02 Sep 1977
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1977
Page
1
A garbled morning report from Connecticut cites Westport teachers union actions against Board of Education proposals, while Wilton police begin retroactive pay talks tied to an arbitrated award. Debuts and local notes appear amid a patchwork of national items.
New York AP reports the petroleum industry expects sufficient heating oil inventories for winter, aided by higher refinery capacity, while natural gas supplies look tighter and coal shortages alarm power firms. Officials warn shortages depend on weather, but oil inventories rose last week and distillates remain ample for homes and industry.
National Chairman Bill Brock urged President Carter to replace Budget Director Bert Lance or admit violating a pledge. Press secretary Nedy Powell argued no breach and no evidence Lance acted improperly. Critics argue continued questions erode confidence in Carter's administration while Governor Busbee defends Lance's rights and calls for due process.
The Bridgeport Telegram announces a special holiday edition on Monday September 5. The issue will include all Post routines and comics and the Telegram’s usual features. Reweddealess and newspaper carriers cooperate to deliver to Post subscribers and Telegram readers. Telegram is sold by newsdealers and delivered by carriers.
Sikorsky wins a Navy contract for advanced helicopter tech including the LAMDS system, with potential for UVAPIBUS and enhanced subsurface and surface vessel use. Lycoming loses out on the same award. Sikorsky's project valued at 750 million supports production and development across frigates, cruisers, and destroyers, while Avon Lycoming misses a related Army contract.
Wridgeport police scoured Mountain Grove cemetery and the Maple Wond Avenue area after reports of a suspicious bicycle rider near the scene. Autopsies showed the two young victims died from suffocation after being placed inside a refrigerator on the victim’s second floor porch. Detectives questioned residents as the hunt for clues continued, with authorities saying the investigation is ongoing and no suspects have been named.
Anita intensifies to 155 mph as a hurricane veers toward Northeastern Mexico. The center lies southeast of Harwisville with winds straining toward the population, forcing thousands of Mexicans to flee Rio Grande shelters into Texas. Rescue shelters fill as evacuees head inland and tourists along the southern coast pause in alarm.
Connecticut lawmakers press for a statewide rating system to curb local premiums arguing territorial charge schemes unfairly burden urban residents. Senate leaders acknowledge debate as they seek legislative action next session. Opponents warn city drivers would bear higher costs with limited savings on accidents.
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