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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1976

Page

10

Veterans with Honorable Discharge Noted in BREPORT

Veterans who filed their Honorable discharge in BREPORT are asked to disregard this article.

Breport

Transit District backs study on needs of elderly and handicapped

Greater Bridgeport Transit District and the GBRPA seek a $25,000 Urban Mass Transportation Administration grant for a regional study of transit needs for seniors and the disabled in Bridgeport. The board also funds a $3,750 senior bus service run by the Judeo Christian Women’s Association for daily downtown trips.

Bridgeport Greater Bridgeport Transit Board Water Street Oldster GBTC Judeo-Christian Women's Association GBTD

Parent Council Installs Officers After Election Debate

The citywide Parent Advisory council installed officers Nina Sels as president Hazel Langston as vice president June Womack recording secretary and Margaret Rainey corresponding secretary The vote followed a controversy over the spring election’s validity and representation. Executives James Connelly Nancy Geter Thomas Miranda Cecelia Lovar Nellie Begley and Patricia Lorde join the board as the council discusses the Title 1 programs and a national convention set for New Orleans September 30 to October 3.

Parent Advisory Council Nina Sels Hazel Langston June Womack Margaret Rainey Advisory Council Roosevelt Leonor Toro James Connelly Nancy Geter Thomas Miranda Cecelia Lovar Nellie Begley J Patricia Lorde New Orleans Langston Sels Getler Toro Réiney Charles Bellamy

Bus subsidy dispute stirs transit board actions and goals

Transit board chairman Michael Gratt plans talks with Judeo Christian association to include airfield and Stratford services. Commissioner Frank J. Rice opposed vows, arguing it competes with elderly bus service. Officials fault local firms for delaying written proposals to DOT after a long audit found a $137 000 overcharge.

Rfield Stratford Michael Gratt Airfield Frank J. Rice Fairfield Judeo-Christian Association Wethersfield Transit Board State Department of Transportation DOT Pempods Patrick Sherwin Bridgeport Mc Sherwin

Residents back block grant social programs and East Side center

Residents of the 137th district approved continuing social services funded by the community development block grant and supported expanding East Side community services. They also rejected a Hallett street cul de sac amid traffic and parking concerns and discussed potential injunctions over grant use. Two hearings were scheduled for tonight at Longfellow and Roosevelt schools.

137Th Aldermanic East Side Community Services Center Lower Hattiett Street Motel Cities Agency Cityside East Side Office of Development Administration Antonio Diaz Hallett Street Goodwin Street Park Department Ramon’ Larracuente Redevelopment Longfellow School Roosevelt School

Citizen Privacy Bill Introduced in Congress

In Washington the Koch Goldwater bill aims to limit access to personal records held by banks, telecoms and credit firms. Sponsors Rep. Edward Koch and Rep. Batty Goldwater Jr say the measure broadens citizen privacy and requires written consent or a court or administrative subpoena with notice before disclosure.

Washington Edward I. Koch D-N.y Battty Goldwater Jr R-Calif Federal Focal Koch - Goldwater

Ski Masked Pair Rob Gas Station

A gas station robbery at Brown's Service, Stratford Avenue, ended with the theft of 20 dollars. Attendant John Cornell says two youths, about 19, one 5'9" and 160 pounds, the other 5'8" and 210 pounds, fled after beating him and taking the cash. Police issued a lookout for the two suspects.

Brown Stratford Ayecrne John Cornell Cornell

Sneak Thieves Loot Modern Plastics Cash Register

Thieves entered Modern Plastics at 678 Howard Avenue yesterday afternoon and stole 350 dollars from a cash register after forcing it open. Edward Lebelle, a supervisor, said the thief appeared to enter from the front while he worked in a back room. Police continue investigation. Leon R. Martin Jr., 21, 469 Colorado Avenue, was arrested on a warrant for issuing a worthless check and is free on $250 bond awaiting kalem court.

Modern Plastics Company Howard Avenue Ae Edward Lebelle Leon R. Martin, I Jr Colorado Avenue Court of Common Pleas

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