Connecticut faces polygraph and fingerprinting ban debate
Hartford AP committee hearing tackles banning lie detectors and fingerprint checks by employers. Drug firms and defense contractors warn such limits could threaten loans, contracts, and security while police and industry spokesmen defend testing as a hiring tool and crime deterrent.
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Hartford
General Assembly
Labor Committee
Connecticut
United Aircraft Corp
Connec
McKesson & Robbins
Springfield
Mass
Washington
Dave van Winkle
United Aircraft
HUAC
Maj
Leslie Williams
State Police
Wiliams
National Cleaners and Tailors Two Convenient Branches
National Cleaners and Tailors advertises two convenient branches at 840 State Street and 3135 Main Street with phone numbers 333-2292 and 374-0265. The notice highlights location options for customers seeking garment cleaning and tailoring services.
Paid by a glass of milk and forgiveness in faith
A reflection on debt and gratitude compares a surgeon bill paid by kindness to spiritual healing. The piece asks readers to consider paying sin’s debt through faith as a parallel to settling a medical bill. It argues sin brings death and Christ’s mercy offers restoration of health.
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Tao
Foote Opposes Optometrists in Health Unit Bid
Connecticut Health Commissioner Foote argues against listing specific professions on the Public Health Council seeking optometrist representation. He warns such rules could invite other groups to press for seats. The debate includes statements from Joseph Cooney of the Connecticut Medical Society and remarks by Lester Sugarman and Murray Rappaport supporting optometry.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Publc Health Council
Franklin ‘M. Foote
Foote
Public Health Council
Joseph P. Cooney
Connecticut Medical Society
General Assembly
Cooney
Lester H. Sugarman
Meriden
American Optometric Society
Murray Rappaport
West Hartford
God
Alis
Jesus Christ
Teadie Indman
Crod
Christ
State seeks rail land near Connecticut River for conservation
Gov. Dempsey opposes abandoning the Middletown to Old Saybrook rail line. If abandoned, the State Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources plans to seek state ownership for open space and recreation, aided by Sen. Ribicoff and the Connecticut Transportation Authority. The 22 mile rail right of way runs along the Connecticut River from near Middletown to Old Saybrook.
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Connecticut River
Middletown
Old Saybrook
Joseph N. Gill
Connecticut River Valley
Gill
New Haven
Ribicoff
Connecticut River National Recreation Area
Sen. Ribicoff
Connecticut Transportation Authority
Samuel Kanell
Tomb Found in Herod Capital in Jordan
An Iron Age limestone tomb more than 2,800 years old was uncovered Thursday at Sahaste, the ancient capital of King Herod the Great in Jordan, according to a Jordanian spokesman.
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Herod
Amman
Jordan
Sahaste
Herod the Great
State Dentists Seminar Set for UB Campus March 29
The second Annual Dental Seminar of the Fones School of Dental Hygiene will be held Wednesday March 29 on the University of Bridgeport campus. Dr Jesse J Englander of Bridgeport chairs the arrangements committee and notes the program targets dentists from Connecticut for continuing professional education. Dr Lawrence H Clayman of New York will speak on Fixed Prosthesis with live demonstrations via the campus television system. The session runs 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with luncheon.
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Fones School of Dental Hygiene
University of Bridgeport
Jesse J. Englander
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Lawrence H. Clayman
New York City
College of Nursing
Clayman
F.A.C.D
Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics
Titts University School of Dental Medicine
Mathew Pareles
Tromimer
Norwich
Local Red Cross Worker Helping Flood Victims
Hundreds of volunteers in more than 20 American Red Cross chapters and 49 disaster stations rushed relief to flood menaced regions of the Appalachian mountains and along the Ohio river and to tornado hit towns of Alabama and Arkansas. About 5,500 families were affected across Kentucky Tennessee Virginia West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Twenty five ABC staff including Avia Johnson of 168 Belmont Avenue are on duty with West Virginia chapters aiding displaced families. ARC shelters and canteen and nursing services operate. Clarksburg WV housed 315 in emergency shelters. WV National Guard airdropped 1000 pounds of ABC food to isolated areas. Seven shelters opened for 1,200 families in four Pennsylvania counties on the Monongahela river. Ohio river staff on alert for potential floods. At least 500 families affected in six Kentucky counties with flood operations in progress. other Red Cross staff aid tornado victims in Alabama and Arkansas.
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American Red Cross
Appalachian Mountains
Ohio River
Alabama
Arkansas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
ABC
Avia Johnson
Beechmont Avenue
Red Cross National Disaster
ARC
Clarksburg
W.va
Miss Johnson
West Virginia National Guard
Monongahela River
Red Cross
Adults Chided By Dempsey at Mock Assembly
Connecticut Governor John Dempsey urged college students to lead by example, saying adults must focus on civic decency instead of juvenile delinquency. The 340 students from 17 colleges elected Yale seniors Cliff Mann and John Langstrum to top posts as the mock General Assembly met for its 20th annual session at Hartford. Betty Sadowski of St. Josephs College and Peter Grossi of Trinity were named Senate and House leaders respectively. The session continues through the weekend.
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Hartford
John Dempsey
Connecticut
Dempsey
Cliff ‘Mann
Yale
John Langstrum
Betty Sadowski
St. Joseph’s College
Senate
Peter Grossi
Trinity
House
Driver Fined $100 for DUI After Parked-Car Collision
Frank Mordt of 4 Pine Street Trumbull was fined $100 in Circuit Court for driving while under the influence after his car struck a parked vehicle on Madison Avenue near Plankton Street. He also was cited for failing to carry a driver’s license. Judge Luke Stapleton presided. Arsline McClellan 18 of 705 Trumbull Avenue was fined $109 after pleading guilty to driving with a suspended license following a January 27 traffic stop.
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Frank Mordt
Pine Street
Trumbull
Mord
Madison Avenue
Plankton Street
Luke Stapleton
Molinaro Pupils Sweep State Accordion Contest Honors
Thirteen students from the Molinaro Accordion School of Music at 48 Fairfield Avenue won top honors at the statewide contest in New Haven. Winners include Marilyn Armengol Pamela Baradino Joseph D Onofrio Francis Gibbons Carol Grega and others. Richard Sebestyen earned a $150 scholarship and a chance to compete in the United States finals in Chicago June 29 30 after finishing state preliminaries.
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Molinaro
Joanne Fioretti
Stephen Bury
al Keegan
J Louise Moretti
Paul Pudimat
Richard Sebestyen
United States
Chicago
Sylvia Branchesi
Donald’ .DiMartino
William. Fryer
James Csizmar
Camille DiMartino
William Nordmark
Ray Ostrosky
John
Cusano
Paul ‘Prucnal
Robert
Zukowski
Jerry
Musso
Patricia Hmil
Vincent’ Dion
Anthony Capatorto
Patricia Branchesi
Dvorak
Linda Soley
Miss Soley
Rudy Molinaro
Louise Papa
Robert Beninco
FBI Probes Cop Brutality Complaint in Bridgeport
The FBI continues probe into brutality charges against Bridgeport police prompted by the Bridgeport Stratford NAACP. Leroy Collins Sr., 17, was allegedly beaten at police HQ and treated for a broken nose after an arrest for disorderly conduct. Police say the complaint is unfounded and the case may be referred to the U.S. attorney after review.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Bridgeport
Stratford
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Leroy ,Collins
Leroy Collins
Barnum Apartments
Walsh
Joseph A. Walsh
Vincent L. Cantarano
Board of Police Commissioners
FBI
United States Attorney’s Office
Connecticut
Bureau
New Haven
Dodd Proposes $25 Million Juvenile Delinquency Plan
Senator Thomas J. Dodd of Connecticut introduced a $25 million program to aid delinquents through improved juvenile courts and institutions as well as research and treatment. The bill aims to strengthen juvenile justice and support services nationwide.
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Dodd
Washington
UPI
Sen
Thomas
J. Dodd
Dconn
Senate
Local Theater Timetable Lists Dozens of Films Across Town
A periodical cinema schedule shows beams from Beverly theater venues and drive ins detailing showtimes for Blow Up and Fireball 500 among others. Notable runs include Dr Zhivago at Merritt and Way across Milford Norwalk Wilton Palace and Rialto with multiple daily showings.
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Beverly
Candlelite
Capitol
Milford
Berlin
Tobruk
Johnny’ Tiger
Ime Generals
Fine Arts
Westport
CRE Way Cinema LI
Majestic
Merritt
Milford Drive-In
Norwalk Drive-In
Norwalk
Palace
Shenandoah
PIX
Alfie
Rivoli
Wilton Cinema
Dr. Zhivago
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Ticut Association of Chiefs of Police
John Murren
Fairfield
Fort Knox
Murren
Williams
Jabar
Lincoln Zonn
American Polygraph Association
Teamsters
Zonn
Joseph Bober
Norman Zolot
Connecticut State Labor Council
Maytag ‘Automatic Washers Sales & Service
Gellar Associates
Kings Highway
Fild
Crass
Coppola Ford
Conn
Thruway
Greco
Music Center
LeQonne
King Cole
Desi Brodie Grugs
Center TV & Records
Asen
Alex
Konecny
Conn. River
State Dentists
S . National Restaurant
Main St
Restaurant
BAR & Grill
Barnum Ave
Tony's
Pink Slipper
THE
Echo Valley Boys
Ritz Restaurant
Fairfield Ave
Tonite
Pavlov
Mickey ‘Dell
Graf
Saxophone
Vic Valente
Continental Kings Highway
Golfe St. Armory
Bowen Field
Armory
New Haven Boat Show
Lnc
Nautilus Inn
Sticks & Stones
Reef Road
Dial
Sal’s Bar & Grill
Vikings
Johnny Cameron
Lina del Rio
Allen Reno
M.C. Jeannie Davis
Larry Meeker
Georgy
Qtay Fairfield
Ann R Redgrave
Columana Pictures
Geore
Robert Taylor
Johnny Tiger
Ures
Sun
David Lean
Doctor Zhivago
Bias Fren
Anthony Quinn
Verna Lisi
Kour
Peter O'Toole
Omar Sharif
Fine Ants Center
Bertolt Brecat
Ulysses
Wilton Cinema D‘oyly Carte OP
aniMn
Walt Disney
Eae
Hickory Hill Hall
Spring Road
St. Patrick's
Merritt Parkyeay
Hollister St
Driftwood Lounge
Post Road
Fairfield Center
Buckaroos
O.R.T
Temple Israel
Coleytown Road
Cons
Merritt Parkway
Jacqueline George
Paris
Aray Depolo
Dick Fee
Phyliss Sere
Banquets
Cenn
Turnpike
PAREE
Fost Road
Bill Brave
Kim Demillo
Frank Charle
Fireside Restaurant
Westport Ave
Benny Rae
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