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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1971

Page

2

Graduation Awards Given at Rodeph Sholom School

Graduation exercises at Rodeph Sholom School awarded numerous honors to pupils and families. David Friend, Susan Israel, Daniel Lobovits, and Linda Jaffe were among students receiving memorial and leadership prizes for excellence in Jewish studies, history, and service, with several graduates planning to attend Northwestern, NYU, and other institutions.

Rachel Salomon Bernstein National Federation of Jew Daniel Lohnvits Susan Israel David Friend Tus Indenbaum Wolfe Rose Silverglide Congregation Redeph Sholom Ir.Lobovits Israel Rayiond Lobovits David Steadnick Scott Tep Echo Jane Fairfield Per Pauling Friend Memors Andrey Wardejal Mellitz David Stes Northwestern University David Nevins Aeth Zucker Philip Silverstone Jacqnh Jacob Bith Jil Cohen Samuel Tilla Eisenberg Fredman Norman Regenfield Carlson Jill Cohen Linda Jaffe Serman

Waterbury Mayor Bergin's Turbulent Term Record

Waterbury mayor Bergin served six terms on the water board and led Democratic city affairs before his mayoralty. He was elected in 1959, faced a 1960 reentry, and was defeated by Republican Raymond Snyder, with family ties noted as a factor. Bergin, a funeral director, shaped local politics and civic groups, and died after a lengthy public life.

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Marine Prospectors and Adverse Effects Speculated

A fragmented report discusses marine prospectors and alleged drug induced cases. It mentions overdoses, suppression of normal functions, and fears about a new toxin affecting respiration and brain activity, with references to a mysterious supply and a grim fatal outcome.

Nixon and the War Voices From a Turbulent Era

Fragmented notes discuss Nixon’s Vietnam policy, statements about ending the war in six months, troop levels, and the widening war into Laos and Cambodia. The text references student opinions, police actions, drug issues, and campus debates surrounding Indochina policy and draft resistance.

Nisan Vietnam Jim Wwe Ann Rans Nixon Laos Viatiam Thad

New FBI Building Basis For Hoover Guess

Six injured in Norwalk crash as plans for a new FBI building rise from congressional discussion. Mixed reporting cites GSA officials on cost shifts, bids opened, and project scope near Pennsylvania Avenue, with injuries in a separate accident near the Norwalk toll station.

FBI Guess

Vietnam War Broadside Reports 48 Attacks Across Region

A government communique details 48 enemy attacks in Vietnam and Laos with minimal casualties. Reports say one South Vietnamese defender killed and several wounded as Viet Cong and allied forces shell key areas around Da Nang Tam Dao Dong Tam and Dong Nghia. Casualties described as light, with additional shelling near Saigon and a Cambodian rubber plantation area 100 miles north of Saigon cited.

Ho Chi Minh Laos Pir Saigon Peoples’ ‘Widlf Lowa Uf Shvol Snun Vietnam

Young Fairfield Woman Killed in New York State Crash

A Miss Johnson of Fairfield died in a crash on a New York state road after her car crossed into the opposite lane and was struck by a second vehicle before being hit by a third. The accident occurred near Putnam County. The coroner and hospital officials reported fatal chest and skull injuries. Occupants of the Weatherers were treated and released. No arrests were made as arrangements for the funeral were incomplete.

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Parade Starting Times and Route Details

Parade starting times listed for multiple stops including Stratford Milford Norwalk New Milford Ridgerose Westport Park Avenue Benham Seaside Park and routes along Main Street and Broad Street toward Milford Green Firehouse and Milford High School. Events include T intersections with local landmarks and schools.

Paradise Pevcn Mal Stvent Broad Street Kimberley Inn

Parade Schedule Amid Threat of Rain Across Shoreline

A Shelton parade happened yesterday while Monroe police report Sunday parades canceled if rain heavy. Vietnam veterans plan in Bridgeport Stratford and Fairfield per Bridgeport Peace Coalition. City parade begins 11 a.m. at Park Avenue, passes Seaside Park, ends with memorial services. Vietnam Veterans for Peace asked to join but did not meet organizers. A few veterans may march today if rain holds, officials say.

Shelton Monroe Pease Bridgeport Stratford Fairfield Stephen Dudrey

Will Draft Plan to Avoid Relocating 60 Families

The plan outlines relocation costs and strategies for 60 families on the East Side as part of Congress Plaza redevelopment. It details demolition budgets, acquisition plans, and potential resettlement, including delays and reassignments to minimize displacement. Key sites include Christ Church, a state building, and multiple occupied properties, with year-by-year projections and contingencies.

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Trumbull Parish Marks 125th Anniversary Sunday

Grace Episcopal church in Trumbull celebrates 125 years with a June 6 dinner and social hour at the Recreation Hall. The Rev Canon Kenneth Cameron of Hartford, a Trinity College English professor and diocesan archivist, will speak at 7 p m. The parish traces back to 1846 with a chapel at Long Hill later rebuilt and renamed Grace Episcopal.

Trumbull Grace Episcopy Recreation Hall Curch Kenneth Cameron Hartford Einglish Trinity College Connecticut Diocese of Connecticut Christ Church Long Hill Main Street Lake Avenue Episcopal Society Episcopal Church Christchurch Yashua Grace Episcopal Church John Williams Roger S. Gray Eaya Ae Ymans Wilmont C. Wheeler Pariah Myron Disbrow Tarered Euesté First Clarence F. Wetman Armand Serant Grace Cihireh Red Rogers Gray Ti+ter Vinctor Mout Son Raymond Jones Ralsl True Cart Bishoy

Rash of Burglaries Muggings And Bar Hold Up

Bridgeport police kept busy during the Memorial Day weekend with a spree of burglaries purse snatchings and three muggings. A Pembroke street bar holdup saw a bartender robbed of 200 and a patron threatened. One youth was arrested in a break at Casial Abrasive and Goliman Supply with six sweepers found and $4000 bond set. Victims included Josephine Angelo robbed on Lindley street and a watch snatched at Knife-paint. Multiple homes reported burglaries with cash jewelry and TV sets taken amid entries on Seaview Avenue Washington Park and nearby streets. Local businesses such as the Crown studios and Madison Sport Shop were also targeted.

Bridgeport Pembroke Gent Pentayoke Street Joseph Siriko Bldg P. T. Barnum Housing Project John Gallagher Anthoy Saglimbene Arditty Robert Gregory Raymond Beaksworth Smith Josephine Angelo Bera Alreet Lindley Street Fairview Avenue Méngings Washington Park Washington Ave Ty Raphael Canales Daisy Abner Baldwin Beamiskey Tayrace Seaview Avenue Megee Sliin Teun Smith Varemien Arive Ellawood Avenue Elawod i . Place Kala Slivkin Park Theves Wilfredo Hernandez Clinton Avenue Madison Sport Shop Madison Avenue Fairfield Avenue Brock-Hail Sumuel Maviyen Fast I Main Street Lovis Gramestry Staya White Tavern Main Street Rose MacDowell Hollister Avenue Crown Studios Harrison Street

UB Nursing Program Receives $50,000 Grant

The ARCA Fund provides a $50,000 grant to the University of Bridgeport's nursing program. Officials project $100,000 by year end as it moves toward a five year plan to expand the master's program and model health care improvements nationwide. John J. Cox, university development head, notes the effort aims to advance nursing education and care delivery.

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Ark's Wood and the Ark of the Covenant Tale

A fragmentary report mentions ARK'S WOOD and the ARCA Kuqiehesion founded by Navey Reynolds of Greenwich, daughter of the Inte Aya. Reynolds, linked to Redy Reynolds Tobacco, references a sacred shittah tree W variety near Leue used by Taree lites Lic to construct a Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant.

ARCA

Udall Proposes New Challenge to America

Representative Udall unleashes a fresh call to the nation amid editorials and campus debate. Amid confused remarks and partial quotes, officials discuss a "new spirit of intimidation" and insist on a firm stance against threats to order.

Rep Udall America Versity Zatpus

River Pollution Warning Calls For Caution At Mill River

A local river pollution warning was issued by the Pollution Unit and the Mill River association urging caution for swimmers and waders. The event noted a ceremony with degrees awarded and a call for gentler public discourse amid environmental concerns and campus tensions.

Harrison E. Farnsworth Janczecki Brown University Alexander Kipnis Fac Mill Huntington Shopping Center Mill River Broo River Unelian Arizona Democrat

Petition Drive Pushes Valley Health District Plan

Shelton health district petitions circulate in town with Conservation Commission, Diller Women's Club and League of Women Voters backing. Aldermen weigh joining the district at City Hall after skeptical public hearing. requests for signatures go through Community Development Action Plan office via Frank Kelly of the Conservation Commission.

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Fire alarms strike Park City Hospital as four engines respond

Firefighters from four engine companies rushed to Park City Hospital on Park Avenue after an alarm sounded last night. Authorities reported the fire was found and contained within minutes. A recall occurred four minutes after the initial alert.

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