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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1974

Page

6

Stratford Grange Meets On Shellfish Dredging Plan

Edwin Fordham chairs a Stratford Grange discussion on shellfish dredging in Lewis Gut near Lovrishirx. The meeting at Odd Fellow's Hall includes music and refreshments as town concerns rise over possible ecological disruption and a council vote to pause power dredges pending further study.

Edwin Fordham Shelfish Covt| Amasion Wil Ausatinie P.m Cemetery Drive Stratford High School Biology Stratton Vogsatonie Marina Une of Power Lewis Gut Lovrishirx Tee Carnt Calvin Fordham Lyman Clark Masia Pecco Aina Roberts

Junior High Bus Shifts To Prevent Morning Darkness

Affected bus routes for junior high students shift pickup by one half hour later to avoid students waiting in darkness due to Daylight Saving changes. The article lists school names, local figures, and new board members while noting community volunteer recognitions and YMCA activities and stamp club meeting plans.

Merning Marnhing Dorkness

YMCA Managers Plan Annual Dinner Meeting

The YMCA managers plan their annual dinner meeting for Thursday at 1:20 PM at 8d¢a Mein Street. The event includes a brief business session with officer and board member installations and recognition of retiring officers. Guests include Joseph We Venahins and other board members.

YMCA Haan Joseph We Venahins Love Minniger Donald Burge Avid Sanuscyne David Gulon

Father and Son Dinner Planned by Troop 28 Ell White

Troop 28 Ell White school to hold annual father son dinner in Rickory Hill hall Jan 38. The event includes skin diving demonstrations and advancement awards. Frank details list Charles st Mess ven Wayne in charge of arrangements. A public hearing is scheduled in Town Council chambers at 7:30. Stratford community center hosts astrology discussion and adult education notices.

Ell Whiteney School Rickory Hill Hall Mutenring Charles St Mess Wayne Maite Ar Frangemeans Rekel Council Chemiers Stratford Main Fila'dleck Stratfordy

Lawmaker Sells His Cattle Ranch for 3.8 Million

Washington reports Rep. Jerry Lilian sold his Missouri ranch for 3.8 million, promising to place most proceeds in a blind trust. Lilian, 36, defends the sale amid concerns of conflicts of interest as he continues farm operations, noting Watergate's impact on public trust and stressing the need for strong governance.

Washington Fereste Fresman Jeny Lilian Misaouri Damaeral Lifton House Agriculture Committee Sideo Tulttee Litton Wwe Gerala Sahenfelder Scoltsdale Dunglay Ariz Hough Schoensfelder Lillan Rasich

Thousands of Angry Coal Miners Walk off Their Jobs in Britain

Thousands of coal miners in Britain abandon work amid pay dispute. Leaders demand higher wages while the government resists, risking fuel shortages as industrial output slows. Union officials cite nationwide stoppages in Leicestershire and other pits, with several thousand miners and related workers taking action.

Britain London Edward Flean Leicestershire Tevesta Welan City Cardiff Scotling Boturn Michael McGoney Singland

Majority Favor Special Vote for New President

A UPI survey of 94 households finds a majority favor a special election for the presidency if the current term ends early. About 57 percent favor a special vote, citing shaken public confidence in the White House. 37 percent disagree. Republicans oppose, independents largely support. The poll notes strong sentiment for maintaining constitutional election timing or clarifying succession.

New York UPI Levin Harris Pall Tia White House Nison Gerald Ford Congress Spire I. Aymen Offlen West Cottst Speh Ivom Sterclly Auch Pratlers

Fire probe follows fatal Newtown blaze and hospital notes

State Police continue questioning in the Greenwich house fire case that killed several patients and injured others. Authorities suspect arson by a patient in a clothing storage area. at Fairfield Hills Hospital Dr. Miller says no proof yet. Survivors include Edward Taradine and William Landive of Seymour with several nieces and nephews among extended family. Funeral arrangements for Anthony Chepillo set for Monday at St Augustine Church in Seymour.

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Marietta Cites 22 Area Students

Marietta areas list 22 named students across multiple towns including Fairfield County residents and Catharine Newkirk of Ed Bayavelus Mile ford. The notice names various individuals with addresses in Marietta, Stratford, Greenwich, Trumbull and other communities as part of the year’s academic recognition.

Wilfinger Summit Street Natige Fairfield County Catharine Newkirk Ed Bayavelus Mileford Marietta Callee Miartots Ohio Northwest ‘Territory Jas Tollowis

Fairfield GOP to Discuss Town Appointments and Events

Fairfield Republicans set January 17 at Osborn Hill School for town appointment discussions led by Selectman William D. P. Glover. Reports on local campaign finances and Mayoral 1974 election prep accompany a slate of scheduled recreation programs, zoning hearings, and public notices across town, including marriage filings, property sales, and community group gatherings.

Board of Letteimen William DP. Glover Owth Cone Osborn Hill Showl Lown Myron =Ballau Merch eTopersus Pauline K. Troll Pamblin Diver James C Vivian Kennedy Brackett Knoppsevelopment Company Init Evergreen Park Knapps Highway Denise G. Sinnses Gite Raiders, Inc Casuarie Drive Om Imre Matilda Plesxko Tooveatian Center Warde

Russell Low Bidder For Sewage Truck

George A. Wallace, purchasing agent, reports that bese Chevrolet of Vita Post Road submitted the apparent low bid of 55097 for a sewage treatment plant van enclosed panel unit. Four bidders are to be reviewed before a supplier is selected.

Bese Chevrolet Company Vita Post Road George A. Wallace Wallace

Subdivision Hearings Scheduled Tonight At Osborn Hill Show

The zoning commission will consider three resubdivision applications at a public hearing tonight at 8 o clock in Osborn Hill show. Names listed include Arthur J and Mary R Sruna and Edward 4. Also involved are Sully P. Jeanings and Paperegg mill lane subdivision requests for PaperEgg area in the Yeaghiars of the Children of Gun community.

Osborn Hill Stillson Road Tullawss Llivel Dintin Lint Fuurdint Sistee Vera Children of Gun Aee Bronkwad

Cubs Donates Christmas Tree To Salvation Army

A Cub Scout pack donated a Christmas tree with handmade decorations to the Salvation Army during a recent meeting at Dwight School. Leaders and committee members led the event, presenting awards to several youths and outlining the drive for the community.

Salvation Army Cub Scout Dwight School Berk Bristol Mart 1 Kaabvan Willan Labigh James Kewufel Michiel Magner William Parsons Webeloden Jin Palihene Athle Kowgis Rolie Bulgund Dluthniak Cvomaster Marein Kily Christensen Magia Wan Dasyph Cololla

Townslatk Notes Urge Bright Clothing For After Dark Travel

Police urge Senor and junior high students to wear bright clothing at night to stay visible to authorities. Some patrols report students in dark outfits hindering visibility. Jennifer Phelps, a Luce College student, attended a Salu jon event in Washington, D. C. sponsored by a local chamber. Fairfield promotes first day sales and shopping emphasis.

Senor Alucenta Patra Luce College Jennifer Phelps Camws Washington, D. C Chamber of

Hartford Area Decline in Jewish Population Eyed

Irving Kessler of the Hartford Jewish Federation says Hartford’s Jewish population fell in 1971 and 1977 while statewide numbers rose from 105,000 to 180,000. He cites suburban migration to West Hartford Bloomfield and more receptive towns, with younger Jews joining broader population shifts along the East Coast.

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Mayor Elected In Mesa Inaugural Council Vote

The Mesa City Council held its inaugural meeting Monday and elected Armand Wo LeMay as mayor after a close vote. The session marked the start of his administration and established the new leadership for the city.

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