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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1968
Page
3
In 1869 the Wyoming Territory enacted a law granting women the right to vote and participate in elections, marking a pioneering step in women's suffrage within the region. The measure established voting rights for female residents ahead of nationwide reforms.
Judge Alfred Toscano in Circuit Court Stratford levied a total of 150 in fines yesterday against Gary D. Charette 17 of 20 Bishop Avenue for a speeding car chase through Stratford and Bridgeport on December 9 in which he temporarily eluded Stratford police. Police obtained Charette's registration number.
Judge Toscano ordered fines for drivers on charges including passing stop signs, speeding, red light violations and following too closely. Amounts ranged from 10 to 95 dollars with various defendants named from Stratford, Trumbull, Fairfield and nearby towns. Smugglers reportedly abandoned 80000 dollars in jewels at Rio de Janeiro airport.
A coat lost at a New Year’s party is claimed to be found by someone and a contact number 367-4203 is provided for return. The notice seeks the owner to call and verify details.
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