Hartford Democrats hail aims and Dempsey agenda
In Hartford the Democratic majority praised Governor Dempsey's inaugural recommendations and budget outline, praising his plan for a State Department of Transportation and an Office of Municipal Affairs. Republicans welcomed the aims but urged waiting for details on financing and tax implications. Dempsey urged higher spends on education pollution control housing and services for the elderly and disabled while pledging no tax increases and no state income tax.
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Hartford
Dempsey
New Era’ Assembly
House
Senate
Nicholas A. Lange
West
GOP
Frederick Pope Jr
Fairfield
Pope
Bredice Appointed Deputy Comptroller in Hartford
Nicholas J. Bredice, Norwalk Democratic town chairman, was named deputy state comptroller by Comptroller Louis I. Gladstone. The $10,680 post was vacated when James J. Casey moved to interim comptroller and then consumer protection commissioner. Casey had held the deputy post until recently.
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Hartford
Nicholas J. Bredice
Norwalk
Bredice
Louis I. Gladstone
James J. Casey
Winsted
Casey
Milford to Vote Jan 24 on Move To Oust Aldermen
Milford referendum set for January 24 from noon to 8 PM at West Shore Recreation Center to recall two Democratic aldermen. Petitioners accuse John R. LeGeyt and John W. Wright of lack of representation over Harrison Avenue low income housing project. 348 and 368 valid signatures secured respectively, with a court case pending on the housing plan.
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Milford
West Shore
Recreation Center
Margaret Egan
LeGeyt
Wright
Jair
Andrew Kapral
Harrison Heights Association
Third District
Harrison, Avenue
Milford Housing Authority
Kapra
Samuel
Joseph Ribon
Planning and Zoning Board
Connecticut hospital chief accepts Illinois post at higher pay
Dr John Lowney, Middletown state hospital superintendent, leaves Connecticut after accepting a similar post in Tinley Park Illinois about 20 miles south of Chicago. The new salary is reported at 23000 dollars, raising questions about his departure amid election controversy. A separate New York item notes the American Publishers Association study finding no need to restrict press coverage of criminal trials and urging collaboration between press and justice systems.
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Middletown
John’ Lowney
Illinois
Connecticut Valley Hospital
United “Press ‘International
Illinois State Hospital
Chicago
Tinley Park
Connecticut
Lowney
New York
UPI
The
Am Publishers Association
Judicia ‘Occedin
D. Tennant Bryan
Richmond, Va
Times - Dispatch
News- Leader
ANPA
Warren Commission
John F. Kennedy
American Bar Association
ABA
Possible Breakthrough Seen In Hanoi Peace Talks
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan reports Hanoi hints at a possible breakthrough in peace talks. Premier Pham Van Dong signals flexibility, suggesting four points may be discussed as valid conclusions rather than preconditions, potentially enabling a Geneva conference revival if the United States suspends bombing.
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William L. Ryan
Ee AP
North Vietnam
Hag
U.S
Pham
Yan. Dong
New-York Times
Harrison
E. Sal ‘Isbury
Hanoi
China
Liberation Front
Viet Cong
Vietnam
United Stattes
Genevaz
Indochina
Woman Wins Battle On Medicare Proviso
In a Los Angeles case Alda T Reed, 65, defeats the anti communist clause of the Medicare law. The Justice department conceded the provision unconstitutional and will not appeal a November ruling barring enforcement and the sign communist disclaimer. The decision was brought by Reed, aided by the ACLU, in a test in several cities.
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Washington
UPI
Justice Department
Supreme’ Court
Hanoi Radio Claims Three U.S. Planes Downed
Hanoi radio broadcast on Wednesday claimed three U.S. aircraft were shot down over North Vietnam. North Vietnam’s news agency cited the action, raising the total downed to 1,625, far above the 454 acknowledged by U.S. forces in Saigon.
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Tokyo
Hanoi
U.S
North Vietnam
Saigon
Gordon Gets Senate Nod in Bridgeport GOP Boost
Bridgeport Republicans nominated Abraham I. Gordon, a lawyer, for the 22nd Senatorial district special election set for Jan. 26, asserting a strong campaign can reject one party rule. Democrats nominated former State Rep. Raymond C. Lyddy to run. Socialists plan a petition entry to create a three way race. GOP chair David J. Sullivan Jr. said the contest offers their best chance in years as Gordon criticized one party control in Bridgeport and Connecticut.
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Bridgeport
Abraham
Gordon
Stratfield Motor Inn
John J. Relihan
Raymond ‘C. Lyddy
David’ J. Sullivan , Jr
South
Deep South
Connecticut
Doctors Advise Against Vitamin Fluoride Combo
Bridgeport Bentat and Bridgeport Medical associations announced yesterday that persons using the vitamin fluoride combination should discontinue the tablet or liquid due to recent fluoridation of the water supply. The spokesman said vitamins remain recommended for those already taking the combo, and fluoride toothpaste and topical treatments are still advised preventive measures.
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Bridgeport Bentat
Bridgeport Medical Associations
Errant Mace Missile Pursuit Over Caribbean Spanning Cuba to Ocean
Washington reports an unarmed Mace target drone launched from Eglin AFB veered southward crossing near western Cuba before likely splashing into the Atlantic about 100 miles south of the island. A Phantom jet fired air to air missiles and cannon to down the drone but failed to stop its errant course. Officials note the weapon carried only a self destruct charge and that the exact impact point may remain unknown. The State Department notified Cuba via the Swiss Embassy.
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Washington
Gulf of Mexic
Cuba
A. Pentagon
Air Force
Pentagon
Air Force 6
Eglin Air
Force Base
Fla
Defense
State Department
Havana
Fidel Castro
Wilton Reopens Garbage Service Under Health Emergency
Wilton resumes gar bage collection after a health emergency declaration by Health Director Dr Henry Applebaum following a court injunction blocking use of a newly acquired 70 acre land fill site between Cannondale and Georgetown. Open pits had previously served the town for about 106 days while disposal firms switch to compliant sites.
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Wilton
Henry Applebaum
Anthony J. Armentano
Cannondale
Georgetown
General Assembly
Ritch and Jennings
Norwalk
First
Major Quake Reported Around Ulan Bator Area
Tokyo agency traced a major earthquake with a center near Ulan Bator Mongolia. Seismographs logged a high magnitude on Wednesday local time with potential considerable damage. Manila bureau also recorded a strong quake likely centered in China, magnitude 7.0.
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Tokyo
Tokyo Meteorological Agency
Ulan Bator
Mongolia
Agency
Yokohama
Philippines
Manila Weather Bureau
Bureau
Geophysical Observatory
China
Report defends ABCD against Dyer charges
A report from Action for Bridgeport Community Development Inc. counters criticisms by Joseph P. Dyer, director of the state Office of Economic Opportunity. Leete P. Doty, ABCD chairman, sent the document to the steering committee with a cover letter calling Dyer's charges unfounded and misleading.
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Bridgeport Community Development, Inc
Joseph P. Dyer
State Office of Economic Opportunity
ABCD
Leete P. Doty
Doty
Dyer
Bridge
Health groups push mass social pressure to fight smoking
In Jacksonville the American Cancer Society unveiled a new campaign switching from individual persuasion to mass social pressure. A $92,000 animated cartoon Time for Decision urges leaders across the country to make life uncomfortable for smokers and remove cigarette ads from television. The effort, led by Dr. Ashbel Williams, aims to change the image of the smoker and mobilize community leaders to influence public habits.
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Jacksonville
Fla
UPI
American Cancer Society
Ashbel C. Williams
Alton Ochisner
New Orléans
U. S
Maureen Neuberger
E. Cuyler Hammond
Daniel‘Hom
Williams
Pennsylvania
William W. Scranton
Hanna-Barbera
Man Sought in Bridgeport Shooting Found Wounded in NY
Bridgeport police sought a man in connection with a local shooting. Robert Shepard, 26, of 25 Sunshine Circle, was found wounded in a car near Geneva New York. A pistol was found at the scene and investigators pursued how the wound occurred.
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Bridgeport
New York
Robert ©. Shepard
Sunshine Circle
New York State
Shiuway
Geneva
Shepard
Industrialist reports site under study for new New York airport
Connecticut industrialist Brig. Gen. Joseph L Stewart USMC Ret senior vice president of Armstrong Rubber Co told a regional transportation symposium that Bradley Field near Hartford is being reviewed as a potential fourth international airport for the New York region. He said the public source was not disclosed but noted Connecticut as a possible site to support New York’s international air needs. Bradley is already an alternate international airport for New York and could logically absorb Hartford’s domestic air load.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Bradley International
New York
Joseph L. Stewart
Usmc-Ret
Armstrong Rubber Co
Stewart
Bradley
Kennedy International
LaGuardia
Newark
Shewart
Bradley Field
Windsor «Locks
Hartford
New
Judge to Appoint Administrator of Pinchin Estate
Fairfield filed for temporary administrator over late John Pinchin estate to protect town funds missing from Pinchin accounts. Probate Judge Fitzpatrick expected to approve and appoint John J. Darcy as administrator, enabling immediate asset reporting. Pinchin died December 26 in West Haven Veterans Hospital. no will has been found.
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Fairfield
John Pinchin
John T. Fitzpatrick
John J. Darcy
First
Joseph A Williams Heads Beautify Bridgeport Unit
Joseph A Williams 130 Pros pect drive Stratford is named president of the Beautify Bridgeport Council of the Bridgeport Area Chamber of Commerce announced by Albert E Diem. Williams has long served as city coordinator and as vice chairman of the council. He also leads the City of Bridgeport Supervisors organization and Bridgeport Employes Federal Credit Union and is vice president of High Ridge Apothecary of Branford. He succeeds Paul S Newton who resigned as chairman but stays on as a council member.
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Joseph A. Williams
Prospect Drive
Stratford
ReBar Steel Construction, Inc
City of Bridgeport, Parks and Recreation Department
Beautify
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Area Chamber of Commerce
Albert E. Diem
Samuel J. Tedesco
Mr. Williams
Williams
City of Bridgeport Supervisors
Bridgeport Employes Federal Credit Union
High Ridge Apothecary Corporation
Branford
Paul 5. Newton
People's Savings Bank
Reac
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