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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1971
Page
17
WHSTPORT planning board meets tonight at 9 in the planning offices to review the proposed apartment zone. A public hearing set for March 28 has passed, and the commission may hold another hearing on a fee change before adopting action. The agenda also asks action on Imperial Avenue karate class at the Barb Ling Dance Studies site.
The Westport Weston Red Cross seeks volunteers aged 18 and over to aid veterans at West Haven Hospital during July and August. Roles include reception, library, pharmacy, nurse’s aide tasks, reader and clerical work. Training June 29 and Wednesday transport from Church Street HQ. June 10 deadline for applications.
Danbury marks Sunderland Day as Mayor Arconki proclaims Philip Sunderland’s 100th birthday. A prominent local figure, Sunderland is the last surviving charter member of the Danbury club and first local school board member, noted as the oldest Knight Templar in Connecticut. He lives on West Street and recently stayed at Glenville Convalescent Home.
NORWALK MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INC of 520 W e a t aver ing shows profits up 35 percent to 68 000 dollars and earnings 74 cents a share from 49 500 dollars and 6 cents. Sales jump from 108 000 to 405 000. The report also notes a 1 1/2 percent special dividend to shareholders of record May and forecasted sales growth to 500 000 dollars this year. Contains one line on other company activities and a brief reference to events in Italy and Europe.
Martha B. Lucas Pate, longtime leader in education and advocacy, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Smith College at a Sunday commencement ceremony. The event honored graduates as Pate, former president of Sweet Briar College, has served on multiple boards and committees including the United Negro College Fund, Foreign Policy Association, Recording for the Blind, and various universities and education funds.
AP reports a phony bomb call to Buckingham Palace led police to sweep the grounds but find nothing. Earlier a threat to assassinate the Queen during a visit to Essex prompted increased security around the royal family. Also noted, Ed win A. Martin of Darien received an honorary Doctor of Engineering from Rose Hulman Institute for a distinguished Uniroyal career.
Three lawmakers criticized a city commission plan to treat addicts with supervised heroin doses as part of a rehabilitation study. Representative Charles Rangel denounced the plan as a cruel hoax, while State Senator Sidney Von Luther and State Senator Robert Garcia urged caution, citing risks and broader drug problems.
Wipawang camp announces creation of a fourth swimming pool and a playground addition. Directors Anthony Zuceava and Richard Shea say open house will be Sunday from 1 to 4 pm with public inspection. Assignments include Mafalda Giollotti supervising facilities, John Howard athletic director, Charles Both, Edward Mitola, Raymond O Connor coordinating swim and boating, plus arts and crafts by Alice McFaplani and other staff in Danbury and Trombil.
A New York commission discusses safeguards for a proposed Kumor program. Commissioner Betling Chief Blownboyd J. Samuels says no single plan solves all problems but cautions the experiment is a serious mistake. Mayor John Y. Lindsay has not yet commented.
A Danbury police cruiser with lights and siren collided with another car on Deer Hill Avenue near Wooster Street. Patrolman Jerry W. Rockwell reported he swerved to avoid a car at a stop sign, then skidded and struck the other vehicle. Both cars sustained heavy damage but no injuries were reported. The other driver, Dealmedia Malphison of 118 Deer Hill Avenue, said he did not hear the siren and had been turning into his driveway.
A group of about a dozen Soviet Jewish women drafted a petition seeking permission for their children to emigrate to Israel. The document lists Brezhnev, Pudovkin, and Kosygin as addressed officials and emphasizes the right of mothers to unite their families and preserve Jewish heritage. It notes mothers would allow children aged 18 to 17 to depart, if allowed, to Israel with the family’s future at stake.
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