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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1966
Page
4
Key Bridgeport leaders including Mrs. Evelyn A. Kirkpatrick and Mrs. Iris Bresky pushed for a regional approach to mental health. They urged shared planning, funding, and agency cooperation to build a comprehensive community program and center.
Dr. Mortimer Brown of the Illinois Department of Mental Health and Howard W. Benedict chair the event in Bridgeport. A reactor panel features mayors and town officials from Bridgeport Fairfield Stratford Trumbull Easton and Monroe with A C Vertucci and other local leaders. The conference focuses on coordination of community resources toward improved regional mental health services.
Alfred E. Richards of 1035 Fairfield Avenue, Heppenstall engineer, will attend the National Management Association board meeting in Fort Worth Texas. The 70 member board governs the 41 year old group with 73000 members. Julian E. Atkins, Pittsburgh, will also attend as first vice president. French supermarkets begin selling champagne and reports show good sales.
Gemini 9 mission plans a space walk with Cernan tethered at 140 feet and backup air, as Stafford guides complex dockings with the Agena target rocket. The flight features the first back pack maneuvering unit and multiple orbital rendezvous drills essential for future moon missions.
A 100 member blue ribbon committee formed at Governor Dempsey's urging studies pollution and recommends state grants up to 30 percent of sewage plant costs and 40 percent if shared by towns. Prefinancing of federal aid would let municipalities borrow only their share. State advances for planning could reach six percent of total cost.
The Gemini 9 crew plan a final maneuver to ensure the space cab can reach the mothership and dock for the return to earth. At 11 19 a m Friday, Stafford and Cernan are set to splash down in the Atlantic recovery area and be picked up by the carrier Wasp for the trip home.
In Detroit a gunman opened fire at a Socialist Workers party office, killing Bernard and injuring Garrett and Graham before fleeing with $11. Garrett, a Wayne State senior and anthropology major, was reported in fair condition while Graham was described as critical. The incident occurred in a Debs-named hall.
Police linked Waniolek to a six page anti Communist statement given to the Union of South Africa consulate in New York. He allegedly told others he would return to Detroit to shoot Communists and was arrested near a library after riding buses with his wife. The case involves Socialist Workers Party members and Young Socialist Alliance figures.
Aboard ship near Mindanao the vessel rode fierce rains and winds as the typhoon struck. Initial reports from Samar said great damage occurred though no official estimate was given.
Work begins on the University College of Sierra Leone in Freetown with Britain funding 56000 toward a 140000 construction budget. The project marks a significant international aid effort for higher education development.
City council extends motorcycle ban to Seaside Park amid rising traffic and safety concerns. Officials report motorcyclists from Stamford and other areas using parks, with speeding and riding on sands and grass. Tribute paid to Fred Schwarzkopf as city mourns former clerk and alderman. In other actions, $2000 settlement approved for Patrolman Joseph Paul with related wage and medical costs totaling $3340.
Mayor Curran proclaims Wednesday as Dental Education Day in Bridgeport to mark the Connecticut Dental Association's 1st anniversary. The two day convention starts tomorrow at Stratfield Motor Inn with emphasis on advances in dental science and public health. British educators warn youth clubs foster new drug addicts.
Louis Gladstone advised accepting 2000 to settle the municipality’s claim in Superior court. A petition by Michael Ritucci to remain employed beyond age 70 was approved with a support letter from Mr. Fennell requesting retention until January 1, 1967. Ritucci is assigned to the Laurel Tennis courts jury duty.
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