Stratford School Fire Alarm Project Moves Ahead
Stratford Board of Education approves joining the fire alarm system with the town posted work to seek bids for electrical labor. Estimated cost between 4000 and 5000 dollars. Also notes YMCA winter program classes starting January 24 and various community center offerings including pre-school registration, ballet classes, and counseling services.
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Board of Education
Henry 5. Fagen
Hans Lundgren
Lordship
YMCA
Piiteh Baach
Ihe
Beach
New York
Chicago
Main Street
School of Design
National Society
Interior Decorators
Inscape
Corica elected Fourth District GOP chairman at annual meeting
Carmen P. Corica of Soundview Avenue was chosen chairman with Lawrence M. Ciacci as vice chairman. Vincent C. Luppino and Judith Corica were elected secretary and treasurer as long time Fourth District leaders reshaped the local party leadership. Ciacci previously ran for Town Council last November.
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Republican Club
Carmen P. Corica
Soundview Avenue
Lawrence M. Ciacci
Burritt Avenue
Vincent C. Luppino
Judith Corica
Corica
Aict
Ciacci
Pop Warner
Thoreday
Girl Scout Drive and Pool Event Announced for Tomorrow
The notes describe Girl Scout troop 80 at Eli Whitney School hosting a paper and magazine drive on Huntington Road tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot with a paper deposit system. Also listed are town recreation department events at Flood Pool including senior lifesaving, beginner and advanced swim lessons, synchronized swimming, and recreational swim from morning into afternoon, plus a 7 p.m. Legion Hall gathering and a 6 p.m. youth swim meetup.
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Eli Whitney School
Huntington Road
Srouts
ELI
Whitney School
IL A
Naga
Toy
State Auditor Backs Killian For Governor
State Auditor Leo V. Donohue endorsed Robert K. Killian for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Donohue, former finance commissioner under Gov. John N. Dempsey, cited restoring public confidence and Killian as capable of leading. Killian, who announced his candidacy last Saturday, also drew support from Sherman Democratic officials who praised his trustworthiness.
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Wartford
Leo V. Donohue
Robert K. Killian
Donohue
John N. Dempsey
Kilian
Bob Killian
Dempsey
Killian
National Safety Council Finds No Tire Edge on Ice
The National Safety Council's Committee on Winter Driving Hazards reports that radial and bias belted tires offer no advantage over regular tires when driving on ice. The finding challenges common assumptions about tire performance in icy conditions and calls for cautious driving and safer speeds.
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National Safety Council
Arsonist Anthony J Saia Transferred to Missouri Prison
Anthony J Saia 28 of Bridgeport, serving 10 to 19 year arson term and a murder conviction, was moved yesterday to a Springfield Missouri federal penitentiary amid repeated Somers State prison disturbances. Reports note security concerns from his history of incidents including a fire hose discharge and concrete blocks removed in solitary confinement. He faces a pending gun charge in Second Circuit court, though likelihood of prosecution may be affected by his life sentence and confinement.
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Sturdarer
Andy
Anthony J. Saia
Bridgeport
Springfield
Somersy
Saja
Francisca Marinex
Saia
Somers
Seia
Simon orders audits of oil firms in government push
Washington officials announce a special task force will audit all petroleum refiners for price, profit, and supply records to verify reports and justify fuel price increases. The move aims to ensure accuracy of crude and product supply data while addressing critics who say the government lacks a complete view of the industry.
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Washington
UPI
William E. Si
Simon
Weer
Federal Energy Office
Jon
FTC curbs faith healing flights to Philippines
The Federal Trade Commission won a temporary court order to halt three travel agencies in Seattle and San Francisco from promoting faith healing trips to the Philippines. The FTC says many patients with cancer and other serious illnesses travel to Manila for supposed spiritual surgeons and hands-on healing. The action marks the agency’s first use of expanded powers from a recent Alaska pipeline bill.
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Washington
UPI
The
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Philippines
Seattle
San Francisco
Manila
Pork Loses Favor in Beef Growth Era
UPI report cites American Meat Institute data showing per capita beef consumption rising from 50 pounds in 1880 to 84 pounds in 1970 while pork fell from 64.4 pounds in 1950 to 61.8 pounds in 1971. The trend reflects shifting American dietary preferences over a 20-year span.
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Chicago
UPI
American Meat Institute
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Teresa Wierzbicki
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Dth District Gop
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Stan Cooper
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Leee
Oren
Missouri
Sacred Heart Grammar School
Park Ave
Stathett Spree
Deaep St
Fairfield
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Connecticut
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Milford
Wheeler Farms Rd
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