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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1971

Page

3

Westport Adopts Traffic Plan for July 3 Fireworks

The Board of Selectmen approved a temporary traffic scheme for the annual fireworks display on July 3. One way restrictions and lane changes will apply from 5 p.m. to midnight in the Compo Beach area, with alternate routes on Quentin, Roosevelt, Fairfield, Danbury, Norwalk and Westport avenues. If rain postpones the event to July 4 or 5, the plan would not take effect until the program occurs.

Board of Selectmen Campo Extel South Campo Road Beach Quentin Road Compo Beach Road Tn Roosevelt Road Fairfield Danbury Norwalk Westport Bradley Street Soundview Drive Roosevelt Road Quentinoad Spandview Drive

Jacksonville Calm After 274 Arrests and Damage

Jacksonville on East Side returned to normal after four days of unrest that left 274 arrests and 500000 dollars in property damage. National Guardsmen remained on alert. shootings and bombings were reported the final days. Frank Fouraker faced manslaughter charges. Under Sheriff Brown faced calls for removal amid protests.

Jacksonville Fla East Side D. K. Brown National Gnv Reubin Askew

Norwalk Mayor Urges Council to Reject School Work Bids

Mayor Frank N Zell will urge Norwalk City Council to reject bids for Washington elementary school improvements as bids exceed the budget and to authorize new proposals. The meeting will consider paving Calf Pasture Beach Road, tree planting along West Avenue, and Route 7 wall upgrades. Police grants from the State Planning Committee are also requested, plus a new weights and measures inspector appointment.

Frank N. Zell City Counsell Washington Jserkaw A.M. Santella Coas Public Works Department West Avenue Francis E. Virgulak State Planning Committee On Criminal Administration Virgulsk Board of Estimate and Taxation Frank N. Zullo Peter, Anastasia Newtown Avenue Anastasia

Bicycle Club to Elect Officers Tonight

The recently organized Bicycle Club will elect officers at 7:30 this evening in the Longshore park hotel restaurant building. Plans for the coming year include youth and adult activities, family day trips, safety maintenance programs, racing, a bicycle rodeo, a possible bicycle licensing proposal to reduce theft, and a feasibility study of town paths.

Longshore Park

Youth Brame Program Seé at Summer School

Albert Hill director of drama at Staples High School will lead a two week youth drama program as part of the 1971 public Summer school. The two level sessions run July 6 with grades 10-12 in the morning and grades 7-9 in late morning. Each group will perform plays on the high school stage. Mr Pla described the program as open to all with or without prior training.

Albert Hill Staples High School Pla

Vague Names Linked in Confusing Court Draft Context

A scrambled OCR style passage lists numerous individuals with ages and occupations across varied places, implying a court or legal matter. Names include Mabel G, Leo Thigpen, Mable Biaggitayy Beaton, Christopher Robert Judan, Sharon Ann Kvanee, and others, all tied to a draft or case context. The fragmentary text mentions addresses in Ansonia, New Canadas, and Rod Cont rwad, with roles such as teacher, student, dentist, and restaurant worker, but provides no coherent narrative or outcomes.

Mabel G Ireland Brving Leo ‘Thigpen Rowden Amet Fudd Atl Wandstreat Mable Biaggitayy Beaton OC UH Ttt Abovt Ansonia Dul Leo Dick Dover

747 Jumbo Jet Landing Gear Collapse No Injuries

In Tokyo a Northwest Orient 747 jumbo bound for San Francisco from Haneda International Airport suffered a landing gear collapse on takeoff night. Four engine and safety crews evacuated all 203 passengers and 11 crew without injuries as officials investigate.

Tokyo Partata Northwest Orient Jeiner San Francisco Haneda Internaional Qu Tong Kay Tokyo Tolay Washington Mational Transporte Safety Board Fig Herrington Woel Lawson American Airlines

Milford YMCA day camp turnout overwhelms in Milford

The Milford YMCA reports an overwhelming response to its day camp with Camps Wapawang and Discovery filling quickly. Camp officials, including Camping Services committee chair Neilson, noted limited space at the Orange Avenue site and possible need for a second camp site to serve more children.

YMC Wap Witty Simmer Antil Fed Neilson Camping Services Committee Neilson Als Te V Neilson YMCA Wepawang Wid Discovery Ilean Orange Avenue American Camping Association Dinutha Schnell Diane Webry Barbara Quinn Ronald Thenchcliffe Waiter Hackenjos

Strawberry Festival For Masons Tonight

Convocation of Royal Arch masons will be held tonight at 7245 pany in the Masubie Temple 59 Broad street per publicity chairman W Carrall F Lewis After a short business the annual strawberry festival follows and mothers are asked to bring their children Milford Unit 4 American Legion auxiliary to conduct a card party Thursday at 8 port in Fowler Memorial building New Haven avenue announced by Mrs George Lindsey Mrs Kay Kivic is chairman

Betty Gerry Jekel Betty Smith Mary Polors Mayle Murdock Gare Truce Harket Beiig Carrié Payne Department Bridgeport Mate Murdock Kivic Fennille Meade Deleg Tate Lucille Rogers Katherine McCarthy Boeing Milford Royal Arch Pany Masubie Temple Broad Streat W Carrall F. Lewis American Legion Auxiliary Port Fowler Memorial Building New Haven Avenue George Lindsey Kay Kivic

Nurses and Staff Honored by Milford VNA Board Tea

The Milford Visiting Nurse Association Board held a tea at 35 Gulf Street in honor of the staff visiting nurses and the retiring Mrs. Tibball. Attendees included nurse supervisor Harald McGrath and personnel Barbera Boardman Judy Cesaroni Thelma Edwards Jean Davis Jessie MacDonald Kaila Margolis Kathleen O Connell Elizabeth Erickson Matilda Simmons along with Medical Advisory chair Dr Francis Wyland and Dr Robert Weston.

Milford

Health officials and officials named in VMNA changes

Dr Robert Buckman and Alvin Wolfson among health officials listed alongside Dr Howard Fick and Dr Cody Lipkot. Otters burned named as De Vite tor Pardl Br Clement Phil brick Ts Alvi Wolfson De Francis lyland and new VMNA secretary Mig Dorothy Chagares referenced in the fragmentary notice.

Robert Buckman Alvin Wolfson Howard Fick Cody Lipkot Otters Bnilled Vitetor Pardl Clement Philbrick Ts Alvi Wolfson Francis Lyland Waldo Marin The VMNA Mig Dorothy Chagares

Father's Day Tribute Planned by OFS Thursday Meeting

The Order of the Eastern Star Stacy will conduct its regular Thursday meeting at the Masonic Temple Broad Street. Mrs. Marian Kelso announces a Father's Day tribute and a brief business session where officers confer degrees on candidates. Refreshments follow in the banquet hall with chairs Mrs Margerey Zurkale and helpers.

OFS Order of the Eastern Stacy Masonic Temple Broad Street Marian Kelso Margerey Zurkale Pat Smith Joan Blassesyk Dorothy Sommers

Stamford Man Held in Murder

Stamford police charged Ruthvan C. Ellis a 23 year old man with murder after a confrontation in which a 34 year old man Hussay Brown died from a gunshot in Brooklyn New York. Authorities said Brown was shot while Ellis attempted to see if the weapon was loaded. The pistol belonged to Brown. Ellis is held without bond. Police offered no motive and the report includes unrelated language notes about Telugu.

Stampord Ruthvan C. Ellis Ellis Hussay Brown Brooklyn N.Y Eilis Mayning Brown Potion Stamford Hospital

Women's Lib High-Level Parley at Pittburgh University

The institute titled Women in Higher Education will be held at the University of Pittsburgh with faculty mentors college administrators and officials. Participants will discuss actions to address discrimination in hiring promotion and pay and explore women studies programs. Ruth Benson of Wesleyan University guides discussions on program setup recruitment and teaching.

Pupyshurgh Educs Lon Evi Feds Cally Wanen Pittaburph Partcipants HM College Jones Wesleyan University Tim Benson

Manna From Uncle Grant Shocks Galesburg District

In Galesburgh the Sanitary District received a 40000 federal grant it did not request and understands little about. Chairman EX Gross questions its purpose saying they have no idea why it was given. Superintendent Bill Henderson notes the grant reportedly aims to improve the sewerage system but does not align with any current progress or planning. Trustees have not decided how to use the funds. Portgias reports 2,227 miles of railway in the region.

Galesburg, IH Galesburgh EX Gross Sanday Bill Henderson Gatesburgh

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