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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1973

Page

2

CT group calls end to treating intoxication as crime

The Connecticut Catholic Conference Justice Mission(CCJM) urged decriminalizing intoxication in a Hartford consensus report. led by Rep James Fill, the panel argued current policy criminalizes behavior tied to addiction, siphoning police time, court resources, and funds from treatment and rehabilitation programs.

CCJM Connecticut Hartford James Ciczene Bingham Stamford Lernest Robert H. Franklin Councili Atitntion Ralph C- Dixon Thartford Ichairman William Hy I Tampton Greenwich Ullilzac

Two Men Injured When Car Hits Building

Two unidentified men were injured and trapped for nearly half an hour after a car slammed into a warehouse at Knowlton Street near Park City Supply. Police say the vehicle struck the building in wet, slippery conditions. both occupants will require hospital care, and investigators from Squad Five and Engine Two reviewed the scene with Mayor Panuzio present.

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City works to clarify fuel aid amid heat emergency

In a Civil Defense meeting, Mayor and officials discussed who would coordinate emergency fuel, heat, and shelter for residents. An Emergency Office of Energy Policy was created to align public and private efforts, with an advisory commission meeting weekly to develop response programs.

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Dystrophy Drive Leader Prays Amid Campaign Results

District director Pater Stelna reports on the 1879 March Age dystrophy drive in Fairfield county Me. Volunteers near 1 500 kits circulated for the walkathon have largely been returned with areas still needing coverage. The campaign aims for 426 100 but signs are not fully promising yet. Stelna commends Charles Brown and Toho Murmtori for their standout work.

Muschaar Ryshyyky Pater Stelna Fale Tieth Stetma Ashe Fairfield County Stelma Charles Brown Catngeaign Toho Murmtori York Bridgeport Ind Steatford Shehan Trambek Easton Palrfield

SNET Names Chief for the Environment

SNET appoints Leo L. Silverstein as environmental affairs administrator to lead conservation efforts and programs in air and water quality, solid waste, and energy conservation for the Bell system region based in New Haven.

New Haven New England Leo L. Silveratold Jey North Raven SNET Pee Peeson Silverstein Nitiste Comppany

Uniform speed limits debated across states and proposals

Governors and transportation officials in several states debate max speeds for cars trucks and buses amid questions of safety highway tolls and fuel use. New Jersey plans a 53 mph top limit while Massachusetts New York and Connecticut weigh varying limits. Industry groups urge a uniform national standard to ease traffic and reduce hazards and fuel costs.

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Security Tightened At State Police HQ

Hartford state police tighten security at the headquarters after threats and past attacks on police buildings. Lt. Col. Norman Tasker cites enhanced screening and electronic controls as precautionary measures to prevent incidents.

Hartford UPI Norman Tasker Tasker

Chattanooga Jet Crash At Lowell Field In Tennessee

Passengers recount a dramatic plane skid from the runway into a muddy field at Lowell Field. Nine taken to hospitals, six crew aboard including Captain Ralph Hachkrey and First Officer J Barna. No fatalities. emergency crews hazily contained fires as investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board prepared to inspect the wreckage.

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Planners to Consider Lagislation Tonight in New Britain

The American Institute of Plan ning will hold its annual meeting in New Britain to discuss proposed planning legislation for the General Assembly. A pre meeting tour of the renewal area is planned for 3 o clock at Howard Robinson's 65 Columbus Boulevard. State Senator Richard Borjattoy of Watertown and Senator Page of Guilford will attend, with Howard Mawman addressing prospects for planning legislation in the 1974 Assembly session.

American Institute of Plan Yeve New Britain Howard Tobnson Columbus Boulevard Richard G. Bor Jattoy Watertown Stanley Page Guilford Howard A. Mawman Connecticut

Fairfield Zoners Grant 2 Controversial Pleas

Fairfield Zoning commission approved two contentious requests last night. One sought Linwood Avenue rezoning from Industrial to residential for a 123 acre parcel. the other aimed to subdivide land in Greenfield Hill. Residents split on the changes with safety and drainage concerns dominating debate.

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Phone Union Leader In Kidney Fund

NAMDEN John Wy shaughnessy Jr, president of the Connecticut Union of Telephone Workers, leads the National Kidney Foundation executive committee. The 23-year-old foundation, with 52 affiliates nationwide, presses for public contributions in Connecticut. Dialysis machines have been placed in Hartford and New Haven hospitals. Shaughnessy, longtime Hartford resident, has served as mayor, town councilman, and chairman of commissions.

Namden John Wyshaughnessy Jr Connecticut Union of Teleuhona Workers, Inc National Kidney Foundation United States Connecticut Hartford New Haven Hant Harford Pearslsunt

Mississippi Snow Arrives Amid Severe Illinois Chill

Fragmentary OCR notes report heavy snowfall in Mississippi and Chicago during February, with the Chicago River clogged by dumped snow. Officials reportedly loaded snow onto southbound railroad cars and mentioned changing kernel sizes from thirty to thirty five bats.

Mississippi Texas Cary Chicago Shicago

School Musicians Upset Quarry in Drills for Fight

KIAMESHA LAKE NY AP Heavyweight contender Sore Quarry complains that 2000 high school musicians disrupted his training for the December 16 bout with Ernie Shavers. Quarry, resting Sunday, faced horns and drums as youths watched, declining an invitation to Tuesday night benefactor events to gain sleep before the match.

Kiamesha LAKE Nyap Sore Quarry Ernie Shavers Quarry Quarry Save Bonearh Iki Tote Imer Joe Frazier Frazier George Foremar

County Executives Named New CBIA Directors in Connecticut

Three Fairfield county executives join eight new CBIA directors at the association’s annual meeting in Hartford. Alfred Mulliven of Glister & Bennett Manufacturing Co Georgetown Joseph Flovin Xerox Stamford and Edward Harris Furty Howes Stamford are named among the new appointees. Six other directors were re elected including Theodore Talmage and Philip Maraillon.

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Energy controls loom as gasoline rationing debate grows

A Treasury plan proposes a federal gasoline tax plus a coupon system to limit usage. Officials discuss coupons for motorists and potential weekly free gas allowances, while administration aides weigh broader energy measures and price controls amid Arab oil shortages.

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Energy crisis prompts layoffs and speed warnings

United Air Lines plans immediate layoffs of at least 950 employees and will cancel 200 flights in January due to a fuel shortage. The Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association warns that forcing slower highway speeds could disrupt the economy as trucks and drivers remain scarce. Nixon comments emphasize energy savings and future improvements as scientists promise more power and brighter days ahead.

Anurees Hace Office of Management and Sadget Fiedler Treasury Phief Trim Ay Tove White House Tkeelicas Hillise White Housa Office of Petroleum Allocation Maine Hargesting House Commerce Comeminée Harigy Slaggers D-W. Va Chet Holifield D-Caif House Ixon John F. Schaefer Love Energy Policy Office Senate Eli Reich Offi Office of Patraleum Allocation Aboud Jad Congress United Air Lines Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association Johare Nixon Wila Pat Washington

Black Market for Gas Reported

Washington AP report cites unnamed council saying alleged black market activities involve heating oil and petroleum products. A spokesman said there is no active investigation yet and steps taken so far are unconfirmed.

Washington Living Council Pasoline Petreleum Bue 8 Cinneil Steparis Tne Theseyorts Prize

Akron witness recalls crash scene near rural airport

A witness described watching television when a loud thump signaled a two car crash and a plane incident. He helped pull four people from the damaged craft as emergency crews arrived, noting the airport lies between Akron and Canton in a rural area.

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Canadians Barred From BU Hockey Win Court Fight

A U.S. district judge ruled in favor of two Canadian hockey players in a suit against ECAC, NCAA, and Boston University trustees. A restraining order kept BU players Buckton and Care from being declared ineligible, with appeals anticipated. ECAC commissioner White law signaled no punitive action yet, while NCAA expects potential sanctions. ECAC hearings set for December in Boston and San Francisco.

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Democrats face sudden deadline for town committee changes

Town chairmen in several communities react to a Friday notice from the Democratic State Central Committee signaling changes to local party rules. The action seeks a two year term realignment and pits factions over district representation and a mayoral influence as Democrats prepare for the March primaries. Republican leaders consider redistricting moves, with December meetings anticipated to decide on changing the GOP town committee.

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Bridgeport Telegram Estrollaned Its Post PULTEING Company

Fragmented OCR reads like a Bridgeport Telegram notice. It mentions Sunday Post, circulation figures, and advertising terms with garbled names and addresses. The text references Associated Press and a city event but lacks clear dates or outcomes.

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