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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1976
Page
29
Washington AP reports Ford and Carter will clash in the first of three debates on Sept 23. The session will cover economic domestic and foreign policy with a live television format agreed after a day of talks between campaign aides and the League of Women Voters.
Rep Wayne Hays resigns from Congress effective immediately as the House Ethics Committee ends its payroll sex investigation. The ruling party leaders dispute any deal behind the resignation. Separately a Mondale Dole debate plan is announced to run between Carter Ford meetings with talks on topics and venues continuing.
Bridgeport police arrested 23 year old Stephen J. Daskam after a morning robbery at Metropolitan Bank and Trust on Fairfield Avenue. He is charged with first degree robbery and held on $10,000 bond as FBI investigations continue. The incident follows three prior holdups alleged in the past five years. UB faculty vote not to strike, reaffirming reliance on university administration during ongoing contract dispute. AAUP chapter approves rescinding May strike vote 149 to 5.
Milford Aldermen voted not to approve a five year contract with Reduction Associates to haul away city refuse. The board debated entering the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority while a Superior Court order requires outlining a new refuse removal program by today and making it operational by December 2.
The forecast calls for morning showers then partial clearing with highs in the 60s to near 70 and cooler, sunny conditions tomorrow. Tonight should be clear with lows in the low 50s along the shore and inland in the 40s. The almanac notes September 2, 1976 as day 256 of the year with sunrise at 6:20 a.m. and sunset at 7:24 p.m.
Connecticut Governor Ella Grasso said she is considering three uses for the 34.7 million dollar surplus from the last fiscal year. She may balance the coming year's budget, pay off some state bonds early, or fund building projects instead of issuing new bonds. A decision could come in a week or two.
Ireland moves toward a national state of emergency to expand powers against the IRA. Prime Minister Cosgrave frames the measure as essential for peace and stability as votes pass in the Dail and Senate amid posturing over Northern Ireland’s unrest.
Hartford Connecticut state elections commission dismissed a complaint by former State Sen. Richard Scale alleging that Bridgeport Mayor John C Mandanici used public funds for campaign material in a tax bill insert. The panel ruled elected officials are outside its jurisdiction and noted Mandanici is not an announced candidate.
Dennis Broedlin, a Tenth district councilman, was elected Democratic Town chairman in Stratford defeating Daniel Piroscafo 36 to 25. He succeeds Frank A LeCardo who resigned to become executive director of the Stratford Housing Authority and urged party unity for upcoming state elections.
The Pentagon notified Congress of a planned $5.9 billion arms package to 10 countries including about 2,500 missiles to Saudi Arabia and 160 F16 fighters to Iran. The plan reportedly omits some weapons and reflects late negotiations with lawmakers.
Wilmot F Wheeler Jr of Fair & Co Inc resigns as ACCO board chair effective immediately. John L King of Babcock & Wilcox Ltd becomes chair. Scott A Rogers Jr of Weston resigns Sept 20, Donald Parvin to assume executive officer duties. ACCO headquarters at Connecticut Avenue with London link.
A Connecticut Department of Social Services spokesman said Medicaid abuses under Senate scrutiny are almost nonexistent in the state. Peggy O Brien notes lack of bio cities storefront clinics and ongoing billings checks keep fraud minimal.
A fragmented table of contents lists features across sections such as Comics, Cooking, Crossword, Dear Abby, Editorials, Fashions, Financial News, Bridge, Obituaries, Polly's Pointers, Sylvia Porter, Theater News, TV and Radio, and Women’s News with page references and contributors.
The Common Council approved three charter revision recommendations for the November ballot and criticized the Charter Revision commission for allegedly illegal changes. Aldermen say the commission altered proposals on initiative referendum and recall, risking legal challenges. Mayor Mandanich and City Clerk Lyddy defended the council stance and noted Scalo did not respond.
Congress extended a two week freeze on personal tax withholding and Senate House conferees approved using tax law as a weapon against the Arab boycott of Israel. The measure delays withholding increases while work continues on an omnibus tax bill extending individual tax cuts through 1977. A provision would allow additional IRA contributions for workers, potentially creating enhanced pension options for some housewives.
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