Senate Banking Committee Backs Housing Bill to Spur Construction
The Senate Banking committee tentatively approved a Democratic housing package to lower FHA down payments and unlock 11.2 billion in mortgage funds, aiming to boost home building and jobs. Proposals to raise G I loan rates and expand VA and FNMA programs were debated with hearings set for more long range measures.
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Stratford Police delay vote on union representation
The Stratford Police Department postpones a union vote after negotiations over who may ballot. Chief Patrick J. Flanagan and Patrolman Alfred Dunn led talks with union leaders as the parties dispute eligibility rules for sergeants and patrolmen versus higher ranks. Town Manager B Flood has indicated no objection to broader union representation.
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Stratford Eyes Tax on Avco After Supreme Court Ruling
Stratford officials study a Monday Supreme Court decision that could add about 25 million dollars to the town's taxable grand list. The ruling allows states to tax users of exempt federal property used for private business, potentially hitting Avco Lycoming plants near the municipal airport with substantial taxes.
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Stratford
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Lycoming Division
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Comptroller
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Texas
Sikorsky Corporation
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School Plans Science Center For Gifted Pupils
The Dorr Foundation and Loomis School announce a state wide summer program in science for gifted secondary pupils. June 22 to August 10 will feature lab projects at Hartford area firms with scholarships and a minimal student fee. Applicants may obtain forms from Dean George Savage before March 24.
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Menshikov Visits Ayres Office In Washington Meeting
Russian ambassador Mikhail Menshikov visited Rep. Ayres in his Washington office to arrange a tour for about 100 Republican women later this month. Ayres noted Menshikov was impressed with Ayres’ office and its tape recorder while the ambassador stressed the aim of friendly talks and mutual understanding.
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Mikhail Menshikov
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Lee and Moses Tour N Y Slum Projects
New Haven Mayor Richard Lee and a small party toured New York slum clearance projects with Robert Moses, chairman of Mayor Wagner's Committee on Slum Clearance. They visited Moses RANDALL ISLAND office and then rode a motorcade to a dozen projects after lunch.
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Richard Lee
New Haven
Robert Moses
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Robert F. Wagner
Lee
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East River
Diocese Takes Title To Site For Home
A deed records the transfer of the 17.6 Harvey Hubbell estate on Main Street Tram bull to the Diocese of Bridgeport. Closing occurred Monday with Thomas Arnold as broker. The site will be used as a home for the aged named St Joseph's Manor. The piece notes Ted Kleinhans as a former Syracuse University coach and Yankee pitcher in 1836.
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Bridgeport
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