Utilities Included In 36 Billion Tax Break Plans
The Treasury Department proposed regulations to grant businesses a 20 percent faster depreciation write-off on equipment for ten years, boosting a 36 billion dollar tax break while increasing government losses. Public utilities gain eligibility, with hearings set for May 3. officials expect few changes. The rule aims to modernize aging equipment, create jobs, and spur investment as part of Nixon's economic plan.
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Speed Suspension Curb Approved by Governor
Hartford UPI Gov Thom J Meskill signs a measure to end automatic suspensions for first speeding offenses. Officials say revenue will rise to 3 8 billion by 1980 as tax collection increases with higher business activity yet to be quantified. Judges will decide penalties, with potential suspensions for repeat or serious offenses. Commission of Motor Vehicles will consult circuit court leaders on cases affected by the change.
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Mayors Seek Conference on DCA Aid Cuts
The Connecticut Conference of Mayors says Gov. Meskill’s order stopping approvals of state funds for Department of Community Affairs programs will devastate cities and towns. President Hugh Curran of Bridgeport calls for a meeting of a special committee to discuss implications and to rescind the order and fund pending applications.
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Roemer Sought Since Drug Raid Turns Self In
Tactical Unit police arrested John G. Verret Jr 19 of 185 Wheeler Avenue on narcotics possession charges linked to a March seven raid at the same address. He posted 3000 bail pending circuit court arraignment after turning himself in with a lawyer.
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Suspect Arrested On Forgery Charges
Albert P. Aprella, 27, was arrested by city police on a circuit court warrant for four counts of forgery. He is held on $5,000 bail. Additional details were not available from police.
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Heimann Walkout Spurs Hearing in Legislature
Legislative hearing on labor bills revealed sharp divides between labor and management over collective bargaining. A right to work measure faced strong opposition from unions, while supporters included the Connecticut Council of City Managers and the Mayors Conference. Debates covered municipal labor relations law revisions and arbitration rules, with praise from Kershner of the State Labor Council and backing from union-related groups.
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Blackham Teacher to Represent City at National Drug Conclave
Gregory Conte of Blackham School will represent Bridgeport at the National Conference on Drug Education March 17 to 20 in Washington, D C. The trip is funded by Connecticut’s Department of Education which chose Bridgeport and Windsor as the two communities. Conte replaces Supt. Howard Rosenstein who cannot attend. Conte aims to broaden Bridgeport’s narcotics curriculum network and two new middle school curriculum committee members John Reh and Anthony Motto were announced. More staff additions are planned after May 1.
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Cathedral Rites Held for Slain Hell's Angel Coffey
In Hartford a large funeral for Jeffrey Groover Coffey a Hell's Angel killed in a Cleveland motorcycle clash drew about 100 family members and 60 riders. The service at Cathedral of St Joseph was quiet with a car procession to Mount St Benedict Cemetery. Coffey a 22 year old West Hartford native and former student of the University of Iowa attended the University of Hartford and lived in New York while with the Angels.
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Nixon Welfare Plan Seen Helping Connecticut
Hartford AP says President Nixon's welfare program is not a cure but a step toward federal administration of welfare. John Montgomery of HEW notes options include federal contracts covering admin costs while not fully funding general assistance. He cites helping the working poor and 39 percent of families below poverty.
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Driver Faces Charges In Benson St. Crash
Wayne Sherrett, 58, of 1240 Fairfield Avenue, was charged at 3 p.m. yesterday after his auto struck a parked car at 130 Benson Street. He faces operating under the influence of liquor, evading responsibility, and failure to carry a driving license. Patrolman Walter Myslewski reported the collision involved Wilbur St. Tonges of Southington, with Sherrett allegedly attempting to leave the scene.
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Connecticut education measures face pensions debate and anti abortion bill
In Hartford a legislative group weighs education cost raises and pension protections for teachers while considering retiree earnings limits. Separately the Human Rights and Opportunities Committee advances an anti abortion bill granting unborn children human rights from conception amid ongoing policy debates.
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