Junior Achiever Award Goes to Central Senior
Anthony Skip Gallo 17, a Central High School senior of 1595 Madison Ave, won the Achiever of the Year at the 31st Junior Achievement awards dinner in Fairfield. The CASH company, counseled by Stauffer Chemical and sponsored by Bridgeport Area Chamber of Commerce, was named company of the year and earned best stockholders report. Several seniors received Sumner Simpson Achievement awards of 350 dollars each, including Raymond Fitzpatrick from Masuk High and Mary Sue Nemecek of Andrew Warde, with sponsors Raybestos Manhattan and William Simpson. Delegates to the JA national conference at Indiana University from August 10 to 15 include Craig Najjoum and Danielle Courtemanche, among others. Five-year service awards were given to Bridgeport Brass’s Paul Maclonus and Ralph McAden, Joseph Skovira of American Chain and Cable, and John Jaconette of Jenkins Brothers. Last fall, 26 small junior achievement firms started in Greater Bridgeport, raising 2300 dollars in 1 share contributions, selling over 10 000 products and totaling 20 000 dollars in sales. George A. Dunbar chaired the dinner with Gallo and Nemecek as cochairmen.
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Anthony
Skip” Gallo
Madison Avenue
Fairfield
Skip
Happiness Js
J. A
Harvey Mubbell Inc
Bridgeport Area
Association
Bridgeport
Sumner Simpson
Raymond Fitzpatrick
Masuk
Paradox
Vitramon, Inc
Edward Horvath
Bullard Havens Technical School
Youth Corps Company
Remington Arms
Mary Sue Nemecek
Andrew Warde High
F.W.A. Company
Raybestos Manhattany Inc
William Simpsom
T.W.A
Sikorsky Aircraft, Inc
JA Advisers
Paul Maclonus
Ralph, McAden
Bridgeport Brass ‘Company
Joseph 'Skovira
American Chain and Cable, Company
John’ Jaconette
Jenkins Brothers
Williams Questions HUD Stand On Bridgeport Housing Needs
Clarence Williams of the Greater Bridgeport Regional Housing council questions HUD over denying elderly housing at 1477 Central Avenue in Bridgeport. He argues the decision jeopardizes local housing goals as nearby areas show growth and several city facilities lie within blocks of the site. Lawrence Hall calls HUD denial a smoke screen while planning agency staff prepare for a June residential revitalization luncheon.
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Williams
HUD
Bridgeport
Central Avenue
Lawrence Thompson
Hartford Area
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Clarence Williams
Greater Bridgeport Regional Housing Council
Rotary
Hartford
Williams Jetermwent
Abraham A. Ribicoff
D-Conn
Lowell P. Weicker Jr
R-Conn
Stewart
McKin’ney
Patricia R. Harris
Yellow Mill’ Pond
Uthe
Bridgeport’ Hospital
Connecticut Mental Health Center
Fairfield County Rehabilitation Center
Lawrence Hall
Greater Bridgeport Regional Planning Agency
Huds
Salty Sea and Saltwater Pollution in Southern California
A damaged OCR fragment notes the Salton Sea in Southern California, its farming origins, and freshwater diversion from the Colorado River. It mentions agricultural waste and over 10,000 tons of salt entering the sea daily, implying environmental impact and ongoing pollution concerns.
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California
Colorado
Schools Receive Governor's Youth Action Award
Hartford UPI reports Gov. Ella Grasso presented the Governor's Youth Action Award to three high schools for community service projects. Bristol Central East Haven and Torrington were honored in a Capitol ceremony as examples of student volunteer programs.
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Hartford
Robards Buys Southport Estate In Four-Parcel Purchase
Oscar winning actor Jason Robards and his wife Lois purchased an estate on Wil Hol Street in Southport for 425000. The property between Willow Street and Gunston Road fronts the shore and was subdivided into four parcels by the Town Plan and Zoning Commission. The deed was recorded in Fairfield Town Clerk’s office with reports that the Robards ownership may appear on a mortgage. Robards, renowned for All the Presidents Men and O Neill plays, has a long career in stage, film, and TV.
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Jasony . Ropards
Lois
Wil- Hol Stréet
Southport
Hoyt
Perry
Janet Perry
Town Plan and Zoning Commission
Fairfield
Robards
Gunston’ ‘Road
Mr. Robards
Ment
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