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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1968

Page

30

Police Cleared In Injuring of Jimmie Rodgers

Los Angeles district attorney's inquiry found no one criminally liable for Jimmie Rodgers skull fracture. The report faulted three police officers for not arresting Rodgers for drunkenness after he collapsed in his car near a freeway off ramp. Rodgers, 34, had undergone two skull operations and filed a $1 million suit against the city.

Los Angeles Jimmie Rodgers Dist. Atty Evelle J. Younger Rodgers Younger Eddie Samuels

California Tops States With Most National Parks

California holds the lead nationwide by listing more national parks than any other state, reinforcing its status in conservation and public lands. The count reflects a long-standing tradition of preserving diverse landscapes from deserts to coastlines.

California State

Insurance Firms Aid Hartford Home Buying Program

Hartford's housing plan for low income and minority families received a 3 million dollar boost. Six insurers will provide 2.5 million for FHA mortgages in the Greater Hartford area plus Mechanics Savings Bank 500 thousand. The initiative, started March 11 with Society for Savings’ 1 million, targets large families from Hartford's North End, with Aetna Life and Casualty 600 thousand. Travelers and Connecticut General 500 thousand each. Phoenix and Connecticut Mutual 400 thousand each. Hartford Life 100 thousand. all contributing toward the industry's 1 billion urban commitment.

Greater Hartford The Mechanics Savings Bank Society For Savings Hartford North End Aetna Life and Casualty Travelers Insurance Companies Connecticut General Life Insurance Co Phoenix Insurance Co Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co Hartford Life Insurance Co

Six nolled in theft of bicycle case in Trumbull

Six youths charged with stealing a bicycle in Trumbull had their cases nolled in circuit court. Assistant prosecutor said officers could not identify which of the six took part. the car carrying the group was later apprehended. Defendants named include Brian Hariskevich Michael Magnatta John Davis David Basque Robert Witted Ronald Whitted.

Trumbull Wildred Roche John Alexaner Underwood Seminole Trail Brian Hariskevich Adams Street Robert Witted Ronald Whitted Grandview Avenue Michael D. Magnatta Trumbull Avenue John T. Davis Platt Street David C. Basque White Plains ‘Road Trimbutl

Baez Harris wed in New York church ceremony

Pacifist folksinger Joan Baez and draft resister David Harris married at St. Clement's Episcopal Church on Manhattan's West Side with about 150 guests. The couple, both active in anti draft protests, faced media restrictions and planned a low key reception at the Drake Hotel amid visits from family and friends.

New York Joan Baez David Harris Harris St. Clement's Episcopal Church Manhattan West Side

Shazar Reelected Israel President

President Zalman Shazar was reelected to a second five year term in a unanimous vote in Jerusalem. No other candidate stood for the ceremonial post.

Stratford man fined for breach of the peace after arrest

Circuit Court Judge Joseph Adorno fined Oliver Barry thirty dollars after he pleaded guilty to breach of the peace. Police were handling an auto accident on Barnum Avenue at Hallett Street on March 8 when Barry became abusive and struggled with officers. He was also charged with resisting arrest.

Bete Schichter Mr. Hayes Shatore Joseph Adorno Oliver Barry Hullcourt Stratford Barry Bridgeport Barnum Avenue Hallett Street Underwood

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