Massive probe targets bias at GM Ford GE and Sears
The EEOC launches a nationwide investigation into employment discrimination at General Motors, Ford Motor Co., General Electric, and Sears Roebuck, plus affiliated unions and contractor groups. The probe covers race color sex religion and national origin with a goal of voluntary settlements or court action if needed. The IUE disclosed the names before the EEOC announcement.
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New National Programs Division
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Chicago
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Weather Forecast for Bridgeport and Vicinity
Rain today heavy at times with a high near 60. Rain ends tonight with lows in the upper 40s to low 50s. Tomorrow clears with mid to upper 60s. 80 percent precipitation today and 60 percent tonight. Winds easterly 10 to 20 mph today, shifting west to northwest at the same speeds.
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Bridgeport
Blood Bank at GE Tonight Promises New Donor Reach
GE sponsors a Red Cross blood bank from 8 pm to midnight in Building 28B West 1285 Boston Avenue. It aims to recruit donors during late hours reaching people previously unreached, with a 75 pint quota for this session. Joseph T. Sullivan, Red Cross Southeastern Fairfield County chapter chair, notes the area first for late night collection.
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General Electric Company
Red Cross
Boston Avenue
Joseph T. Sullivan
Fairfield County
UAW and Chrysler Reach Tentative Three Year Pact
Chrysler and the United Auto Workers reached a tentative three year contract offering about five percent raise in year one with 30 year retirement, a nine hour day cap, six day week, safety improvements, and quicker grievance handling. Woodcock said average pay would be 5.4 dollars per hour first year with wage guidelines and inflation protections under Phase 4. Ratification by rank and file pending. local presidents council meets Wednesday.
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Mich
Chrysler Corp
United Auto Workers
UAW
Leonard Woodcock
Woodcock
Woodenck
Solidarity House
Local Hospital Wins Award for Water Bed Idea
Bridgeport hospital in Connecticut won a Gerard B Lambert Award for a hydro therapy system using a camper air mattress filled with warm water to prevent bedsores. The prize honors innovative medical practices and was announced by Mrs. Gerard B Lambert after reviewing 1,718 ideas.
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Princeton
N.J
Gerard B. Lambert
Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport
Hunt Seeks to Withdraw Guilty Plea in Watergate Case
E. Howard Hunt asked a federal judge to withdraw his guilty plea and dismiss charges in the Watergate matter citing alleged suppression of evidence and official obstruction. Four other co‑defendants also sought to retract their pleas amid ongoing investigations linked to the 1972 break‑in.
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Washington
E. Howard Hunt
Donald H. Segretti
Segretti
Nixon
Hunt
U.S
Democratic National Committee
Simko blocks payment of Gelfenbien moving bill
City Treasurer Vincent M. Simko refuses to approve a $1,029 moving bill for City Comptroller Roger Gelfenbien despite Board of Apportionment and Taxation approval. The dispute notes no city policy or budget line for moving expenses, and Simko says checks require sign-off by the treasurer.
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Roger Gelfenbien
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
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Bloomfield
Panuzia
Orange
Simko
Comptroller’s Office
Board of Apportionment
Leo J. Redfate
iMr. Gelfenbien
Richard Berman
Office of Development Administration
Berman
Bridgeport
Cuba Charges U.S. Plot Behind Chile Coup at U.N.
Cuba's ambassador at the United Nations accused the Nixon administration of instigating last week's Chilean military takeover that ousted President Allende. U.S. and State Department officials denied involvement as Cuba pressed its accusations at the Security Council.
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Cuba
Nixon
United Nations Security Council
Chile
Salvador Allende
Chilé
Ricardo Alarcon
U.S
John A. Scali
Allende
Washington
State Department
CIA
Alarcon
Council
IBM Ruling Warns of Vast Industry Changes if Upheld
New York AP report notes IBM ordered to pay Telex 352.5 million and follow pricing rules. IBM shares fell to 272, wiping out 3.7 billion in market value. Analysts say upheld ruling could curb IBM dominance, boost competition, and shift growth into peripheral computer components and independent firms.
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IBM
U.S
United Press International
John Douglas
Reynolds Securities
Telex
W. Carroll I Bumpers
Greyhound Computer Corp
Bumpers
Memorex
Mohawk Data Sciences
A. Sherman Christensen
AP Wirentoto
International Business Machines Corp
Telex Corp
City approves 13 million in new bonding amid alderman objections
The Common Council authorized 13 million dollars in city bonds with dissent from Democratic aldermen over wording. A 2 million public improvement bond for a new railroad station would be largely federally reimbursed, with a wording change from may to shall approved after debate. A 500 thousand bond for YWCA rebuilding faced scrutiny over renovation estimates and use.
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Kenneth J. Kelley
Kelley
Panuzio
Vincent M. Simxo
Simko
YWCA
Golden Hill Street
George W. Brown
D-135th
Edward
Mayor Panuzio touts tax cuts and surpluses in annual report
Mayor Panuzio highlighted two tax cuts and two budget surpluses in the annual report to the Common Council. He said bonded debt would drop from 59 million to below 53 million by November and cited more than 14 million in state and federal funds for local programs, with over 10 million from the state for Water Street and the Rooster River projects. He outlined reassessment delays for homeowners, housing plans adding 306 elderly units this fall, and a rehabilitation contract for eight East Side homes under Model Cities Housing, with more acreage to be available for Bridgeport.
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Panuzio
Common Council
Waterstreet
Rooster River
Washington Avenue
Maplewood
Ellsworth Street
Model Cities Housing Corporation
East Side
Bridgeport
Kissinger Seen Likely to Be Confirmed as Secretary of State
In Washington on Monday senators signaled Henry Kissinger will be confirmed despite scrutiny over national security wiretaps. Majority Leader Mansfield and Republican Leader Scott said the FBI tap review did not bar confirmation and the Foreign Relations Committee was expected to back Kissinger this week. McGovern vowed to vote against on Indochina and Bangladesh concerns, while noting Kissinger’s talent and ultimate confirmation.
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Henry A. Kissinger
Senate
Jeaders
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
John Sparkman
D-Ala
Clifford P. Case
R-N.j
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