City Projects Aim to Create Jobs Through Labor Intensive Work
City officials outline plans to submit labor intensive projects to the U S Economic Development Agency within 90 days. Projects target carpenters electricians and other skilled labor to maximize job creation under the Public Works program. President Ford faces pocket veto risks as Congress nears adjournment with unemployment rising and calls to sign the bill.
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Marchionni
United Press International
Congress
Ford
White House
House Armed Services Delays Action on XM-1 Tank Issues
A House panel warns the United States and West Germany may shift to a turbine engine for the tank and notes the Soviet Union's tank-building lead. The Army aims for 3,000+ new main battle tanks costing about £5 billion, with delays tied to Rumsfeld and questions over the West German 120mm gun versus the USS 105mm. The report cites hybrid turret costs and combat capability risks, delaying further action until next Tuesday.
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United States
West Germany
House
Soviet Union
Rumsfeld
House Armed Services Committee
Three Injured In Dual Car Crashes At Stratford Intersections
Three people suffered injuries in two accidents on Nort Frontage Road and Lafayette Boulevard in Stratford. Raymond Rivera 19 exited the Connecticut Turnpike and skidded when brakes failed, hitting four cars on Lafayette. Diane Wade 22 and Debra Wade 16 were hurt when a car driven by Lucas Quintero 38 rear ended them. Quintero faces charges for driving under the influence and following too closely.
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Nort
Lafayette Boulevard
Bridgeport
Raymond Rivera
Clinton Avenue
Connecticut Turnpike
North
Rivera
Lafayete Boulevard
Raymond Mack
Main Street
Mack
John J. Hateha
Détroit
Mich
Karl E. Svendberg
Riverdale Drive
Stratford
Park City Hospital
Robinson
Diane M. Wade
Debra Wade
Ridge Road
Diane
Lucas L. Quinterd
Center Street
Diane Wade
Kossuth Street
Barnum Avenue
George T. Olzel
Mr. Quintero
Projection Shows Shifting Family Incomes Over Decade
The Conference Board projects families with annual income under 15000 will fall from 31 million to 25 million in the next decade while those earning 25000 or more rise from 8 million to about 20 million in 30 years.
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New York
UPI
Conference Board
Shakeup at City Parks Office Names New Superintendent
T William Nowlan, park superintendent since February 1974, faced changes as Fagan was appointed to fill the position. Fagan previously led Dictaphone workers union and later worked in liquor distribution, with prior service on the Police Commissioners board. Albertson praised Nowlan, calling his tenure exemplary and essential to navigating recent challenges.
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Grand’ Avenue
Fagan
Nowlan
Dictaphone Corporation
Dictaphone Employas Federal Labor Union
Liquor’ Distributing
Board of Police Commissioners
Ficcolello
Macciocca
Park Board
Mandanici
John P. Albertson Andethars
Mr. Nowlan
Mr. Albertson
Food Lottery Delay Dismays Crisis Council
The Statewide Emergency Food council expressed dismay at a delay in the special lottery meant to fund emergency food supplies. The $1 million revenue would be shifted to spring, depriving winter relief while the instant lottery for education proceeds soon.
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Roger Fidyd
Bridgeport
State Gaming Commission
Héney Fit Education
Ray
Floyd
Church of the Redéemer
New Haven
Fairfield asked to join harbor dredging feasibility study
Chamber of Commerce and Office of Development Administration agreed to ask Fairfield about including its coastal waters in a Bridgeport harbor dredging feasibility study. Stratford has shown interest. Fairfield has not yet responded. If Fairfield remains silent, a congressional resolution will be sought to push Corps of Engineers to study Bridgeport and Stratford waters only.
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ODA
Fairfield
REG JOHNSON _ Oltidtala
Baldstedet Area of Commerce
Office of Development Administration
Bridgeport
Tha Chamber
Métro Bank
Chambér
U.S. Army Corps of Frigineers
Stratford
Bridgéport
Corps of Engineers
Waltham, Mass
Ash Creek
Lewis Gut
Robert Johnson
Joseph Hodgson
New Haven
Elm City
William Ciaurro
Walkout Reported Of Black Grant Groups
A fifth district committee member said Citizens' Union and its advisory council are considering mass resignations over alleged city inaction on the block grant. A district official cited funding gaps, high salaries, and East Side disparities as motives for a possible walkout. The council finalizes grant allocations, while residents seek clearer accounting and improved communication.
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Robert Despres
Fifth District
Comimittaé
Citizens’ Union
Daniel Domogala
iThe Advisory Council
135Th
Radairad
Samuel Jo
Leander Smith
District 132 head resigns from Citizens' Union group
William Kimball, head of Bridgeport's 132nd District Citizens' Union, quits in frustration with the federal block grant program. He cites lack of real power to direct funds while the group pushes for projects including tree planting, park renovations, and Laur el Avenue recreation development using a portion of the $3.8 million yearly grant.
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Frederick G. Fico
Citizen’ Union
Willam Kimball
Mapleward Junior High School
Thoie
McGovern Park
Ased
Development Administration
Sénja Sdas- Senbach
Laurél Avénue Park
132Nd Silat
Martin J. Kentosh
ODA
133Nd
Bridgeport
Kimball
Citizen Union
Citizens’ Union
John Hyslop
Common Council
Hyélop
Fairfield School Board Approves Custodians Contract
Fairfield Board of Education approves a three year pact with custodians and maintenance workers costing 152 688 through 1877 78. It raises life insurance to 10 000 and expands Blue Cross coverage while increasing wages 4 10 percent for 1975 76 and 7 percent for 1977 78. Local 778 opposed the length but did not vote against.
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Fairfield Board of Education
American Federation of State
Counciil Paul
Charles O'Leary Applké
John Greenhalgh
Assistand Schools
Ateracelva
Ella Praises Carter's Debate Presentation
Hartford apprised Governor Grasse praised Timmy Carter's debate showing strong command of economic issues and a decisive approach. The speaker highlighted his credibility and compassion while stressing the Democratic party's wisdom in choosing him as standard bearer.
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Ella
Carter
Hartford
Elle T. Grasse
Timmy Carter
Dabata
Ford
Democratic Party
Graste
Cit Zénk
Decades Returns To Downtown Cabaret Theater
Decades, the hit cabaret show popular in Bridgeport and New York, reopened last night at the Downtown Cabaret theater 283 Garden Hill Street. The engagement runs tonight tomorrow and Sunday with performances at Asi and 10 24. It is billed as a cabaret of American songs.
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Claude McNéal
Bridgeport
Garden Hill Street
New York City
Fords and Carters Split on First Presidential Debate
Bridgeport residents named Ford and Carter in the local phonebook debated the inaugural TV debate. Some watched, others offered no comment, with most calling the event politics as usual. Robert Ford of Fairfield praised factual clarity but criticized excessive detail. Charlka Carter of Bridgeport viewed it as a show of personalities rather than issue-driven discourse.
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Fords
Bridgeport
Robert Ford
Fairfield
Forentul
Ford
Carter
Moéré
Jack Ford
Trumbul
Fumigation Delays Marina Apartments Tenant Meeting
A meeting of the Marina Apartments Tenants Association was postponed due to fumigation of the meeting room. Mrs Lulu Stewart, federation president, said it has not yet been rescheduled. The issue involved deterioration of new steel doors on the first floor between Broad and Lafayette streets.
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Marina Apartments
Lulu Stewart
Federation
Broad
Lafayette Streets
Odd Toledo Requests Highlight Bureau Oddities
In Toledo Ohio citizens sent unusual requests to the Vital Statistics Bureau. One man asked for a record of marriages and children and overseas status. A woman sought two birth certificates, claiming different ages to erase years. Another inquiry asked if a name change was possible for a 58 year old married woman.
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Toledo, Ohio
Rapart Siegel
Toledo Vital Statistics Bureau
Harsétt
Awena
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