Harris Couple Given 11 Years To Life in Pew
William and Emily Harris were sentenced in Los Angeles to terms of 11 years to life after being convicted Aug 9 of kidnapping robbery and car theft. Judge Mark Brandler rejected probation and ordered the sentences to run concurrently. The couple denounced the system and praised revolutionary ideals as they declared their plans for prison.
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Pew
Los Angeles
William and
Emily Harris
Superior Court
Mark Brandler
Harrises
California
Brandler
Ford wage offer drawn as regressive by UAW leaders
In Detroit Ford Motor Co proposes a three year contract with hourly wage hikes from 38 to 77 cents, cost of living protection, and skilled trades raises. UAW leaders condemn the terms as regressive, demanding further improvements to avert a strike in two weeks. Debate centers on health care cost sharing and impact of the proposed raises. Ford negotiator stays hopeful of a peaceful settlement while UAW pushes for a substantial revision before the September 14 deadline.
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Ford Motor Co
United Auto Workers Union
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Ford
Sidney F. McKenna
Leonard Woodcock
Kent. Baiman
Bridgeport Area Weather Outlook Sunny Warmer With Clouds
Sunny and warmer today with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon, highs 75 to 80. Partly cloudy tonight with a chance of showers or a thunder shower, low in the 60s. Decreasing rain chances tomorrow with highs in the 70s. Winds southwest 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent today and tonight. Almanac notes include yesterday’s temperature highs and lows, barometer, humidity, tide times, and daylight hours for Wednesday September 3.
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Bridgeport
McKinley School to Add Fourth Grades Amid Crowding
Deputy Schools Supt. Jamies Curiale says four new fourth grades will be created at McKinley, each with about 30 students, to relieve overcrowding. Originally three fourth grades were planned, but enrollment would push classes over 137. About 16 pupils will attend other city schools Hooker Blacktham Hale. East End leader Dorothy Franquez remains cautious about future crowding, noting 200 more students beyond capacity.
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McKinley
Ste Ang
Jamies Curiale
East End
Curiale
Hooker
Blacktham
Hale
Dorothy Franquez
Blessed Sacrament School
Imade
Feaqueéz
Hearing Seen On 40 Percent Jai Alai Fronton Bid
WETHERSFIELD officials of the State Gaming Commission plan a hearing or special meeting this week on Greenwich investor Hyman J. Goldfeld’s request to buy 40 percent of the Bridgeport jai alai fronton from 95 percent owner A. Robert Zeff. The commission convenes its weekly session at Milford City Hall and will inspect the newly reopened Milford jai alai fronton. Goldfeld, appointed to the Democratic national fundraising committee, is among three initial applicants. Leonard Meyers and Zeff were the others. A state police check was noted as routine.
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Bridgeport
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Hyman J. Goldfeld
A. Robert Zeff
Grosse Point, Mich
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Fronton
Full Gaming Commission
Milford City Hall
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Goldfeld
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Gaming; Commission
Connecticut’ Sport Enterprises, Inc
Leonard Meyers
Fairfield
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Meyers
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Fronten
Hays to resign from Congress amid sex scandal
Washington reports Rep. Wayne L Hays plans to resign effective Sept 8 amid the Elizabeth Ray payroll sex scandal. House leaders say no formal letter seen. ethics panel postpones action as investigators pursue the matter. Hays aides deny a firm decision, while witnesses compare the situation to an affair.
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Wayne L. Hays
Elizabeth Ray
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House
Carl Albert
Ethics’ Committee
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Albert
House Committee
Judah Gest
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Best
John Flynt
D-Gay
Carol ‘Clawson
Justice Department
Elizabeth J Federal Grand Jury Investigat
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Blond
Miltea
Gas Station Blasts Kill 3 In Alabama
GADSDEN Ala AP Two explosions leveled a service station and nearby trailer home Tuesday killing Gadsden fire chief and two fire medics and injuring 28 others Authorities said the first blast occurred while a tanker truck was unloading gasoline A spark from static electricity apparently ignited fumes from the truck About 30 minutes later while firefighters fought the fire there was a second explosion apparently the service station underground tanks Witnesses said the second explosion sent flames hundreds of feet in the air and scorched about three acres The deaths and injuries resulted from the second explosion Killed were Chief James R Spears and fire medics Mike Thornton and Mike Patrick Fireman Clyde Jacobs who stood beside Spears and Thornton escaped with burns Jacobs was off duty and near the scene Authorities said at least 13 of the injured were firemen Three people were hospitalized in serious condition The hospital spokesman noted 13 others were admitted six in fair condition and seven in good condition Ten more were treated and released This report references EXPLOSIONS Page 2.
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Hames
James R. Spears
Mike Thornton
Mike Patrick
Clyde Jacobs
Spears
Thornton
Jacobs
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Robert Owens
James Beard
Noble Yocamore
Amtrak Takes lien route to fund Northeast Corridor
Washington AP Amtrak and the U S Department of Transportation reached a pact to allow the private rail giant to secure a lien on the Northeast Corridor to finance its $1.6 billion purchase. Transportation Secretary William T Coleman said the lien assures federal ownership if Amtrak falters, unlocking $14.3 million previously withheld and a guaranteed $16 million loan to bridge funding until Congress appropriates the $85 million purchase price. Amtrak bought the corridor from ConRail after skipping ConRail payments for operates. Coleman objected to the arrangement, noting changes to ConRail commuter train payments.
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Passenger Train Corporation
Northeast Corridor
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Willam T. Coleman
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Boston
ConRail
Coleman
Congress Gets Ford Proposals To Boost Parks
President Ford sent to Congress a 10-year, 1.5 billion dollar plan to double the nation’s parks and refuges by adding eleven new areas and upgrading facilities. The plan seeks 714 million to acquire lands and 700 million to develop parks while funding 11,000 permanent staff positions. The package would push next year’s spending beyond the 394 billion cap, with cuts elsewhere. Interior Secretary Kleppe will testify, though passage this year is unlikely.
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Ford
Congress
Alaska
Interior Department
America
Interior
Thomas Kleppe
White House
Senate
Yellowstone National Park
Wyen
National Park Service and Wildlife Refuge System
Income Tax Threat Seen If State Loses Court Suit
Hartford Education Commissioner Mark Shedd forecast Connecticut will lose its appeal to the State Supreme Court over public school financing. He said tax reform would follow, potentially a state income tax to fund education, with estimates of $120 million more aid to poorer districts if the court rules against the state. The suit, brought by Barnaby Horton, argues equal tax effort is needed across towns.
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Hartford
Mark Shedd
Supreme Court
Connecticut
Shedd
Tie
New Jersey
Barnaby Horton
Canton
Greenwich
Musicians Agree to Pay Cut at Radio City
In New York, musicians at Radio City Music Hall voted 44 to 9 to accept a pay reduction of 37,650 dollars weekly to keep the famed venue open for another year. Local 802 head Max Arons said the pact preserves all jobs and may yield a higher annual salary due to an extended yearly schedule.
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New York
Radio City Music Hall
Music Hall
Max Arons
American Federation of Musicians
Amtrak Takes Control Of Northeast Corridor Trains
Amtrak now directs all corridor movements in the northeast, assuming responsibility at 12:01 a.m. for 565 route miles from Boston to Washington, New Haven to Springfield, and Philadelphia to Harrisburg, governing ConRail freight and regional commuter trains.
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Amtrak
National Railroad Corporation
Northeast Corridor
ConRail
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Washington
New Haven
Conn
Springfield
Mass
Harrisburg
Senate Votes 15 Day Freeze On Withholding Rates
Washington AP reports the Senate approved a 15 day extension freezing personal tax withholding rates amid tax cut debates. The House, adjourned without action, faces pressure as both sides weigh a broader bill extending last year’s tax cuts through 1977.
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