Grant Probe Targets New Haven Federal Grant Misuse
A federal grant probe examines alleged misuses of black grant funds in New Haven. The area coalition claims the city’s affirmative action program is weak and cites reports showing few Black or minority contractors in key posts. They seek HUD Compliance division investigation while noting a $3.8 million block grant request approved for 1977-78.
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Area Coalition
WUD
HUD
Coalitlon
Hispania Arafgepartira
Enatitia
Fia
Mison Henderson
Boston
Avision
Henderson
Robert Upshur
Maintt
Cossition
Andre
Wilt
Upshur
Robert J. Testa Fy
CER
Nither
Swiss Guard in Vatican City Protects Papal Seat
The Vatican City maintains the Swiss Guard as its oldest standing force with a small corps of eight defenders tasked with safeguarding the pope. Historical continuity marks its role since early modern times, reflecting centuries of ceremonial and protective duties within the Holy See.
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Vatican City
Retirement plan shift eyed for federal state local workers
A subcommittee considered mandatory Social Security coverage for government employees, excluding nonprofit organizations. About 104,000 could be affected, with six million others possibly drawn into payroll taxes. proposal also aims to end optional coverage for government workers, while clergy retain special status.
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Socia
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Vale
Gavecnemenes
Raabpol
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James A. Burke
Euhominisier
T Burke
House
Senate
Energy policy clashes over utility rates and pipelines
An energy hearing revealed sharp disagreement on federal versus state control of electric utility rate cases and energy efficiency mandates. Committees rejected a delay on rate considerations, while officials urged federal intervention to improve energy use and support fast-track construction of pipelines to move Alaskan crude to demand centers.
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Pete Tanremici
TNAM
Anergy
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Federal Energy
John F. O'Leary
Commerce
Notice to Trumbull Tenants Farm Poresy Un Grd Space Lan
General terms require qualifying for one acre of land under Section 12ics Vth ena pre. through October 31 1997. Assessors must file by October A to enter the October list. The notice calls for continued residency and compliance with local property rules.
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Sizle
Connecticut
Time bombs hit Mexican urban guerrilla targets amid rising unrest
Unidentified group calling Union of the People claimed responsibility for bombings in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Oaxaca. Attacks linked to multiple guerrilla factions including September League and PRAM, with heavy damage at a police station and a Woolworth store. One man detained, others injured, and two doctors abducted with a civilian killed and a baby left in a car.
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General Motors
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Lakers release guard Lamar amid trade talks
The Los Angeles Lakers announced the release of guard Lamar on Wednesday after acquiring him the day before the CAL season started in a deal with Detroit. He appeared in 7 games for the Lakers, averaging 7.1 points and 2.5 assists.
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Los Angeles Lakers
National Basketball Association
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Lakers
Lamar
CAL
Detroit
Rumors swirl over Powell disclosures during Lance hearings
The text details Powell admitting to telephoning Washington bureau chief Love Miller and passing rumors about Lance allegations. Key figures include Sen. Abraham Ribicoff, Rep. Sam Nunn, and Rep. Robert Michel. Republicans criticize Powell as undermining confidence in government. Powell calls his action a dumb mistake.
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Chicago Sun-Thines
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Percy
Washington
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Love Miller
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Abraham Ribloff
Hconn
Lance
Sen
Sam Nunn
D-Ga
Aaid
Lak
Alsi
Dow R. Anderson
Powells
Anderson
Sheriff Healey Denies Tie With Anti Grasso Move
New Haven County Sheriff Henry F Keating Jr and other New Haven area Democrats attended a Tuesday meeting to discuss Gov. Ella T Grasso re election but said they were observers not part of any move to challenge her. State Democratic leaders including William A O Neill defended Grasso and denied a split amid questions over re election chances. Councilman Nicholas Cardone, a Grasso backer, plans to review potential candidacy. ally Councilman Richard Aulstrian attended.
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Ella
T. Grasso
New Haven County
Sherifi
Henry F.keatey Jr
Derby
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Graywo
Amo
Gloria Morris
Willimantic
Grasso
Shavers KO Cookie Wallace in Ohio prompt
In East Liverpool Ohio Cookie Wallace, aged 14, was knocked down in a session with rival heavyweight Eamnie Shavers. Wallace suffered a swollen jaw and cut mouth. X rays were negative. Shavers camp said he will train in Cas sentta Ohio ahead of a September 29 Nile shot against Muhammad Ali in Madison Square Garden.
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Liverpool
Ohio
Cookie Wallace
Eamnie
Friendly Flame Teaches Safety for Elementary Children
Gaspar the friendly flame was presented by the Southern Connecticut Gas Company to fourth graders in Gore and third graders in Dublin. Jean Teoetti of the company’s consumer information department described the program and showed slides about gas dangers and safe uses of natural gas at home and in industry. Mrs Leoneni noted government support for consumer education and the need to address safety in homes during daytime hours when parents are away.
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Southern Sonnectent Gas Company
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Power outage hits about 150 Westport homes
In Westport on Kings Highway area about 150 homes lost power for roughly 12 hours from about 1 am to 1 pm after high winds snapped power lines and felled tree limbs. Some residents had power restored within 20 minutes while crews searched for and repaired outages.
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Kings Highway
Geotar Brvitsieser
Outape
Mit Sherk
Residents Seek Stop Signs on Melville Drive
Fairheld town police commission heard a petition from Mrs Ellen Cavanaugh of 240 Melville Drive Westport seeking stop signs at Melville Drive intersections with Greenlawn and Gurden. Neighbors urge signs to slow traffic and protect children. Commission to resurvey area before a decision. radar may be set up locally. Patrolmen DeLeon and Vargo approved for two weeks at National Crime Prevention Institute Lexington Kentucky. Also a request by Cel Anthony Mastrinardi to attend a six day Valentine Police Chief conference in Los Angeles California was approved.
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Fairheld
Police Commission
Ellen Cavanaugh
Wairfield
Greenlawn
Gurden
Lexington
Ciel Antiiny
Mastrinardi
Los Angeles
Cylif
UAW Panel Elects and Resolutions Passed in Cheshire
Francis Leetens of United Ante Workers Local 128 in Bristol was reelected president of the Connecticut UAW CAP program at the Cheshire convention. The gathering formed a state executive board to shape CAP policy, approving resolutions on labor law reform energy development and farm preservation, while opposing Northeast Utilities rate hikes. The UAW locals in Stratford and Bridgeport were represented.
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United Ante Workers
Bristol
Connecticut United Ath Workers
UAW
Cheshire
Connecticut
Aves Lyermine
Stratard
Bridgeport Rolling
Stratford
New Haven Booters Open Season With 2-0 Victory
New Haven Booters started the season with a 2-0 win over Western New England. Cris Furman scored after three minutes with an assist from Alveo Barrios, and a goal by Glad with a Bernard Booters assist.
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England
New Haven
Western New England
Chargers
Glad
Bernard
Cris Furman
Alveo Barrios
Weather sketch for Bridgeport area shows sun and mild highs
Sunny today with highs around 70 and clear nights near freezing. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for highs in the 30s with a chance of rain near zero today, 10 percent tonight. Northwest winds of 14 to 3 mph shift tonight. Almanac notes list yesterday’s high and low, barometer 29.95 and humidity 18 percent at 8 pm.
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Bridgeport
Armand
Iran
Lowent
Suspension Of 2 Cops Retroactive
Milford board of police commissioners voted at a closed meeting to retroactively suspend two special officers Gary Shmpshire and Steven Hayden for alleged misbehavior at a Fourth of July party in Hillside. Hayden's five day suspension ends September 2 and Shropshire's ends September 3. Hayden was to return to work immediately.
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Board of Police Commissioners
Gary Shmpshire
Steven Hayden
Hillside Weg
Hayden
Adulay
Olliver Shropshire
City Woman Injured in Auto Mishap in Bridgeport
Bridgeport police report a 33 year old woman, Sheila Wade of 103 Cleveland Avenue, was injured when her car left Park Avenue near Park and Brookland and crashed into an esplanade wall. The masonry wall crushed the passenger compartment, blocking the vehicle for 20 minutes before she was removed and treated by medics.
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Sridgeport-Fairliels
Sheila Wade
Cleveland’s Avenue
Altal
Fairfield Nant Bridanport
Fairfield
Ruling Sparks Debate Over Suspended Officers
Reporters heard from attorney Mr Hayden after a ruling against officers in a July 4 beating incident. The beating inquiry was closed at the suspended officers request. A witness testified about temporary suspensions and follow up actions, while part time dispatch duties were discussed by department officials.
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Hayden
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