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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1971

Page

2

U S Planned Viet Pullout Details Unearthed by Monitor

The Monitor reports a 1962 to 1968 phased withdrawal plan from Vietnam with aim to reduce ground forces and a later Diem coup influence. It notes unrealities in Pentagon planning and cites July 23 1962 as start, with no security breach found and material deemed historically useful.

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Townsend Convicted on Two Counts of Assault

Townsend was found guilty on two counts of aggravated assault after a trial that spanned more than three weeks. The jury deliberated from Thursday and resumed Friday, with outcomes delivered Saturday afternoon. The defense argued he was unarmed and that officers fabricated testimony, while prosecutors cited gunfire evidence tying Townsend to a 44 caliber weapon.

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Meskill and Leaders Agree on State Fiscal Program

Governors and legislative leaders reach a compromise on a state fiscal package including a boosted gasoline tax, new sales tax expansions, and welfare measures tied to economic conditions. The plan includes university and college funding, municipal aid, and a payroll tax model similar to New Jersey, with broad implications for taxes and welfare in Connecticut.

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Festival Fun Spreads to Area Shut-In Groups

A lively Barnum Festival roadshow visits shut-in residents with performances by Swedish folk groups, the Stardusters, Wumblers Dazele Group, and younger dancers. The show, directed by Evelyn Sawyer and Dick Terry, featured 17 numbers, gifts for hosts, and wraps up with a police escorted bus departure. The troupe then plans stops at Southbury Training School and nearby facilities.

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Compromise tax plan expands base with broad rate changes

Gov and legislative leaders approve a fiscal package raising or extending taxes across sales, gas, utilities, and corporate levies while preserving exemptions for essentials. Dividend and capital gains taxes face delays, and new taxes target luxury goods, banking, and professional services. Community and state colleges gain funding while overall revenue shifts aim to balance the General Fund.

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Donald Smart Wins CavTech Scholarship

Donald Smart, senior at Stratton High, is named a CavTech Scholar among 72 top applicants. The Carpenter Foundation awards range from 25 to 1,500 dollars per year, funding higher education, based on scholastic achievement and extracurriculars.

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Four Key Teamsters Indicted in Embezzling Case

Hartford based probe names 4 key Teamsters among alleged embezzlers with charges carrying 35000 dollar fines and up to five years in prison. The list includes Michael Z. Allen Arthur Bell Vincent Canocetti Timothy Collins and others across Connecticut and beyond, with names from New Britain Danbury West Hartford Trumbull Bridgeport and more. The investigation continues as details await trial.

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Bazan Plan September Start for Voter Drive

Area unions and political groups plan a September voter registration drive focusing on minority communities for federal elections. Led by Samuel Palievsar and supported by Bayard Rustin at a conference, the effort targets Bridgeport and nearby areas with emphasis on education, housing, and jobs.

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Slight Decline Noted in Area Jobless Claims

Bridgeport area jobless claims totaled 14 867 for the week ending June 12, reflecting a small decline from prior weeks. The statewide claims fell about 1 percent to 99 000 with the eight-community area showing an overall drop of 0.8 percent. Unemployed women accounted for about 4.34 percent of the total, and the local unemployment rate stood at 4.8 percent, down from 5.0 percent a year earlier. Local city figures included Ansonia 2 710 and Bridgeport 6 140 among others, with statewide comparisons across numerous communities.

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Fairfield RTM Approves Expensive Miremen Pact

Fairfield town meeting members approve a costly firefighter contract with Logg 1426 International Association of Firefighters CIO, detailing a pay raise of 8.2 percent and health benefits raising to 85 percent, while some members warn of rising costs. The ordinance amendments vie amid revisions and a holdover suggestion until the next meeting.

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Teen Squatters Held in Purse Theft at City Project

Three teenagers were charged with trespassing and robbery after police said they were found sleeping in a vacant apartment at the Charlene J. Gren building on High Jud avenue. A woman reported her purse stolen June 26 from her hallway at the project. The suspects, Joey Peever II, Wilson Valez, and another youth, were tied to the crime by the recovered items and testimony from patrolmen.

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Staff Exploring School Mixing Aid Avenues

The Brand of Education's stall checks with central agencies to see if financial aid can support social integration across school systems. Superintendent Howard Rosenstein says no official information has arrived yet. A citywide committee studies K-5 planning, aims for quality integrated education, and will guide new school construction and related efforts.

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Shot Misses Sister Brother Nabbed In Fatal Home Incident

Morwalk Williams 22 of Elizabeth Street Wannirested allegedly fired a .22 caliber pistol at his sister during a dispute in her apartment. A brother, 23, was later apprehended as police investigated the shooting that wounded the sister as she stepped back and avoided being struck. Authorities say the shooting was in the home and the suspect fled after the incident.

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