GBRPA Seeks $25,000 Federal Funds for Housing Plan
The Greater Bridgeport Regional Planning Agency approved filing for a $25,000 federal grant to fund an action program to improve housing environment. A detailed work plan will be prepared by Wednesday before submission to HUD Boston regional offices, with focus on housing in Bridgeport Fairfield and Stratford.
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Greater Bridgeport
Boston
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Jesse Nalle
Bridgeport
Fairfield
Stratford
Skyjacking Croatians In Transit Amid Deportation Talks
A TWA jet hijacked by Croatian nationalists ended in Paris after 30 hours of terror and calm. Pilot Capt. Richard Carey recalled tense negotiations and faulted French authorities for limited support, while U.S. officials pursued high bail for the defendants amid possible organization links.
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New York
TWA
Richard W. Carey
Kennedy Airport
North Scituate
Mass
Carey
Chicago
Paris
Caréy
U.S
France
Kenneth Rush
National Broadcasting Co
Correction on Deleon arrest rights in wife slaying case
The Telegram corrects an error stating William V. Deleon 30 of 1179 Central Avenue was questioned at police headquarters before his rights were read. In fact, officers read him his rights after taking him into custody in connection with the Sunday slaying of his wife Antonia.
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William V. Deleon
Central Avenue
Antonia
Posfico
Child Abuse Epidemic Calls for Action
A public appeal from the National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse urges action against child abuse. It cites 2000 yearly deaths and about one million abuse cases in America, highlighting that eighty percent of abusers could be helped with intervention. For information, contact Box 10266 Chicago IL 60630.
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America
National Committee For Prevention of Child Abuse
Chicago
Illinois
Viking 2 aims for second sample on Mars during experiments
Scientists recovered Viking 2 after a glitch and prepared a second reach for Monday to collect an organic chemistry sample with a gas chromatography mass spectrometer. The chromatograph’s search for organic molecules could prove whether life on Mars is possible.
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Viking 2
Red Planet
Mars
Vietnam blocked from UN entry over peace and humanitarian criteria
Vietnam failed to meet two UN admission criteria peace preservation and humanitarian standards. Washington accused Hanoi of obfuscating MIAs and pressuring U.S. politics while Vietnam urged talks on missing servicemen and postwar reconstruction. Diplomatic notes show Kissinger urging a normalizing path, with U.S. focus on past issues.
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Vietnam
U.N
Scranton
United Nations
Ford
United States
Hanoi
Henry A. Kissinger
U.S
State Department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
United
Bel- States
Larmine
Leonard N. Mainiero
Jfar
Vietlof the
Rela
UAW Ford Union Plan Details Prompt Criticism in Canada
The UAW Ford plan offers 20 hours off per worker with a 40 hour yearly maximum for those with 25 plus years, contingent on perfect attendance and a yearlong accrual. It imposes absences penalties and 40 hour claim blocks, while a separate union proposal would grant a full day off monthly plus 30 days of vacation and holidays. Ford Canada extends the contract as a strike could threaten 14,000 layoffs in the US. UAW Canada represents about 55,000 workers.
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Ford
Canada
Ford-Canada
United States
UAW
Supreme Court rebukes lower court in marijuana case
The Supreme Court ruled the court erred in distinguishing marijuana from other illegal drugs and ordered the case returned to New Haven Superior Court for review. It noted Berdon may have been influenced by Williams' colorful argument, which Williams dismissed as he eyed a further appeal.
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Supreme Court
Berdon
New Haven Superior Court
Williams
Desegregation Transfer Program Faces Parent Protest
School board heard complaints from parents about desegregation Phase 1 transfers. Ten Hallen students in fifth grade with sixth graders at Hallen seek reassignment to Read or Blackham. Parents call Hallen unsafe and overcrowded. 43 more sixth graders sent back. Fire at Black Rock closed school. 150 students housed at Kolbe High School. Insurance review and repairs ongoing. transportation costs estimated between 30,000 and 50,000.
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Hallen
Marvine Levine
Ernest Fisher
Blackham
Wnackham
Fisher
Levine
Read
Blackham School
Black Rock
Black Rock School
Kolbe High School
Johnson
Mandaniei
Kolbe
Michael Bisciglia
Mass for Mothers Tomorrow at Fairfield Prep
The Bellarmine Guild of Fairfield Preparatory School plans a Mass for mothers of students tomorrow at 9 a.m. in the Bellarmine chapel, Bellarmine Hall, Fairfield. Rev. Thomas Murphy S.J., moderator-advisor of the Guild, will say the mass.
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Bellarmine Guild
Fairfield Preparatory School
Iwi
Bellarmine Chapel
Bellarmine Hall
Fairfield
Thomas Murphy
S.J
Routine Rescue Of Youth On Brooklyn Bridge
New York police and firefighters saved 18 year old Louis Maldonado who dangled from a cable on the Brooklyn Bridge for over an hour. Officer Richard East River said the rescue followed a 3:30 p.m. alarm with traffic halted for the operation. Firemen viewed the scene as still ongoing at 11:30 a.m. and Maldonado was brought to safety by Powers and Officer Don Porter who described the approach and the motive as a welfare rescue rather than confrontation.
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New York
Richard East River
Powers
Don
Porter
Louis
Maldonado
Als Aid
Environmental air quality report released for Hartford area
The state Environmental Protection Department released Monday and Tuesday air quality analyses showing Hartford New Haven Derby Bridgeport Greenwich Enfield and Groton as unhealthy Monday and today while Danbury records moderate Monday and unhealthy today
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Hartford
State Enviromental Protection Department
New Haven
Derby
Bridgeport
Greenwich
Enfield
Groton
Danbury
Fire set by mayoral dispute sparks Yale Street blazes
A confrontation between a man named Set and Mayor Mandanici escalates into arson inquiries. Police report Yale Street house has experienced prior blazes, with investigators reviewing possible links to the ongoing tensions.
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Mandanici
Yale Street
Derby Mayor Micci resigns to join Hartford staff
Derby mayor Eugene D. Micci will resign effective October 1 to become Democratic legislative commissioner in Hartford on October 15. He will oversee drafting of bills with the General Assembly staff and will earn 17 058 dollars versus 7 500 as mayor. The Board of Aldermen may seek a successor with Alderman Edward Cecarelli likely to act as mayor until filled.
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Derby
Eugene D. Micci
Hartford
General
Assembly
Board of Aldermen
City Hall
Edward Cecarelli
Cecarelli
Nardi Benanto
Micci
Cohen, Finn, Sylvester
Micciold
S ‘Ounsel
Miech
Hillary Criticizes Helicopter Help in Climbing Feats
Sydney AP report shows Sir Edmund Hillary denouncing helicopter aided expeditions as "a little ridiculous" while stressing personal challenge. He spoke at a luncheon with Tenzing Norgay amid Everest quest comments. Detective work widens as police question youths over a local arson at Black Rock Elementary. Traffic rerouted on State Street as authorities probe the blaze and its arson link remains unsolved.
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Sydney
Australia
Edmund Hillary
Sherpa Tenzing Norgay
Gleason
Cornelius Carroll
Joseph Vasas
State Street
Black Rock
Brewster Street
Italian Towns Shaken Again by Earth Tremors
In UBINE Italy two sharp quakes struck Monday evening sending thousands to sleep outdoors in rain and cold. The aftershocks add to damage from a tremor on May 6 that left 1 000 dead, though no new casualties were reported as residents stayed outside following a new series of shacks built Saturday evening.
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Ubine
Italy
BHA meeting discusses housing repairs and tenant proposals
BHA officials outline new window and plumbing updates, roof and grounds rehab, and cautions on a new budget until HUD guidelines arrive. Tenant advocate Mary Devine seeks an ironclad plan for dogs with registration and policing, while regulators stress liability and safety concerns.
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Heyward
HUD
Mary Devine
James Grantham
BHA
Bridgeport Restoration
Charles F. Greene
W. &. Hatch Company
Edward Miller Company
Board Rescues Soccer at CHS in Funding Dispute
Bridgeport Board of Education pledges equipment and uniforms for Central High School soccer for opening game amid a funding crunch and a dispute with the Bridgeport Education Association. Coach Almeida says they lack balls, uniforms, and protective gear, while officials cite assurances and existing funds to outfit teams.
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Board of Education
Central
Michael Risciglia
Thomas Flynn
Joseph Almeida
Bridgeport Education Association
Almeida
BEA
Flynn
Bridgeport
Bassick High School
Woman Injured In North End Crash
Bertha Velleux, 50, of 115 Little Deer Road, suffered a two head injury at 10 15 am yesterday when the car she rode in collided with a station wagon at Sunburst and Corn Tassel roads. Police said she would visit a family physician. She was a passenger in a car driven by Dolores Velreux of Little Deer Road, in an accident with a vehicle driven by Raymond Wilson of 161 Sunburst Road. Police issued a warning slip to Velleux for failure to drive to the left of a parked car.
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Bertha Velleux
Little Deer Road
Sunburst Road
Corn Tassel Road
Dolores Velreux
Raymond Wilson
Fairfield Sets Oct 29 For First Swine Flu Shots
Fairfield Board of Health announced Oct 29 as the tentative start date for the swine flu immunization program. Health Director Dr H Pat said initial shots will target high risk groups defined by federal guidelines, including those over 60 and individuals with chronic heart kidney or diabetes conditions. The board discussed personnel matters in a closed executive session and pledged more details as they become available.
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Fairfield Board of Health
H. Pat
Nhl
Bridgeport plans home for quadriplegics approved
Hartford state panel approved a $370,000 residence for quadriplegics in Bridgeport's South End sought by Southern Connecticut Quadriplegia Association. The facility, for ages 18 to 50, aims to move residents from hospitals to a self supporting home. Final approvals from health and municipal agencies still needed.
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Hartford
State Commission On Hospitals and Health Care
CHHC
Bridgeport
Southern Connecticut
Quadriplegia Association
Association
A. Chhc
Peoples, Sayings Bank
University of Bridgeport
State Department of Health
Commission
School lunch policy debate sparks accusations of coercion
A district official claims the school milk program aims to push students who bring lunches from home to take a hot school lunch. When asked why, Mr. Kelly called it a simple matter of self-perpetration, arguing more hot lunches means a larger staff and higher salaries. Mr. Carroll labeled the remarks total nonsense.
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Partment
Kelly
Marcia Alcorn Leads GOP Group Backing Gloria Schaffer
Connecticut Republicans formed a campaign committee led by Marcia Alcorn to support Democrat Gloria Schaffer in the race for Senate, arguing the state faces energy and unemployment needs that must overcome party politics. Alcorn stressed the importance of backing the strongest candidate against Lowell Weicker Jr. and cited Washington involvement as a factor in state policy.
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Hartford
Marcia Ascorn
Meade Alcorn
Suffield
Gloria Schaffer
GOP
Lowell P
Weicker Jr
Schaffer
Connecticut
Special Energy and Employment Committee
Ruth Suarez
Washington
Alcarn
State Central Committee
Easton Discusses Buying Of Tract Near Town Hall
Easton officials debated expanding town land by adding a three acre Collins parcel adjacent to Center and Moorehouse roads to the town hall site for parking and recreation. A $75,000 funding request and a teen elderly center proposal were discussed, with next steps at the Sept 29 town meeting.
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Easton
Town
Center
Moorehouse Roads
Anthony Collins
Town Hall
Board of Selectmen
Selectmen
Board of Finance
Collins
Glory Drive
Edward Bilash
Thej
Paine
Selectman
Charles Harper
I Finance Board
First
Wells Hill Road
Ex East Hartford Housing Director Sentenced for Misuse of Funds
Stanley Ozimek, 66, of East Hartford, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge T. Emmett Clark to 10 years with a possibility of three, after pleading guilty to knowingly signing a contract and submitting bills for work never done. Prosecutors said thousands of dollars in housing authority funds were misused in a scheme involving phony billing and kickbacks.
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Hartford
Ozimek
Housing Authority
Stanley Ozimek
East Biven
U.S. Dlis
T. Emmett Clark
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Booth
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CHAC
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