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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1971

Page

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State Refuses 760000 For Waterview Co op

State rejects a 760000 funding plea for the 08 unit Waterview avenue not for profit co op Adoption Belig project in Bridgeport. Housing Site Development agency director Arthur LaChiama cites state denial amid redevelopment plans and relocation considerations.

Arthur J. LaChiama Bridgeport Waterview Avenue Belig William &,Ment North Bishop Warner Fridge Frank M. Santo dis S/AC Waterview HSDA Auilary Common Council

Stratford School Parents Clash Over Troubled Meeting

About 400 parents attended a Stratford school meeting at Birdseye Street Junior High. They vented frustrations on discipline and an alleged lax climate, while some urged action against alleged teachers. Superintendent Edwin Cust announced the final school days before summer break.

Wighton Johan Birdseye Street Stratford Eehaal Veiest India Hue Ool Edwin A. Cust

Bridgeport Three High Schools Grant 944 Diplomas

Nine hundred forty four city students graduated from Bridgeport public high schools last night. Speakers urged graduates to seek social change and peace while preserving individuality. Spectators filled Hedges Stadium as valedictorian Robert Bastien spoke of sustaining individuality in the coming years. Continued on Page Six.

Bridgeport Blenchera Hedges Stadium Robert Bastien Remay

Pre Shotout Townsend Surveillance Denied by Cop at Trial

Patrolman Lengyel testified in Superior Court that Townsend linked to the Black Panthers was surveilled prior to a January Broad Street shooting in Bridgeport town. He fired three shots wounding Townsend and claimed Townsend prior affiliation with Panthers, while prosecutors label the Panthers subversive.

Townsend Panther Richard P ONDER Bridgeport Police Lawrence £. Townsend Broad Street Alls Black Panther Association Paul Tlengyel Issault Lengyel Thtellipenreanit Opis Black Panthers Spi Arthur Buchanan Raye Uhr Kpeee Organisa Mere White Weathers Young Lords

Weather summary at Palloway Airport vicinity

The report notes sunny and warm conditions with highs in the upper 70s to 80s, a day largely clear with some cloudiness or fog possible tonight and Friday. Lows around the 50s, with a 10 percent chance of precipitation Friday night and variable winds near the 15 mph mark.

Dor Nile

State leaders set Friday tax plan submissions

Hartford Democrats and Republican Governor Thomas Meskill agreed after a lengthy session to each submit their state budget and tax plans by Friday. Both sides described no real movement toward breaking the budget impasse, with Meskill stating his package would differ but be submitted on schedule.

Hartford

Brazilian trawlers fire on seven U S shrimp boats

Brazilian sailors fired at seven American shrimp trawlers off Brazil’s coast, warning them to leave the 200 mile exclusive zone amid disputes over fishing limits. Tampa boat owners reported aircraft overhead and a submarine beneath the ships as the incident unfolded.

Tampa Fla Ald Sahlama Sam Gibbons D-lla Washington U.S. Styte Department Sablaman Brazil AUB Relam Ithem Navy Ministry I Rio de Daneiro U.S United States SyoWha F

Fragmentary Continued Page Two Note

Fragments indicate continuation on page two with partial captions and misprints. The readable text provides no clear event, names, or concrete facts beyond a generic newspaper continuation note. The item resembles a navigational line rather than a report.

Union asks 48 hour deadline for vote

President John Shaughnessy Jr of the Connecticut Union of Veleyshawe Workers told Southern Newsby Telephone company executives that they have 48 hours to respond to a wage offer. He warned that rejection could lead to strikes as the union presses for a vote on the deal.

John Shaughnessy Jr Connecticut Union of ‘Veleyshawe Workers CUTW Southern Ggy Telephone Company Moraves Mer Shaughnessy

Hausman Named PUC Chairman in Appointment Shuffle

Howard J. Hausman, former Republican chairman, was named state Public Utilities Commission chairman. The move, disclosed Wednesday night, follows a months-long reshuffling amid criticism and includes Klausman and Meskill noting the process and noting prior plans.

Hartrorin Howard J. Hausman Raymond Howard Chateman Gin ‘Thomas Meskill Klausman

Senate Rejects Bids To Cut Off Funds For Indochina War

The Senate rejected attempts to terminate funding for the Vietnam war effort. A nationwide phone strike set for July 14 was announced by the Communications Workers of America at its convention. CWA President Joseph A. Bell reported the union backed a wage scale and strike action while executives faced wage disputes and tentative offers.

Senate Indochina Kansas Ciety Communications Workers of America Hi Am CWA Joseph A. Bell Usman Bell Dnion Bellcraft Workers Unison Heimne Reine Althugh Bs- Hevey Iease Jesser

Times Faced with Order to Surrender War Documents

New York AP reports a federal judge considered delaying a ruling on the government demand for Pentagon files tied to the Vietnam era History of the United States Declassification study and the Gulf incident. The NYT argued against immediate disclosure while awaiting further court action.

NEW York Vietnam Fiinnot Pentagon New York Times Gurfein Times York ‘Times Heliour Nesday Department Murray Gurfein Tday Amine Suny Rady Vickram Alan

House Votes On Similar Bill Today

Washington AP reports the Senate rejected two bids to set a deadline on funds for U S operations in Europe. A late substitute by Sen Lawton Chiles failed 89 to 0. Hatfield and McGovern supported Chiles after Florida Democrat Vicar pressed a deadline suspension if prisoners were freed. House action was expected today on the Nedzi amendment and a McGovern proposal date, with four Republicans possibly joining Democrats. Continued on page seventy.

Wilrenhorz Inia S. Sicnnis D-Miss Poes George McGovern Washington Senate Nixon I Uoorhina Lawron M. Chiles Ye Flypida U.S Nedzi Tatfielde McGovern Mike Mansfield Montana Sorrey Fame Ae Cannes Peupenes Fay

Calley Prosecutor General Called for Medina Trial

AP report from PT McPherson notes a military judge ordered changes in Medina case proceedings. Former Army Colonel Aubrey Daniels and others were expected to testify as defense and prosecution prepare for pretrial hearings. The context centers on Calley and the Medina sweep, with Bailey and other lawyers set to question witnesses as the trial schedule develops.

PT. McPherson Tleali Ness Avy Grant Medina Sapl Aubrey Danial Willian Calley Ed Army Med Lonest Meeks Kenneth Heyward Charlie Companyudge Americas Laswyers A. Lee Bailey

House to Probe U S Practices On Information

A House committee announced an investigation into government information practices during the Nixon era. Rep. Reid and other Republicans said the panel would examine executive privilege and classification procedures amid allegations of blocking release of documents.

House APY Suhepuvmalitee Nixon Cowie Roy Digden Reid RNY Oreign Government Information Sui Fan Epress Reid Republisatto William Moorhead DePuy Ela

Fairfield selectmen reject state jobless pay demand

Article reports Fairfield town officials refusing the state's request for unemployment payments for two residents who quit their jobs. It notes the town attorney and local officials discuss legalities, with details about the alleged quit dates and payments uncertain amid contested unemployment compensation rulings.

Fairfield Selectmen

Unclear Employment Claims and Aid Details Revealed

A fragmented article fragment discusses job openings, unemployment compensation, and welfare payments. It mentions a department office, employment, and ongoing aid for workers, with references to time frames and legislative actions affecting benefits and wages. The piece references named individuals and locations in a stream of garbled text.

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