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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1973
Page
28
Two astronauts William Pogue and Edward Gibson will exit Skylab 3 to repair a jammed four foot dish radar antenna. Commander Gerald Carr remains inside to guide repairs and operate controls. The space walk, starting at 10 19 a m est, may last up to six hours and involves intricate wiring and tool handling in bulky suits.
A four part seminar series on drug abuse will be run by Operation Reverse, the Diocese of Bridgeport anti drug counseling program. It starts Nov 25 at St Patrick school auditorium 222 Wells Street from 7 to 10 p m. Dr Arthur J Grieske and Vincent A Roberts direct the program with Rev Walter Walker coordinating at St Patrick s. Each session covers behavior, law, medical care and rehabilitation with noted speakers. Information and registration from Operation Reverse offices 399 Kassuth Street.
The Associated Press reports holiday traffic mercy as millions head home for Thanksgiving. The National Safety Council estimates 625 to 725 deaths from Wednesday 4 p.m. to Sunday midnight if the holiday drive goes as projected, versus about 10 deaths typical for a nonholiday period. Last year’s toll was 658.
A fire caused by a short circuit did minor damage in a Fairfield store at 1 13 a.m. John Westber 265 Fern Street Fairfield reported. Firemen also checked smoke odor at 8 40 a.m. at Philip Mc Laughlin 789 Harbor Road. Odor traced to a fuse box. Companies one and four responded to both alarms.
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