Streamlined Assembly Session Likely From Energy Crisis
AP report notes energy crisis may drive streamlined Connecticut assembly session with few weekly meetings and focus on hearings. Gov Mesklill to deliver budget. major issues include tax relief, education funding, and reform. Bills target sales tax cuts, exemption on clothing for children, and capital gains relief. committees filed proposals on zoning appeals and housing grants for elderly.
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Hari Pard
Csirfaar
House
Secale
Mesxill
Senate
Mhysini
Samuel S. Freedman
Rebertpart
Education Committee
State and Urban Development Committee
Five Hartford Area JPs Charged in Party Switches
Five Republican justices in Hartford area faced charges of false certification of party registration during a voter changeover probe. Arrests, bail amounts, and court dates outlined, with additional suspects sought.
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Hartford Area
Jps
Hartford
UPS
Siere
Jartford
Parreske
Arford
Hartlard
Marion County
Farmey
John D. Latetle
Char'gess
DeNovellis
Fanelli
Joseph Q
Ouls R. Prado
Wetherslight
Ferrazza
Prado
Pracin
LaBelle
Tensoniel Department
Thomas, Maskill
Local Weather and Political Shifts Reported Amid Storms
Fragmented news notes describe a May ice storm and floods in Lewisland and Corymiltes with multiple streams at risk. Mentions include Roy Ulneen DeNovellis losing a 1970 bid for state senate, 1971 city races, and warnings for travel agencies tied to Consoliawns. Also notes rain across several regions and scattered showers in Florida and the Atlantic Southwest.
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Fehullemeal Royulneen Justices of the Peace
Courant
DeNovellis
Pennsylvania
The
Republic
Allen
Lewisland
Corymiltes
Mississippi
Florida
Atlantic
Stratford Leaders Weigh Runway Decision and School Plans
Stratford council members and town leaders discuss runway fate and a proposed technical school as airport expansion plans face costs and consent hurdles. Key figures include Councilmen John, James Murby, Anthony Bruny, and Mayor Venables, with input on enrollment projections and site plans.
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Aarpaxt
Stratford
Edmond A. Dorne
Palrdleid
Omer
Gudmore
Harold Winer
Wellands
Trumbull
Milford
Joseph P
Mace
John
White
Manger Nichlas
Maimeca
Norwalk
Nicholas Jr
Mainiero
Rubway
Cuin
Danielson
Danbury
Stratford Town
Joseph W. Venables
Aid
Uhe Air Fraight
T Hat Stratford
Mainiero seeks auxiliary power plant for Sikorsky Memorial Airport
The Sikorsky Memorial Airport faced a three hour power outage during a recent ice storm. Airport manager Nicholas Mainiero urged Bridgeport Airport Commission to install an auxiliary power plant to prevent lighting and communications failures during outages. Commissioner William Seirs supported the move and urged speed. Mayor Panuzio authorized cost figures as the risk of blackout threatening landing lights, hangars, and essential services was outlined.
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Sikorsky Memorial Airport
Stratford
Nicholas al Mainiero
Bridgeport Airport
William Seirs
Bridgeport Common
Cowleil
Improvements At Airport Gain Conditional Nod
Bridgeport Airport commission granted conditional approval for five improvement projects totaling about 64 000 dollars. Plans include a VASE lighting system on remaining approaches, drainage upgrades at 50 000 dollars, beautification landscaping at 20 000 dollars, and architectural/engineering work funded by state and city sources. A master plan study is set to begin, with further approvals sought from the state aviation authority next Tuesday.
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Bridgeport’ Airport Commission
Tivee
Abs
Nicholas J
Maluiera
Panuzio
Ithesa
Sikorsky Memorial Airport
Vasi
Federal Aviation Agency
Staty Bureau of Agronautics
Common Council
Willian
Wty
Mainlito
Atate Aeronautics
Roger Gellenbien
Apnor
Mointe
Hance
Costs of Speed Limit Changes May Run as High as $20,000
Connecticut reduces the speed limit from 60 to 45 mph as a storm and cold snap slow traffic, delaying federal highway funding eligibility. Officials warn nationwide changes could cost up to $20,000 per measure, with state and local crews coping with road closures and isolated closures across counties.
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Taatford
Las Vegas
Desert
William E.jetty
Ifeish Jr
Colorado
Joe Coping
Mucrane
Ani
White-Tailed Deer Favored as State Animal in Connecticut
A Connecticut legislative committee considers designating the white tailed deer as the state animal. A public hearing is set for next Thursday at 3 pm in the State Capitol. Students previously voted the deer atop a Capitol poll, beating the raccoon 1,610 to 1,? votes in a school election. The deer is described by long tail and white undersurface with antlers. Governors and lawmakers have previously backed the idea, after discussions sparked by Madison elementary students.
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Connecticut
Goodlands
General Assembly
Nthe
Assembly
Linpol
Capital
League of Women
Seconnd Plath
GSP
Merden
Thames J. Mestil
GAP
Rockefeller Aide to Lecture On Christian Science Jan 12
Britons adjust to energy shortage as First Church of Christ Scientist announces Willam Henry Alton, former Rockefeller aide and Christian Science official, will speak at the Bridgeport Inn. Lecture is part of the church’s annual lecture series. Myron Wightman to introduce.
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Inn
Eliot Church of Christ Aélentist
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Henry Alton
Nelson Rockefeller
Christian Science Shurch
Dan
Bridgeport
Finn
Asfayotia Waleverd
Dana Lovell
Erader
Will
Allen
United States
Europe
Northfrica
Rockefeller Center
Valey
Gov. Rockefeller
Henry Kissinger
Rockefeller
Cima
Christian Science
New York City
South America
Boson
Warkelly
Lavell
Lwehue
London
Hn Chueoh
Christ Scientist
Stratford
Fairfield
Trumball
Easton
Gbeltam
I Pollen
Two Women Charged With Welfare Fraud
Two women were arrested on charges of illegally obtaining welfare benefits. Daisy B. Grew, 49, of Hallett Street, and Mary Gorham, 17, of Highland Avenue, were charged after investigations by city officials and state Welfare Department investigators under circuit court warrants. Amounts allegedly received were not disclosed.
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Daisy B. Grew
Sill Hallett
Mary Gorham
Apt
Highland Avenue
Pilot training course starts January for pilots
Connecticut lawmakers announce a new training course designed to prepare private pilot candidates for the Federal Aviation Administration written exam. The program begins January 10 at 7 HARTFORD State Rep Will Mahoney says the course, run with Business and Industry associations, covers navigation theory radio navigation and Federal air regulations. The course aims to support licensed private pilots while discussing arbitration and labor disputes in aviation.
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Rim
Taderal Aviation Administration
Hartford
Williom
Mahoney
Borvies
Connecticut
Radio Navi
Ofdale
Anthony
Campanaro
Bridge
General Assembly
Leaport
Insteuetnr
Informa/mitlee
Bridgeport Klight Sereeo
Airport adviser roster due and city names requested
New York dispatch reports debate on the airport master plan with adviser rosters due and city names to be submitted. Mayor Nicholas Aanullins weighs objections about paperwork while groups push for energy saving and brightness standards for Memorial airport.
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Lus
Nicholas Aanullins
Advisory Committee
NEW York
UPI
Gone
Sikorsky
Memorial
Iaan
Ie Bridgeport
Regions Eye Time Zone Shifts Amid Energy Saving Push
Governors and legislators across states weigh daylight saving changes to cut peak energy use. Indiana and Nebraska consider alignments with Mountain Time. Idaho and Oregon eye exemptions, while Florida school districts adjust start times to daylight. Nearby obituaries note Mrs Viola Garrick.
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Arizona
Aidizna
Indiana
Legislative Action Gov
Blis Bowen
Saime Linn
Cor
William Milliken
Idaho
Geel D. Andrus
Sy. Gav
Tom McCail
Oregon
Malhour County
Gregor
Pecents
Schaois
Knoxville
Plvelag County
Fla
Dan McArie
Medicare Costs Rise Amid Policy Changes and Speed Limit Debate
A fragmented report outlines Medicare prescription and home health service costs with government shares, patient premiums, and inflation driven increases. It notes changes tied to Part A hospital coverage, out of pocket rises, and references to federal aid, Social Security, and state compliance amid a broader debate on highway speed limits and security checks. US federal and Connecticut state officials discuss adjustments and timelines, with mentions of Nixon era reforms and HEW oversight. The piece blends health policy shifts with transportation and social security context, highlighting rising patient costs and administrative delays.
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Atstate
Fat Gav. Thomas
Connecticut
Jimb
Mitims
Nixon
Washington
Séan
Bnot Ty
Richardson
Congress
Transportation
Interlin
Medicare
SIA
AO Toys
SULAN
Oil Goals Continuation On Page One Amid Talks
Fragmentary report notes discussion on disengagement processes and potential solutions. The text references statements by officials, indicating uncertainty about outcomes and timing, with emphasis on evaluating possible future steps based on evolving circumstances.
Snowstorm snarls roads across Fairfield area and CT turnpike
Police report a bus collision after a driver claimed he set off riders during a storm. Several vehicles skidded on the Connecticut Turnpike and Merritt Parkway with minor damage and widespread congestion. Wind remained mild but roads were icy. freezing rain and sleet affected areas as up to eight inches of snow were forecast.
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Jung Caballo
Edward Hall
Westyorls Barracks
Newhound Connecticut Turnpike
Merritt Parkway
Atlock
Marold Neville
Fairfield
Stamford
Turnpike
Connecticut
Weather Service
Posma
Stratford Avenue
Connecticut Turnpike
Stratford
Norwalk
Hartford Branca of
Hell
Amelia Automobile Association
AAA
Alex Parsley
Mayor Criticizes Tax Bill Theory on Revaluation
City officials announce Bridgeport property owners will receive tax notices by early next week based on revaluation figures prepared by Valuation Associates. Mayor Panis calls the popular theory that tax bills can be simply calculated from proportional increases an oversimplification and cautions actual bills depend on total valuations, revenue sharing, and state aid.
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Panis
Ernest J. Rwanty
Valuation Associates
Ponuzig
Basta
Chanther of Commerce Apmielline Agg Dst
Tito
Panwin
Kywantz
Chamber
Panuzlo
Kwantz
Tvrcher
Rwantz
Amd
Prhronry
McCarthy and McGee Mall Plans After Tax Posts End
Former tax collector John J F McCarthy and ex tax assessor Prank 5 McGee, both Democrats, see end of posts June 30. Mayor Panuzlo confirms they may offer advisory work at same rate. McCarthy explores real estate, McGee uncertain, McGeonald seeks new venture.
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John J. F. McCarthy
McGee
Mayer Pawaiu
William J. Faulkner
Ernest J. Kwan
Panacio
Panuzlo
McCarthy Galt
Elau
McGeonald
Bus Vandals and Service Cutoff Threat Weighed
Barnum Tenants Association weighs measures to prevent bus vandalism and driver harassment threatening service cuts by Bridgeport Auto Transit. Proposals include community patrols, guardians for buses, and expanded youth programs, with BAT officials to consider Monday meeting.
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Barnum Tenants’ Group
Sorin
Association of Aanceting
Tast Vigil
Corbing Vielenor
Bridgeport Auto Transit Company
West End
Jonanny
Onants’ Association
BAT
Isles
Sage Street
Ax- Wesged
Jessie Marrow
Uie
Ty Barnum
Lénalit
Eadie
Barnum
Linus Vinienne
Dr Union
Cecil Yeung
Bosd
West
Barnums
Chewy
Johnson
Schop
Mr. Young
Fairfield Aye Goes One Way Downtown Traffic Change
Downtown Fairfield will convert Fairfield Avenue from Walerareet to Harrison Street to one-way westbound. The change, tied to Stratford Avenue bridge closing, was announced by traffic engineer John Ricci yesterday. Downtown sections from Waler Street to Harmiann Street will remain two-way until the bridge reopens next year.
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Fairfield Avenue
Walerareet
Harrison Street
Morthey
Stratford Avenue Briidge
John Ricci
Alover
Fairfeld Avénul Fame Statec
Black Rock
Waler
Harmiann Street
Fairfelt Avenue
Tue Bridge
West End Aldermen Set Meeting Tonight
West End residents are invited to a public meeting at 7 p.m. at Black Rock Republican headquarters crossing Fairfield Avenue and Orland Street. Aldermen Peters Holace Mimelitde and other officials will discuss district 130 issues and campaign topics with residents.
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Black Rock
Isa
Cannon Council
Iain
Hartford officer sues for 50000 over driving incident
In Hartford, Michael Dokin sues for 50000 in Superior Court claiming a police officer dragged him alongside a car after stopping a speeding vehicle. The complaint alleges months of misguided medical care and injuries from the incident involving Melvin Miles and Mitchell.
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Hartford
Michael Dokin
Dakin
Melvin Mileshell
Mitchell
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