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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1971

Page

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Job picture not good Nixon hit by inflation and unemployment

NASFINGTON AP New Government faces higher unemployment and wholesale prices in May. The jobless rate rose to 6.2 percent, with concerns over manufacturing weakness and inflation. Herbert Stein warned the rate could rise before easing, while Democratic leaders blamed President Nixon’s policies for economic distress. Average earnings rose, but living costs increased, and wholesale prices gained due to higher energy costs.

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Fairfield residents challenge condominium project ruling

Four Fairfield residents appealed a town Plan and Zoning Commission decision allowing 104 condominiums on the east side of Easton Winnpike north of the Merritt Parkway. The appeal, filed yesterday with the P and Canal of Common Pleas, lists plaintiffs William B and John Francsek of Toll House Lane and Donald J. as clients.

Fairfield Town Plan and Zoning Commission Easton Winnpike Merritt Parkway Bridgeport Janes J. Geulle Williaen Dnin Flarceak

Weather Summary From National Weather Service Aridoonor Airport

The weather forecast calls for sunny and pleasant conditions today with a high near 70 along the coast and fair to the inland areas. Tonight will be fair and cool with a low around 40 to 50. Tomorrow continues pleasant with a high in the upper 60s to near 70 and northerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Precipitation chances are near zero today and tonight. The almanac notes the solstice season and sunrise and sunset times for the day.

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Yuba City Victim Count Grows As Bodies Found

Sheriff confirms a 25th body uncovered near a farm site in Yuba City with nine more possible graves suspected. Investigators report no green ledger containing victim details was found at the suspect’s home. Locale notes mention a farm worker as Victim No. 2 with head and back wounds.

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Nixon Sets Energy Targets for Nation’s Future

Washington AP President Nixon unveiled a budget push for rapid development of alternative energy sources. He seeks 27 million for development and 10 million for a demonstration breeder reactor while backing offshore oil, geothermal, oil shale, and coal gasification to diversify beyond oil. He urged Canada talks to allow limited crude imports and aims to finalize plans within a year.

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Senate Keeps Two Year Draft Extension Despite Amendments

The Senate on Friday approved a two year extension of the draft, defeating amendments to reduce it to one year and setting up a final vote after further amendments are cleared. The vote was 67 to 19 against Hatfield's all volunteer switch, with 49 to 43 rejecting Schweiker's one year proposal. No final date set. The McGovern Hatfield amendment would curb Indochina operations after December 3, with flexibility for the president during withdrawal. Debate continued amid broad opposition to the amendment and planned campaign efforts in home states.

Senate House Nixon Mark Q. Hatfield Richard &. Schweiker R-Pa iMwall McGovern-Hatfield Indochina Sen George McGovern D-S.d Hatfield U.S McGovern Hatfield United States Plang Dulles Panmengern Ati Mandad Tel Aviv Lorily FBL Cliber Oariardt PEL Riggs Dleveread Ant Army Vataran Boomer County W.va Rome Israel A. Unitad W.L. Clerico R.C. Steinek G.D. Collston Newark Martiniss Wre Atanta Bristol Charlesinn Rmpum Heacker Munetn Armel Drilles Pan Americat Waa

Caldwell Stand Reported Key To Breakdown on Tax Talks

Hartford capitol turmoil follows collapse of bipartisan budget and tax talks as Senate leaders Caldwell and Panuzio are cited amid Republican Democratic pressure. Governor Meskill and lawmakers seek a revenue package including income tax amid a five cent sales tax. Debate over who initiates a resumption continues while the Assembly nears adjournment limits.

Caldwell Hartford Bridgeport Bax Snnater J. Brian Gaffney Bailey Refugeyalet Thomas J. Mes Meskill John M. Bulley Hnpr Wadresbury Senate J. Edward Caldwell Stile Nicholas A. Panuzin Barry Testie James W. Macauley Jr Bridgepark Panario Cridwell

Quorum Question Clouds City Supervisor Election

City officials debated a quorum concern during a Bridgepool meeting led by Henry J. Gross. The issue centered on pay raises for the administration and whether current attendance sufficed to validate actions. Gross deferred resumption of office while bylaws are double checked. About 27 people attended. notices were disputed amid tensions over representation and authority.

Henry J. Gross Wealth Department Bridgepool Latke Gross Sullivan Wfkers Liege Niapate Nn

Comedian Joe E Lewis Dies at 60 in Hospital

New York AP report notes Joe E Lewis a long time comic figure of the speakeasy era died at Roosevelt Hospital after a diabetes related coma. He had been in intensive care following a week in hospital after collapsing in his hotel suite. Lewis known for sharp humor and hard living built a lasting club persona in the 1940s.

New York Tha E Nnwid Roosevalt Lawis Catlann Lewis Elenit

Dynamite Truck Explodes Killing Five in Georgia

A dynamite laden truck exploded in a residential area near Waco Georgia on U.S. 78, killing five and wounding around two dozen as workers tried to separate vehicles. A second blast occurred near the crash, demolishing both trucks and a fire engine before an ambulance arrived.

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Redding Man Killed As Car Runs Off Road

A Redding man, John W. Bates of Route 1d Want Redding, died when his car missed a curve and crashed into a roadside bank. The collision occurred near Hill road at Met pmn. Dr. Done ald Stafford attributed a fractured skull to the crash. Harold W. Tucker and other responders aided the scene. The Franklin Hoyt funeral home in New Canaan arranged services.

Naw John W. Bates Want Redding Jon Gitex Hill Doneald Stafford Harold W. Tucker Weat Churchy Wrest Gaoopatown Franklin Hoyt Main Street New Canaan

Drugs Seen as Breakthrough For Heroin Problem

Washington AP scientists told congressional investigators that a new class of antagonist drugs could mark a major medical breakthrough toward solving the heroin problem at home and in Vietnam. They urged immediate use in Vietnam as an antidote for heroin addicted GIs, while noting long term help requires massive funding and national leadership. testimony cited about 250,000 heroin addicts in America.

Washington Congressional Investiators Vietnam Holigé Judiciary Subcommittee America Albert A. Kurland Onanths William McCond Guan

BEA vows fight over supervisory jobs plan

BEA leaders led by Edward F. Daly pledge to challenge a plan to replace top teachers with supervisory positions. Dr Richard Restick cites a 40 percent success rate in exams as the basis for resisting mandatory top-name appointees. The union warns budget cuts may trigger 120 teacher layoffs this summer, intensifying opposition.

H. Sidney Folsom Bridgeport Richard Restick Reece New York Medical Edward F. Daly Howard Rosenateily BEA Mitt

City rejects all bids for motel at airport

Purchasing officials announced the airport motel project bids were rejected at the May 20 meeting. A new invitation for bids is planned after a conference with the airport commission and Common Council to draft revised specifications.

Elie Board of Public Purchases Edward D. Sullivan Aiport Commission Common Council Airport Commission Thig Alghit

Toth Asks Steps To End Seaside Dumping Mess

Acting Parks Supt Elmer J. Toth protests sloppy dumping along Seaside and asks the Public Works department to curb the problem. He labels the western Seaside area a general nuisance in a letter dated yesterday, with continuation noted on page two.

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OWN Seeks New Partner to Reopen West End Food Mart

OWN Inc seeks a partner to reopen the Birst Nat ional store on FaleHeld avenues for West End residents. Project OWN and Plaza Beef proposed a lease plan with FINAST to revive the center, but Arnold, Lobowite and Plaza Beef backed a different deal. Local officials note the shopping center program is part of a broader Land Use Action Plan. details remain under discussion.

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Features for Everybody in Telegram Daily Page

Classified ad page items include assorted notices and columnist references. Mentions of Irene Nina, Abby, Jacoby on Bridge, Theater, and televised programs appear among miscellaneous society and women’s sections. The fragmentary copy presents a collage of names and topics without a single cohesive event.

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