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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1977

Page

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Mailmen defend against dog bites in West Germany

West German Postal Ministry warned it would halt mail deliveries to homes with dogs that bite letter carriers as bites rise despite mailmen carrying spray. Other items note Maine earmuff bill praise, convention anonymity for bomb technicians, Jimmy Cagney stroke update, Nixon Watergate reaction, and early coffee price cuts by General Foods Coca Cola and Folger Coffee.

Bonn West Germany UPL United Press International General Foods Corp Coca-Cola Co Folger Coffee Co

City seeks 10-year payout for old railroad station

Demetrakis asks city for a decade to cover 500000 for the aging railroad station. Hospital team seeks support to curb child abuse. State House approves bill protecting fueling station operators. United Technologies denies report on Chairman Harry Gray’s pay. Governor vetoes Sunday bow and arrow deer hunting. City tax collector seeks power to deny food licenses for unpaid bills.

Demetrakis City United Technologies Harry Gray

Carter Denounces Slur Linking Jews to Jesus Death

President Jimmy Carter condemned the old charge that Jews killed Christ as unjust and false. He affirmed churches have repudiated the deicide claim and urged repentance and love for Jews. Carter's letter to Lutheran pastor Steinbruck explained Jesus was a Jew and named the human instruments of his crucifixion.

New York Jimmy Carter Jesus U.S Carlier Carter Southern Baptists Judas Caiaphas Pilate Jetter John F. Steinbrick Washington Luther Place Memorial Church First’ Baptist Church Steinbruck Canard Abraham Associated Press Vatican World Council of Churches National Council of Churches Christ Cater Jesus of Nazareth

New England Fuel Costs Questioned At Energy Hearing

A Congressional subcommittee pressed John F. O'Leary over why New England must pay higher fuel prices than the national average. He testified that regional disparities would shrink by 1985, with New England electricity costs still above average but narrowing, while other regions face their own shifts under Carter's energy plan. Kennedy pressed for justification, noting the promised equity in the energy program.

Boston Carter New England John F. O'Leary Federal Energy Administration Edward M. Kennedy Margaret Heckter R-Mass Joint Energy Subcommittee O’leary Halé Hév Kennedy O'Leary Texas

O'Leary predicts mixed savings from coal plant switch

Mrs Heckler questions O Leary on FEA plans to convert oil fired plants to coal. He says 16 projects in New England would lower rates for most, with a few plants seeing about 10 percent increases. NE Electric System urges federal help for coal use, while cost savings and a blanket order are debated. John Buckley expresses skepticism on coal supply, but O Leary says the market will provide the coal.

Heckler O'Leary FEA O’leary New England Guy. Nichols New England Electric System Otil Pehy John Buckley Northeast Petroleum Industries Buckley

Ulster Strike Called Off After Opposing Pressure

Protestant extremists in Northern Ireland halted a day-old strike after strong grassroots opposition doomed the move. The United Unionist Action Councils cited lives lost and insisted Britain and the IRA threats failed to justify further disruption. The decision followed late-night meetings amid widespread dismay in East Belfast.

Belfast Northern ‘Ireland Northern Ireland Jan. Paisley United Unionist Action Councils Britain Irish Republican Ulster Defense Association Action Council Ulster Acton Council

Hartford Lawyer Nominated for U S District Court Judge

Hartford attorney Joseph Adinolfi Jr was recommended by Senator Ribicoff for a U S District Court judgeship in Connecticut. If confirmed, he would fill a vacancy created by Judge Robert Zampano moving to senior status.

Hartford UPI Joseph Adinolfi Jr Abraham Ribicoff Dconn U.S. District Court Connecticut Adinolfi Griffin Beil Carter Ridicoff Washington Senate U.S Robert Zampano Wesleyan , University Harvard Law School Adinalfi Elizabeth Cotter William R. Cotter Ribicoff Lowell P. Weicker Jr R-Conn T.F. Gilroy Daly Fairfield M. Joseph Blumenfeld

OPEC Members Scrap Planned 5 Percent Oil Price Hike

Eleven OPEC members abandoned a scheduled five percent price increase, potentially saving oil buyers over two billion dollars in the second half of the year. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates opposed the full Doha plan, keeping market crude at about 12.70 dollars per barrel.

Nicosia Cyprus Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Middle East U.S GPEC A Vic Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Mobil Oil Corp John Lichtblau Oil Company Petroleum — Industry Res

Reverend Floyd May Seeks Bridgeport Mayor Bid

The Rev Roger Floyd of 301 Cambridge Avenue said he may seek the Democratic nomination for mayor this year and is testing support. He would face Mayor John C Mandanici and two contenders Cecil Young and Gary Sylvia in the bid. Floyd directs the Bridgeport Area Council of Churches and has been active in community programs.

Roger Floyd Cambridge Avenue Floyd Bridgeport Area

Bottle Bill Faces Vote Deadline In Connecticut

Envi ronmentalists near securing final Senate or House signatures to revive the bottle bill. A 5 p.m. today deadline looms as lawmakers face pressure from beverage lobbyists. Governor Ty Grasso would sign if it reaches her desk. House backing stood at 72 signatures, four short of requirement.

Hartford UPI Senate House House of Representatives Lawrence DeNardis Amden John A. Gawrych Torrington Alfred Santaniello Jr Norwalk DeNardis Ella Ty Grasso Beverage Industry Spar

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