Nixon seeks new laws and funds to fight drug abuse
President Nixon urged Congress to pass new laws and provide 155 million dollars to combat drug abuse, declaring it America’s public enemy number one. He also proposed an immediate Drug Abuse Prevention Office within the White House, with 105 million for treatment and rehabilitation, and named Jerome H. Jaffe as its first head.
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Monsignor Genuario Elected Chairman of Local Agency Board
The Very Rev. William A. Gopuarle was unofficially elected chairman of the board of directors of Action for Bengeport Community Development to succeed Edward Bullard. The board approved proposed 1971 72 budgets for submission to the U S Office of Economic Opportunity and the state Department of Community Affairs. Action was unofficial due to a quorum absence. further contact by telephone was planned to formalize the action. Msgr. Genuario was nominated by a committee chaired by the Very Rev. William McInnes. Elections were deferred from the previous meeting.
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Puzzle Unsolved Prize Up to 200 in Crossword Race
The column reports a prize crossword game with up to 200 dollars, noting confusion, an image as mayor of mint, and fans struggling to solve clues across a “vacation spree.” No entrant cleared all barriers, and persistent puzzle fans plan to rejoin the race with the usual gusto.
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Weather summary and political notes from Hartford area
Bridgeport and vicinity sunny warm with highs mid to upper 70s along the Sound. Tonight partly cloudy with patchy late night to tomorrow morning likely. Precipitation 10 percent today and tonight. winds south-southeasterly around 10 mph. Also notes on Gov. Tom M. vetoes, national civil rights figures, and political actions. references to legislative activity and state weather readings. (Continued on Page Two)
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Racial desegregation falls in North while Dixie improves
Government stats show desegregation rising in the South over a decade while Northern districts see growing racial isolation. Figures indicate 72 percent of Negro students attend majority white schools in 17 Southern states last fall, up from 1 percent in 1968, with national desegregation at 11 percent and Northern states at 28 percent. Five major northern cities including New York and Chicago show worsened isolation.
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Economy Moving Too Slowly Tax Cut Seen Possible
Washington reports indicate the Nixon administration doubts the pace of economic recovery. Dr Vault W McCracken says unemployment remains high and a tax cut or other stimulants may be proposed in August after reviewing April to June statistics. The president seeks expansion to push unemployment below six percent by year end, as Fed policy and deficits support recovery efforts.
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State Rests at Townsend Trial Bullets From Rear described
The prosecution rested after Dr. Harald Abrams testified Townsend suffered three bullets from the rear during an alleged shootout with police. Townsend, 43, faces two counts of assault with intent to murder. Dr. Abrams said wounds to Townsend’s left hip, right thigh, and left calf came from behind. Townsend spent six days in Park City Hospital under guard but is reported recovering. Lt. Frariai testified Townsend surrendered after moving to a Marina Village second floor apartment.
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Townsend surrenders after town hall shooting to city ambulance
Townsend turned himself in and was taken to a Park City hospital where surgeons operated after he was found bleeding in an apartment. Lt Fabri testified paraffin tests were inconclusive and state ballistics expert McDoncild linked three 45 caliber bullets and a fourth casing to the same officer group. The story continues on Page Two.
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Times Bows to Judge with Pentagon Secret List
The New York Times reports it handed over a file of secret Pentagon papers after a judge demanded disclosure. President Nixon's aides defend the move as a controlled release while accusing the press of sensationalism amid a broader dispute over government transparency.
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End the War Debate Defeated in House Vote
The House rejected end the war amendments to a military appropriations bill, voting 264 to 158 against a Dec 31 deadline and 297 to 147 on a Dec 7 rollover. Several proposals for rapid withdrawal and prisoner timing were defeated amid ongoing Senate considerations.
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Curran Challenge narrows mayoral field to three contenders
DFV Curran Challenge and the group of Bridgeport Democrats narrowed mayoral nomination contenders to three. Alderman Robert M. Owens Salvatore DePiano and William Mullane were chosen at Stratfield motor hotel to vie for the party’s mayoral choice. Owens, a critic of Curran’s administration, Mullane a former Board of Hire Commissioners member, and DePiano a lawyer and musician are named as finalists with other candidates stepping out.
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Milford Soldier Dies Serving in Vietnam
A Milford soldier, Anthony A. Beira, 21, died in Vietnam while serving with the US Army. The burial home at 107 Broad Street is handling funeral arrangements as his parents await details.
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Methodist Bishop Sees 'Springtime of Church'
The opening session of the New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church drew about 1,000 delegates from 54 churches in western Connecticut southern New York Long Island and Manhattan. Rev Lloyd J C Wicke called it a springtime for the church noting optimism about world church activities and issues such as parochial education women’s liberation abortion ethics and China relations.
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Teacher Layoff Prospect Signals Budget Battle
A joint statement from Schools Supt Howard Rosenstein and Bridgesport Education Association president Edward F. Dalty warns of possible teacher layoffs as district cuts 70 positions tied to resignations. Outcome hinges on the Legislature’s budget action for school aid.
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Democrats Call Caucus On State Fiscal Program
Democrats meet to craft a state fiscal plan amid Gov. Meskill’s looming offer. House and Senate leaders seek a tax and spending package that avoids a separate levy. Both parties weigh options as they prepare for talks and potential agreements.
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Vatican Issues Guidelines For an Updated Catechism
The Vatican released a directive outlining revisions to the Catechism. It emphasizes clarifying doctrinal points, defending Catholic teachings, and addressing modern questions about faith. The document cautions against relativism and supports guided formation for bishops and institutions.
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