East End Leasing Talk Delays Lincoln School Plan
The board will not surrender land title but may lease with token rent for a Lincoln school site. Desegregation suits halt construction and the size and type of school depend on the city plan. Citizens Union leaders pressed for input while advocates sought a cooperative lease to advance redevelopment.
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Lincoln
Bisciglia
Testo
Nancy Altieri
Citizens Union
Leonard Belle
Citizens’ Union
Kirs. Altieri
Lincoln School
Belle
Development Office
ABCD
Town Hall plans stalled by funding limit and staff needs
A proposed Town Hall would place tax, clerk, and registrar offices on the first floor with a two-room ATM-capable hall, while second floor would house the First Selectman and public works offices. Education facilities may wait. board bids discuss using current building as library. Funding details show 235000 requested with 200000 nonreimbursable and 50 percent construction aid upon bid.
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Tax Collector
Registrar of Voters
Finance Department
First Selectman
Public Works and Engineering
Board of Education Administration
Sullivan
Thomas J. Lyons
Thomas
Sherwood Lovejoy
Edward J. Boman
Barry Michaelson
Michaelson
Economic Development Commission
Salvation Army names David Goldstein Man of the Year
David Goldstein, local lawyer and Salvation Army board member, named Man of the Year at the Salvation Army annual dinner at First Presbyterian Church of Fairfield. Presentation by board member David Munich highlighted his longtime service and community work. Captain Paul Sweger received special health department recognition for aiding nursing homes during holidays. Agnes Lucas presented the honor. Salvation Army also thanked about 30 organizations for red kettle support.
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Salvation Army
David Goldstein
First Presbyterian Church
Fairfield
Goldstein
David Munich
Sweper
Paul Sweger
State Department of Health
Agnes Lucas
Golden Heights Convalescent Home
Capt. Sweger
Council Refuses 12000 Refund to Tenwil Realty
The Common Council, on Highway Committee recommendation, rejected Tenwil Realty’s request for a 12000 sewer assessment refund for 1000 Atlantic Street. The vote echoes a prior Board of Appraisal decision. The council also cut Bruno Di Napoli’s sewer assessment to 4693 and approved 2084 in tax refunds for several individuals and firms.
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Common Council
Thomas V. Caco
Tenvwil Realty Corporation
Atlantic Street
Board of Appraisal
Bruno DiNapoli
Glendale Avenue
William J. Faulkner
Garfield Realty Corporation
Marie Cavallere
Patricia Kraus
David $. Elovecky
Yukon Street
Joseph Anderson
Graham J. Kelly
Byrd cites cancer cure optimism fading in U S Act anniversary
Byrd critiques the 1971 National Cancer Act anniversary remarks noting remission and survival curves suggest cures are unlikely. He argues funding should focus on early detection and multidisciplinary care rather than a guaranteed cure, stating the best chance to cure cancer is the first chance.
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Byrd
America
Neyell
Fire Chief’s Car Involved in City Crash
A city owned vehicle operated by Assistant Fire Chief John Schmidsin aged 60 of 239 Tesing Avenue collided with a car at 3 27 p m yesterday on North Avenue at Madison Avenue. Police said no injuries were reported and Schmidsin was responding to a call with siren and emergency lights on.
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John Schmidsin
Tesing Avenue
North Avenue
Madison Avenue
Schmidsin
Gloria Schaffer Attacks Weicker Over Oil Decontrol
Democratic Senate hopeful Gloria Schaffer criticized Lowell Weicker Jr for his oil decontrol stance saying his energy votes harmed Connecticut. She cited unions endorsements from Connecticut Federation of Teachers and American Postal Workers Union while noting labor council debate and COPE recommendations on a possible AFL-CIO endorsement.
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East Hartford
UPI
U.S. Senate
Nominnee
Gloria Schaffer
Lowell P. Weicker Jr
R-Conn
Connecticut
Connecticut Union of Telephone Workers
Weicker
Schaffer
Connecticut Federation of Teachers
American Postal Workers ‘Union
Connecticut State Labor Council
Afl-Cio
Senate
Afl-Cio Committee On Political Education
COPE
Council
Ballet program links local schools to Bridgeport company
From October through May, Webster Wilbur Cross McKinley Johnson Read Roosevelt Shelton Waltersville Longfellow and Columbus participate in a ballet program. Mrs Johnson urged the board noting it will develop talent and Virginia Carpton of the Bridgeport Ballet Company confirmed support from a 50 cent fee and company funding. Costs cover two instructors music equipment and public relations with support from subscriptions ticket buyers benefactors patrons and Connecticut Commission on the Arts grants.
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Webster
Wilbur Cross
McKinley
Johnson
Read
Roosevelt
Shelton
Waltersville
Longfellow
Columbus
Virginia Carpton
Bridgeport Ballet Company
Connecticut Commission On,ithe Arts
Yale to Honor Hale Hanged by the British
Yale University will honor Nathan Hale, a Yale graduate and spy for General Washington, with a memorial wreath at his statue outside Connecticut Hall. The ceremony marks the 200th anniversary of Hale’s hanging by the British on September 22, 1776 in New York after capture on Long Island.
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New Haven
UPI
Yale University
Nathan Haile
Kingman Brewster, Jr
Hale
Yale
General Washington
Connecticut Hall
Long Island
Washington
New York
Car Hits East Side House Injuring Three
Three people riding in a car were injured when the vehicle lost control at 12 15 p m yesterday, tore through a fence, and struck a house at 174 Grant Street. Driver Juan Santana 33 8 of 1373 Wordin Avenue was given a summons for failure to drive in the proper lane. Iris Santana 30 and Santo Pagan 38 of 1373 Wordin Avenue were taken to Bridgeport hospital.
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Grant Street
Juan Santana
Wordin Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Mr. Santana
Iris Santana
Santo Pagan
City Council approves 14 new jobs core to Bridgeport plan
The Bridgeport Common Council created 14 new city posts including an assistant administrator for the Dinan Memorial center with a $16044 starting salary and total annual cost over 51612. Also approved are a part time accounting clerk for Human Affairs and 12 part time clerical assistants for the Police Department to reduce office work.
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Common Council
Dinan Memorial Center
Office of Humane Affairs
Police Department
Bridgeport Civil Service
Alan Cohen
Cohen
Dinan Center
Wilton Neighbors Oppose Nursing Home Proposal
Two consultants hired by the applicant testified at a public hearing before the Wilton Planning and Zoning commission as residents voiced strong opposition to locating a 120 bed nursing home on five acres near Route 7. The hearing was adjourned to Oct 18.
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Michael P. Mayko Wilton
South Wilton
Town Hall
Planning and Zoning Commission
Harvey Boutwell
Cheshire
John Rowlson
Vernon
Alan Johnson
Tate, Capasse
Johnson
New Canaan
Peter Smith
Research Health Analysis
Yafee
Wilton
Robert Flouton
Arrowhead Road
Green Meadows
Flouton
Wofpit Road
Tri-West Corporation
Cop Turns Tables on Holdup Man in Taxi
Patrolman J Kenneth Kubel, working part time as a cab driver, arrested Virgilio Luciazi after the robber pulled a kitchen knife during a taxi ride from Pembroke Street to Main and Gilbert streets. Luciazi, 1297 Pembroke Street, was charged with robbery.
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Virgilio Luciazi
Pembroke Street
J Knneth Kubel
Hickey Taxi Company
Vernon Street
Main
Gilbert
Aaid’ Luciazi
Inter
Kube
Luciazi
Larry Morgan
Las Vegas Pawn Shops Draw Express Attention
In Las Vegas, crowds show heightened interest in pawn shops as EXPRESS 92 coverage spotlights local thrift and resale venues. Reports note shoppers seek quick cash and bargains amid a busy urban scene.
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Las Vegas
HEW Cites Seven Districts Over Civil Rights Issues
The Department of Health Education and Welfare said it will pursue hearings against seven northern and western districts for alleged civil rights violations in teacher and student assignments and special education. HEW noted districts may request hearings before federal funds are cut, with proceedings to last months.
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Washington
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Maywood
River Rouge
Midh
Saginaw
Mich
Lima City
Lima
Ohio
Princeton City
Cincinnati
Ontario
Ore
Mount Adams
White Swan
Wash
Princeton
Ferndale
South
U.S
John Sirica
Martin H. Gerry
Office For Civil Rights
Gerry
Legislator Seeks ICC Rail Appraisal Method Change
Connecticut Senator Hennessey told an ICC hearing that federal rail rehabilitation priorities should be reassessed. He criticized relying on past traffic density and urged aid for inland routes linking New Haven, Hartford, Springfield, and Boston, accusing Penn Central of poor state service.
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New York
UPI
Connecticut
Martin Wennessey
D-Wethersfield
Hennessey
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rail Services Planning Office
State Department of Transportation
Cochairman
Transportation Committee
Penn Central
Boston
New Iaven
Hartford
Springfield
Mass
Noel Again Surges Ahead in Rhode Island Primary
Gov. Philip W. Noel widened his lead over Richard Lorber in the Rhode Island Democratic Senate primary as absentee ballots were counted. Noel added 102 votes to Lorber's 44, with about 500 absentee ballots left. Unofficial counts at 11 p.m. showed Noel 59,901 to Lorber 59,863.
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Providence
R&l
Philip W. Noel
Richard Lorber
Rhode Island
Democratic Senate
Noel
State Election Board
Lorber
Rep Cotter Warns of Looming Meat Price Rise
Representative William R. Cotter of Connecticut charges the Ford administration ignores warned meat price hikes for 1977 and 1978. He cites anticipated grain shortages, livestock reductions, and a four percent price stability claim amid an election year. He cites Sept. 9 crop estimates showing a 10 million ton drop from August forecasts.
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Washington
UPI
Ford Administration
William R. Cotter
Dconn
Agriculture
Earl Tutz
Cotter
Agriculture Department
Sarasin backs plan to overhaul unemployment figures
Rep. Ronald A. Sarasin of Connecticut says the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act would create a National Commission on Employment and Unemployment Statistics to revamp how figures are compiled. He argues the current Bureau of Labor Statistics data misrepresents unemployment types and duration. The conference report passed the House and moves to the Senate for approval.
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Washington
UPI
Ronald A. Sarasin
R-Conn
Senate
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Sarasin
House-Senate
National Commission On
SAC Aids in Lawsuit Over State Employment Bias
Members of the Spanish American coalition met with Hartford Education Instruction officials yesterday to share names of potential plaintiffs for a suit the Hartford group is considering. The proposed action targets alleged state discrimination in hiring for jobs funded by federal revenue sharing and follows SAC voting to join as a plaintiff organization.
Air Quality Report for Connecticut Cities
Air pollution levels statewide were unhealthy on Monday with Danbury and Groton reporting moderate air. The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection issued the forecast noting few levels across the state for today.
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Hartford
Danbury
Groton
State Department of Environmental Protection
Two British Warships Collide in North Sea Sinking One
Two British warships collided in the North Sea with the 460 ton minesweeper Fittleton sinking and two sailors dead. Forty two survivors, including three injured, were rescued by the frigate Mermaid and rescue craft. No cause was given. Weather was calm with fog patches reported.
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London
North Sea
Defense Ministry
Mermald
Flotila
Fittleton
Holland
British Defense Ministry
Ministry
Navy
dam‘Jage
Hugo Hollins
Bayern
Achilles
Jane’s Fighting Ships
Curzon
Royal Navy
NATO
Hamburg
West Germany
Thor
Fronton Revenue Stance Faults Teacher Pay Increases
Taxpayers Association of Bridgeport says Fronton revenue cannot fund a 6.2 percent cost of living raise for teachers. Arthur J. Delmonte says Fronton income is already in the budget and warns of higher taxes. He argues meeting demands would force more schools and higher building costs amid city crisis.
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Bridgeport Education Association
Taxpayers Association of Bridgeport
Arthur J. Delmonte
Citizens Watchdog Group
Delmonte
BEA
Board of Education
Belmonte
TAB
Bridgeport
Délmonte
Evans Claims Gains in His Fight Against Mayor Mandanici Tactics
Alderman Sydney Evans and Wilkie Stevenson boycott back room caucuses aligning with a protest against Mandanici administration tactics. Evans cites 40 percent primary support as evidence of public backing and predicts more aldermen will join the Oct. 4 council boycott. Citizens raise concerns over gag rules and questioned Civil Service testing and dual salaries at local agencies.
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Sydney Evans
City Hall
Saul Goldstein
Goldstein
Mandanici
Domingos A. Miereles
Capitol Avenue
Miereles
Fire Damages Fairfield Home Closet Fire
A fire at Paul Gladstein’s home 371 Sky Top Drive Fairfield caused cedar closet damage and smoke throughout the ranch house. Fire officials estimate losses around 800 dollars with origin suspected from a pillow on a hallway light, as Captain Frank DeFrancis led crews from multiple companies.
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Paul Gladstein
Sky Top Drive
Fairfield
Frank DeFrancis
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