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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1976
Page
7
The Bicentennial commission announces a 3 p.m. dedication in front of City hall for the new plaque designed by local sculptor Jan Riviere. The public is invited to attend this final community observance event.
The Milford Speed Skating club sponsors a speed skating exhibition and open skating session tomorrow at 4 45 p m at the Milford Ice Pavilion on Bic Drive. Attendees can meet former national and Olympic skaters and join the free session. Contact the ice pavilion on Bic Drive for details.
Aug 1 totals showed 170 welfare cases with 310 recipients. by Aug 31 the figures fell to 164 cases and 293 people. General hospital placements included three with other relief and four with no other relief. Family cases held at 63, while individuals in those families declined. Single cases dropped from 106 to 101.
Dr Alfred S Evans professor of Epidemiology at Yale spoke on influenza at Milford hospital in the yearly Fischer Memorial lecture. The event drew physicians from Milford and nearby communities. Dr Michael Baron chairs the lecture series.
The Mary Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church on Broad Street invites worship at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Ralph Lord Roy leads. New members are welcome and third graders receive Bibles. Contact the office to arrange rides.
An organizational meeting for all interested in coaching managing or playing on a team in the Women’s Basketball league will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Devon Community Center on Naugatuck Avenue. Rules and regulations for league play will be discussed.
W Averell Harriman former American diplomat met Milos Minic Yugoslavia s foreign secretary and vice premier in Belgrade on Friday. A government source said they exchanged views on current world issues and on US Yugoslavia relations. The meeting was described as cordial.
An elderly Winnipeg couple plans to leave 250000 of their estate to the Winnipeg Police through the Winnipeg Foundation after their deaths. Art Vander Brink 72 and his wife Winifred say crime has risen and the police remain their best friends despite concerns about safety in the city.
The Westport YMCA will run four women paddle tennis leagues at Camp Mahackeno with Oct. 5 start. Leagues include beginner on Tuesdays 10 am to noon, advanced beginner on Tuesdays 1 pm to 3 pm, advanced intermediate on Thursdays 10 am to noon, and intermediates on Thursdays 1 pm to 3 pm. An eight week round robin awards luncheon and prizes. Contact Art Cosgrove by Oct. 1.
Travel notes highlight Mississippi Queen and Delta Queen river cruises from New Orleans with jazz meals for Thanksgiving and holidays, plus Delta Queen Steamboat Co contact. Air France economy six nights Paris with package prices. Nassau Baylams notes Bimini Bugle as tiny fishing news source. two airlines seek route expansion including American Airlines to Caribbean and TWA to Middle East routes. Trinidad and Tobago offer travel cuts through December 15. literature available from T and T Tourist Board in New York.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 8 to 6 to recommend the full Senate reject a proposed sale of 50 air to surface missiles to Saudi Arabia as part of a larger $5 billion arms package for Saudi Arabia Iran and Kuwait. The committee urged tighter scrutiny of U.S. weapons exports.
Julie Andrews will make her Las Vegas debut on August 12 at Caesars Palace. The event marks a major performance engagement for the beloved performer in the casino city.
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