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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1973
Page
6
A local puzzle item details confusion in a turkey week crossword race with mixed clues and explanations. It notes prize value reaching 175 dollars in the next issue, and mentions judge-like hints about Down and Across clues. The piece ends with a historic note on St. Louis first newspaper west of the Mississippi, the Missouri Gazette, dating to 1808.
Wallingford Mayor Joseph Cavin endorsed former Norwalk Mayor Frank N. Zullo for the Democratic nomination for governor in 1974. Cavin's support makes him the fourth party figure to back Zullo, who seeks the state convention endorsement.
Hartford awards 1 to each employee daily for not driving to the office under a Mutual Life program. A car pool option will be eligible, with a larger pool payoff for shared rides. The plan starts next Monday and excludes drivers who transport passengers in the pool.
Burglars smashed a pane to enter Jimmy's Army and Navy on Main Street downtown and stole $93,000 cash plus $300 from a register. Leo Sehnieder found the break at 3:30 yesterday morning. Burglary also aimed at homes on Arctic Street and Taft Avenue with cash, checks, rings, and a wristwatch missing and an auto in a driveway taken.
The Hamlen police department has begun a drive to cut armed robberies this season. Police Chief Milheen says Operation 4H will focus on target areas with constant surveillance by unmarked patrol cars.
A 68 year old Fairfield woman, Alice Bennett, said two boys aged 9 to 12 snatched her purse on Park Avenue near Garden Street. She attempted to hold on, injured her hand, and was treated at Park City Hospital before being released. Detectives Hardge and Carrall quoted her account.
Ast Haven Education Association and the Board of Education will hold the first contract session in five months on November 1. The union voted to accept 0.5 percent pay increase as the basis to reopen negotiations. The board has not acted on the pay hike proposal.
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