Navy warns Soviet build race could outpace U S subs
Secretary of the Navy John J. Chateo notes the Soviet Union is pursuing a rapid expansion of nuclear powered submarines, claiming Moscow builds three subs for every U S sub, challenging U S naval dominance as resources and tech grow more expensive.
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Robert A. Doakin
Groton
United States
John J. Chateo
Eniday
U.S
Fea
Ubmarine Foroa
Tha Naworld
Nominating fight and protest mix in Hartford and shipyard
In Hartford, Mrs. Gonzalez declines a nomination after talks with Black legislators and education groups. Separately at General Dynamics Electric Boat, a launching ceremony for the submarine Silversides II drew about 50 protesters amid Vietnam War era tensions.
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United States of America
Sens
Dhe
Virinia
Navy
Thames River
General Dynamics’ Electric Boat Division
Egun
Chafee
Silversides
Allath
Sherman girl among 121 presidential scholars named
Washington names Carilyn Dealy of Sherman Connecticut as a Presidential Scholar. Mark L Hudak of West Hartford is the other Connecticut winner. One boy and one girl per region are selected. Scholars visit Washington June 1 for interviews and a White House ceremony on June 15.
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Washington
UPS
Nixon
Carilyn Dealy
Sherman
Conn
Wy Spexelal Commission
Rendlership Potentia
Frank R. Denly
Wakeman Hillroad
Sherwan
Connecticut
Mark L. Hudak
Ataphen B. Hudak
West Hartford
Consumer Education Division Backed by Senate in Conn
The State Senate advanced bills after a 18-17 vote to create a state division of consumer education at the University of Connecticut Extension Service, with Republicans opposing the plan and arguing it should stay under Consumer Protection. The chamber also approved town responsibility for transportation to nonprofit private schools and a $4 weekly unemployment support for low income workers, despite objections from Sen. Dowd who called it potentially encouraging unfairness.
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Hartford
State Senate
University of Connecticut
Extension Service
Senate
Department of Consumer Protection
Thomas F. Dowd Jr
Trumbull
House Bypasses Rykar Measure
Hartford lawmakers recessed as Rykar Industrial's wetlands plan faced a denial. The bill would allow filling 277 acres in Stratford Great Meadows, but Rep. David H. Neiditz moved to recommit, signaling no report this session. Two labor bills died amid debate on death benefits and unemployment compensation. A Fourth of July liquor sale ban near-close passed after lengthy debate.
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James G. Clark
Hartford
Bill
Government, Administration and Policy Committee
House
Nel- Aitwe
T. Crick Hull
Joseph N. Gill
Iiong
Rykar Cnrpare
Tha
Guy
Byer
Gill
Rabies Threat From Maine Reaches Southern N E States
Hartford reports a Maine rabies surge prompting warnings to the southern New England area. Officials note an unusually high number of human post exposure treatments and a surge in animal cases since October 1970. Experts urge vigilance as red foxes and other wildlife spread the disease.
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Hartford
UPI
Maing
Speead
Maine
New England
Riety
Ani
Josephing
Emanuelsm Mail
New England Fedora
Tion of Humane Societies
American Humane Association
Senate Passes New Boxing Bill in Hartford
Hartford AP reports the Connecticut Senate approved a bill to create a nine member athletic commission to oversee amateur and professional boxing and wrestling, with professional boxing banned until the effective date of the act. The measure, part of a broader package, now goes to the House, facing uncertain passage amid criticism.
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Hartford
Connecticut
House
Senate
Joseph J. Pauliso
Goveernor
Dean of the House Marks 60th Birthday
Hartford AP reports State Rep Robin Cohen celebrated his 60th birthday in the House with cake and a chorus of Happy Birthday. The Colchester Democrat, described as a long serving figure, thanked colleagues and noted lessons learned each session while hosting a birthday feast of bagel lox and cream cheese.
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Hartford
Trean
Howe
Robin Cohen
Cohen
Uien
Colchester Democrat
House Returns Bills On Funds to Calendar
Hartford AP reports the House moved 48 spending bills from the foot of its calendar to action, despite ongoing tax package negotiations. The chamber had delayed appropriations pending a bipartisan tax agreement, setting a one year timeline and placing several bills in two stages.
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Hartford
House
Priddy
Studded tires bill advances in state House
A bill on studded tires cleared the House and goes to the Senate and governor. It proposes increased trooper staffing and resident state totals. The measure mirrors broader road safety concerns and financial implications for local departments.
Blood donors set record at utilities bank drive
Schofield led 22 donors at a blood bank event sponsored by three area utilities Bridgeport Hydraulic United Maccinating and Southern Connecticut Gas. The drive at 880 Broad Street collected 122 pints with many first time donors among about 25 residents. large donors named. The day also featured unrelated political notes on income tax and government spending presented by a local chapter of the American Red Cross and linked groups.
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Bridgeport Hydraulic
United Muscinating
Southern Connecticut Gas Company
Paak Company
Broady Street
Levine
Roy
Dayton
Rudolph Gons' Dar
Edward Fenton
Leo Diernfield
Donald Perry
Gaza
Legnan
Robert Snee
Hartford
Hywood
John Dorko
George Emminent
Melvin Warric
Gerald Rees
Panter
Robert Powars
Nyer
Ait Cross
American ‘Opinion
John Pier Society
Bireh Group Scores State Income Tax Victory
The Bireh group achieves a notable win in a state income tax matter. In 1997 George VI was crowned king of England after Edward VIII abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson.
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Bireh
George VI
King of
England
Brother Edward
Amatican
Wallis Simpson
Curbs Bureaucracy Bill Clears House To Senate Test
Hartford AP report notes a vetoed bill to curb state bureaucracy passed the House and moves to the Senate. The measure, named the Model State Administration Procedure Act, requires agencies to publish written procedures for public access and sets hearing rules for citizens alleging unfair treatment by agencies such as Motor Vehicles Labor and Welfare. Proponents say it empowers residents. opponents warn of excessive paperwork.
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Hartford
APJ
Nousn
Senate
Seale
Republic
OTE
James Fo Bingham
Stamford
Motor Vehicles Department
Labor Department
Welfare Department
Jon Dempsey
David Neiditz
D-Weat
Amendment Shelved On Voting Age of 18
Hartpori AP A state constitutional amendment to lower the voting age to 18 appears shelved after the House sent it back to committee. Despite sentiment in the General Assembly to lower age, issues with residency requirements and literacy tests hinder passage. if resolved, a three fourths majority could place it on the 1872 ballot.
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Hartpori
House
General Assembly
Top Darien Official Ailing With Pleurisy
Stamford press bulletin reports Darien’s top official James W. Tower in satisfactory condition after a Sunday admission in Stamford hospital with chest pains. Doctors diagnose diaphragmatic pleuritis and expect he will resume official duties in a few weeks, moved from intensive care.
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Darien
Stamford
Darien Firat
James W. ‘Tower
Tower
Theater Time Table Listing Local Movie Showings
A dense theater schedule lists numerous venues in Beverly Norwalk Milford and surrounding towns. It includes titles like Dr No From Russia With Love The Stewardesses Bananas Midnight Cowboy Love at 2 00 and Five Easy Pieces along with various times often late at night.
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Ralin
I. TA Tol
Millar ‘Urkey
Shar! Holmes
Cinema Norwalk
Dr. No
Russia
Tisk R Euord
Ill Fine Arts
Brookfield
Fine Arts
Westport
Fine Arts 1
Lawrence
New Haver
Mayfair
Norwalk
Man Wacré
Plenaure
Travelrama
Merritt
Ryan
Minford
Butel Cassidy
Norwalk Drive - IN
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Palace
PIX
Orange
Patton
Orangs
Bish
Stratford
Studio Cinema
Ens
UA Trumbull
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Im Education
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Othe N. Brown
Meskill
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Discount Foods
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