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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1976
Page
3
A Protestant and Jewish coalition criticized both candidates for not meeting with their leaders on abortion. They accused Ford and Carter of distorting and exploiting the issue and said most Protestant and Jewish groups support the 1973 Supreme Court ruling that guarantees a woman's right to choose. The coalition vowed to protect those rights.
The CDC has supplied states since June 15 and seeks a new contract as inventories remain tight. Officials claim no surge risk due to high vaccination rates, while Lederle disputes a shortage and cites ready distribution once a contract is signed. Eight polio cases so far this year, seven of them poliomyelitis.
The Connecticut Lottery hosts two bonus drawings at Lafayette Shopping Plaza starting at 11 a.m. Tomorrow for Magnificent Machines and Miles of Money. Seven win Chrysler Cordoba cars and $1,000 cash each in the first. top prize is $10,445 per mile of dollar bills with forty runners-up at $1,035 per tenth of a mile in the second. Also named are seven finalists for up to $200,000 on October 7 in the televised Double Play show on WFSB Channel 2.
The article cites concerns that growth in off track betting could shrink thoroughbred tracks from 99 to a few unless Congress acts. Rep. Murphy condemns the bill as frivolous noting bets cross state lines with New York wagering large shares in Florida. It also recalls a 1914 Georgia Alabama League game highlights.
A news conference cited improved teaching of word recognition and basic skills as boosting overall reading achievement in the United States. While 7 and 13 year olds showed gaps between black and white students, girls outpaced boys in reading at every age, and better elementary education was urged alongside ongoing programs. Farr noted decade‑long gains and called for focus on intermediate and secondary schools amid demands for accountability.
Miller Huggins handled 19 fielding chances in a 1902 American Association game for St Paul Minnesota.
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