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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1971

Page

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Senate Would Extend Draft Date Pullout

After seven weeks of debate the Senate approved 72 to 16 a two year draft extension bill and a call for total U S withdrawal from Indochina The measure would give the president authority to deferments for college undergraduates while preserving them for students who began college before this year A ratified Kennedy amendment would allow a draft board to defer witnesses and would empower a layer to seek delays The House action remained uncertain with a Monday deadline.

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Planning aid cities face data driven housing shifts

Kinety Zane Yost of an architecture firm addressed the Model Cities task force on housing and physical planning. He noted that population figures and family size will influence planning in the 21st area, contrasting earlier Model Cities data with current surveys. He cited 10.5 percent of non Father Panik Village families having six or more members as a key factor guiding housing needs.

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Overthrow Plan In Vietnam Report Sealed By NSC

An AP summary of a National Security Council document alleges a U.S. policy to weaken Communist forces in North and South Vietnam. The report references President Eisenhower directing steps to undermine communist strength and cites Chicago Sun-Times reporting on the early Cold War era.

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Weather forecast note with noisy OCR text

Fragmented weather bulletin cites partly cloudy warm conditions and precipitation chances with variable winds. Mentions temperatures yesterday and today, plus references to forecasts for tomorrow and a range of coastal and inland locations, though the OCR is garbled and hard to parse.

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City backs unused 107500 model cities funds

The council approved moving an unused federal grant portion totaling 107500 from the East Side Model Cities program. The action, aligned with Urban Development goals, seeks federal approval to reallocate funds for planned job training and related urban projects.

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Festival Opens With Ringmaster At Barnum Weekend

The annual Barnum Festival kicks off with a ringmaster's whistle and a gala Lions Club dinner, as 40 attendees gather for the start of events running through July 5. A Jenny Lind concert and museum show follow, with plans for a full 12 days of activities in Bridgeport.

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court strikes down income tax

Police protest and civil rights concerns erupt as Philadelphia articles detail a 6 to 2 ruling invalidating Pennsylvania's 1.6 percent income tax. The move sparks budget fears and calls for departmental accountability while police groups join a rights picket outside headquarters.

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Senate Votes Tax Bill Pressure Builds for Veto

In Hartford the State Senate backed a Democratic tax and welfare package after hours of debate while Governor Meskill pledged to veto. The House had approved a Welfare Amendment earlier, and leaders anticipate renewed talks to salvage a tax and spending plan before July 1.

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Supreme Court weighs Pentagon Papers case for Times

The Supreme Court was asked to decide if The New York Times and The Washington Post can resume publication of Vietnam era Pentagon papers without government censorship. A federal judge in Los Angeles blocked more leaks while the high court weighed the issue, with five newspapers already publishing sections of the documents. The government sought to halt further releases. the ruling by the Court of Appeals cleared the way for resumed publication pending court action.

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City's Grade Pupils Top National Fitness Average

Article notes Darrow Regultal and Joseph V. Riri discuss city students surpassing the national fitness average. Twenty nine groups achieved 45 percent or better in athletic events, with improvements in walk run tests and other activities. some areas remain weak per early report.

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Tax debate spans state rights and fiscal powers

Fragmented OCR text shows a heated discussion on whether Pennsylvania can continue certain tax measures. References to Speaker Harbat, Philadelphia, and the court pulse hint at a broader political clash over constitutional authority and fiscal policy. Details are incomplete due to garbled wording.

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16 Workmen Killed In Tunnel Explosion

A natural gas explosion in a 250 deep tunnel in Los Angeles killed 16 workers and trapped at least 17 others. Fire departments reported only one possible survivor as crews recovered six bodies and located six more entombed. Officials blamed a spark from equipment igniting natural gas. rescue efforts were hindered by a massive fire.

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Meskill seeks Volpe ILS funding for Connecticut airports

Connecticut Governor Meskill urges federal aid to install instrument landing systems at Tweed New Haven and other state airports after a deadly crash. He met ALPA leaders and pressed for quick action to improve navigational aids, citing safety and past incidents. Officials note Tweed’s upgrade delay and ongoing legal matters around aviation projects.

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Townsend Jury Deliberation Continues in Assault Case

A Superior Court jury deliberates on an assault with intent to murder case involving Lawrence E. Townsend, black militant, after one and a half hours of jury consideration. The all white panel, chaired by Judge William L. Tierney, faced extensive defense and prosecution arguments as Townsend faces charges tied to a confrontation with two intelligence division police officers.

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Puzzle contest stirs readers with cash prize

The 89th puzzle week drew brisk interest as readers attempted a $200 cash prize. Contestants tested bold clues and varied tricks to outsmart the puzzle, with the prize rising to 525 for the next issue. A standout conceit pushed solvers toward the bold method. those who missed the mark were left behind. Continued on page thirteen.

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