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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1970

Page

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46 Mafiosi Indicted in Brooklyn Dragnet Case

Brooklyn grand jury indicted mob figures in a major crackdown described as the biggest roundup since 1957. Several defendants tied to Cosa Nostra were named, with alleged sums from 500 to 10000 dollars. Natale "Joe Diasmond" Volt, a veteran of the Apalachin gathering, is among those charged. Continued on page twenty two.

New York Moh Mellizators Brooklyn Coney Jus Milton Mallen Mobil N.Y Natale Joe Diasmond

Ganim Defies GOP Lead, Stays Town Chair in Dispute

In Bridgeport, George W. Ganim refused to yield the town chair to James F. Stapleton amid a state party panel ruling removing him and allies from town committee posts. Ganim warned of legal action to block a Stapleton led meeting, while Stapleton planned to convene a party meeting to elect four State Central Committee seats.

Alan FE. Schoenhaus Republican George W. Gani Az State Party Old Guard Town Committee James F. Stapleton Republican Action Leas Ganim Livhg Iawn Seen Garim Sai Gumim Vertita le State Party RAL Aue Bellef Che Yi

Greenwich Narrowly Defeats Parochial Student Bus Funding

Greenwich voters rejected a plan to finance busing for non public students with town funds by a razor thin margin. Results showed 5409 against and 5317 in favor after eight hours of balloting. The proposal would have funded transport to private and parochial schools, including Saint Mary’s.

Greenwich AL St. Mary's

Steel Town Race Strife Rises as Cops Face Mobs

In Aliquippa Pennsylvania a tense confrontation erupted as hundreds of whites clashed with police near the station. Officers fired warning shots and dispersed the crowd, with several minor injuries reported and a single arrest made. Skirmish lines formed at checkpoints and gunfire sent civilians fleeing the street as a man lay wounded. Continued on later pages.

Aliquippa Birake Taase Aveman Potlee

Hussein Bows to Demands Over Palestinian Guerrillas

In Amman, King Hussein dismissed his uncle and relieved Zeid ben Shaker as top army heads amid five days of fighting with Palestinian guerrillas. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine pressed attacks, threatened foreign hostages, and demanded an halt to shelling refugee camps as talks continue. Hostages in Amman hotels were reported safe by a Red Cross official, though the fate of Americans remained uncertain.

Associated Press Hussein Ordi Fian Borbarian Sherif Niessee Bee Jamil Dis Counsin Zeid Ben Shaker Jordan Rado Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine Torsday Amman Eign Dennis Weeld Intercontinental Hotel Guerrilas Red Cross Damiy Chamoun Camille Chamoun

Weather Delo for Bridgeport and Vicinity

Gradual clearing in the morning, cooler afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Tonight and Saturday will be fall cool with lows around 50 and Saturday highs near 70. Chance of precipitation 0 to 10 percent. Northerly winds 10 to 14 mph. Small craft warnings in effect for Long Island Sound.

Bridgeport Long Island Sound

Overhaul Plan for NATO Would Save U.S. Money

Brussels based report notes fourteen NATO members push for a drastic defense overhaul to shift costs from the United States. Defense Secretary Melvin Laird says the U.S. cannot promise to keep all 306,000 troops beyond mid 1970s and urges budget cuts this fall. France abstains from active planning, while allies back broader defense preparations.

Brussels North Atlantic Treaty Organization United States Melvin’ R. Laird United State Laird France

Nixon says Congress must pass crime bills to avoid voter backlash

President Nixon urged Congress in a White House Rose Garden address to move quickly on crime bills. He said failure to act risks public memory of the issue, while insisting he does not blame partisanship, though he implied it aids the logjam. Attendees included U S attorneys and their wives, and the event previewed continued debate with continued coverage on page twenty two.

Washington Nixon Congress White House United States Niyon House Senate

ZBA Denies 52 Apartments and Drive-In St Plans

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied waivers for Faukins at 36 Brewster Street for a 4B unit building and Louie Trambetta for a four nil apartment house at 52 Street. Officials tabled or rejected several protest applications and denied nine in total, with two requests for rehearing noted and continued consideration on Wage Sisy.

John d. Faukins Brewster Street Louie Trambetta Tr Alsy Eewess Luci Main Street

President rebuffed on Cambodia by Senate amending drive

Senate opponents push Cooper Church amendment to curb US actions in Cambodia while defending presidential authority. Nixon voiced no new position as Byrd and Churut sponsors seek approval amid broader military sales debates.

Washington Alene Hwar Feces Cambodia Robert C. Ryan W.ana Sind Cooper Church U. S Aick Nixon Byrd Viel Bob Byrd Sno John Sherman Cooper R-Ky Frank Churet D.I- Data Tre Senate Senate Senate House Mike Mansfield Ronald J. Ziegler Flo Seadey Hugh Scntt Pennsylvania Ziegler

Fire at Breiner's Furniture Store Fails to Yield Cause

Fire raged at Breiner's Furniture, 3242 Fairfield Avenue, as extra fire units rushed to the scene. The former Ritz ballroom building suffered damage, while separate incidents saw fire bombs thrown at City Hall and Father Panik Village rental office with no reported injuries or cause.

Breiner Fairfield Avenue Ritz Funiture City Hall Father Panik Village Furniture Company

Late Night Bus Runs End June 21 in Bridgeport

The Connection Railway and Lighting Co announces end of late night trips June 21 in Bridgeport area. Public Utilities Commission approved schedule changes leading to discontinuation of late night and early morning runs to New Haven and surrounding routes. Authorities cite unsafe conditions and rising private car use as factors, with new timetables available at PUC offices in Hartford and CREL offices in Norwalk.

The Connection Railway & Lighting Co Bridgeport PUC Main Street Main Atevet Public Utilities Commission Nporth Park Ayvenue Stra Weval Nori Bridgeport Eric Norwalk Seaview Aveline CREL Fairfield New Haven Melville Ajo St. Ambrose Church PUG Hartford Paul A. Rust Pany Runt Rew Brita J Jalsa

Harbor study gets green light in council briefing

Chairman Richard J. Quinton told Telvin members the mayor's conservation advisory council approved a harbor pollution study. He noted details on curling, party pathway groups and other points would be released later. Dr. Quinton said a council meeting is set for 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 33, at City Hall.

Richard J. Quinton Telvin Coneservation Advisory Council

Terrorists kidnap West German envoy in Brazil

A band of leftist terrorists ambushed and abducted West German Ambassador Bhromirich Yor Tok in Rio de Janeiro, killing a federal guard and wounding a police officer as the diplomat’s car was shot up. Witnesses described a green station wagon and gunfire before the abduction. Police said the envoy was taken from near his residence. leaflets were found at the scene promising safe return if demands were met. The incident marks the second such kidnapping of a West German diplomat in Latin America this year.

WO DE Janeiro UPI Brazil Édog Bhromirich Yor Tok Leben Dam Nis Suhr Hin Haalleben Latin Ambassadors Alsa Ait Martin Hurtl Fe Amass Dov Yne

House Rejects New Attempt to Bar Safeguard Work

Washington AP report notes debate over the Safeguard antimissile system. Supporters contend it will work while Rep Citron claims tests show unreliability. The House vote defeated an amendment and approved a 4.90 billion military bill with Safeguard funding.

Washington House Sidney R. Yates DAIL Wate Senate Robert N. Citima Planse

Fairfield sex education survey report findings

An interim Board of Education report presented by chairman Stanley Cohen notes four recommendations from a Fairfield Vibrabor survey on sex education. It shows teachers’ attitudes toward sex cultivation across grades, finds no coordinated kindergarten to grade growth program, and only a focus on sex education and menstruation for girls in fifth and sixth grades. Widespread ignorance among traders and local attitudes are discussed.

Fairfield Citin Education Board of Education Osborn Hith Myr Stanley $. Cohen

Jackpot Puzzle Game Draws Loyal Fans Across City

Puzzle enthusiasts gather for a challenging crossword event labeled Past ative crossword Seaeye with terms like first sight and eretfay ward clues. Fans remain hopeful as they parse the puzzle with a permanent connection to Breanhacks. Even amid a setback, the fervent audience pledges to rebound for the next vault assault.

Eretfay Ohl Breanhacks

Dinan Signs Model Cities Health Contracts

Dr Dinan signs contracts to provide dental care and health services to East Side Model Cities area. Contracts with Model Cities agency go to Common Council for ratification next Monday night. Humane Affairs Administrator Daman advised the Council. Health program includes several services and hires for health educator and welfare coordinator roles.

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Pealubes for Eyershady In Telegram Daily

Fragmented OCR text lists various items across sections such as Classifieds Comics Viewers Editorials Financial News and Sports. The readable fragments mention Jacoby on Bridge, Sylvia Porter, and TV Radio with scattered page markers and numbers.

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