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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1977

Page

1

Carter names Fudge May Baret Driscoll to group

President Carter appoints Fudge May Baret Driscoll of Bridgeport to a national juvenile justice advisory group. A Newton, Massachusetts resident sues over a double taxation situation. Senator Frank Church offers a novel explanation for the Panama Canal treaty’s troubles, citing lack of political sex appeal and strong emotional resistance in the United States.

Carter Fudge May- Baret Driscoll Bridgeport National Juvenile Justice Advisory Group Newton Mass Senate Foreign Relations Committee Frank Church Swnday Republican National Committee Senate Church United States

No Agreement on Abortion Delays Health Bill Passage

Congressional conferees failed to agree on government abortion policy and will return the issue to the full House and Senate. Abortion delays threaten timely action on a $60.2 billion appropriations bill for Labor Education and Welfare departments, with no decision expected before Thursday.

Washington House Senate Departments of Labor and Health, Education and Welfare

Families and Inflation Ease Mixed For U S House

Washington reports that the Census Bureau said the average American family rose 3 percent in income during last year after inflation, but real gains lagged 1973. Prices rose 5 percent, while median family income reached 14,960 dollars in 1878 adjusted figures and added about 450 dollars in nominal terms. Ford Motor Co said it would cut prices on small cars up to 5.7 percent for 1977 models by adding standard equipment and pricing below the base sticker. In Congress Republicans pushed to block a measure aimed at tightening labor law penalties for repeated violators and for unions. A Belgrade session with 23 nations reviewed the Helsinki accords to monitor progress on human rights and European cooperation.

Washington Census Bureau U.S Bureau Detroit Ford Motor Co Automaker Thomas P. O'Neil National Labor Relations Board Belgrade Yugoslavia United States Soviet Union Hel- Ski Fintan

Fumes in Kansas City School Sicken Pupils

More than 100 elementary students were rushed to hospitals after inhaling fumes from a furnace at Marlborough School in Kansas City. Many were nauseated and fainted, some unconscious on arrival. Police and hospital spokesmen reported carbon monoxide poisoning effects with no serious injuries. Teachers also fell ill and were treated. most students, mainly fifth and sixth graders, returned home by afternoon. An investigation into the source of the fumes was under way.

Kansas City Marlborough Caccies Rene Ken Cox Marlborough School Terre Haute Ind

Freed Hostages End Hijack Odyssey In Algeria

Five Japanese hijackers released 19 hostages aboard a hijacked Japan Airlines jet and surrendered to Algerian authorities after a six day, 5000 mile flight across Asia and North Africa. The hostages, 12 passengers and seven crew, were reported in good health and smiling as they left the airport. One American, Thomas Phelan of San Francisco, was described as well but with digestive problems from irregular meat. Authorities did not disclose future actions for the hijackers or details of a $6 million ransom handed over in Dhaka.

Algiers Algeria Asia North Africa U.S Thomas Phielan State Department San Francisco Red Army Japan Air Lines DA8 India Dacca Bangladesh

Probe Clears Grant Program in HUD Compliance Review

City development administrator Robert J. Testo Jr. says a preliminary federal probe by HUD compliance officer Robert Upshur found the Bridgeout Community Development Black Grant program in compliance with affirmative action standards. The final report is due within a month, with interviews and review of contracts and applications completed.

Bridgeout Robert J. Testo Jr U.S. Department of Howtsing Uehan Robert Upshur 7 General Upshur Otter Boston Teste HUD Me. Upshur Awas Area Coalition

Gas Pricing Vote Could Come Today

Senate opponents of deregulating natural gas ended a nine day filibuster as lack of White House backing forced a surrender. Senators Abouresk and Metzenbaum said they would allow a vote on the pricing bill, with Vice President Nixon joining Byrd in pressuring to end the delay. Mundale, presiding, ruled amendments filed by filibustering foes out of order. The fight revolved around price controls and administration aims to keep gas prices down.

Washington Senate White House James Abourerk D. D Howard Melzenbaum Metzenbaum Alley Walter F.aton Tfurt Robert C. Byrd Mundale Byrd Abouresk

Plan Cancer Curbs Where People Work

Washington AP The Labor Department proposed a comprehensive new policy Monday for controlling the more than 1 800 known or suspected cancer causing chemicals in the American workplace. The proposal sets up for the first time a systematic procedure to quickly identify classify and regulate cancer causing substances that threaten workers health. Previously cancer agents were handled on a case by case basis.

Washington Labor Deparment Labor

East Side Center purchase approved amid hall vote split

Hall Bay for East Side Center voted narrowly last night to buy the former Sokol hall at 527 Hallett Street for 47000, with ODA planning 200000 to develop a community center. Mayors vote sealed it 9 8. debate centered on site choice and demolition if rejected, with Alderman Conte switching to support after initial tie.

Mandanici Sokol Hallett Street Ofice of Development Administration Alberta J. Ayala ODA East Side Tis Chatman Grab del Velore Dlgath Sokn AlkDemocratic Council Mandaaiej Chegory M. Cone Ghs Akerman Conte Soted Sokol Purchase Stan War of Baying Sokol Hall Hlaney Arringtan Stephen Edmond Palumbo Sydia Richard Meehan Ferullon Giberto Hernmdez Kenneth J. Kelley Voling Sokol Hall Irma Palko William P. Tyer Bernary Kate Shamas A. Mulligan Thamar Caco Gatetiel-Biafore Walter Edwards OVA St. John Nepomucene School Jann Pembroke Street St. John’s American

Community center plan faces mixed support on East Side site

Daily Numbers notes Oct 3 debate over Sokol site for a East Side community center. Alderman Hernandez and Meehan back the purchase citing needs of residents and youths. Alderman Caco and Evans offer cautious opposition and hopes for productive outcomes amid concerns about the area.

Sokol Buttol Hernandez Council Meehan East Side Ielp Evans Caco Sokol Hall Sith Cor

SNET Rate Hearings Start Toll-Free Area Studies Set

PUCA began hearings on Southern New England Telephone Company rate increase of 64.66 million dollars. The plan would raise residential monthly from 6.00 to 7.55 or 8.03 depending on service, and business charges from 13.40 to 16.70 monthly plus higher extension fees. About 20 intervenors including Yale University, Hartford, Montville, and various civic groups oppose or scrutinize the proposal.

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