JAI ALAI CONTROVERSY HIGHLIGHTS BRIDGEPORT ISSUES
At Bridgeport, officials and jai alai operators spar over background probes and Monday matinees. Commission seeks results from SOCITF and state police while weighing extending play dates and possible sale of a 42 percent stake. Mayors urge teletrack and fronton cooperation, noting revenue and logistical needs.
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Goldfeld
Gloria Morris
Edward P. Leonard
State Wide Organized Crime Investigative Task Force
Socitf
Zelf
Zeff
Zett
Commission
Mr. Goldfeld
Coim
Mission
Mandaniel
Jalalal
Morris
Mandanicl
Paul Silvergield
Hils
Silvergleid
United Way
Jai Alai
Mandarici
Hayes Sexual Allegations Force Ethics Probe Amid Resignation
Rep Hayes, former chair of the committee, admitted a personal relationship with Miss Ray and claimed she worked on committee tasks for a $14,000 salary. He resigned from leadership roles as the Ethics Committee vowed to continue the inquiry despite his lawyer’s plea. Mrs Clawson described his mood as largely volatile, noting his psychiatrist visits and his former aide Ways's wife suffering emotional issues.
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Hays
House Ethics Committee
Miss Ray
Administration Committee
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Ethics Committee
Best
Cops Nab 4 in Theft At Downtown Mart
Four suspects including a juvenile were arrested around 1 AM after being seen carrying off packages from the A and P supermarket at 90 Fairfield Avenue. Police reported they were found with a large quantity of packaged meats.
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A and P
Fairfield Avenue
Tax Bill Divides Congress Over Ends and Exemptions
Senate and House edge toward final action on a tax reform package amid disputes over exemptions for foreign deposits and favored tax breaks for investors. Conference revisions would extend an exemption on interest paid to signers on U S bank deposits, costing billions, while tightening foreign earnings taxes and oil investment credits. Senate clout skirmishes and procedural delays highlighted a broader struggle between anti monopoly aims and finance priorities as Congress weighs adjournment risk and electiontimed deadlines.
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Conference Committee
U.S
Treasury
Ralsa U.S
Alaska land drive would expand parks nationwide
The plan cites 32 million Alaska acres among 12 tracts for future national parks, with initial land in Alaska and later additions across the 48 states. Interior officials note possible future acquisitions totaling about 412,100 acres near urban centers including beachfronts between Chicago Milwaukee Lake Michigan, Lake Erie shores, and near Santa Monica California.
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Honal Parks
Ron J. Nessen
Alaska
States
Interior” Department
Interior’ Department
Congress
National Parkland
Interior
The
Park Service
Chicago
Milwaukee
Lake Michigan
Lake Erie
Santa Monica
Calit
City Man Produces Art From Coal Along Beach
Bridgeport man transforms wrecked barge coal into carvings and pendants along Seaside Park beach. Wears a jewelry interest but says profit is not the aim, with orders from friends and neighbors and a Bicentennial plaque carved for Congressman McKinney. Three utilities sponsor a Red Cross blood bank today at the Holiday Inn.
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Bridgeport
George Drosdik
Park Street
Drosdik
Seaside Park
Stewart B. McKinney
Rconn
Connecticut
Remlington
Red Cross Blood Bank
Holiday Inn
Lafayette Boulevard
Bridgeport Hydraulic
Southern New England Gas
United Illuminating
Congressman Stewart
McKinney
Shoplift Suspect Crashes Through Sears Door Nabbed
Keith Dennis twenty from 405 Trumbull Avenue rammed a glass door at Sears Lafayatte Plaza around 1 pm while fleeing with a $28 radio. He suffered multiple lacerations, was taken to Park City hospital, and booked on fourth degree larceny resisting arrest criminal mischief and escape from custody with $500 bond. Special Constable Kenneth Masser cited the incident.
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Sears
Lafayatta Plaza
Keith Dennis
Trumbull Avenue
FBE
Park City
Kenneth Masser
Dennis
McKinley and Nearby Schools Not Replaced or Upgraded
McKINLEY said Lincoln school and the old Summerfield school have not been replaced and Newfield school only serves up to the second grade. The voluntary transfer plan for McKinley is not related to a similar plan in the first phase of a desegregation program to start with schools opening next week. The two plans coincided but are unrelated.
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Lincoln School
Summerfield
Newfield
McKinley School
Curiale
Railroads press Amtrak funding clash and earmark dispute
The fight over Amtrak funding escalated as lawmakers pressed for a congressional earmark approach while the railroads urged funds redirected to a corridor purchase. Amtrak halted operating funds to pressure concessions, prompting a two Senate committee inquiry earlier this month. Both sides declined immediate action, saying a resolution could emerge in the coming weeks.
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Congress
Amtrak
Senate
Transportation Department
Radio City to stay open after union contracts reach deal
Radio City plans to continue regular programming as unions ratify money-saving contracts. Musicians earn 360 dollars weekly and talks to boost attendance and publicity at the Music Hall continue. Four unions must ratify to keep the venue open for another year, despite earlier losses.
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Radio Try
Music Hall
Rockette
Ilne
Vincent McDonnell
State Mediation Board
McDonnell
Radio City
50Th ‘Street
Sixth Avenue
New York
Penny Singleton
American Guild of Variety Artists
Explosion injures two. guard helicopters airlift to burn center
Gov George Wallace authorized National Guard helicopters to fly the more seriously injured to a Birmingham burn treatment center, about 69 miles southwest. One small fire truck from a neighboring volunteer department was destroyed along with several cars and the tank truck. The station stood on the Piedmont Highway just east of Gadsden, an industrial city of about 55 000 in northeast Alabama.
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Hamiler
George C. Wallace
Nationsal Guard
Birmingham
Gadsden
Harrises Face New Charges From 1974 Hearst Kidnapping
The Harrises, linked to the Symbionese Liberation Army, face transfer to Alameda County to answer charges tied to the Feb 4 1974 kidnapping of Patricia Hearst. Hearst, 22, will be tried separately next year on the same indictment in a separate LA case.
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Harrises
Symbionese Liberation Army
Los Angeles
Polles
Ini
SLA
Alameda County
California
Patricia Hearst
Ford proposes wage increases with 1.14 COLA excluded
Ford offers general wage increases of about 3 percent annually over three years but excludes $1.14 an hour in cost of living adjustments. Woodcock criticizes this as a take-away. union says true rise is around 2.5 percent. Proposal also shifts costs of health coverage to workers, lowers scales for new and retired workers, renews holiday vacation but omits extra paid days. SUB plan tweaks offer better protection but no overhaul. Raises insurance and survivor benefits and retirement plan improvements are included.
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Jenet McKenna
Woodcock
Ford
Tal
UAW
Ife
Area Officials Meet Today Over Bus Subsidy Rift
Area and state transportation officials gather at 10 o clock in DOT offices to resolve a year old subsidy dispute. Michael Grats of the Greater Bridgeport Transit District says bus firms and DOT reps, plus an Attorney General aide, will discuss alleged overbilling totaling about 137000 dollars.
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Wethersfield
Michael Grats
Greater Bridgeport Transit _ District
GBTD
State Department of Transportation
DOT
Gratt
State Attorney General's
Transit District
Stratford Bus Line, Inc
GBTC
Stratford Bus
Chestnut Hill Bus Corporation
Chestnut
States
Bridgeport lands NBC series Muggsy on location
Bridgeport earns national exposure as NBC shoots the Muggsy children’s program on city streets and local sites. City agencies, merchants, and residents welcomed the crew with cooperation, while traffic and business disruptions drew some complaints. NBC will cover production costs and provide city goodwill and publicity.
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FICQ
Bridgeport
NBC
Ava Keir
Robert Buccino
Koiy
Srea
University of Bridgeport
Main Street
University Avenue
Ithe
Huccing
Mandanici
Gram
Mandantel
Buccino
Ex Gov Baldwin Honored On 83rd Birthday At Grasso Residence
Connecticut political and judicial figures gathered at the governor’s residence to fete former Governor Raymond E. Baldwin on his 83rd birthday. Gov Elsa Grasso hosted a reception attended by about 250 guests including former governors Thomas J. Meskill John N. Dempsey and Wilbert Snow, and Chief Justice Charles Ss House. Baldwin recalled the early days of the Executive Residence and praised bipartisan service, noting the home’s evolving furnishings and tribute from diverse friends.
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Wartford
Connecticut
Raymond E. Baldwin
Elsa T. Grasso
Grasso
Justice Baldwin
Thomas J. Meskill
U.s.second Circuit Court of Appeals
John N. Dempsey
Wilbert Snow
Charles Ss. House
State Supreme Court
Baldwin
Edith
New Britain
Bridgeport
Conservatives Give Low Ratings To State Group
Eight members of Connecticut’s delegation received low ACU ratings. Rep. Sarasin led with 39 percent correct votes on 16 issues, below House averages. Sen. Weicker followed at 29 percent, far under Senate averages. other names include Giaimo, McKinney, Cotter, Dodd, Moffett, and Ribicoff with single digit scores. A stray line notes Leonardo da Vinci and early contact lens ideas in 1508.
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Washington
Connecticut
American Conservative Union
Ronald A. Sarasin
Rconn
Rep. Sarasin
House of Representatives
Lowell P. Weicker Jr
R-Conn
ACU
Senate
House
Robert N. Giaimo
D. Conn
Stawart B. McKinney
William R. Cotter
Christopher J. Dodd
Dconn
Tadhy Moffett
D-Conn
Sen
Abraham
Ribicoff
Sted
Burglars Hit Multiple City Locations Including Restaurant
Police report a series of burglaries across Barnaby's Restaurant University Square and other sites. Stereo equipment valued at 2100 dollars, a tapa recorder, two business machines, typewriters, cash from a hardware store, and a jewelry box were among items taken. A side window was forced at the restaurant and youths were seen fleeing from Kolba High School.
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Barnaby
University Square
Allantte-street
Bridgeport
University of Bridgeport
Park City Alternative High School
Park Avenue
Wanda Gasciewicz
Deacon Street
Court Suit Links School Funding and Desegregation
Court suit observations compare rich town schooling funds with poorer districts. Connecticut and New Jersey rulings push state tax reform while desegregation efforts in Bridgeport continue to advance. Enrollment near 630,000, with two priority goals: equity in education and vocational training.
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Shedd
New Jersey
Connecticut Supreme Court
Horton
General Assembly
Bridgeport
Peter P. Horoschak
State Board of Education
Nfe
Education Department
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