Trend Toward More Sophisticated Crime Activity
Hartford AP report quotes federal prosecutor Paul E. Coffey on evolving Connecticut crime. Traditional rackets remain, but gambling extortion loan sharking and stolen goods dealing persist as mainstays while white collar crimes rise slightly. Coffey notes local organized crime centers in cities serving working class, with less out of state mob control than shoreline areas. He also cites convictions against Anthony D. Volpe of West Hartford dating to 1969 prior to his tenure.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Paul E. Coffey
Detroit
Coffey
Anthony D. Volpe
West Hartford
Environmentalists warn of precedent on state job pledge
In Hartford AP report Somela J. Co Penney Co distribution center in Manchester could create 2000 jobs but prompts fears of bypassing environmental review. A special act cleared by General Assembly awaiting governor’s signature to safeguard the project, spurring concern among environmentalists about a rush to approve major development. Rep John Anderson says the issue is very touchy and warns the measure should not set a repeatable pattern.
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Somela J. Co
Penney Co
Center For Manchester
General Assembly
Penney Distribution
John Anderson
D-Newtown
Environment Committee
Kennedy Family Breaks Ground for JFK Library in Dorchester
In Boston a ceremony on a muddy field near the harbor penin sula marked the start of the John Fitzgerald Kennedy memorial library project. Sen Edward M Kennedy and Jacqueline Onassis spoke of the library as a living memorial linking past and future. Construction to begin this month on a 12 million glass and concrete building aims to honor Jack Kennedy. site moved from Cambridge amid local opposition. Nearby housing residents protested seeking jobs. Joseph Kennedy pledged to meet with them later.
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Kennedy
Boston Harbor
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Edward M. Kennedy
Dmass
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Robert Kennedy
Joseph
Jacqueline Onassis
Rose
John
Caroline
Mmembers
Notte Ee
Cambridge
Harvard University
Harvard Square
Dorchester
Joseph Kennedy
DiLieto Expected To Quit as Elm City Police Chief
New Haven AP reports weekend circulation say Police Chief Biagio Di Lieto plans to resign before Tuesday’s Police Commission meeting to run for mayor. He would leave before July 1 to avoid a raise and face pension reductions, having served as chief since 1871 and a 29 year officer.
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Elm City
NEW Haven
Biagio DiLieto
Police Commission
Frank Logue
Plenty of Shad Officials Say Apr Hartford Connecticut River Catch
Hartford AP officials from the Department of Environmental Protection say the shad population remains ample despite a poor season. They cite an early run, variable water levels at Enfield dam, and past poor spawning as factors. The Enfield dam, usually strong for shad, shows deterioration at spots allowing fish to bypass anglers.
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Hartford
Enfield Dam
Cole Wilde
Department of Environmental Protection
Fish and Water Life Division
Enfield
Connecticut
Fairfield PTA Council Elects Officers for New Year
Fairfield P T A Council members elected Deanna O Kiernan as president and Holly as first vice president with Dr Joseph Kielly as second vice president. Immediate past president emeritus Deanna Hoffman named third vice president. Other officers include Eugene Barufkin treasurer Margaret Stenberg recording secretary Gwen Palmer corresponding secretary and Ed Campbell director of legislation. Eric Speiser sold a lot on Alberta avenue for 25000 to Arthur and Janet Garber per deed filed in Town Clerk's office.
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The
Mill HI School
Hartford
Mary P
Holly
Joseph Kielly
Deanna Hoffman
Eugene Barufkin
Margaret Stenberg
Gwen Palmer
Corre Sponding
Ed Campbell
Legislaition
Eric Speiser
Alberta Avenue
Arthur
Janet Garber
Grandparents Day Observed at Sherman School
Grandparents invited to attend classes and tour the building for Grandfolks Day with a 10 30 a m Flag Day ceremony to follow on the lawn featuring the school band and student participation. Retired teacher Mrs John Gleason will speak on patriotism and the event is open to the public.
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Roger Sherman School
Lawwn
John Gleason
Sherman School
Fairfield Country Day School
Hopkins Grammar’ School
Fairfield
Hopkins
June 27 RTM Meeting Canceled
The next Representative Town Meeting session scheduled for June 27 has been canceled by Town Clerk Mary A. Katona. She said business may be transacted in July, so the meeting is dispensed with.
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Mary A. Katona
Miss Katona
Fairfield Day Unit to Meet Thursday for Family Day Prep
The Fairfield Day Unit Lays plans for June 26 Family Day. The Barnum Festival Day committee will hold its final preevent meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in the fire house on Reef Road, led by chairman Harry Ackley. Building permits issued include Sturm-Ruger rebuilding a foundation on Station 1 Street valued at $10,000. Other permits: Dopilka to enclose porch at 38 Fairfield Place for $3,000. Reva Corp adding to a dwelling at 129 Woodbine Lane for $3,000. Spink constructing an open deck at 215 Hanford Drive for $500. First Connecticut Small Businesses interior alterations at 7-9-11 Grandview Road for $5,900. and Malcolm Frazier building a detached garage at 320 Arbor Drive for $2,000.
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Reef Road
Harry Ackley
Sturm-Ruger, Inc
Station 1
Roman
Olga Dopilka
Fairfield Place
Reva Corp
Woodbine Lane
Joseph Spink
Hanford Drive
First Connecticut
Grandview Road
Malcom Frazier
Arbor Drive
Legion Auxiliary To Pick Delegates At Meeting
The George A. Smith American Legion Post Auxiliary will meet tonight at in the Legion hall on Reef Road. Delegates and alternates will be chosen for the State Legion event.
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George A. Smith American Legion Post
Legion Hall
Reef Road
State Legion
Unfair Labor Practice Charged Against State
Hartford AP Connecticut State Employer Association files an unfair labor practice charge against the state labor department over treatment of unemployment claim interviewers. It accuses Labor Commissioner Frank SantaGuida of laying off interviewers or rotating temporary staff to dodge wages and benefits ahead of a new contract starting July 1. The department calls the layoffs coincidental amid fewer jobless claims.
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Hartford
Connecticut State Employer Association
CSEA
State Labor Department
Frank Santaguida
Labor Department
Entice Davit Bulgy Pillar-DRIVING Frequent naps
The note discusses naps as a strategy to stay young, highlighting driving as a context where rest is advised. It names Davit Bulgy Pillar and presents a whimsical reminder about rest during long drives to combat aging.
Raybestos Donates 79 Pints Blood at Stratford Drive
Raybestos manfinancial volunteers sponsor second bloodmobile visit in Stratford. Mrs Milton McDonald PTA 72 pints donated per council delegates Frank DeLuca. The Stratford Red Cross 4th grade class, directed by Blair Clauss, will perform a play as Marilyn Young presents. First donors include Alvis Ziedonis Gary Salemme John Cowperthwaite Raymond Leonard and others. Anthony Franco earned an eight gallon pin and Martin Bojnac a one gallon pin. Edward Harrigan led donor recruitment. Doris McKee led Red Cross day. Board of Education reschedules June 21 meeting to 7:30 p.m. due to senior high school banquet on June 20.
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William Scholz
Raybestos-Man Financial Advisor
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Milton McDonald
O Council
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Will Cross
Marilyn Young
Raybestos
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Gary Salemme
John Cowperthwaite
Raymond Leonard
Edmund Schwartz
James Biondi
Mark Toscano
John Rockwell
Mark Anderson
Brian Reding
Michael Agachinski
Anthony Franco
Martin Bojnac
Edward Harrigan
Raghestos
Doris McKee
Red Cross
Board of Education
East Broadway
Registration Begins For YMCA Day Camp September Session
Registration opens for a YMCA day camp starting September 1, for preschoolers four years old, at 1500 Chapel Street under Janice Benson. Camp runs daily 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and follows Stratford public school calendar. Contact the church office before 11:30 a.m. for details and registration.
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Chapel Street
Janice Benson
Stratford Public School
Jaycee Women to Seat Officers on Saturday
The Stratford Jaycee Women plan an In-Ex dinner at the Remington Gun Club to install officers for 1377-78. Mrs Gary Boyden is president, with Mrs William Haberlin as membership VP and Mrs William Scholz as secretary, plus treasurer Mrs James Aliano and others.
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Remington Gun Club
Gary Boyden
William Haberlin
William Scholz
James Aliano
Church
Kenneth Gardner
Project!epling
Mich
East Lyme Wins Barnum Festival Bands Title Again
East Lyme High School Marching Band, the Vikings, directed by Donald Macavishi, won the second annual Barnum Festival Tournament of Bands held at John F. Kennedy Stadium. Bunnett High School finished second and Stamford High third. eight bands competed from Montville to Naugatuck. East Lyme also earned best color guard. the event drew about 4,000 attendees, with 1,500 more than last year, as organizers aim to attract bands from New York.
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Bunnel
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Bunnell
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Carter Urges Couples To Remain Faithful
President Carter preached faithfulness in marriage during a church service in Washington as Rosalynn Carter, away on a 13 day Latin American mission, met with leaders in seven nations. He urged couples to endure separations and temptations, citing biblical readings and his own experiences aboard the nuclear submarine with Admiral Rickover. He noted the importance of religious faith in national unity, and invited church leaders to press the Southern Baptist Convention to expand missionary work.
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Andrews Air Force Base
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Caron
Ben
Mandy Griffin
Adm
Hyman G. Rickover
Fahd
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Hawley Lane Crossing Gets d Way Stop Signs
Four way stop signs installed at the intersection of Huntington Road Tavern Rock Road and Hawley Lane per Lieut. Edward Behmke head of traffic. Town Council meets tonight with public forum at 7 18 preceded by planning sessions and various community meetings at local venues including schools churches and clubs.
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Huntington Road
Tavern Rock Road
Edward Behmke
Police Department
Lieut
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