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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1968

Page

13

150 Ships Idle in ILA Walkout Across East Coast

A three day strike by New York long shoremen drew support from Maine to Virginia with about 40 000 dock workers participating and 150 ships idle. In New York State Supreme Court Justice Arthur Markewich ordered the ILA to end the protest against Newark automated piers as a hearing was scheduled today.

New York Maine Virginia Supreme Court Arthur Markewich Aflcior International Longshoremen’s Association Newark N J Markewich New York Shipping Association Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Hampton Roads New Haven Commission ILA New York State Supreme Court

New Haven Longshoremen Return to Work After Brief Walkout

About 100 longshoremen in New Haven stayed out early yesterday then returned to work by afternoon. Two ships remained docked at the harbor while Bridgeport reported no vessels. union spokesman Constantino Pietrini said work would resume today pending a Monday hearing.

New Haven Bridgeport Constantino Pietrini The Union

Better Business Unit Dinner April 18 Installation of Officers

The Bridgeport Better Business Bureau holds its first annual dinner and officer installation on April 18 at 6 30 p m at Fredericks restaurant 1201 Kings highway Fairfield. Commissioner James F Casey head of the State Department of Consumer Protection will speak on consumer and business problems locally and nationally. General chairman Milton S Cohen. Reservations with the Better Business Bureau Chapel Street.

Bridgeport Better Business Bureau Frederick's Kings Highway Fairfield James F. Casey State Department of Consumer Protection Milton S. Cohen Casey Ask Belter Business Bureau Chapel Street

Power line crossing proposed over Salmon River

The Connecticut Light & Power Co presented plans at a Public Utilities Commission hearing to string a 2000 foot high voltage line across the Salmon River between Haddam and East Haddam as part of a link to the Millstone plant. Officials said overhead construction costs 22 thousand dollars versus burying at 1.12 million, citing esthetic advantages of the span.

Hartfor E Electric Company Salmon River Haddam East Haddam Connecticut Light & Power Co CLEP State Public Utilities Commission Warren A. Greten Cl&p Haddam Neck Millstone Waterford Greten State Water Resources

Commission Approves Overhead Crossing Amid Limited Opposition

The commission approved the overhead crossing project after hearings with no vocal opposition recorded. The Connecticut Valley Action Committee sent letters to both commissions opposing the proposed overhead crossing.

Commission Connecticut Valley Action Committee

North End Club Starts Eight Week Life Saving Course

North End Boys' Club opens an eight week life saving course directed by Jack Silva with Henry Geisler supervising the swimming section. The program runs in two parts from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. for each session. further details available from Mr. Silva at the club.

North End Boys’ Club Jack Silva Henry Geisler Silva

Canned Tomatoes May Benefit From a Hint of Sugar

A suggested practice for canned tomatoes is to add a small amount of sugar to enhance sweetness and balance acidity. This quick adjustment can brighten flavor without adding extra complexity to recipes.

Town Hall Aides Vote Friday on Fairfield Pact

Fairfield town hall and office employees will vote Friday on a contract with the town bargaining unit. The proposed agreement offers a five percent overall increase, four percent in wages and one percent in fringe benefits, to be decided at 8 pm in the Memorial room of the Public Library.

Fairfield Public Works Fire

Educator Urges Open Talk on Sex at Convocation

Father Thomas A. McGrath S J Fairfield University psychology chair told about 800 Sacred Heart University attendees that parents should answer children’s questions about sex candidly while distinguishing sex information from sex education. He warned against liberal doctrines challenging time honored religious values, and urged parental initiative in transmitting values through love and words.

Thomas A. McGrath S.J Department of Psychology Fairfield University Sacred Heart University SHU Vtake

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