Governor signs school construction aid bill in Connecticut
Governor Ella Grasso signed a law to fund major public school construction with 87.8 million dollars over 20 years. The plan classifies projects by state priority and covers 50 percent of costs, with towns to bond upfront. Bridgeport projects include Waltersyne Lincoln Garfield Shelton West Side and Florence Blackham renovations. nine Fairfield county communities receive nearly 17 million in reimbursements. Hazardous substances disclosure for employers takes effect Oct 1 along with other measures including studded snow tires for school buses, higher penalties for tampering with navigational aids, and allowing absentee ballots for primaries.
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Air Pollution Varies Across Connecticut State
The State Department of Environmental Protection reports moderate air pollution across the state on Thursday with Graton showing unhealthy levels. The forecast called for moderate levels statewide.
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Communist Party in the Soviet Union Reaches 35 Million Members
The Communist party, the sole legal political organization in the Soviet Union, reports membership of about 35 million, reflecting widespread participation across the country.
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Teacher to Be Reprimanded Over Student Hair Incident
In West Haven a ninth grade math teacher nicknamed Zella Anderson faced a reprimand after she cut a two inch lock from top student Carolyn Ander Nancy Larson during class. The act drew complaints from the student’s 15 year old son who said the teacher smiled and walked away without explanation while arranging papers. School officials describe the incident as imprudent and under review.
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