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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1971

Page

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Vicariate plan gains clergy approval amid talks in Southport

Priests vote on the proposed vicariate system at St. Luke’s in Southport chaired by Bishop Walter Curtis. Debate centers on whether vicars will lack canonical authority yet serve as influential liaisons, with two successive meetings needed for final adoption. The job outline describes vicars as catalysts who travel the region, foster diocesan goals, and coordinate with parish councils while not micromanaging parishes.

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Al Mathewson Photos On Exhibit at YWCA

Exhibition features Al Mathewson images and silhouettes at the YWCA. The event notes a postage hike and payroll changes affecting U.S. mail, with photographer Mathewson linked to National Press photographers' group. Schedule references raise timelines from 1992 and 1979, reflecting past labor and publication context.

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Vicarro Parishes Hearings Outline Clergy Roles

Bishop Cavils questioned parish councils about clerical duties and authority to remove pastors. A forthcoming meeting will revisit job descriptions and the governance of priests across Greenwich, Sumford, Westport, Stratford, and surrounding parishes with many listed locales in Fairfield and neighboring towns.

Greenwich Sumford Nopwath Wiltem Danbory New FF Reid Hrookfield Lewinwn Ridgofierd Weplow Westport Fairfield Aston Pridge Paris Stratford

Land purchases authorized for middle school sites

The mayor authorized two property acquisitions for the Middle School project. Properties at 2b Wood Avenue, tied to Angels and Wont Furs, and 104 Sherwood Avenue, held by Frank and Stefania DAgagli, are valued at 27000 and 52451 respectively. Negotiations completed for two more parcels: 124 Sherwood Avenue owned by Charles Gacharini for 27000 and 48 Sherwood Avenue owned by Robert Hoard for 25009.

Geil Wood Avenue Angels Fursmata Ty Frank Stefania D'Agaglira Sherwood Avenue Vily Alloney Russ J. Edward Catchwell Charles Gacharini Sher Wood Avenue Robert Hoard Fonised Keating Sherewood Avenue

Retailers Must Have Ready List of Legal Prices

The Council said retailers must keep a readily inspectable list of legal ceiling prices for each item under Nixon's wage price freeze. They must allow prompt public inspection at each store or provide access to lists via company offices. Consumers and authorities may file complaints with local IRS offices if prices or lists are unsatisfactory or unavailable.

Washington APY Inet of Council Nixon Ralph Nader Dt!nternal Revenue Service Nader Mark Srederickson New York Frederickson DIAS Baliarme Thon Himwever

Nixon to Invoke Taft-Hartley in Dock Strike

President orders a five member board of inquiry under the Taft Hartley Act to probe labor disputes disrupting coastwise shipping. The action targets stevedores shipyard workers and allied unions amid ongoing talks with industry officials over wages and retirement benefits. Dock protests led to ships being stranded and cargoes sold after court orders to resume unloading.

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House Keeps Delay In Federal Pay Hike Decries Inflation Costs

The House approves extending the six month delay on a federal pay raise as AFL CIO leaders urge wage controls and Congress to actively steer the economy. Lawmakers debate inflation, worker compensation, and potential injunctions against strikes while labor figures warn of rising prices and imported competition.

Othier Dunamic Afl-Clo George Meany Congress Mie House Nixon W. Abel Afl-Cio United Mine Workers New York Momilis Nison Crom Mason Srnnie Ard Lebel Sian Ron Willam MM Cetyer

Police Fire Pay Raises Under Council Study

The 1971 festival report highlights financial gains and governance changes. The Rotary era discussions note a $22,000 festival profit in the Champions in Parade and $198,?5 from booster buttons, with Midway earning $324,601 and a push to build a two year plan for break-even operations. Ringmaster Charles Batchelder described community value and expressed reluctance to relinquish the role, while voting logistics and new board member selections sparked debate among society members.

Clayton Friedberg Soclly Scolhments Edwand O'Shea Bsis Resus Charles Ratchelder Tmais Varius Wyente Ling Batchelder Stejply Jelof Milton’ Rome Ft. Waldie D-Calif Die Canon Rube C. Zier Leon Niduo’s Land Dyer St. William Verg Joseph Barber William B. Laucks Alo Eugene Tullin John Ein Lon Redgate Maretin Moomitan Michael Girardi Thoms Kennedy Meadowlark Willa) Lenton Verne King Hew Boant Lanorety Board Pwill Ray Colehariy Jay Wicc Grater Bridgeport Earle Anderson Anderson Batekelder O'Shen Tion Brad Warner

Boycott Urged To Halt Flow Of Narcotics

A French based narcotics flow is blamed as a danger to the United States. Blount urges a boycott of French goods until drug traffic is curbed. He cites France as a key point in heroin refinement and calls for vigorous action to screen mail and tighten measures.

Herbin Blount Nixon United States France Marévilles Ehforts Doug

Engineering Open House at University of Connecticut Oct 23

The University of Connecticut School of Engineering hosts an annual Engineering Open House and Career Conference on October 23. Open to high school and college students statewide with the public invited to tour facilities and exhibits including about 10 stations ranging from a rectangular simulator to a robotics exhibit.

Sworrs University of Connecticut School of Engineering Peneral

South Viet Nam Warfront See: General Push and Elections

The report details U S Air Force B52 raids near Tay Ninh and near the Cambodian border, South Vietnamese convoys supplying Fire Base Tran Mong Dao, and heavy fighting as North Vietnamese forces attack along Highway 22. It notes a spike in enemy actions, U S troop redeployments, and reductions in American strength in Vietnam ahead of planned withdrawals. It also covers a Saigon strike by the Confederation of Labor protesting an assassination, with demonstrations near its Saigon headquarters and no disorder reported.

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Senate voting patterns on outlay limits and arms programs

The report details New England senators voting on arms and procurement amendments. It notes supporters including Kennedy and Reed with opponents like Brooke and Smith, highlighting debate over funds for Vietnam era weapons, pay raises, and new aircraft programs amid a $2.5 billion procurement item and allies for a STOL gunship test.

Fulbright Sens William Brook Tenn Brooke ReMass James L. Buckley Con Robert Vott Onic Oe Sternts Armed Services Mississippi Democrat Ulsm South Vietnam Thailand Senate Gordon Allott R-Cole Edward” Hebert Armad Séegies Smith Dulbright Edward M. Kennedy Mason Adlai E Stevenson Til

East Side Memorial Park Aide Sought To Keep Playground Open

The non profit group runs a park with soft ball courts, basketball and a playground. It provides jobs for teens and adults maintaining and supervising the site. City leaders praise the program and weigh expanding similar activities under urban renewal plans. Funds from a refreshment stand sale would aid playground maintenance and youth hiring. Proposals on property values were postponed pending redevelopment decisions.

Warner Favorahte Brat Side Model Cities Agency Basketbal Moses Sill

Views Clash On West Side Playground Development

The Bridgeport Redevelopment Agency heard pre and cen reports yesterday on the progress of Bic West Side playground development contracted to Project OWN. The last summer, a progress report was received from OWN chairman Fred Mises.

Bridgeport Redevelopment Agency Preand Bic West Sid Project Own Tne OWN Fred Mises

Rally Planned by Bridgeport Peace Action Unit

A rally is planned by the Bridgeport Peace Action coalition for Wednesday October 15 at 8 PM at the WCA on Galden Hill Street. The meeting opens with a discreet assembly to discuss the National Morator Tri Day and strategies for the event.

Peace Action Unit Wednessay Bridgeport Peace Action Coalition WCA Galden Hill Street

Warner Plans minority business growth via redevelopment push

Urban Renewal Director William C. Warner leads efforts to form a local economic development corporation. He cites past failures and seeks partner support from Redevelopment Agency to back minority owned firms. The plan includes inspecting vacant West Side parcels 6A and 6B for a potential shared building venture.

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