Dodd withdraws from Democratic race eyes independent bid
Hartford AP reports Senator Thomas Dodd gave up the Democratic nomination bid for US Senate on Friday. He plans to pursue re election as an independent candidate.
13 Jun 1970
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1970
Page
1
Hartford AP reports Senator Thomas Dodd gave up the Democratic nomination bid for US Senate on Friday. He plans to pursue re election as an independent candidate.
The Bridgeport Redevelopment Agency approval hints at a six acre neighborhood venture for six months, with a $40,000 state grant sought to support land planning. Officials reshuffle posts, appointing John P. Gill Associates for appraisal work, as the agency moves forward with the Syntex title transfer and related OWN reforms.
Robert H. Finch, head of the Department of Health Education and Welfare, releases a list of 67 initiatives and accomplishments. He defends his tenure against claims of managerial failure and says he will meet with the press to explain his record. He also notes new White House duties and ongoing domestic planning.
Unclear weather note describes mainly sunny skies today with some haze and clouds. Highs in the 70s, coolest tonight near 50, tomorrow sunny and fair, with a 10 percent precipitation chance and northerly winds 10 to 24 mph. The report marks the 164th day of the year and the 85th day of spring with sunset around 8:06 p.m.
Mayor Curran publicly endorsed Daddario for governor at a Stratfor Marmr hotel dinner hosted by Congressman Daddario and his wife Bernice. He said he is 100 percent for Daddario and denied plans to seek the Democratic nomination for governor.
Stamford's Fourth Congressional District Democratic delegates endorsed T. F. Gilroy Daly of Fairfield for the nomination. Daly serves as deputy state attorney, and Stamford will contribute 25 votes at the convention.
Connecticut state hospital rate changes boost welfare costs by about 10 million dollars, with daily non maternity care rising from 92.83 to 111.62 and per-hospital increases for Bridgeport Yale New Haven Hartford Saint Francis and others. Convalescent home rates also shift across several categories, affecting State Welfare Department projections.
The Nixon administration hints at a renewed Senate bid to soften or remove proposed restrictions on U S operations in Cambodia and Southeast Asia. Controversy centers on funding and presidential authority while House conferees weigh how to handle Vietnam era military aid and arms shipments amid a tense political climate.
A note delivered to a suburban Roman Catholic church by East German envoys demands the release of 28 political prisoners in exchange for the envoy's freedom. Police found the note near the West German embassy residence, and authorities will review it before making details public. A Brazilian security guard was wounded during the abduction of the envoy.
Federal and state mediators announce a tentative settlement ending a week-long walkout by about 3,800 Aveo Lycoming Division workers. Local MU UAW leaders say terms will be sent to members for approval Sunday at the Palace Theater in Russell Booth. Negotiations continue over related contract issues with Loreal 378 UAW and other plant actions at Stratford and Charleston facilities.
Debbie Krasyn, a second grader from Milford who received her father's kidney in December, died Friday at Yale New Haven Hospital after a short admission. Her illness spurred the Debbie Fund, helping cover transplant costs, with insurance covering much of the expense.
General Services Administration awarded international Harvester a 367 447 contract to supply anti-pollution devices and safety equipment for 6 236 light trucks used by the Post Office Department. The award expands an existing tire trucks contract to meet new standards.
Amid Beirut violence and Jordan's crisis, a mob set fire to the Jordanian embassy in Amman while negotiations continue. Habash releases hostages including Dennis Noeld and 21 Americans. The U N Four meet with no progress reported as Hussein faces guerrilla demands and Israel warns of possible raid risks.
The Connecticut Yankees Drum and Bugle Corps of Stratford will perform an exhibition after the Parade of Champions at 45 o'clock tonight in Longhrank. Led by Peter J. Polak the Yankees are a legacy group with 40 years of contest history and recent blue uniforms and new color guard details.
Industrial production fell eight tenths of one percent in May as inflation controls weighed on the economy. The Fed reported the index at 169.0 percent of 1950-59 average, a three percent drop from last summer’s peak. Consumer goods rose but remained below July levels while business and defense equipment fell again.
Stamford police charged 23 year old Dominic Triesca in the strangulation death of Aya Solinita found May 28 in a South Stamford stream. Solinithe a Colombian native had lived in the U S only months and was employed as a domestic near Pound Ridge New York.
The Bridgeport Lions Club opens the Barnum Festival with a Whip and Whistle dinner dance tonight at the Stratfield Motor Hotel. Ringmaster Nils C. Erickson will lead the gala as Milford Day and the King and Queen Coronation events approach on June 20, with tickets available through Loo J. Redgaw.
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