Gonzalez grand jury appearance boosts staff morale at welfare department
Gonzales told the Board of Humane Affairs that his grand jury appearance concerned hiring circumstances, not improper conduct. He said his department does not handle federal funds and called the scrutiny politically charged, noting staff were reassured with a staff meeting after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Hart
Grand Jury
Ralph
J. Innacell
Gonzalez
Expra
David R. Gonzalez
Nation
Humane Affairs Admin
Board of Humane Affairs
Jack McCarthy, Jr
Mandanici
Welfare Department
Former School Aides Train to Be Teachers in UB Program
Thirteen Fairfield county participants in a unique federally funded program at the University of Bridgeport were honored for moving from paraprofessional roles to teacher certification. The effort, led by Joseph Lipp, provides education courses plus stipends and on the job training for black, bilingual and low income aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield County
University of Bridgeport
Joseph Lipp
Puzzle Clues and Prizes Stir Sunday Post Crossword
The Sun day Post teases Puzzle 1203 with $295 prize for next week as contestants chase top honors. Noting a near miss this week, readers see explanations for clues across and down including SUPPLIED CORNET HANDED LEFT and more, with emphasis on wordplay and potential pitfalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Post
The
Mayor Retorts On Merit Vacancy Clash
Mayor Mandanici rebuffs Republican Leonard Paoletta over the Civil Service commission vacancy. He weighs appointing a Republican or an independent to replace the seat left by Richard Palumbo's death, after an earlier Democratic nomination was withdrawn for minority representation rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandanict
Leonard S. Paoletta
Civil Service Commission
Mandanici
Richard ©. Palumbo
Jeffrey Reinhard
Work Relief successes cited in Bridgeport program
Welfare Director David R. Gonzalez reported to the Board of Humane Affairs that more than 500 persons have been removed from welfare roles and placed in jobs or training. He said 273 former relief clients now earn between 2.31 and 7.50 dollars per hour, while 264 others have entered skill training or education leading to job placements. The office is expanding job opportunities in Bridgeport and six surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Welfare Department
David R. Gonzalez
Board of Humane Affairs
Dinan! Memorial Center
Ralph J. Innacell
Work Relief Office
Bus Driver Injured After Turnpike Skid Near Stratford
A ten year old East Norwalk bus driver Peter Quinn 13 Woodside Avenue East Newark was thrown through a side window of a Connecticut Turnpike owned bus near the Moses Wheeler Bridge in Stratford. He was hospitalized in Milford for head and facial injuries. Troopers said the westbound bus slid on wet pavement at 1 45 pm and struck a guard rail before the driver was ejected and the crash investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Norwalk
Connecticut
Stratford
Milford Hospital
Peter Quinn
Woodside Avenue
Newark
Moses Wheeler
Grasso Probes Instant Lottery Contract With Glendinning
Gov Ella Grasso ordered her legal counsel to study possible irregularities in a Westport firm's instant lottery contract. State officials admit a signed state contract does not exist and that a verbal agreement may be in place while Bond and draft revisions raised the performance guarantee to 150000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Ella T .Grasso
Jay W. Jackson
State Gaming Commission
Westport
Glendinning Associates
Richard Sheridan
Gaming Commission
Glendinning
Sheridan
Commission On Special Revenue
Anthony V. Milano
Connecticut
Milano
Glendinnning
Hekels
Jackson
Grasso
The
Glendinning Firm
Summer Jobs Cut Welfare Roles In City Plan
City Hall'S summer youth program under CETA aims to employ about 130 welfare recipients. Welfare Director David R. Gonzales says the office maintains close contact with the federally funded CETA office and the Office of Development Administration to coordinate the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
David R. Gonzales
Lin
CETA
Office of Development Administration
Myra Oliver Heads Soviet Rights Group in Connecticut
Myra Oliver executive director of the International Institute of Connecticut was chosen president of the Human Rights for Soviet Citizens committee. Edward Kirchiner of the Diocese Ministry of Social Concerns and other leaders from Knights of Lithuania, Judeo Christian groups, United Jewish Council and Sacred Heart University join as co chairs and observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Human Rights For
Myra Oliver
International Institute of Connecticut
Edward Kirch- Iner
Ministry of
Bridgeport
Rene Gentara
Knights of Lithuania Council 41
Theresa Curley
Fairfield County
Diane Hornstein
United Jewish Council
William Fletcher
Sacred Heart University
Ukranian Congress Committee of America
The
Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport
American Lithuanian Committee
Trumbull Receives 9.84 Million for Sewer Phase III
Federal EPA released 9.843 million dollars to Trumbull to fund Phase III of the sewer program, with construction set to start before year end pending bids. Phase II totals 13.124 million, covering interceptor stations lines and two pump stations serving about 2,100 homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ventrillig
Trumbull
James A. Butler
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Butler
Washington,d.c
Danbury Faces Loss of Workers' Compensation Insurance
Danbury officials move to curb rising accidents after Hartford Insurance Group refuses to renew workers' compensation coverage. City may self insure if bids exceed current 190000 dollars yearly premium. 177 claims were filed last year as the city seeks safety programs amid mounting costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
John Edwards
Hartford Insurance Group
Edwards
Common Council
Sporkmen
Hartford
Peter Winters
Keith Brooks
Mr. Edwards
Tournament of Bands set for Barnum Festival at Kennedy Stadium
Eight state high schools compete in the Tournament of Bands tomorrow at 8 30 p m in Kennedy Stadium Lincoln boulevard. Bands from Nattgatuck East Lyme Montville Shelton Stamford Roger Ludlowe Central Bunnell perform seven to 10 minute programs judged on music drumming marching and total effects. Trophies go to top three bands and to best drum major color guards and auxiliary units. Tickets 30 dollars from local McDonalds Ed Grafs Music Center Black Rock Turnpike Harry Ashmore Drum and Guitar Den Kings Highway East Champs Pel s Sport Center Fairfield Arc tic Sport Shop Pete D Addario's Music Center Subsyay Main Street Grand Used Cars Madison Avenue Karl Grafs Record Center Electric Shaver Center Lafayette Plaza. Gates open 7 p m with rain date Sunday at 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy Stadium
Lincoln Boulevard
Robert Findley
Nattgatuck
East Lyme
Montville
Findley
Rube Taylor
McDonald's
Ernie
Chris Triez
Ed Graf
Black Rock Turnpike
Harry Ashmore
King's Highway East
Clampels Sport Center
Fairfield
Bridgeport
Arctic Sport Shop
Arctic Street
Pete D'addario
Main Street
Madison Avenue
Karl Graf
Electric Shaver Center
Lafayette Plaza
Black Rock Group Urges Fairfield Avenue Facelift
Black Rock Community council members urge a facelift for Fairfield Avenue from the city line to the railroad viaduct and call for cleaned facades and tidier storefronts. They list priorities including St Marys by the Sea cleanup, curbing youth gatherings, enforcing illegal parking, and building walkways and bike paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Avenue
Black Rock
St. Anns Church
Fairfield Arenue
St. Mary's-by-the-Sea
Black Rock Harbor
Alan Gustafson
Connecticut Assembly Wins Business Favor With Jobless Law
CBIA President Arthur Woods praises 1977 legislature for a “quits and fires” unemployment law and tax cuts. He projects up to 36 million yearly savings for firms and notes a 500 tax break per new hire to spur growth. Critics urge balanced debt and broader reforms while bottle bill stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut
Arthur L. Woods
Connecticut Business and Industry Association
Robert Franklin
Connecticut Public Expenditure Council
Woods
House
Senate
Connecticut Women Speak Out exhibition opens at Bridgeport
An exhibition of more than 70 women artists will be on view at the University of Bridgeport during the Connecticut Women Speak Out event. The Bernhard Center hosts the show for registered weekend attendees amid workshops seminars reports and performances focused on women’s issues. More than 500 women have registered. Ruth Dyer of Ridfield leads the arts exhibit aiming to showcase both established and new women artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
University of Bridgeport
Bernhard Center
Connecticut International Women's Year Coordinating Committee
YMCA
Ruth Dyer
Ridfield
Connecticut Higher Ed Conference on Accessibility Held
The Connecticut Commission for Higher Education sponsors a June 22 conference at Central Connecticut State College New Britain from a.m. to 1 p.m. focusing on accessibility for the handicapped. Over 400 college university and proprietary school representatives are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Commission For Higher Education
Central Connecticut State College
New Britain
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. Sidney Folsom
Leland Miles
Lipp
Mariam Navarro
Lucy Reyes
Dallas Hair
Florence Fortune
Branford
Susan Carahe
Shawn Gilford
Norwalk
Lynne Southerland
Aleidas Alfonse
Ivonne Colon
Julia del Cristo
Beth McCracken
Ronald Tourigny
Eloise Williams
Brutisil
Atat
Tate
Paoletta
Seaside Park
Daniel L. Piccolello
Board of Park Commissioners
Vincent Marco
By Alan E. Schornhaus
Assembly
Atlantic
Charles A. Lindbergh
Ronald Sarafin
Ofice
Merritt Parkway
St. Joseph's Manor
Pequannock River
Bridgeport Trumbull
Lake Avenues
Canoe Brook Road
First Selectman
John K. Donnelly
Washington
Donnelly
Economic Development Agency
Carter
Thomas Phillips
Tournament of Bands
Shelton
Stamford
Roger Ludlowe
Central
Bunnell
CBIA
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!