Fairfield Proposes Use of 460000 for Tanxis Hill Grant
Fairfield officials discussed using a 460000 federal community development block grant for the Tanxis Hill area. The Community Development Advisory Committee set Oct 13 for a public hearing and noted needs in Tunxis Hill. Concerns were raised about public participation and administration costs for the large grant.
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Fairfield
Tanxis Hill
Tunxis
Seymour Sloan
Andrew Warde High School
Local leaders propose park upgrades and flood controls
Leffert urged Tunxis Hill park renovations and new recreation facilities. Public Works Director Frank Daniels pushed curb and sidewalk work on main arteries and storm drainage and lighting upgrades. Conservation Director Steinke proposed land purchases or flood plain zoning along the Rooster River to ease flooding. Homan suggested using funds for low-cost home improvement loans to rental owners under a federal program to attract tenants for renovated homes.
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Leffert
Tunxis Hill Park
Public
Frank Daniels
Sloan
Thomas Steinke
Rooster River
Homan
Nuclear Measure Of Ribicoff Facing Trouble
The Ribicoff bill to curb international nuclear proliferation faces trouble as a Senate vote is blocked by Sen. Howard Baker. A joint committee plan seeks immediate U S agreements with other suppliers and unilateral action if safeguards fail. Manufacturers oppose the legislation and lobbyists doubt its strength.
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Washington
Joint Atomic Energy Committee
Ford Administration
Senate
Ribicoff
Howard Baker
R-Tenn
Abraham Ribicoff
D-Conn
U.S
Pakistan
France
Bridgeport Library Board Adopts 1.13 Million Budget
Bridgeport Public Library Board approved a 1976 77 operating budget of 1 127 200 with a tax funded portion about 1 053 000 and a 4 652 increase over last year. Salaries dominate costs at 69 percent while books and other operations total 31 percent. The district faces vacancies at 24 percent and plans to raise about 35 300 to cover any deficit. Connecticard program expected to bring 33 600 in revenue not included in the budget. Branch hours adjusted with East branch 10 am to 1 pm Saturdays and North branch 10 am to 8 pm Wednesdays.
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Bridgeport Public Library
Mandantes
Douglas Reid
Reid
Burrough
James J. Q. Connell
Library Fund
Connecticard
Eanetes
Bridgeport
East
Jane Street
Main Street
Outlook for Summer’s End in Bridgeport Area
The weather service forecasts rain today and likely tomorrow with a chance of rain into Saturday. Sunday should be mostly cloudy, followed by sun on Monday as summer ends. Autumn arrives Wednesday at 5 48 p m local time.
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Bridgeport
Natonal Weather Service
Governor Backs Rail Line Transfer for Eastern Connecticut
Gov. Ella T. Grasso endorsed transferring 28 miles of rail line from Conrail to Providence and Worcester Co between Plainfield and Groton. She said the move could boost freight service and spur economic growth as the state undergoes an eastern recovery.
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Connecticut
Conrail
P&w
Grasso
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