington. Veronica Manely and Wayne Allen Ratzenberger host family parties while neighbors plan events for David Peterson and Robert White. Families emphasize unique dates as Feb 29 next recurs in four years.
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Ternoon
Bonfields
Mackajah Bell
Father Panik Village
Bell
Jeffrey
Veronica Manely
William Manely
Applewood Drive
Huntington
Veronica
Wayne Ratzenberger
Mercer Street
Stratford
Wayne Allen, Jr
Ratzenbergers
David Peterson
Krenry Peterson
Sanford Place
Peterson
Robert White
Quinton White
Seaview Avenue
Pearson Loss Triggers Leadership Talk After Confidence Vote
The confidence vote backed by 129 Liberal MPs collapsed as Conservatives timed a final vote. Pearson, in power since 1963, announced retirement plans and a leadership conference set for April 4-6 to choose his successor. Possible successors include Paul Martin Mitchell Sharp Paul Hellyer and Allan MacEachen.
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Real Caouette
Creditiste
Liberals
Pearson
Middle East
Paul Martin
Mitchell Sharp
Paul Hellyer
Allan MacEachen
Nine Burglaries Under Investigation Over 48 Hours
Detectives are probing nine burglaries within 48 hours. Cash and electronics were stolen from Richard Smirnoff at 1525 Boston Ave. other cases include vandalized service stations, multiple home breaks, and forced entries at 657 East Main, 35 Goldenrod Ave, 577 Norman St, and 107 Sanford Ave. Additional incidents at 253 Carroll Ave and Art's Service Station on 540 Boston Ave are under review.
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Richard Smirnoff
Boston Avenue
Robert Cafferty l
Dominic Costello
Land M
Seaview Avenue
Chapman
Cesar Malpico
East Main Street
Harold Atkinson
Goldenrod Avenue
Vincent Zuka
Norman Street
Avaine Correia
Sanford Avenue
Alfred Duhame
Carroll Avenue
Art’s
Urban League Idea Huddle Set for March 26 in Bridgeport
The Coun cil of Agency Executives of the United Fund and Urban League official Charles Eason will discuss establishing an Urban League in the Greater Bridgeport Area as a United Fund agency. If feasible, a sponsoring committee would be formed after regional input and local opinion.
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Greater
Bridgeport
United Fund
Council of Agency
Charles Eason
Urban League
Eastern
Eason
William Bevaciqua
Bevacqua
United Funds
Hair Theft Strikes Hong Kong Merchandiser
Police report a Sunday robbery at a Hong Kong merchandising company where thieves stole 110 pounds of Indonesian human hair valued at about $25,000. No injuries reported. Suspects at large.
Donations Lag in Beacon Light Drive
Beacon Light Mission executive director George D. Harrison reports the annual fund drive at 60 percent of its five thousand dollar goal with three thousand three hundred dollars pledged to his address at 1418 Airfield Avenue. He plans to close the drive at the end of March noting gifts are below past years. The mission funds religious outreach and basic necessities for the unchurched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Harrison
Beacon Light Mission
Airfield Avenue
Harrison
The
Bill Would Bar Home Owner Bias In House Sales
Mondale outlined a proposed open housing measure to curb discrimination in home sales and urged cooperation with the Urban Development Department. He suggested possible federal court action for enforcement and punitive damages plus costs, calling the act heart warming.
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Bill
Prisoner Fled as Elm City Jail Fire Broke Out
Vincent Brown, 20, of Waterbury, led a disturbance at the Elm City Jail after 7 30 p m. About 175 of 302 inmates in the recreation yard sparked a riot. They torched mattresses vandalized cells and broke doors to use as battering rams. Police and fire crews contained the blaze and prevented escapes as state troopers aided lockdown efforts. Two unidentified inmates were taken to city headquarters.
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Vincent Brown
Harris
Waterbury
City, Y
Britain’s Unions in Pay Revolt Seethe Over Devaluation
The United Kingdom labor movement faces a split as unions led by Frank Cousins oppose voluntary wage restraint after the pound devaluation from 2.80 to 2.40 dollars. They warn of a possible wage scramble and challenge Prime Minister Harold Wilson’s government while Roy Jenkins plans March budget tax implications.
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Neers
Frank Cousins
Labor
Harold Wilson
Labor Movement
Congress
House of Commons
Roy Jenkins
Famous Artists Names Marvin to Development Post
Chester T. Marvin is named to the research and development division of Famous Artists Schools Inc. He will explore and implement new courses, schools, and curricula. Marvin, son of William B. Marvin of Ansonia, lives in Bedford Village New York with his wife Elizabeth and three children.
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Westport
Chester T. Marvin
Famous Artists Schools, Inc
Alvin C. Eurich
Marvin
William B. Marvin
Ansonia
Bedford Village
N.Y
Elizabeth
Instant Potatoes Meet Mashed Turnips In Sweet Mix
A home cook blends instant potatoes with cooked mashed turnips for a simple side. The result uses pantry staples to create a creamy, slightly earthy dish with minimal prep.
Humphrey Predicts Civil Rights Rise and 1964 Ticket Fate
The discussion foresees a civil rights bill with open housing and a Johnson reelection, as Humphrey downplays urban riots while predicting party shifts and November dynamics. The remarks, from a taped conference with Westinghouse affiliates, touch on Mansfield Dirksen, Wallace, and McCarthy.
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Humphrey
Congress
Mike Mansfield
Everett Dirksen
Johnson
George Wallace
Alabama
Eugene McCarthy
Pecan
Westinghouse
Group W
Model Cities plans plan for citizen advisory council growth
An East Side program leader outlined a provisional citizen advisory committee for a five year model cities initiative. Ten members have agreed to serve, including Heriberto Crespo and Eleanore Deshields, with a goal of broad representation and open-ended expansion to 30 or more members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
Heriberto M. Crespo
Eleanore Deshields
Bridgeport
Low Rent Public Housing Improvement Association
Detroit
Mich
East Side
General Time to Acquire Braincon Corp in Oceanographic Deal
General Time Corp. of Stamford announced plans to acquire Braincon Corp. of Marion Massachusetts for an undisclosed amount in General Time stock. Braincon develops and manufactures oceanographic systems including vehicles and instrumentation for marine research. Braincon will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary.
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Stamford
General _Time Corp
Braincon Corp
Marion
Mass
General Time
Braincon
D. K. Lees Raite
Genz
Leral T
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Barwick
Stephen Seedom
DuPont
Deeg
Monarchs
MAGEE
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Sleepte Dupont
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