UAW Calls For End of Avco Strike
The wildcat walkout at Avco Lycoming division, Stratford, tied up about 3,000 workers and prompted a push for an end. UAW Local 1010 and Avco officials planned a 9:30 am meeting with state and federal mediators to resolve wage and classification disputes and restore orderly work access to the plant.
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Weather forecast for Bridgeport and vicinity shows sun and showers
Partly sunny and warm with humidity as rain showers and thunderstorms develop at noon. Clearing tonight with a low around 58. Tomorrow mostly sunny and cooler. Also includes yesterday’s high 60, low 50, barometer reading, humidity, tides, and almanac notes for Friday September 11 the two hundred fifty fifth day of the year.
Johnson slams critics in Pennsylvania campaign stop
President Johnson urged voters to support him in the November election while blasting Republican critics at a Democratic fund raising dinner near the Farm Show exhibition hall in Harrisburg. Thousands attended in heat as he defended American values and warned of extremists seeking to seize the nation.
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Farm Show Exhibition Hall
Dora loses strength as it plows through Florida
Hurricane Dora weakened after cutting a path of flooding across northern Florida. President Johnson declared a major disaster, with federal aid and Small Business Administration loans available. The storm wrecked property from St. Augustine to Tallahassee and along the panhandle, with dozens of buildings damaged and widespread floodwater. Investi gations planned to assess damage in Florida and Georgia, including Brunswick.
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Rehabilitation Center Sells Building to UB for Expansion
The Rehabilitation Center board agreed to sell its 8 Park Avenue building to the University of Bridgeport and seek a larger site to expand its program. The center hosts the Bridgeport chapter of the Connecticut Society for Crippled Children and Adulla Inc, Easter Seal Society, BAMHA, and the Speech and Hearing Clinic. Final negotiations with Lyons and Mather of Bridgeport are expected within two weeks, with a new facility projected to cost over 60000 and to house multiple programs including BAMHA in a proposed mental health center.
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Menstal Health Center
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David Schine
David Sullivan, Jr
Leonard HW. MecKane
John F. Clancy
C. Philip Epitain
Ranefall B. Hamrick
William Hat Hig
Tra Paterson
Samuel Ny Ronott
Fred B. Silliman
Barry Goldwater Defends Rights Bill At Minneapolis Rally
Barry Goldwater told 9,400 at the Minneapolis auditorium that federal civil rights attempts incite hatred and violence. He did not mention the Johnson bill by name but attacked Democratic delays to avoid violence before the election. Press secretary Paul Wagner noted the speech focused on racial tension and civil rights as a major issue.
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Idaho
Thief Steals $140 From Western Union Drawer
A thief described as a six foot Negro entered the Western Union Telegraph office at 945 Fairfield Avenue, demanded a money order payment, then reached into the cash drawer and took $140. Police issued an alarm for the suspect after leaving the building.
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Senate Reopens Baker Investigation In Rules Committee
Senate votes 175.2 to reopen Bobby Baker inquiry in the Rules committee after debate over McCloskey payoff. Republicans push to shift to GO Committee or bipartisan group, but motions fail amid party lines. Scott accuses majority of whitewashing while demanding full testimony and public disclosure.
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Rules Committee
Bobby Baker
Matthew McClaskey
Government Operations Committeé
Dean Burch
Republican National Committee
Johnson
Corgress
Senate Rules Committee
Jack Miller
A-Iowa
John d. Williams
R-Del
Onerations Committee
Clifford P. Case
R-N.1
Williams
Carl T. Curtis
R-Neb
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Hugh Scott
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World Bank Rules Out Loans for Several Nations
World Bank president George E Woods said in Tokyo that no loan applications from Indonesia Ceylon and the United Arab Republic will be considered due to failures to provide reasonable compensation for expropriated foreign property. The decision follows the bank group annual meeting with affiliates and the International Monetary Fund.
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Bellotti Wins Democratic Nomination for Massachusetts Governor
Boston AP reports Lt Gov Francis X Bellotti won the Democratic nomination for governor at the Massachusetts primary defeating incumbent Endicott Peabody. Bellotti led as returns from about 78 percent of the 208 precincts came in, carrying Boston by 1100 votes and maintaining a steady edge in the state's large towns.
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Assembly Fails to Meet Redistricting Deadline
Westbury New York Roosevelt Raceway roared as an alltime record twin double paid 172726 to Robert Froner of New York who held the only winning ticket among 21168 entries. The winning combo 4188 linked wins in races five six seven eight nine with War Haven The Operator Don Roberto and Oslyn J each delivering large payoffs in a historic betting milestone.
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Fans Flunk Puzzle Test In Sunday Post Crossword
Puzzle fans failed the back-to-school crossword in The Sunday Post. Seventeen tricky clues blocked the prize of 275 dollars as contestants misread CAPTION and ignored CAUTION while others argued over TRASH versus CRASH. The Old Maestro promises another test next week with a 200 dollar jackpot for a perfect paper.
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Connecticut lawmakers fail court reapportionment deadline
Hartford AP The General Assembly did not meet a federal court deadline to pass population based legislative reapportionment. Governor Lampsey dissolves the special session. House and Senate pass conflicting plans but cannot agree. Court to rule. AG Mulvey to meet judges at Hartford. Governor Dempsey seeks feasibility of at large elections on November 1, 1984, blaming Republicans for failure.
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Dempsey Speaks Today At Labor Convention
Governor John W. Dempsey will address the closing session of the Connecticut State Labor Council at Stratfield Motor Inn joined by Joseph M. Rourke and Senator Abraham Ribicoff. The three day meeting draws nearly 1000 attendees and is expected to endorse the Democratic ticket with civil rights dominating talks. Some union members may press for Republican senator candidate John Lodge during the discussion.
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Porter Guilty Of Assault In Circuit Court Trial
Porter Ralph, 57, of BF High Street, was found guilty of assault by a 12 member jury in circuit court in the Underwood building after a two day trial. Judge John A. O Connor sentenced him to a year in jail with additional probation violations. Ward testified Porter threatened the Assistant Prosecutor, saying he would kill him. The case stemmed from a domestic quarrel involving Porter, Miss Elease Peterida, and Henry Holgren.
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Underwood
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Westerday
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O'Conane
Ed Porter
Elease Peterida
Armstrong Place
Henry Holgren
Blood Mobil Es Needed Today At Emergency Bank
Red Cross blood mobiles will visit Bridgeport and Hartford today and tomorrow to offset a deficit from yesterday. Volunteers at United Congregational Church and Lycoming plant in Stratford will assist as donors and staff. Officials urge residents to donate between noon and 5 PM at the state unit sites to help hospitals and patients in need.
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