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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1970

Page

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U S Army Attache Slain By Guerrillas in Jordan

News report details the killing of Maj. Rabea Perry, U.S. Army Attache to Jordan, by guerrillas amid escalating civil conflict in Amman. The attack, amid shelling and gun battles, prompts U.S. and allied concerns as violence spreads through the city and hostilities threaten Western nationals and civilians.

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Allen Is Fired As Education Commissioner

Washington dispatch reports James E. Allen dismissed as education commissioner after a quarrel with the Nixon administration over Cambodia policy. He had urged a tougher stance on school matters and faced difficulty filling key positions. The White House announced the resignation without elaboration, with continued coverage on Page Six.

Washington Nixcin James E. Allen Cambodia Robert Ht. Kineh Health, Education and Welfare Hart Foe

Majority in House Urges Israel Jet Fighter Sale

ALVINGTON AP A majority of the House urged President Nixon to sell Israel four additional supersonic jet fighters to help deter aggression in the Middle East. The letter, signed by both Democratic and Republican leaders, cites urgency and requests rapid administration action.

Alvington House of Representatives Nexs Israethe Hue Joe Unites States Tinton Middle East Israel Staate William Po Rogers Rogers House Sharity

Close Vote Seen Today On Cambodia Policy Showdown

AP report notes a presidential factfinding team report and pending Senate vote on a Byrd amendment to require presidential consultation with Congress before action in Cambodia and Vietnam. Fulbright and Byrd dispute presidential authority amid tensions over U.S. forces in Indochina.

Cambodia Indnghina Senate U.S Senators Robert C. Byrd Viet Ven Sea Fulbright BeArk Byrd Congressional

Villagers Slaughtered In Viet Cong Raid Near Da Nang

Saigon reports say a Viet Cong assault at Ba Ren village, 13 miles south of Da Nang, killed at least 70 civilians and wounded 7 others. US spokesmen described 156 huts destroyed and the village leveled with limited other details.

Saigon Ba Ren da Nang

Kosygin Says Nixon Tries To Dictate to Indochina

Moscow Premier Alexei Kosygin assails President Nixon for attempting to dictate Indochina policy and contrasts Kremlin positions with U S and Peking aims. He rejects heightened Middle East tensions and notes no progress with Red China, signaling cautious moves toward improved ties with Washington and Beijing while hinting at concessions from the Soviet side.

Kosygin Nixon Indochina Moscow Alexe ON Mosygin Middle East Red Chiai Peking Kreme Jin Bach Bolshoi Theater Kremlin Washington United States

Cabinet Shakeup Signals Major Admin Reshuffle

President Ninoy announces a second cabinet change in days. George P. Shultz leaves defense post to head a major new budgeting office. Caspar Weinberger loses FWC chair and remains in pay. James Madison named labor secretary nominee, with Tom Marmor as undersecretary, and a July start for a reorganized budget agency.

Washington Ninoy Inar Libar George P. Shultz Poat Pew Superagency Office of Management and Badger Shales Mais James Madison Tom Nisan Office of Ma and Budget Nusun Caspar Weinberger Wrade Commission Weinberger Rakel PB. Mayo Nixon White House Barden Frit Lates Hodgson Labor Charles Fr. Shulle Neo Wffice Robert P. Mayo Casper Weinberger Dor Wider Shultz

CSLC Pushes No Piggyback State Income Tax Plan

Cannecti cal State Labor Council president John J Driscoll urged a state personal income tax to replace the 5 percent sales tax and finance deficits. He argued for broader exemptions, fewer loopholes for the wealthy, and elimination of piggyback administration, with a modest rate at lower brackets and higher in upper brackets.

State Labor Council ARL- 500 Simil” Platford Committee Bridgeport John J. Drisxeail Driscoll State Revenue Task Force

Telegraph Weekend Page Highlights And Classifieds

A compact preview of the Telegram Sunday section includes daily measures, chef notes, obituaries for Sparks and Brandstadt, crossword features, Dear Abby, and Sylvia Porter columns. Also listed are theater news, TV and radio items, women’s news, and financial briefs with page references.

Marian Abby Brandstadt Financial News Jacoby On Bridge Sylvia Porter Isesee5

State to Accept Zone System on Commuter Fares

Connecticut plans to adopt a zone fare system for commuter trains with New York undecided. Transportation Commissioner George Jet Conkling said both states aim to separate Manhattan bound services from other operations. He noted trains would enter Grand Central while other passenger trains go to Pennsylvania Station, enabling clearer accounting of interstate operating deficits and financial results.

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Trumbull Fights Move to Shift Gas Unit Out of State

Clarence F Heimann reports Tennessee Gas proposes moving its maintenance section for the high pressure gas line out of Connecticut with a public utilities filing. Robert Sardes confirms relocation to Ramsey with some staff remaining and a backup radio system for emergencies. George Griffin cites ongoing jurisprudence clarification as the move’s maintenance issues are reviewed.

Trumbull Clarence F. Heimann Tennessee Gas Company Public Utilities Commission Robernt Sardes Agawam Maxs Ramsey Norball

State Urged to Shield Children From Smut

NORWALK The State Commission on Obscenity and Pornography heard impassioned pleas for new laws to shield children from explicit books magazines and pictures. About 60 people attended the Norwalk session at the high school setting a attendance record for the commission.

Norwalk State Commission On Farfield County Notion Pictures Parsons Lmgter Hartsted New Haven State William E. Strada

SNET rate refunds disputed after yearlong case

New Haven CAP it has been a year since Southern Connecticut Telephone charged higher rates after a state ruling found the company collected about 10 million dollars annually too much. Judge Harold M Mulvey ordered a schedule change in 1969 raising bills by 23.9 million dollars yearly, though the Public Utilities Commission argued for only 4.2 million. A March hearing before State Referee Raymand K. Devlin sought final arguments, with a decision expected within the next month.

New Haven Southern Connecticut State Superior Court Harold M. Mulvey State Public Utilitties Commission Nurtine Raymand K. Devin New Maven Redstan Cis Devlin

Fairfield Cops Say Town Reneged on Pact Accord

Patrolman Ronald Nasiet, chairman of the Fairfield Police Benevolent Association negotiations committee, accused the town of bad faith for withdrawing all tentative proposals after mediation steps. He said the contract points will be submitted to arbitration, citing the town’s refusal to concede three remaining items including workweek reduction and elimination of police duties. The PBA noted many items had been agreed previously.

Ronald — Nasaet Fairfield Ba Renehe Association PBA

House OKs Funds To Expand Fight On Air Pollution

The House approved a 775 million expansion of the air pollution effort and rejected attempts to raise auto emission standards. The bill, passed 3749, would lift spending toward federal programs under 1957 legislation. Supporters expect stronger rules than California, while one dissenter urged keeping the current pace, citing Los Angeles pollution.

House Oks Washington House Eggers John P. Saylor R-Ps Aliferhia c Secretary At Health Talucetinn and Welfare Wiliam L. Springery Ily Los Ane ‘Pelos Harley O. Staggers D-W.va House Conmerce Committee California Glenn Cursingham Commerce Committee

Stamford Teachers Threaten Strike Over Demands

Stamford teachers vote 464 to 201 to strike if salary increases and educational improvements are not met. They will complete the school year but will not return in September unless their demands are satisfied.

Stamford Mumford Educational Association

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