Senate approves Public Jobs Bill with 45 to 33 vote
The Senate narrowly passed a Public Jobs Bill amid House delegation pressure. Leaders sparred over changes and scope, with calls to balance unemployment relief, Appalachia funding, highway construction, mining area restoration, health and education programs, airport safety, and a two year emission of related acts totaling about two billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings Randolph
D-W.va
Moor
Hatin
Appalachia
Tara
Appalachis
Milford Girl Rescued After Drain Pipe Incident
A Milford girl aged two was swept into a drain pipe during a street routiers patrol. Patrolman Wisinski, Community Services Officer William Garfiélé and Chamberlain ambulance staff attempted resuscitation as they rushed her to Milford Hospital. A faint heartbeat was detected en route, and hospital staff treated her in the intensive care unit. Doctors stayed at her side for hours, with her condition improving but remaining critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Garfiélé
Chamberlain
Misiinski
Wislinski
Juan
Milford Hospital
Tate
Study Panel Presses State Setup Plans In Hartford
Hartford report shows Governor's Commission on Services and Expenditures advancing a two year follow up to implement recommendations. Chair Edwin Etherington notes 43 of 154 reports completed with private financing of 151 dollars to date and calls for further funding to avoid shelved ideas.
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Hartford
UPS
Governor's Commission On
Detber
Commission
Edwin D. Etherinton
Etherington
Dusiness
State of Baestian
Jay
Drawbridge Tenders End Strike Amid Citywide Dispute
The strike over pension terms and wage contracts expanded across New York City as sanitation, water, and transit workers walkouts disrupt garbage removal and water controls. Officials consider National Guard deployment. talks stall over retirement pay tied to final year’s salary. Districts report tanks and landfill sites operating while transportation and school lunch programs face delays.
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Manhattan
Wall Street
John
Lindsay Helt
National Guard
Edward Maher
Gotbaum
Tesike
Maher
Gotbaunn
Watson A. Rockefeller
New York
Hudson
East Rivers
Alven Pilose
John DeLury
Uniformed Sanitationmen’s Association
Delury
Democrats Tax Bill Passes in Assembly Amid Debate
The Assembly backed Democrats Plan 3 despite Republican opposition and a proposed income tax amendment. Key sponsors argued the plan would replace a 5 percent sales tax with a broad income tax, funding tax relief for towns and cities. Opponents warned of higher taxes and warned against political consequences. The roll call favored Democrats 138 to 27 with several Republicans voting no or absent. some lawmakers defended the plan as necessary to reform taxation and funding.
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Mauch
George Ritter
Hartford
Ritter
Robert King
R-Tollanid
King
Connecticut
Irving Stolherp
New Haven
Py Hase
Imm
Fairfield County
Samuel Liskov
Bridgeport
Ctha
N. Brown
Je. DeNorwalk
George Connors
Stamford
Louis J. Stroffolino
R-Westport
Alan H. Nevas
Patrield
John P. Maiocco Jr
Tethlen
Micholas A. Panizio
R-Bridgerport
House
Tard J. Sullivan Jr
Mishan
Morano
Greenwich
Liskey
Brown
Norwalk
Sid
Vic
O-Merriden
Meskill
Papandres
Rey. Morand
Jincome
Maraaq
U S Fund Aid Now Sighted To Save Fairfield Windmill
Selectman John J Sullivan reported a possible federal grant to rehabilitate the historic Fairfield windmill on Bronson tract in Greenfield Hill. He noted a $45,000 grant request could not be filed until July 1. estimated $35,000 needed for repairs was cited by building officials. The Windmill’s interior and blades were inspected as the group discussed preservation and the town’s Comprehensive Plan.
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Bronson Tract
Greenfield Jst
Fairfield
First Selectman
John J. Sullivan
Greenfield HI Village Improvement — Society
Greenfield Hill
Edireh
George M
Selectman
Sullivan
Prade
Reginald $. Barker
Adrian Smith
Wentworth Smith
Worthington Johnson
Nils Anderson
Smith
Seto
Mr. Serre
Robert VP. Henry
Offort
William Var Behren
Kenneth Faullner
Willan Philips
Elizabeth Banks Mackary
Zane Warning
Serce
Greenfield Hills
Comets Inn
Sette
Lloyd Siodivey
Greensfield
Strre
Selectman Sullivan
Vi Ening
Society
Boat Spill Ends in Missing Man, One Saved
Police and Coast Guard search the Sound for a missing man after a small boat overturned near City Marina. One man survived wearing a child sized life preserver. another, identified as Robison, drowned despite rescue efforts as Lt Edward Cagney led the investigation and the craft was towed to port.
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Patralman Eigsi
Pulvolman Igri
Edward Cagney
Craft
Marina
Algo Iy Polles
Sieallife Preservers
Patyoimnan Eart
Tiss‘ng
Womble
Golive
Aveit
Robison
Coast Guard
Eaton's
Mackavis Hotl
Thefts of Stocks Far Exceed Reports, Murphy Says
Washington AP A Senate inquiry hears New York police and federal officials say organized crime dominates the stolen securities trade. Murphy cites at least 40 percent of stock thefts linked to the White syndicate and notes billions in stocks and bonds stolen since 1967 amid efforts to curb the international racket.
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Washington
New York City
Senate
Finant
Tatick —V. Murphy
Bynker
Murphy
Atty
John N. Mitchell
Total
Mitchel
John L. McClellan, DeArk
Mc Trellan
Mitchell
Switzerland
Jobless Claims Upward Again
State and Bridgeport area jobless rate at 3.4 percent with 39 002 later claims. Totals by city include Hartford 32084 New Haven 19805 Waterbury 852 and Stamford 471. Manchester 146K Norwalk 2844 Enfield 2744 Ansonia 2705 Norwich 1801 Willimantic 588.
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Howe
Hatford
New Haven
Waterbury
New Britain
Marlen
Danbury
Bristol
Middletown
Warrington
Stamford
Manc
Chester
Norwalk
Enfield
Ansonia
New London
Danielson
Sanz Morwich
Willmantle
Reelected Minneapolis Mayor Charles Filening Wins Big
Independent Mayor Charles Filening is reelected in Minneapolis defeating challenger Harry Davis. Early precinct reports show Filening leading with a wide margin across the city, as votes tallied from 197 precincts indicate a strong victory.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Charles Filening
Winesday
Harry Davis
Davis
Danbury Voters Defeat New Charter Plan
Danbury voters rejected a proposed city charter replacing the current system. About 4,936 voted against the charter and 1,044 for it, a turnout around 27 percent of the eligible 22,000. Mayor Gina J. Arconti, aligned with Democrats, said the results show the people spoke clearly. Proponents accused opponents of misleading tax rise claims and criticized administration ethics. Next steps may include minor revisions by the City Council. a full new charter would wait under state Home Rule rules.
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Danbury
Pew
Strucure
Gina J. Arconti
Democratic City Council
Onlw
Daci
Alles
Arconti
Donuii
Josera
Minutae
Welfare Rent Deposits Voted in Connecticut House
A bill to guarantee rent deposits for welfare recipients passed the Connecticut House, with State Rep. John Prete and others supporting it as a way to help welfare renters. Opponents argued it could be fiscally risky and questioned vested rights, while supporters said it would treat welfare recipients with decency and ease housing access.
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Hartford
Protilla
U.S
Miway
Birdkaye Atreal
Stratford
John
Anne
Francis J.olling
R-Brookfield
Sader
Colling
Slate
Otha N. Brown
D-Norwalk
Sie
Collingslay
Sandiards
Pas
Pro Boxing Bill Revived and Passed in Connecticut
The pro boxing bill revives in the state legislature, passes the Senate and moves to Meskill for final approval. Heated exchanges occur as Rep Camp confronts Sen Soaoph Jankse over votes, Cassidento challenges Speaker Ratchford, and the House dissolves amid remarks about training and self defense. The bill’s fate remains uncertain after previous chamber defeats.
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Meskill
Iron Sen
Benotard
Maskill
Hoxing
V. Camp
R-Ridgefield
Biterly
Nx Iin
Camp
John. Casardento
Move Haven
Cassidedto
Cassidenlor
William Ratchford
Bir
Meskill Reiterates Opposition to Income Tax Plan
Hartford Governor Thomas Meskill reiterated his opposition to any form of income tax including a 10 percent levy on interest dividends and capital gains. He warned the budget issue looms as the legislature faces a midnight adjournment deadline and said no point resuming talks unless Democrats express interest.
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Hartford
UPI
Thomas
Meskill
Moskill
Blast Shatters Stratford Home. Man, 30, Burned
A blast on Monday at Stratford Avenue 10.0 damaged a house and badly burned the resident identified as Mr. Baransky. Neighbors and responders, including Patrolman Robert Morrison and firefighters, rushed him to the hospital. Police, DPW crews, and investigators from the Southern Connecticut company inspected the scene amid rumors of a child trapped and a cooking range malfunction.
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Stratford House
Man
Mondayview
Anit
Mr. Baransky
Mn Baransky
Robert Morrison
Agene
Morrison
Susan Perkins
Chud
Atrati
Department of Public Works
Baransky
Shuetu'e
Tomes T. Klesane Jr
DPW
Joseph W
Revenue Service
Southern
Connecticut Company
Quarters
Main Street
Stratford
Huntington’ S Road
Main Steel
Thr
Theodore
Itilief Ves
Blood Bank at Jenkins Vorlag Amid Confusing Text
Fragmentary OCR961 confusing lines mention a blood bank and locations in a garbled way. Key phrases include Jenkins Vorlag and 516 Mala Street with disjointed references to names and times. No coherent event or clear entities beyond these garbled items.
East Siders Rally for Youth Aid Programs at Meeting
East Side neighbors gathered to back petitions urging more funding for a summer youth program and related services. The drive, supported by local officials and council members, seeks state money for the ARCH summer camp, summer carp program, and Target Area Professional Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Siders
Mayne
Peosgnreit
Nore
Notin
DCA Comite
Donald Govsey
Uta Aelly
Bxat Bsidn Council
Mag Hairston
Sitl
Whuso' Narnud
Estelle Chambers
Mra
Canal Tanner
Donaldairston
Maraie Wilson
Held on Drugs Girl 17 Faces Probation Violation
A 17 year old girl was taken into custody at 20 p m yesterday at her home by police for violation of probation. Police say she was wanted in connection with leaving a drug treatment center in New London. She was reported missing after flee earlier that day and is being held as authorities pursue further charges. Also at large are three inmates who escaped from a prison during the early morning hours of June including John Gunther and Mian Th Elis and Na Carter, with various charges and upcoming appearances.
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John Gunther
East Main
Mian Th Elis
Sidg
Ponik
Nowatat Carter
Stamford
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