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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1968

Page

21

Planning by Directive Curry Outlines State Pollution Plans

Curry, director of the State Water Resources Commission, told about 90 officials at Norwich Inn that pollution control will be guided by directive through 1980 with 700 municipalities already under orders. He described enforcement, hearings, permits every five years, and funding shares of 30 percent state and 55 percent federal.

Norwiqh John. J. Curry State Water Resources Commission Norwich Inn Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce Curry Ed Tate Mr. Curry

Judge suspends narcotics case for teen addict in new treatment law

A Bridgeport 17 year old charged with narcotics faces two year suspension under a new act directing drug addicted youths to the State Mental Health department for treatment. Judge Herbert S. MacDonald ordered placement with Health and Adult Probation supervision with possible dismissal if treatment succeeds. Police reported the youth was found semi conscious from an overdose after narcotics use for months. The state's attorney noted the provision of Public Act 555 and the case marked a rare use of treatment suspension in court.

Bridgeport State Mental Health Department Herbert S. MacDonald Lewis A. Thomas Trumbull Avenue State Department Thomas Health Department Pial MacDonald General Assembly Arjen D. Nickowitz St. Vincent's Hospital Cora Thomas Nickowitz Walter D. Flanagan

Experimental funds barred in housing project

Hartford AP The Department of Community Affairs cannot use bond money to fund a modular low cost housing experiment. Attorney General Robert Killian said the plan would not be allowed under the 30 million bonding program because the act does not authorize grants to municipalities for public housing or for commercial and industrial renewal.

Hartford Department of Community Affairs Robert ‘K. Killian Killian

Curran Appoints Noonan to Bridgeport Recreation Board

Robert F. Noonan, executive director of the Boys' Clubs of Bridgeport, is named to the Bridgeport Board of Recreation by Mayor Curran. He fills the vacancy created by George C. Scott’s resignation after Scott won the 195th district alderman post. Scott remains on the board as council representative. Noonan serves the unexpired term through June 1, 1969.

Robert F. Noonan Boys’ Clubs of Bridgeport Board of Recreation Curran Noonan George C. Scott Scott

Four Children Escape Fire In Pine Rock Park Home

Four Woods children aged 12 to nine months fled a rear bedroom blaze in Pine Rock Park at 7 40 pm. Linda phoned a neighbor Kevin Kevin Kathleen Jim Inne and the parents returned after firefighters controlled the flames. Damage estimated at 2000 with investigation ongoing by Chief Frank Dobkowski and Pine Rock Park units.

Shelton Pine Rock Park John Woods Shinnecock Trail Linda Skevin William Crasilli Pueblo Trail Kevin Kathleen Jim- Inne Dobkowski Frank Tierney Pine Rock Park Volunteer Fire Co. 4 Walter Clark Joseph Pelaggi Echo’ Hook and Ladder Co. 1

Burglary Probed At Colony Grill Danbury

Danbury police investigate a Thursday night or Friday morning burglary at the Colony Grill on North Street. About $795 in valuables were stolen, including a $490 color TV, $125 in change, and $180 worth of whiskey, after vending machines were found open.

Danbury Colony Grill North Street

Willis Aids GOP Fund Drive As Vice Chairman

Hartford Republican State Finance Chairman Dudley Blanchard announced Gregory Willis of Fairfield as a vice chairman of the major gifts campaign. Willis, a GOP Finance and Budget member, is a Bridgeport lawyer and fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Hartford Republican State Finance Dudley F. Blanchard North Haven Gregory ©. Wills Fairfield Blanchard Willis GOP Americaat College of Trial Lawyers and Practices Law Bridgeport

Language progress in Bridgeport Rolling Mills contract talks

Language progress reported in talks between Bridgeport Rolling Mills officials Bruce Avenue Stratford and Local 376 United Auto Workers. A meeting is set for Thursday at 10 am at the Howard Johnson Stratford. The contract expired January 15 and an extension covers 130 production and maintenance workers. The extension may be terminated by either side on 10 days notice.

Bridgeport Rolling Mills Bruce Avenue Stratford United Auto Workers Howard Johnson Motor Inn

Birth of Baby With Two Teeth Reported in Italy

In Macerata Italy Mrs Edda Taddei 28 gave birth to a girl reported by doctors Friday The newborn reportedly has two teeth at birth.

Macerata Italy UPI Edda Taddei

Bridgeport Lawyer Wins State Jaycee Honor in Hartford

Bridgeport lawyer E Eugene Spear was named one of three recipients of the Connecticut Jaycees outstanding Young Men award at a ceremony at the Statler Hilton in Hartford. Also honored were Arthur Croft of Ledyard and Rev Timothy A Meehan of New Haven. Spear, a Bridgeport Board of Education member, has chaired housing efforts and served on the Fire Commission, Housing Committee, and Housing Site Development agency. He is married to Delols Jean Spain with two daughters.

Bridgeport E. Eugene Spear Connecticut Jaycees Statler Hilton Hartford National Jaycee James Antell Oklahoma Arthur Croft Ledyard Timothy A. Meehan New Haven Spear Board of Education Ai “Friends Chamber of Commerce Jaycees

Florida Teachers Strike Seen Over

The Florida Education Association ends a 24 week statewide walkout after the State Board of Education votes to release funds under a new law. 17,500 teachers were out of classrooms as talks moved toward settlement.

Florida Chicago Florida Education Association State Board of Education Association Dexter Hagman Pittsburgh Joseph M. Barr

LBJ Urges Nation to Conserve Resources in Expanded Campaign

President Johnson asked Congress to fund a 1.2 billion push against air and water pollution and land despoilment, claiming conservation is vital for survival. He sought 128 million for next year to curb air pollution and warned of unsafe drinking water amid rising waste and noise concerns.

Washington Johnson Congress Secretary of Welfare Panama Canal

Verdi Requiem Mass Presented by Local Chorus March 18

The New Canaan Community Chorus teams with The Norwalk Symphony Orchestra and The Choir of the First Presbyterian church for Verdi Requiem Mass at Darien High School auditorium. W Raymond Randall conducts the 20th anniversary concert at 8 30 p m. Randall heads the Stamford schools music program and directs an a capella choir. Alice L Fegley will be pianist with the symphony. Soloists include Adelaide Ahrling, Audrey Nock, Rudolf Petak and Will Roy.

New Canaan Community Chorus Norwalk First Presbyterian Church Darien High School W. Raymond Randall Seventy Voice Chhorus Stamford Symphony and Oratorio Society Stamford Secondary Schools Stamford Alice L. Fegley Symphony Darien Community Association New Canaan Rudolf Pettak Will Roy Miss Ahrling Juilliard South

State Dental Group Offers Teaching Aids

The Connecticut State Dental Association announced a new free public information service providing dental health teaching aids films and printed materials to teachers school nurses and health aides. Materials target grades one to three four to seven nine to twelve and include packets for administrators nurses hygienists and parent groups.

The Connecticut State Dental Association Dental Health Jrsm Anu Revapo William T. Barto West Hartford Tir Mirhail & Rummham At

Youth Is Shot Ends Brothers Dispute in Yard

Police sought Leroy English age 18 of 134 Clarence Street after he shot his 19 year old brother David in the left arm with a .22 pistol in the rear yard during an argument inside their home. David was treated at Bridgeport Hospital and released. Leroy remains at large.

Leroy English Clarence Street David Bridgeport Leroy

Car Flips and Burns in Long Hill Crash

Earl Scholz, 32, of 37 Sherwin Drive, sustained minor injuries when his car overturned and caught fire on Long Hill Avenue near Pine Rock Park at about 7:40 p.m. He was treated at Griffin Hospital and released. Police and Pine Rock Fire Department investigated. Scholz was charged with failure to drive to the right and driving with unsafe tires.

Shelton Earl Scholz Sherwin Drive Long Hill Avenue Pine Rock Park Griffin Hospital Pine Rock Scholz Joseph Zampano Francis Wasikowski

Suspect Tied to Double Robbery at Fodors Service Station

Police say Nicholas Card, 34 Yale Street, was arrested after a holdup at Fodors Service Station on State Street and Iranistan Avenue, with a similar robbery 13 days earlier. He allegedly forced attendants to walk while brandishing a possible gun, and fled with cash receipts totaling over 50 in the first incident and more than 300 in the prior hold up.

West End Iman Fodor State Street Iranistam Avenue Nicholas Card Yale Street Card Richard Lazure John Fodor Iranistan Avenue Fairfield Avea

Rally Day At Brooklawn Seventh-day Adventist Church

A Sabbath school rally program at Brooklawn Seventh-day Adventist Church features a study of foreign missions and Biblical tales of Sodom and Gomorrah. Pastor H. Carl Currie says Adventist churches worldwide designate this day to highlight weekly Bible study. The program starts at 9 30 am with Dr Charles Stokes delivering the 11 o clock sermon.

Sodom Gommorah Brooklawn Seventh-day Adventist Church Brooklawn Avenue H. Carl Currie Charles Stokes

Valuable Coins Taken From Easton House

Easton police report a burglary at the home of Mr and Mrs Leo Fisher on the Circle early last night. About $3,500 in furs jewelry and coins were stolen including 180 rolls of nickels minted in 1943 1944 and 1945 valued at $1,500 as collector's items a mink stole and other jewelry. Entry was gained by forcing a rear door the house was ransacked.

Easton Leo Fisher Joseph Silhavy George Hallstrom

Draft case: Breen barred from avoiding induction

Bridgeport judge allows processing for induction of 19 year old Timothy Breen who turned in his draft card during a Boston antiwar protest. Breen, a Westport student, had been classified 2-S and later reclassified 1-A. a temporary restraining order was dissolved and decisions on injunctions and a three judge panel were reserved. Breen plans an appeal while facing potential immediate induction if the ruling stands.

U.S William H. Timbers Bridgeport Westport Boston Timothy J. Breen Gorham Avenue Berkeley School of Music Breen Newman Congress Second Circuit Court of Appeals House Committee Selective Service Boards Vietnam Lawrence Weisman Judge Timbers Associated Press Justice Department Lewis B. Hershey Armed Services Draft Board Welsman Mr. Weisman Oursler U.S. District Court Young Breen

Ex Legislator Backed for House by Redding GOP

REDDING Delegates to the 163rd Assembly district convention were urged to back Mrs. Milton Reinhardsen of Lee Lane for the nomination. Reinhardsen formerly served in the Assembly until 1946 when Redding and Ridgefield merged. Rep John C. Kelly of Ridgefield, the retiring state police commissioner, is serving the district in the House. Six vacancies on the 32 member Town committee were filled. A floor nomination for John Behan triggered a paper ballot. The recommended candidates won easily.

Redding Milton Reinhardsen Lee Lane Reinhardson Ridgefield John C. Kelly John Behan

Red Cross Shipments Gift Bags for Vietnam Servicemen

Through its Shop Early program the Red Cross sent more than 600000 fitted gift bags to servicemen in Vietnam for Christmas 1967.

Red Cross Vietnam

Robert Penn Warren to Read at Quinnipiac College

Robert Penn Warren, noted novelist and poet, will present a reading at Quinnipiac College in Hamden. The event, part of the liberal arts lecture series, takes place Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall, with free admission.

Robert Penn Warren Fairfield Quinnipiac College Hamden

Strike Heavily Favored In First CWA Tallies

The Communications Workers of America reports heavy strike sentiment at Western Electric in a first vote. In Connecticut 435 members backed a walkout by nearly forty to one, while St Louis installers voted 313 to 5 against accepting the wage offer. The union says the pattern would affect Bell Telephone System contracts and sets a high bar for wage talks.

New York Communications Workers of America Afl-Cio Western Electric Co Connecticut CWA Gerard Gaughran Western Electric St. Louis Joseph A. Beirne Bell Telephone System

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