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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1976

Page

1

Slain at Area Cabin Party In Redding

Kelly Bond 21 of Ansonia was fatally stabbed during an argument at a cabin party on Valley Road. Suspect Michael Oczkowski 22 of Seymour fled the scene but was arrested hours later by Troop G. Bond died in the chest stab. bail set at 160000.

Redding Kelly Bond White Oak Road Ansonia Valley Road Michael Oczkowski Union Seymour William Lucas Redding Ridge Oczkowski Bond Bridgeport Community Correctional Center

Obscure Telegram Page Brief With MixedContents

A compact, damaged clipping lists assorted items from a Telegram daily page. It references comics, cooking fun, a crossword, Dear Abby, editorials, fashions, an obituary, bridge column, and theater notes, without clear single event. Names like Jacoby, Lawrence E. Lamb, and Sylvia Porter appear as scattered references.

Abby Pamaihe Jacoby On Bridge Weesge Lawrence E. Lamb M. D Polly’s Ccs Ces Sylvia Porter

Weather snapshot for Bridgeport and vicinity today

Sunny and mild with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Tonight and tomorrow remain fair with lows in the 40s to mid 50s and highs tomorrow in the 70s. Rain chance about 10 percent today. Winds west-northwest 10 to 15 mph, diminishing tonight. Almanac notes include tide times and sunset.

Bridgeport

Light Vote Seen For Democrats in Today's Primary

Bridgeport observers expect a light turnout in the Connecticut Fourth District congressional Democratic primary between Charles B. Tisdale and Geoffrey Peterson. Tisdale predicts about 20 percent turnout, Peterson 25 to 40 percent, with factors including Labor Day weekend and unfamiliarity with primaries. Poll hours vary by town. Westport opens Democrats 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and others noon to 8 p.m. Republicans vote in their primary in suitable areas.

Bridgeport Connecticut Charles B. Tisdale Geoffrey Peterson Westport U.S Abraham Ribicoff Tisdale Peterson Republi

Ghost Condo Fire in Fairfield Believed Arson

A fire destroyed most of the condemned Villagers condominium complex on Euston Turnpike in Fairfield last night. Officials say arson is the definite attribution and two persons were reportedly seen fleeing before the blaze. Fire Captains Darrow and Coughlin will aid in tracing the start point with investigations by police and the State Fire Marshal.

Euston Turnpike Fairfield Fairfield Fire Department Merritt Parkway Clarence Dar

Bill Signed Extending Tax Cuts to Sept 15

President Ford signed Band Aid legislation extending tax cuts to September 15 and urged Congress to consider the needs of all Americans in tax reform. He called for restraint on federal spending, noted estate and gift tax reform, and described the measure as a 15 day respite while Congress works on a broader tax package.

Washington Congress Ford

BEA Attacks School Board Pay Change For Teachers

Bridgeport Education Association denounces a move to pay teachers once this month as arbitrary and capricious. BEA President Charles Kelly alleges the Board of Education, led by Michael Bisciglia, seeks a strike to pressure a contract dispute. Officials cite six year old agreements. vice president Richard Callahan notes bi weekly pay creates days lost over years but says 21 paychecks remain.

Bridgeport Education Association BEA Charles Kelly Board of_Education Michael ~ Bisciglia Kelly Bisciglia Richard Callahan

Carter Opens Labor Day Campaign With Dole Race Powwow

Timmy Carter kicked off his fall bid echoing Roosevelt and Kennedy as he spoke from Warm Springs and accused Republicans of scandal and mismanagement while meeting Sen. Bob Dole’s running mate at a stock car race. Spokesmen called the episode tacky though Carter said the invitation to attend was longstanding.

Timmy Carter Roosevelt Kennedy Carter Dole Franklin D. Roosevelt Little White House Warm Springs John F. Kennedy Nixon Ford CIA Panama

Viking probes raise Mars life hopes with organics test

Viking 1 data sparked excitement as scientists warned no life indication yet. Viking 2 will sample soil on Utopia Planitia arriving soon with organics results expected by September 20.

Pasadena Calif Viking 1 Mars Viking 2 Red Viking Gerald Soffen Utopia Plain Viking J Saffen Fife Resus Sofien Jet Propulsion Laboratory Soffen Levin

Electric and Gas Rates Still Appear Headed Up

Washington AP reports compensation researchers say no end to rising electricity and gas rates. A CRS study for the Senate Government Operations Committee finds 1975 increases totaled 12.6 billion and 1974 adds reached 9.6 billion, lifting total two-year hikes to 22.2 billion and signaling rates rise beyond 1974 levels.

Washington Congressional Research Service Senate Committee On Government Operations

Soviet Pilot Seeks Asylum After MIG25 Landing

A Soviet air force pilot Viktor Ivanovich Belenko lands his MIG25 at a northern Japan civil airport and seeks political asylum in the United States. He fires two gunshots to deter crowds, surrenders to police, and the Soviet Embassy demands the plane. Japanese Foreign Ministry confirms asylum request and mentions U.S. authorities are aware. The case hinges on political asylum and the fate of the fighter.

Nakodate Japan America Mwork«Ets Tokyo Russia Foreign Ministry United States Viktor Ivanovich Belenko Belenko U.S Washington Hae

Mayor Delays Comment on Tobin Resignation Rumor

Mayor John C. Mandaniel denied knowledge of any resignation by G Neill Tobin as president of the Board of Police Commissioners. He said he would replace Tobin the moment a resignation is formalized and noted many others seek the appointment. Tobin had been named to the board January 1 to replace Roger C Lehman who resigned.

John. C. Mandaniel G. Neill Tobin Board of Police Commissioners Tobin Mr. Tobin Roger C. Lehman

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