24 Jun 1970
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1970
Page
1
Lupton secures the Republican primary for the Tennessee Senate seat amid debate over direct primaries and party unity. He says the party should let voters decide and hints he might run as an independent if he loses, noting the importance of keeping elected officials free to act.
West Maven Conn AP Mayor Alexander F Zarnowski undecided on backing the Republican slate after Gov candidate Wallace Hames won convention votes to seek a primary. The convention named T J Clark Hull for lieutenant governor, leaving Zarnowski to decide this summer whether to back Meskill and the rest of the ticket.
The Senate plans votes today on the Tonkin repeal measure and a defense articles surplus sale. Amendments on Cambodia limits and military sales will also be considered, with key figures like Mansfield, Dole, and Pulbright involved in the lengthy debate over executive power and troop protection.
The new Conservative government announces a plan to curb inflation via tax reductions marking a sharp shift from prior policies. Officials emphasize stimulating growth while controlling price increases, signaling a radical departure from recent fiscal approaches.
Connecticut officials, under federal guidance, will drop literacy tests for voters and revise referendum wording. Changes, prompted by the League of Women Voters, add clarifying phrases to ballots. The voter reforms include stating lowering the voting age to 18 and requiring the General Assembly to meet annually.
The Bridgeport Rotary Club hosted a German dinner at the Holiday Inn to salute the 1970 Barnum Festival. About 200 guests including past Ringmasters and Society presidents attended a program with Jenny Lind impersonator performances, remarks by Mayor Curran, and introductions of Festival royalty.
A projected Telequote system aims to centralize trading for national securities. The plan envisions Level Wb and Level Fy terminals, bid and ask consolidation, and instant market data, with brokers and specialists linked by tape records and remote access. Estimated annual revenue of 7.2 million and 21 million already spent mark progress toward automated trading.
John John Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy, children of Jacqueline Onassis, arrived with a guardian for a summer at Aristotel Onassis's private Scorpios island retreat in the Ionian Sea. The pair were greeted by Onassis, then escorted by his seaplane to the island 250 miles off Greece's northwest coast.
Warsaw reports Poland and West Germany inked a five year economic cooperation pact on Tuesday easing tariffs and boosting trade between the two nations.
Bridgeport policeman John J. Scanlan faced a larceny charge that was dismissed after State's Attorney Joseph Gormley said the state had no evidence to sustain a conviction. The case involved a stolen 1K7 auto linked to DeBiase Moran and later Scanlon, who had known associates and a prior 18 month police suspension. The judge granted a no bill, citing insufficient proof and public interest in fair treatment of a long serving officer.
Patrolman Scanlon pled guilty to violations and was reinstated. The board, after an executive session, approved promotions and assignments including Lennard I Reberta as probationary patrolman and three men to work specials at Seavilie TK. A widows pension was granted to Mrs. Margaret Mondy.
Jack Johnson defeats James Jeffries in their only 1910 heavyweight title bout. The fight ends with Johnson retaining the championship after a long late round stoppage on July 4 in Reno Nevada.
A marine writes to his Republican senator father, Saxbe, accusing officials of repression and labeling antiwar activists as cowards. He argues the war lacks legitimacy and urges peaceful channels while condemning government polarisation and internal security crackdowns.
Senate Armed Services Committee reshapes the destroyer program by requiring at least two shipyards. Senator John C. Stennis announced the move in a Senate speech. Rep. William M. Colmer disclosed the award of subcontracts worth hundreds of millions to 19 companies nationwide for ship components and materials.
A report to the Federal Trade Commission outlines safety measures for consumer products used in homes excluding food autos drugs and pesticides. It calls for a clearinghouse to track deaths and injuries, accreditation of private testing labs, and loans to small firms to meet safety standards. The commission would pursue treble damages for intentional violations and bar foreign products not conforming to US standards. Arnald B. Elkind leads the study listing 16 hazard categories and using hearings and hospital data.
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