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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1976

Page

5

Second Area Man Pleads Guilty in Kidnap Rape Case

In Norwalk, Carlton Bailey 20 pleaded guilty to attempted murder and sexual assault for involvement in a December kidnapping and rape of a 23 year old woman. William Martin 19 pleaded guilty to assault and kidnapping. Both face up to 40 years. three other men await court action.

New Haven Norwalk Carlton Bailey William Martin South Norwalk Bailey Martin West River Ay Bridge

Westport Firm Ordered to Court On Fraud in Weight-Loss Liquid

A Westport firm is ordered to respond in federal court to USPS charges it defrauds the public with a weight loss bath liquid. The court granted a mail-withholding order for Young & Firm by OM Inc. The product, sold by mail, claims to remove inches via a bath additive, though the assistant US attorney notes the liquid contains perfume and salts and promises no inches lost. The firm has been receiving 40 to 59 requests per week at about $10 each, with a temporary restraining order set to expire Sept. 25 before the hearing next Friday.

Westport New Haven U.S. Postal Service U.S. District Court Jon “Qo Newman Postal Service Young & Firm OM Inc U.S Raymond L. Sweipart Sweigart

Drive for Drive renamed United Way campaign kickoff

Ansonia Kingston drive will be renamed United Way drive until the Valley campaign ends November 16. Mayor Michael J. Adenti issued a proclamation changing Kingston drive and Main Street Tuesday at 10 a.m. The campaign benefits agencies serving Ansonia Derby Oxford Seymour and Shelton.

Ansonia Kingston Drives United Way Valley United Way Michael J. Adenti Kingston Drive Main Street Derby Oxford Seymour Shelton

Fairfield Man Hurt In North End Crash

Donald W. Erickson, 49, of 24 Cambridge avenue, Fairfield, suffered a head injury at 7 10 last night when his car hit another on Hawley avenue near Morningside drive. The other driver, Aaron D. Ellis of 3657 Park avenue, Fairfield, had no injuries. Erickson was issued a warning slip for failure to drive in a proper lane.

Donald W. Erickson Cambridge Avenue Fairfield Hawley Avenue Morningside Drive Aaron D. Ellis Park Avenue Julio Santos Mr. Erickson

Governor Grasso designates Puerto Rican Day in Connecticut

Governor Ella T. Grasso signed a proclamation naming September 26 as Puerto Rican Day in Connecticut. The date coincides with Hartford’s Puerto Rican State Parade at 2 p.m. and a week of related events including a September 24 banquet in Bridgeport. The signing honored Puerto Rican dedication to culture and urged voter registration for the November elections.

Hartford Ella T. Grasso Connecticut Bridgeport Holiday Inn Grasse State Augustiin Barquin Alfredo Rodriguez Norwalk Samuel Tirado Willimantic Eas General Assembly

Stratford Explosive Ace Conviction Stands in Gun Sale Case

NEW YORK AP The judge refused to overturn the conviction of William Ordner Jr of Stratford Conn for offering to sell 25 caliber pen guns and grenades to undercover agents posing as Mafia dons. Ordner said he was entrapped. the judge ordered a provisional 10 year sentence with potential reconsideration after three months. Ordner was free on bail pending appeal. Assistant U.S. Attorney Moss described Ordner as the central figure in the illicit deal. Defense argued agents frightened him into wrongdoing and that his actions were in response to an approach from officials.

New York Connecticut William M. Ordner, Jr Stratford Ordner U.S Janes Moss Ward Moss Armonk N.Y Ordnér Harlem Charles Irwin Bridge Port Conn

Senate Leader Pushes Subpoenas In Gaming Panel Probe

Hartford CT Senate Leader Joseph Lieberman urged General Law committee chairs to use subpoenas to compel gaming commissioners to testify as the Legislature investigates the Gaming Commission. He criticized personal attacks by Kowalski and Morris and said the inquiry seeks to review resignations and the off track betting system amid looming hearings.

Hartford General Assembly Senate Joseph I. Lieberman New Haven Connecticut Gaming Commission Commission General Law Committee Louis Ciccaréllo Norwalk Albert R. Webber Ciccarélla Beatrice Kowalski Gloria Morris Willimantic James M. Fitzgerald East Hartford John T. Macdonald Senator Lieberman Kowalski Morris Rep. Webber Webber Américan Totaligator Corporation Connécticut

Bullard-Havens Nursing Graduates Urged on Emotional Care

Thirty-eight graduates of the Bullard-Havens Regional Vocation Technical school practical nurse program were urged to remember patients emotional needs during graduation. Dr. Pasquale E. Perillie, staff physician at Bridgeport Hospital and Yale Medicine chair, stressed emotional care equals vital physical care in easing hospitalization. The one year program involves Bridgeport Hospital St Vincent's Medical Center and Yale affiliated instruction.

Bullard-Havens Perillie Bridgeport Hospital Yale University Medical School Bridgeport hospital-Bullard-Havens Pamela Perillis Connecticut State Board of Examiners For St. Vincent's Medical Center Linda R. Millward Bigs Havens Laura L. Kaminski

Two Drivers Injured in Clinton Avenue Crash

Two drivers sustained injuries in a two vehicle crash at Clinton and Maplewood avenues last night at 6 35. Frances T. Toth 18 of 96 Vesper Street Fairfield and Richard N Lodato 20 of Newsburgh NY were transported by City ambulance to Park City Patrolman Robert Robinson issued a court summons to Lodato for failing to obey a stop sign. CAREER KELP PROVIDENCE RI APIC Over the phone Rhode Island residents can get help planning careers The counseling program is supported by the National Institute of Education Counselors do not find jobs They help map a career and stay in touch as long as needed.

Clinton and Maplewood Avenues Frances T. Toth Vesper Street Fairfield Richard N. Lodato Newsburgh N.Y Park City Hospital Robert Robinson Lodale

Grasso appoints Ned Coll as special adviser

Gov. Ella Grasso named Ned Coll, 36, director of the Revitalization Corps and founder of a Hartford based social action program since 1964, to advise on involving citizens in state government and fostering idea exchange. Coll, from Bloomfield, previously led efforts to open private beaches along the Sound to the public.

Hartford Ella Grasso Ned Coll Coll Grasso Bloomfield Koe Ein Sound

Archeologists Plan Five Highway Site Digs in Connecticut

In Hartford AP report archeologists from the Connecticut Archaeological Survey at Central Connecticut State College will probe five highway construction sites for artifacts. They recently examined Route 25 in Trumbull and will study I-91 between Hartford and Enfield, I-291 between Windsor and Manchester, I-691 in Cheshire, and Route 72 in Bristol with a $10,000 state Department of Transportation grant guiding the searches. Federal funding rules require sites to be checked for archaeological value.

Hartford Connecticut Archeological Survey Central Connecticut State ,College New Britain Trumbull Enfield Windsor Manchester Cheshire Bristol State Department of ‘Transportation

Black Rocks Republican Club Postpones Meeting Amid Revisions

The Black Rocks GOP club delays its meeting once planned for Tuesday night. New venue Fairfield Avenue and Orland Street coordinate a Wednesday gathering at 8 PM to review bylaw A and discuss preparations for the November 2 election led by club president Peter Will.

Fairfield Avenue Wedneer Orland Street Peter Black Rocks Holecz

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