11 May 1977
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1977
Page
1
Marquette Michigan city commissioners adopted a spicy new obscenity ordinance tied to Supreme Court filings, sparing the public read aloud. A measles vaccination clinic for youths up to 20 was set in City Hall with sessions for those vaccinated between 1963 and 1965.
The report notes government intends to pursue additional indictments in the Shelton Sponge Rubber arson case. Read across pages 3 and 2 reference unions and utility matters as well as a Connecticut snowstorm damage estimate and a parade site selection in Stamford.
Lucille Lesueur Crawford known as Crawford for her stage career died Tuesday from an apparent heart attack in her Manhattan apartment. A household maid found her body around 10 a.m. Campbell's funeral home arranged services. Crawford rose from chorus girl to Oscar contender after signing with Metro in 1935.
The U S Department of Labor announced a 16 070 187 dollar tentative allocation for Bridgeport under a nationwide 6 6 billion stimulus program. City officials called the funding significant, aiming to hire more workers and fund city improvements while supporting unemployed residents. Screening will run through Connecticut agencies, with eligibility based on weeks worked and income limits. details on new job counts and assignments to come later.
Washington Sikorsky head Gerald Tobias led demonstrations for UTTAS helicopters at National Airport as Senate Armed Services Committee debated a 50 percent funding cut. The panel cited prototype performance concerns and higher production targets, threatening Stratford division jobs while Sikorsky pledged guarantees of climb and speed targets.
At a police board meeting in headquarters, Police Supt. Walsh announced he had appointed 43 provisional officers. Commissioner Guman called the actions illegal, contesting the authority to make provisional appointments. Civil Service and city attorney opinions were cited, with ongoing disagreement and plans to consult further.
The State Commission on Hospitals and Health Care approved Bridgeport hospital to build a new emergency room as part of a 3.38 million project. Construction will start late fall with a focus on faster patient care, expanded facilities, and a larger entrance for ambulances.
The Commerce Department reports personal income rose 9.1 percent in 1976, surpassing the 4.8 percent inflation rate. Per capita income rose from 5903 to 6441 dollars, with state variations led by Alaska and Mississippi and fastest growth in Michigan Maine and Mississippi.
Hartford House Speaker James J. Kennelly sent a Senate approved bottle bill to the House Environment committee to keep it alive. Rep. Russel Post called the move key as supporters race to collect 76 signatures by Saturday. House Environment chairman John W. Anderson cautioned the effort faces a difficult path.
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