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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1968
Page
9
Connecticut practical nurse program graduates achieved the highest national average on last fall's licensure exam with a mean score of 563.5, compared to 512.7 nationally. Over 450 Connecticut residents took the test among 30,000 nationwide, with 47 from the Bridgeport area.
The Communications Workers of America amid looming strike plan more than 500000 in newspaper and radio ads to explain the contract dispute with Western Electric Co and Bell System affiliates. Connecticut Local 1280 represents about 495 installers at the Orange facility. Governor Dempsey names meteorologist M Roland Laro to the Clean Air Task Force in Connecticut.
A panel discussion and film on The Schools and Drugs will be held at Darien High School on March 13 at 7 30 p m sponsored by the Fairfield County council of the Connecticut Education Association The program features Dr Leon Tee Miss Frances Gans and James B Dow with the film LSB Insight or Insanity detailing drug use effects Peter Harrity chairs arrangements Two other Fairfield County CEA board members are Elizabeth McMahon and William OBrien Local education associations are urged to send representatives.
Hartford based Aetna Life and Casualty will provide free driver training to 100 unemployed young men seeking jobs requiring a license. The company also donates a drivetrainer classroom trailer to Hartford public schools to boost driver education. Chairman Olcott D. Smith cites community responsibility and CRT data showing few licensed youths.
Senator Abrahm Ribicoff urged local control over federal funds in a Hamden Chamber of Commerce speech. He called it creative localism allowing cities and towns to set needs and shape tools while receiving aid for broad areas such as police fire education housing health and transportation. He emphasized local use would foster initiative and innovation.
The state rifle range on North High Street East Haven will resume firing on Saturday after a 67300 safety installation. Sand filled baffles of two inch oak planks on pilings prevent high rounds from reaching nearby Cherry Hill apartments in Branford where bullets were found in 1961. The range passed a US Army First Army safety inspection and National Guard units had used Blue Trail in Wallingford while others went to Camp Smith New York for weekend firing.
Mrs John Hoeveler of Fairfield became chairman of the Mid Fairfield County branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society at the annual meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs Gregory Willis on Mine Hill Road Fairfield replacing outgoing chairman John W Red Jr Also elected were Archie MacAllaster vice chairman Stephen A Burke treasurer Mrs William F Watkins secretary Mrs Carl M Snyder patient service chairman and Mrs Emile Hemminger publicity chairman A report showed 21479 in contributions for 1967 the largest since the group formed in 1960 Miss Sylvia Lawry executive director of the National MS Society spoke on national activities research progress and the founding of an International MS Society with members in 16 countries
Michael A. Terek of Fairfield took second place in the serious speech segment of a Park City Toastmasters contest at the Fairway restaurant. Joseph LaMatta won the first part last week and will face Terek for the chapter title next week. the winner advances to district finals in April. Del Vecchio of Trumbull placed second and John DelVecchio of Trumbull took third. event featured Patrick LaMatta as Toastmaster and Irwin Gordon as table topics master.
Police Local 1159 and Fire Fighters Local 834 remain in wage and land contract negotiations with the city government. Thomas J. Barrett City Hall negotiator reports further sessions scheduled this week.
Fairfield University freshmen staged a 20 mile ball relay from the campus gym to the New Haven arena for the final game against St Bona venture of Olean New York. The event featured 25 players, a pep rally, protests from traffic, and a 70 to 69 overtime loss.
At the University of Bridgeport the Faculty Senate voted unanimously to admit student members for the first time, with seven students to join if final spring approval is given. The move follows months of bargaining with the Temporary University Council and expands student representation across Senate committees.
The highway committee reviews a city plan to install sidewalks on Hawley Avenue between Linley Street and the Read Middle School after a brief public hearing. Alderman George W. Brown urged the project for child safety as students are dropped off near Hawley and Linley.
The Charter Revision Commission will hold its initial meeting at 4 30 p m in City Hall with Milton H Belinkie chairing. Officials predict names for six staff positions and consider bipartisan picks for general counsel and top aides. Curran wants the charter task finished for a November referendum.
Richard Burton told Fergus Cashin the couple will retire from acting within two years and start producing. They plan to adopt a baby within a year because Elizabeth Taylor faces high childbirth risk, and both intend to focus on their company.
President Johnson at the White House Tuesday welcomed five new ambassadors including Yitzhak Rabin of Israel Ali Yaver Jung of India Joe Yalla of Nigeria Jorge Valesquez of Panama and Yosuf Omar Azhari of Somalia in a formal credential ceremony.
Congressman Donald Irwin announces sending a mailed questionnaire to 180000 postal patrons in Connecticut's Fourth District. Questions cover Vietnam policy discrimination housing sales and rentals Israel relations voting age 18 city problems taxes wage and price controls and holiday observances including Christmas New Year’s on Monday notices.
Washington officials voiced annoyance at Soviet exaggerations over events near the Soviet Embassy on February 28, noting firecrackers were thrown that night by pranksters. State Department spokesman Robert J. McCloskey condemned the continued claims by Moscow.
Edward Dworken Senior council members plan a collection drive by the Middle Street Boys club to help six Newtown families displaced by a February fire. Volunteers will gather food clothing and household items in Bridgeport and nearby areas through March 16 presenting a letter from director Matlin Freedman outlining needs including pots pans clothing sizes for women men and children and specific men’s and women’s clothing items. The blaze started in a garage behind a five family building and the resulting losses include the Newtown Cleaners Inc on Church Hill Road in the Sandy Hook district.
Business Wings Inc. of Bridgeport plans public viewing of new Cessna models at Bridgeport Municipal Airport during the Bar num Festival Air Show this summer. Robert Brewer, VP, says the large Cessna fleet will fly from Morris Town NJ to the east coast distributorship before the event. The 10 passenger Cessna 421 and Cardinal 177 will be on display, with speeds over 280 mph.
William F. O'Brien, president of Bridgeport Education, announced at BEA delegates' meeting that a new CEA field office at the University Club expands county activity. He outlined a renewed drive for Bridgeport teachers to enroll in CEA and NEA, with IBEA involvement and a new Bridgeport teacher contract offering major gains. An initial contract distribution was made, with copies to all members available by March 13.
Carol Channing joins Jackie Gleason as top stars of Otto Preminger's new comedy Skidoo. UPI notes the pairing positions the film as a major Hollywood release with notable talent.
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