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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1968

Page

3

Boats Burned At Essex Boat Works In Weekend Fire

Essex AP report describes a weekend blaze at the Essex Boat Works that destroyed 93 large boats, some 70 feet long, with damages reaching over 2 million dollars. Spectators, including many owners, picked through charred ruins as sheds and an office building were destroyed, explosions from gasoline tanks punctuating the flames. One spectator was injured slipping on ice, and a boat under construction for Thomas Watson of BM was lost along with a 3 foot Alden class schooner once tied to Mystic Seaport.

Essex (Ap Essex Boat Works U.S Oliver Cromwell Thomas Watson Bagabond Mystic Seaport Stuart Ingersoll Eugene Wee Noat Yard IBM United State

Esoterica Skin Cream and Antiperspirant Ad

Weathered skin and aging signs are treated with mew ESOTERICA medicated cream claimed to fade pigment on chin hands face neck and arms. It emphasizes a fragrance free greaseless base and skin clarity. A free trial vial of a new itchus antiperspirant offers extra strength sweat protection for a limited time at drug or toiletry counters.

Yemeni Forces Capture Hill East of San a

Yemeni forces seized a hill east of San a from Royalist guerrillas after a one day battle. Air raids and village bombardment preceded the clash in which artillery tanks and infantry fought to secure two airfields and cut Royalist supply lines in eastern districts.

San'a Yemen Muhammad Attar

GOP Leader Seeks Reaction On State Parley

Hartford AP The House Minority Leader Nicholas A Lenge a West Hartford Republican asks the State Legislative Council to sponsor a statewide meeting between city town officials and General Assembly members if enough interest exists He mailed letters to mayors first selectmen and council presidents of all 169 towns seeking their reaction He envisions a spring public hearing style session where locals can urge needed state legislation while legislators explain their views He cites population growth spreading urban issues from cities to suburbia and exurbia as the core difficulty shaping Connecticut policy.

Lenge Connecticut Suburbia Exurbia

Greek Regime Arrests Friend of Ex Premier Journalist

In Athens on Saturday the military regime arrested George Drosos, 56, a close associate of former Prime Minister George Papandreou and his son Andreas. Drosos was taken from his home by security police with no reason given for the arrest.

Athens Greece George Drosos George Papandreou Andreas Drosos

Thirty Seek Post as Connecticut Correction Commissioner

Hartford The State Council of Correction has 30 men under consideration for the new post of commissioner of correction. J Bernard Gates says they hope to fill by May 1, with one to be in place two months before July 1 to organize. The search is nationwide and not limited to Connecticut residents. The new commissioner will oversee the state prison, women's prison, state jails, and reform school and will outline plans to close antiquated jails in Hartford New Haven and Bridgeport once appointed. The consolidated system aims for rapid improvements and a top-tier professional appointment expected to elevate Connecticut.

Hartford State Council of Correction United States Commissioner of Correction Connecticut Gates New Haven Bridgeport

Heppenstall Aide To Attend NMA Meeting In Dayton

Heppenstall administrative assistant Alfred E. Richards of 1035 Fairfield Avenue will attend the National Management Association board meeting in Dayton January 24 to 26. He will represent Connecticut on the 66 member policy making body during the first of three annual board sessions.

Moscow Vladimir A. Serov Alfred E. Richards Fairfield Avenue Heppenstall Company National Management Association Dayton Ohio Richards Connecticut

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