Pepper amendment approved as rail plan stalls
The House shunned a rail plan to avoid a strike and extend a deadline. Pepper’s amendment, backed by Democrats and Republicans, would push for a voluntary settlement with a six unions group and keep a nonmandatory board, while opposing proposals for compulsory settlement and federal seizure. The vote halted several other amendments and faced Senate possible conflict.
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Black Water to Clear In Black Rock Today
Bridgeport officials report dark colored drinking water in Black Rock should be clear by morning. Ned Rice of Bridgeport Hydraulic Co says low winter water pressure caused the discoloration and that spring and fall work improves pressure in the area. The water remains potable and harmless.
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Harlem Graham Tells Kiwanians of Conversion
Tom Skinner, formerly involved in gang warfare in Harlem, spoke to Kiwanis members at Strat Field Motor Inn. Born to a preacher, Skinner described Harlem’s vast population, high drug use, and social ills, then recounted his turn from Black Nationalist influence to the Gospel after a life of moral struggle.
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Billy Skinner of Harlem Urges Personal Change Over Society
Known as the Billy Graham of Harlem, Mr. Skinner led the Harlem Lords, then turned to Christ after hearing a Gospel program. He now travels the US delivering crusades and personal outreach in Harlem, urging individuals to change for lasting transformation. The Kiwanis club honored him with a certificate.
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Man Fined $25 as Peeping Tom in Court ruling
Circuit Court Judge John G. Cicala fined Robert Flemings 22 of 56 Fulton Street $25 after he pleaded guilty to a breach of the peace charge described as peeping. Bridgeport police reported Flemings was arrested Tuesday for peering into windows on Grand Street. Officers chased a man seen looking into a window as two residents notified them.
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City Hall Huddle With NAACP Seen As Helpful
A Bridgeport Stratford NAACP meeting with Mayor Curran and leaders described the session as mutually helpful and enlightening. Rev Charles R Gordon branch president called it a positive start and hinted at a series of future discussions on minority issues in the city. The group included Rev James Peters housing chair and lawyer George Wolf. A second meeting was promised.
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Clergy Leader Sees Willingness to Dialogue from Administration
The NAACP leader and Rev Gordon praised yesterday's meeting as showing the administration will listen. Gordon urged broader community participation in future talks to better articulate minority concerns and address mounting city tensions.
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Mariner 5 Locks On to Guide Star
AP reports Mariner 5 has made contact with its guiding star Canopus and speeds toward Venus rendezvous. Jet Propulsion Laboratory says no problems as of Thursday. the 540 pound craft is deployed with solar panels and antennas.
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