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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1971

Page

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Man Lost One Saved In Boat Spill

A 12 foot fiberglass boat named The Lollipop capsized in choppy Long Island Sound waters near Pleasure Beach breakwaters at 6 30 pm. Walter Robinson 30 of Beardsley Terrace Stratford died, Oliver Womble 28 of Deardelry Terrace Milford was rescued by four passersby. An investigation by Patrolman George Egtl found a heavy wave overturned the craft, tossing the men. Womble, who swam to safety, recalls reaching for Robinson as he sank. The boat’s owner Richard Tetdas and other witnesses aided in the rescue. The incident was reported as continued on Page Two.

Long Island Sound Pleasure Beach Walter Robinson Beardsley Terrace Thimbull Avenue Oliver Womble Apt Deardelry Terrace Polite Stratford George Egtl Everbanks Mckinson Hoklanes

Chilean Politician Killed by Gunmen in Santiago

Ambush kills 57 year old Edmundo Ferez Zujvic a senior anti leftist politician in Santiago police say three men used submachine guns to shoot him in a car. President Allgade imposes curfew emergency measures as security forces mobilize across Chile.

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Blast Shatters Stratford House Man Burned

A heavy explosion shattered a Stratford house early yesterday afternoon injuring Horie Drier and badly burning Murneel Michael Jurgusky of 44 Meadowview Avenue. He was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital in critical condition. damage estimated at $15,000 as the blast collapsed parts of the roof with only the front and back standing.

phole—Romor Stratford Meadowview Avenue Pam Michael J. Baransky Borantky Department of Public Worke James F. Kissanex Joseph W. Venables Murneel Michael 1. Hurgusky Meadowview Avenue Bridgeport Hospital Lloyd -Traverge

Pro Boxing Bill Revived Passed Sent to Meskill

Hartford AP report details a revived professional boxing bill in Connecticut aiming to secure approval in both chambers. The measure faces gubernatorial and legislative momentum shifts as lawmakers prepare to move it to the Senate after a 88-64 House vote. The piece notes ongoing debates and procedural steps toward a final decision.

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Broad changes in primary law voted by House

The House approved a measure to shift Connecticut toward direct primaries by letting candidates bypass party nominating conventions. The plan, praised as bringing the process closer to the people, passed despite debates over two Republican amendments. The bill moves to the Senate for action.

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Moon treaty proposal debated at United Nations

Soviet Foreign Minister called for a treaty to regulate moon exploration under the UN, aiming to set international standards for activity beyond Earth. The draft seeks to address celestial laws and prevent space militarization while urging concrete steps.

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Weather Form Hatlanat Wealth Serios at Tenganerd Alcon

A weather form item from Hatlanat Wealth Serios at Tenganerd Alcon appears continued on page five. The fragment notes a regional forecast or data entry related to the Hatlanat wealth service in the Alcon area.

Tenganerd Alcon

Senate approves 2.7 billion pay boost for armed forces

The Senate backed a 2.7 billion pay increase for the armed forces, resisting a White House request to cap at 1 billion. The vote advances a two-year draft extension plan and sets June 13 for a decision on a Hatfield-M McGovern amendment to curb Indochina War funding, with further debate to follow.

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Democrats Tax Bill Passed in Assembly

Hart ford Democrats finalised a $28 million borrowing package and sent the tax package to Gov. Meskill amid a charade of negotiations. The House approved the plan on a 99 to 75 vote as rhetoric sharpened over sales and income taxes with a special session looming.

Hartford House Thomas J. Meskill General Assembly Lylarade Audrey Beck Mansfield Ahe Meshill Velurnen Capitol

Cleanup Man Dies After Conveyor Accident in Stratford

Stratford police report a 21 year old cleanup worker for UPS employed by Meron Cleaning died after becoming entangled in a parcel conveyor at a Stratford terminal. Clarence N. Robinson was pronounced dead on arrival at Bridgeport Hospital. Investigators say he was found with his neck ensnared between the belt and a pulley. No witnesses. Detectives cited asphyxiation with lung hemorrhage. The case is under police and medical examiner review.

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Phone Strike Threatens Nation No Date Set

Massive citywide disruptions loom as telephone workers threaten a nationwide strike with no fixed date. The piece describes municipal waterworks and sewer plant impacts, bridge operations halted, and tentative pension settlement attempts shaping Labor unions and government responses. Industrial actions threaten commuter services and essential city operations.

Senate approves public jobs bill amid bipartisan support

The Senate passed a 4.8 billion public works bill 45 to 33 to expand unemployment relief and extend the Appalachian Regional Development Program. Democrats and some Republicans backed the measure, while Republicans and one Democrat opposed. The House will likely send the bill to President Nixon next week with a new accelerated public works program touted to create about 20,000 jobs per project.

Washington Senate Nixon House Appalachia Monard HW. Baker Jr R Tenn Sen John Choper ReRys

Area Jobless Claims Jump in Connecticut May Update

Connecticut unemployment shows a rise in claims for the week ended May 38 with a 14.2 percent jump to 15,980 claims and 15,244 continuing claims. Bridgeport area accounts for most unemployment with 20,401 total May figures, while statewide unemployment sits around 8.5 percent of the labor force.

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Milford toddler pulled from drain pipe after water accident

A two year old girl, Amy Czaplicki, was swept into a drainage pipe off Milford City Beach near East Broadway. She was rescued and remained in critical condition at Milford Hospital. A passerby found the child and aided responders.

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Telegraph Daily Classifieds and Puzzles Feature

The page presents a mix of classifieds, a large crossword, and brief notices with scattered names and page cues. Mentions of Jacoby on Bridge, a few sports references, and local names appear amid fragmented OCR text and section cues.

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