Consumer Advisory Unit Advances in Legislature
Hartford AP The General Law Committee endorsed a bill creating a seven member Consumers Advisory Council to assist the Department of Consumer Protection in shaping standards for public protection. The panel would add citizen input to consumer policy under Gov. Dempsey's inaugural directive.
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John Dempsey
General Law Committee
Consumers’ Advisory Council
Department of Consumer Protection
Dempsey
Consumer Protection Department
Historical Group Protests Budget in Hartford Hearing
Eric Hatch of Litchfield warned he could become a nationwide chump if Governor Dempsey does not restore funding. Hatch, chair of the Connecticut Historical Commission, objected to a near 50 percent cut from $78,000 for two years to $40,000 proposed by the governor. The commission now has a two year budget of $15,000.
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Hartford
UPI
Eric Hatch
Litchfield
Dempsey
Hatch
Connecticut Historical Commission
National Trust For Historical Preservation
Commission
Labor Pushes Debate on Connecticut Right to Work Bills
The Connecticut State Labor Council urges the General Assembly to debate and vote on right to work bills. Council President John J. Driscoll says bills would ban union shop agreements and urges airing with an unfavorable report. He notes no labor union members testified in favor, only three supporters from manufacturing associations.
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Connecticut State Labor Council
General Assembly
Labor Committee
Council
John J. Driscoll
Connecticut
Driscoll
Connecticut Bill Aims to End Hospital Charitable Immunity
Hartford CT A bill advancing in the General Assembly would end charitable immunity for hospitals and remove their shield from negligence suits. The Connecticut Hospital Association signaled it would not oppose, calling the change a swan song for the immunity.
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Hartford
General Assembly
Judiciary Committee
Connecticut Hospital Association
Senate
John F. Pickett
Middletown
John Q. Tilson
Hamden
Hospital Association
Tilson
Joseph P. Cooney
American Insurance Association
Cooney
Leon Ris| Cassi
Parley Sought Over Stratford Bridgeport Airport Row
State Sen. George L. Gunther urged an immediate meeting between Stratford and Bridgeport officials to resolve airport improvement issues. He criticized Stratford Town Council for blocking two town study efforts and warned that further clashes could arise as Assembly considers eminent domain for airport land.
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Hartford
George L. Gunther
Stratford
Bridgeport
Curran
Stratford Town Council
Gunther
Senate
Assembly
State Aeronautics Commission
Kiwanis urged to back airport bill in Bridgeport meeting
A Bridgeport Kiwanis luncheon hears a suggestion to record in support of a Legislature bill allowing the State Aeronautics commission to use eminent domain to acquire land for airports. No club action was taken as Nicholas Mainiero was called to Hartford. Hawley linked airport needs to regional unity.
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Bridgeport Kiwanis Club
State Aeronautics Commission
Charles Hawley
Trumbull
Kiwanis Club
Hat Bridgeport
Nicholas J. Mainiero
Stratfield Motor Inn
Hartford
Hawley
Bridgeport
Greater Bridgeport
Stratford
Youth Is Fined $40 in Reckless Driving Case
A 16 year old Bridgeport motor ist pleaded guilty in circuit court in Underwood to reckless driving and failing to prove financial responsibility. Michael Crisante of 354 Bunnell street was fined 30 for reckless driving and 10 for failing to prove financial responsibility after police observed him in Stratford bowling alley parking lot. Judge Luke Martin imposed the sentence. In a separate case Judge Henry Naruk fined Jesse Gregory 100 with 50 remitted after he pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended license following a rear end collision at Barnum avenue and Sea view avenue on Feb 9. Gregory’s license had been suspended.
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Bridgeport
Underwood
Michael Crisante
Bunnell Street
Stratford
Luke Martin
Henry Naruk
Jesse Gregory
Clifford Street
Barnum Avenue
Seaview Avenue
Gregory
Change Is Urged In Banking Law
Hartford State Bank Commissioner Philip Hewes urged the Banks committee to grant state bank and trust companies powers equal to national banks. The proposed bill would allow discounting selling and buying accounts receivable establishing charitable foundations and purchasing a controlling stake in related corporations. It also seeks updates to sales finance company laws and revisions to the Connecticut securities act.
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Hartford
Philip Hewes
Legislative Banks Committee
Connecticut
State Banking Department
Hewes
Mc Dough Confirmed for Civil Service Commission
Legislative action completed with the House confirming the reap pointment of Edward J. Mc Dough of Hartford to the Civil Service Commission on Thursday.
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Hartford
Edward J. McDough
Civil Service Commission
House
New Haven Reapportionment Bill Delayed to Next Week
In Hartford the House delayed action on New Haven aldermanic ward reapportionment after failing to secure a two thirds vote to suspend rules. Democrats will attempt to proceed next Wednesday under regular rules. Senate passed the measure 21 to 9, while House adjourned to next session with a 102 to 57 vote on suspending rules.
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Hartford
Peter A. Crombie
New Haven
House
U.S
T. Emmet Clark
Elm City
Edward S. Gudelski
Senate
Circuit Court Appellate Bill Backed by Committee
Hartford AP A Judiciary Committee favors a bill creating two year appellate terms for Circuit Court judges to form a separate appellate division. The plan aims to speed decisions by reducing conflicts with trial duties. A separate measure would retire Circuit Court judges as state referees.
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Hartford
Judiciary Committee
Joseph J. Faulise
Easier Divorce Bill Sparks Hartford Hearing Clash
In Hartford a bill creating a one year separation as grounds for divorce faced opposition from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. Joseph P. Cooney argued the marriage bond cannot be dissolved by mutual agreement or misconduct, warning the law would undermine the state's interest in preserving the marital relationship. The measure, introduced by Rep. Richard Brickerhoff, aims to broaden divorce grounds beyond the aggrieved party's complaint.
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Hartford
Joseph P. Cooney
Judiciary Committee
Richard Brickerhoff
New Canaan
Cooney
Connecticut
Lewis Confirmed for Four Year Legislative Post in Connecticut
Commissioner Arthur M. Lewis of West Hartford is reappointed for another four year term as a member of the two man legislative commission. The General Assembly gave final action Thursday with House approval. The other commissioner remains J Howard E. Hausman of New Britain who plans to retire from his state post at session end.
Kenyan civil servants urged not to wear native dress at work
Kenyan civil servants are being urged to refrain from wearing native dress at work. Officials cite policy and professional appearance standards while addressing cultural attire in government offices.
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Kenya
Wall posters tightened as Red Guards curb leaks in Peking
World roundup reports Red Guards in Peking regulate wall posters to stop leaks about purge committee talks. In Djibouti French forces stage identity checks amid looming referendum on independence. Yoko Ono to picket over film ban in London as critics clash. South Korea seeks US arms for Vietnam troops and Cuba backs Vietnam aid in radio address.
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Red Guards
Peking
China
Congress of Red Guards
Peking University
Kyodo News Service
Asahi
Mao Tsetung
Djibouti
French Somalilanc
Somalia
Red Sea
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London
Yoko Ono
British Board of Film Censors
Anthony Cox
Royal’ Albert’ Hall
Bernard Burg Named State Shelter Planning Officer
Bernard Burg of Meriden was appointed state community shelter planning officer to develop shelter plans for areas not directly funded by federal programs. Burg, an architect and urban planner with Yale degrees, is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Connecticut Society of Architects.
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Hartford
API
Bernard Burg
Meriden
William L. Schatzman
Burg
Yale
American Institute of Architects
Connecticut Society of Architects
Deadline Extended For Tax Study Group
Hartford AP The Tax Study Commission created by the 1965 General Assembly has been given extra time to complete its report to the legislature. The House gave final approval Thursday to a bill extending the March 1 deadline for filing the report to April 1.
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Hartford
Tax Study Commission
General Assembly
House
Nuns Shorten Habits to Aid Movement in Liverpool
In Liverpool a century old order the Little Sisters of the Assumption shortened their ankle length habits by 10 inches to ease movement during daily tasks. One nun noted the change makes motor scootering easier.
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Liverpool
England
UPI
Order of
Little Sisters of the Assumption
Quorum Shortage Cancels Humane Affairs Session
Last night the Board of Humane Affairs cancelled its monthly meeting due to a lack of quorum. The board's office reported the session could not proceed because not enough members were present.
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Board of Humane Affairs
Parade examines psychosomatic illness and cure
In Parade Lloyd Shearer explores why 50 to 70 percent of patients consulting doctors show no organic disease. He explains how mind and body interplay creates physical symptoms and discusses potential remedies.
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Parade
Lloyd Shearer
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