City Man Pleads Guilty As Heroin Wholesaler
Vasco Rowe of Bridgeport pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to conspiring to receive conceal buy and sell heroin as the head of a statewide drug network. Rose, 47, faced a minimum five year term and potential 20 year maximum under federal law for the heroin trafficking scheme with co-defendants Presulti Overend and Keowles.
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Vasco
Lucky’ Rowe
Bridgeport
Hartford
U.S. District Court
Rose
Ta de Oh
Thomas Murry
Joseph Presuitl
Presulti
East Mortford
Stephen Keowles
Manchester
Dante
Buen
Kase T'Lal
U.S. Alty
B. Hair Graneford
Henry John Overend
Daytop Prag
Seymour
Enid
Marek
Overend
P Crawford
Roan
Sram
Rose Wink
New York
Hase
Rase
Frank Johnson
J Alias
Harold Willison
Alan
Nese
Jenison
Winda
Washington
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Prime Rate Hike Spreads Across U S
Dozens of banks from Reston to San Francisco raised their prime lending rate to 6 percent from 5 46 percent following Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co New York first to lift its rate for top corporate customers. The move signals tightening national credit conditions as lending costs rise and Fed actions influence rate shifts.
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New York
Reston
San Francisco
Hanover ‘Trust Co
Manufacturers
Hanover Trust
Najn
Ileas
Financial Community
Plarve Riatret
Federal Reserve
Polis
Patinn’s
Robbed Hoosier Scout encampment seeks community aid
The Central Ta rana Boy Scout band suffered a break in at their encampment near Meyer Acres Park during a Friday vigil. Thieves carried away cameras radios pocket knives and shavers. Eldon Willeman Jr Marin festival executive director urged funds from the Greater Brithe pect community to replace losses. Firefighters from Eagle Company 1 were on site and had stood watch since the Scouts arrived. Bridgeport authorities continue to investigate the incident.
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Appler
Tarana Boy Scout Band
Srifay
Southbury
Tran Fg
Eldon Willeman, Jr
Marin Festal
Miety Acres Park
Eagle Company 1
Bridgeport
Model Cities contract boosts Bridgeport program funds
The Weather Dela reports final approval of a $14 million two year East Side Model Cities grant. Hall Neighborhood House awarded a $81,000 operating contract to run a summer youth program for 350 youths, amid aldermanic criticism over rapid voting and staffing concerns at Hall House. City officials cite assurances from Youth Opportunities Coordinator Joseph P. Gatto that enough staff exist to run the program.
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Command
Council
Sla
Hall
House
Will Am C. Jotngon
Dalath
Johnson
Jolson
Hall House
Mall Howe
Gatto
Coyran
Joseph P. Gatto
Hall Neighborhood
Navy Awards Sikorsky 24 Million Contract
Navy approves a 24 million dollar contract with Sikorsky. Gile Summer will run a summer employment program for 150 Windell Neighborhood youths, with work at Bridgeport Hospital and other jetty locations. An additional 200 children aged four to fourteen attend a four day camp at Bishop Shehan center.
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Gile
Windel
Bridgeport Hospital
Nnu Uiher
Bishop Shehan Center
Yourhs
Milford GI Hurt Fatally Awaiting Discharge Flight
Sergeant Richard William Wilson, 25, of Milford, died in Bilberg Germany while en route to the United States for discharge. Born in Bridgeport he lived in Milford, a 1940 graduate of Jonathan Lew High School. Survivors include his parents, a paternal grandmother, an uncle, four brothers, two sisters, and a Marine cousin. Services to be announced by George J. Smith and Son funeral home.
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Bridgeport
Rul Wilson
Richard AL Wilson
Wilson
Milford
Jen. Tlle
William
Benn Wilson
U.S. Marine Corps
Oldnawa
Catherine Wisin
Ale Wilson
Nixon urges steel pact talks for noninflationary settlement
President Nixon pressed steel industry negotiators to reach a constructive settlement that protects the U S industry and does not rely on a set wage boost. White House officials cited a study of rising competition, high labor costs, low productivity, and shrinking profits to support a bargain focused on money matters.
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Nixon
White House
Steel
I. W. Abel
United Steel Workers
Washington
Seweldustry
U.S
Shultz
Firgt
Satchmo Dies Beloved Jazz Trumpet Legend
New York AP report chronicles Louis Armstrong known as Satchmo dying at his Queens home. Once a global ambassador for jazz, he rose from New Orleans to Chicago Las Vegas and Hollywood, shaping American culture and music despite health decline. Fellow musician peers and fans mourn his passing as his horn falls silent.
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New York
Tanisi ‘Satuhday
Chicago
Jazx
New Fore
Las Veges
Otten Picture
Mollys
Armstrong
Iogetheer
Jns
Cities Seen Benefitting From Federal Insurance Plan
Federal HUD announced new private agent based insurance for burglary and robbery will be available Aug 1 in IL states Connecticut and the District of Columbia. Coverage tops at 1500 for businesses and 5000 for residences. Bridgeport areas, South End and East Side, expect to qualify amid ongoing robberies and renewals issues. Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Altermatt welcomed the plan citing urban crime relief, while critic Akerman urged more private underwriting effort.
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Federal Department of Housing and, Urban Development
Anveuaerd
Connectict
District of
Colunbia
Bridgeport
South End
East Side
Altermatt
Plan Connecticut Insurance
Foulke Altermath
New Milford
New Haven
Akerman
Altermatt Saith
Wilkins Urges Unity Among Blacks at NAACP Meet
Roy Wilkins told about 2500 NAACP delegates in Minneapolis that urgent unity is needed among blacks and across races and factions. He cited internal disputes and a recent African leaders conference where five delegates protested, urging “AR Together Now” as the shared theme to defend mankind against threat from tyranny and technology.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Tap
Roy Wilkins
Wilkins
National Association For the Advant Qment of Colored People Naacp
Thei Naacp
Wilking
Obituaries and Arts Notices in Telegram Daily Page
A scrambled newspaper page lists sections such as Obituaries Polly's Pointers Sylvia Porter Theater News TV Raisin and Sports with various column titles like Dear Abby and Fashions. The text appears as a fragmented classifieds table showing feature topics and column labels rather than a cohesive article.
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Chel Marjan i
Abby
Jacoby Cu Bridge
Lawrerne E. Lamb
M.D
Polly
Income Tax Fees to Stage Capitol Protest Today
Lawmakers plan a rally on the Capitol grounds led by Senate Majority Leader and House Majority Leader against income tax fees. Edward Caldwell and other supporters urge Governor Sponsnys to veto and expect turnout possibly in the thousands as the bill moves before the Capitol tomorrow.
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Alan
Schoenhaus Gay
Hartfurd
Senate
Evil
Edward Caldwell
Bridge
House
IG Lanti
Garl Ajai
Ansonia
Groital, Levy
Ciov. Sponsnys
Viainaas J
Meskill Ty
Himisonso
Capitel
Bay
Drownings Prompt Aid Call At Yellow Mill Pond
Two young brothers, six and eight, drowned at Yellow Mill Pond near Waterview Avenue and Hamilton Street after leaving a boat. A third boy survived. authorities traced pollution in the pool and ordered a temporary drain and cleanup.
Nixon Warns of Decadence but Nation Will Survive
Kansas City dispatch reports President Nixon warning that the United States faces a period of decadence that could threaten its foundations yet expressing confidence the nation will endure. He likened the risk to past civilizations, citing the importance of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, amid a broader formal gathering with officials and archivists.
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Nixon
U.S
Kansas City
Wasinglan
United States
Irvives Rich
Sian
Mixon
Venvindsericea
Acropolis
Heans
Forum
Birlin
Lenmalstroys
United Sia
Aldermen Seek Governor to Veto Income Tax Measure
The DeLand area city council urged Governor Meskill to veto the proposed state income tax. Alderman William C. Johnson led the resolution, calling the tax unnecessary and burdensome for working people. Several aldermen criticized the tax, and an amendment to poll legislators’ districts was not voted on, as the mayor ruled it improper.
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Meskill
Common Council
William C. Johnson
Robert M. Gwes
Deland
Connecticut
Owens
Daniel Plecniniin
Kenneth Kelley
Dhith
Curran
Council to End City Aid for Barnum Festival
Alderman P J Macdocra urged cutting the city’s $10,000 annual support for Bridgeport’s Barnum Festival at last night’s Somition Cowell meeting. He criticized invited out‑of‑town dignitaries, claims of overtime costs between $3,000 and $40,000, and noted Bridgeport mostly bears the festival’s costs, with the measure sent to the Board of Apportionment and Revision for spring 1973 budget decisions.
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Pail J. Macdocra
Cowell
Rlys
Joseph A. Venables
Jimmsn Ani Public Works
Fom Bridgeport
Dramaliltida Bridgeport
Board of Apportionment and Ration
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Sikorsky
Milford GI
Tnstead
George P. Shultz
Office of Management and Budget
Satchmo
Jazz Trumpet
Grinnie
Geil
Earl
Queens
Arilps
Lonis Armstrong
Foueile
Yellow Fall Pond
Cromds
Father Fanik
Howsing
Telegram
Capitol
Boni
Yellow Mill Pond
Robert Shariick
Waltersville Praca
Yellow Mil Pond
Waterview Avenus
Hamilton Street
Easton
Easton Park
Dar Street
Vance
Berten
Wivars
Pales
Pieter Cruson
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Sporting System Police
Inlarin Fox
Waterview Nosnue Radin
Martin Luther King
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