City Sees Referendum Vote Against Three Tier Tax Plan
Bridgeport voters across districts opposed the three tier tax system in a 14 hour referendum leading to significant debt and revenue questions. With strong opposition in First, Second and Third districts, support was found only in Fourth and Fifth districts as officials review legal avenues and possible charter revisions to raise operating funds.
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Public Works
Ducibella
Richard Nahley
Superior Court
Robert Berdon
Berdon
Supreme Court
Nahley
Charlier Revision Cyed
Common Council
Cicala
Bridgeport Telegram
SAC Stresses Civil Rights In New Bylaws
The Spanish American coalition approved the first third of a revised constitution emphasizing civil rights and created a separate board for the Spanish-American Development agency. The group backs a proposed Connecticut discrimination lawsuit and plans further revisions at a Sept. 15 meeting at Southern Connecticut Gas.
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Fuure
3 Coalition
Cesar Hatalla
PRYO
Richard Marchionni
City Husrary
Marchionni
Connecticut
Education Instruction of
Hartford
Tip.m
Southern Connecticut Gas Company
Paoletta Chided on factionalism in Republican race
Leonard Paoletta faced criticism from Robert Katz and others for backing challenger Lu rile Bruno in the 125th Assembly district primary for registrar of voters. Katz argued Paoletta’s stance fuels factionalism and could hurt Republicans in later state elections. Bruno’s past roles cited as basis for support. Otremba praised for boosting GOP registration in the district.
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Leonard Paoletta
Registrar of Voters
Robert Katz
125Th Assembly District Republican Committee
Paotetta
Lurile
Bruno
Edward Otremba
Otcemba
Katz
Panuzio
Teaching Aide Wins $200000 in Connecticut Lottery
Hartford AP reports Cathe erine Morris a New Haven teaching aide won 200000 in the Connecticut State lottery Thursday night. Miss Morris said she will use the prize money to help her community and family.
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Hartford
Catheerine Morris
New Haven
Connecticut
Winning Numbers From Northeast Lotteries Reported
The Associated Press lists weekly winning numbers from several states with Connecticut 03 994 Green Massachusetts Yellow 964 Blue 65 White 7 Rhode Island Grand Lot 665-3068-80862-20142 New Jersey Millionaire Finalist 14482 Weekly Lottery 532-694. The Verrazano Narrows Bridge spans 4 260 feet, longer than San Francisco's Golden Gate by ten feet.
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Associated Press
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Coaches weigh cuts as equipment shortages threaten teams
Bridgeport high schools face a $25.8 million budget strain with sport gear lacking. Football helmets are scarce at Harding and Central high schools, risking reduced participation or halting programs to protect student safety. BEA and Coaches association leaders urge maintaining programs while ensuring safe equipment through possible cuts.
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Kelly
Harding High School
Jat Central High School
BEA
James Kish
Bridgeport High Schools' Coaches Association
Kish
Harding
Wilber Attacks Hospital Budget Panel Actions
State Rep. Elinor Wilber accuses the Connecticut CHHC budget formula of risking medical care and threatening Park City hospital’s psychiatric unit. She says proposed cuts follow Bridgeport hospital ER rejection and accuse the panel of bypassing required procedures. She urges GA 1977 to revisit CHHC laws and rule adoption.
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Hartford
Elinor Wilber
Fairfield
State Commission On Hospitals and Health Care
CHHC
Connecticut
Wilber
Park City
Bridgeport
General Assembly
Commission
Rooster River flood control plan urged for next spring
City Engineer Robert Kalm said construction on the Rooster River flood control project could begin next spring, though state funding and environmental reviews may delay the start. He spoke at the Mayor's Flood Control Advisory Committee meeting, noting past delays and DEP involvement. Rep. Raymond Lyddy criticized ongoing holdups, blaming multiple state departments. Phase I would replace the Brooklawn Avenue bridge, build retaining walls, and widen the river to Laurel Avenue, with DEP guidance on channeling and environmental impact.
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Reg Johnson
Robert Kalm
Kalm
Fland Control Advisory Committee
Kaim
Nicholas Panuzio
Rep
Lyddy
Ella T. Grasso
Radzwillas
Aldana Radzwillas
Bridgeport
Grasso
DEP
Dept. of Public Works
Rooster River
Brooklawn Avenue
Laurel Avenue
Fairfield Park Signs Approved and Wetlands Violation Found
The Fairfield Conservation Commission approved sign wording for Public Lands in parks and open spaces. Edward Goodspeed was given 60 days to remove fill used for a tennis court after a wetlands violation. Other actions included building additions, subdivision plans, and a delay on Hulls Highway subdivision complaints.
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Public Lands Department
Commission
Public ‘Lands
Robert’ Woodside
Date Ant
Edward Goodspeed
Governor's Lane
Goodspeed
Weicker Endorsement Battle Rages In Connecticut
Hartford reports the Connecticut CSEA weighs endorsing Sen. Lowell P. Weicker Jr. amid a battle with Gloria Schaffer. Weicker offers Marotta a labor committee post in exchange for support. Marotta will decide next week whether to endorse as an individual.
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UPS
Connecticut
Lowell P. Weicker Jr
al Marotta
Weicker
Marotta
CSEA
Edward Gallant
Maratha
Gallant
Elin T. Grasso
Gloria Schaffer
State ‘Labor Council
Afl-Cio
State Committee On
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Schaffer
Probe Into Possible Forgery Ring At Air Force Academy
Special investigators examine allegations of a four year forgery and theft ring at the Air Force Academy. Spokesman Monte Brews says the probe started Aug. 27 after a letter from attorney Joel Meyer outlining thefts during 1973-74. Brews notes one cadet was court martialed for check forgeries in 1975 and another resigned to avoid trial.
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Colo
Air Force Academy
Blews
Meyer
Middletown
N.Y
Air Force
Brews
The
Robert C. Stewart
Clagsman
Stewart
West Point
Mother and Son Injured in East Stratford Crash
A mother and her six year old son were injured yesterday in a two car crash at East Pasadena Place and Hooker Road. June Rodia of 779 Broadbridge Avenue and her son Robert were treated at Bridgeport Hospital. Police say at 6 45 p m Nancy Harrold of 9% Colony Street Stratford failed to yield and struck the Rodia vehicle. Harrold faces a charge of failure to grant the right of way.
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Hooker
June Rodia
Broadbridge Avenue
Robert
Bridgeport Hospital
Nancy Harrold
Colony Street
Stratford
Rodia
Harrold
Girl, 12, Injured Riding Bicycle in City Crash
A 12 year old girl rode into the path of an eastbound car on Boston Avenue near Brooks Street yesterday at 4:42 pm. Elizabeth Porébs k of 713 Boston Avenue was taken to Bridgeport Hospital by emergency ambulance for possible fractures to her right hand and left foot. Patrolman Julio Santos said the accident occurred as the girl darted into traffic.
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Boston Avenue
Brooks’ Street
Patice
Elizabeth Porébsk
Bridgeport Hospital
Julio Santos
Front of car incident reported with no arrest
A fragment describes an incident in front of a car driven by Ayia M. Mezzbil at 54 Sound View Avenue. No arrest was made.
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Ayia M. Mezzbil
Soundview, Avenue
State reports low pollution statewide except Hartford
Hartford shows moderate pollution while all other reporting stations record low levels. The state DEP forecasts generally low pollution across the state for today.
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Hartford
State Department of Environmental Protection
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