Seymour approves plan for $18 million dog track
The Seymour Board of Selectmen approved detailed planning for an $18 million Wolcott Greyhound Racing Association facility on 40 acres between Route 8 and Bungay road. The vote, not on the regular agenda, paves a zoning change application. officials worry traffic and noise while supporters cite $400,000 yearly tax revenue and an 80 million annual handle potential. First Selectman Anna LoPresti cast the dissenting vote.
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Seymour
Board of Selectmen
Wolcott Greyhound Racing Association
Route 8
Bungay Road
Wolcolt Group
Planning and Zoning Commission
Jack Battaglia
Bungay Area
First
Revenue Sharing Bill Reaches Final Form After Haggling
Senators and ten congressmen concluded a 24.6 billion revenue sharing bill extending federal aid to state and local governments through September 1980 with stronger civil rights protections. The plan, now sent to House and Senate for approval, allocates 39 000 jurisdictions 30 billion since 1972 and introduces penalties for discrimination and fee-shifting for successful suits.
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Washington
UPI
House
Senate
Jthey
White House
Power Firms Lose Plea To Burn High Sulfur Oil
Hartford officials reject a request by United Illuminating Hartford Electric Light and Connecticut Light and Power to burn high sulfur oil at generating plants. The decision aligns with a DEP examiner who warned higher sulfur emissions could violate federal and state air standards and harm residents. The ruling follows hearings that drew public interest from Citizens Action Group and the Connecticut Lung Association.
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Hartford — Environmental Protection
Joseph N. Gill
Connecticut
Gill
State Department of Environmental Protection
John F. Curry
United Iluminating Company
Hartford Electric Light
Connecticut Light and Power
Fairfield County
UF and
CLEP
Curry
DEP
Connecticut’. .Citizens, Action Group
Connecticut Lung Association
General Assembly
Environment Committee
Bridgeport Area Weather Outlook
Sunny today with high around 70 in Bridgeport and vicinity. Fair tonight with low near 47. Partly cloudy tomorrow with high near 70. Probability of precipitation near zero today and about 10 percent tonight. Winds southwest to 10 to 15 mph.
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Bridgeport
Norden Wins Major Contract From U S Army
Norden division of United Technologies wins a 6.21 million dollar U S Army contract to develop a battery computer system for artillery fire control. Initial increment funds four engineering models with production slated for late 1978 or early 1979. Norden expects regional economic impact in Norwalk.
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Norwalk
U.S
Norden
United Technologies’ Corporation
U.S. Army
Army
Abraham A. Ribicoff
Conn
Stewart B. McKinney
R-Conn
Esterday
United Technologies
Teledine Corporation
Lytion Talus
Tries
Peter Li] Scott
Scott
Ford to raise car prices 5.1 percent for 1977 models
Ford Motor Co announces a fall price hike averaging 310 dollars or 5.1 percent, below GM’s 5.9 percent rise. The bump covers base prices plus options while shipments are cut by 100 dollars. Pinto Pony starts at 3099 and Mark V tops at 11396, amid UAW strike pressures.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Co
General Motors Corp
Ford
United Auto Workers
U.S
Chrysler Corp
Bells to Ring for United Way Campaign Launch
Bells toll today across Bridgeport Fairfield Stratford Trumbull Monroe and Easton to mark United Way Day as the Eastern Fairfield County drive opens at 6 PM the Holiday Inn on Lafayette. The outreach seeks 2.6 million dollars with John P. McAndrews of Remington Arms as general chairman. last year’s pledge total reached 2.24 million.
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Bridgeport
Fairfield
Stratford
Trumbull
Monroe
Easton
United Way
Fairfield County
Holiday Inn
Lafayette Boulevard
John P. McAndrews
Remington Arms
Economic Index Dips as Outlook Questions Rise
Washington AP reports the leading indicators index dropped 1.5 percent in August, first decline since February 1974, with layoffs in manufacturing driving losses. Commerce officials caution three month trends are needed to signal a downturn, noting hopeful signs like planned capital spending and post-election momentum.
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Washington
John W. Kendrick
Commerce Department
Kendrick
Ford
Liberalized Bond Plan Triggers Release Easing Friday
Hartford officials warn the statewide liberalized bond plan allowing 10 percent postings could flood the system with release motions and risk community safety. Judge Sexton and others fear more suspects may flee, while bondsmen see easier access to court appearances.
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Hartford
UPS
Common Pleas Court
Roman J. Sexton
Circuit Court
John M. Fitzgerald
Court of Common Pleas
Alva P. Loiselle
American Bar Association
Lexton
Muhammad Ali Defeats Norton in Close Heavyweight Fight
New York UPI reports Muhammad Ali, forced to abandon power punching, used movement and precise jabs to rally in the late rounds and win a unanimous decision to retain the world heavyweight title over Kern Norton in a tense Tuesday bout.
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New York
UPI
Muohammad Ali
Kern Norton
Deltalls
Problems Aired In Downtown Block Facelift
Downtown area owners told Bridgeport Architecture Conservancy officials that funding declines crime increases and business downturn hinder the Dinck renovation. About 13 property owners in The Block met with BAC and city officials at Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank to discuss preservation of Victorian character and cost benefits of renovation.
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Downtown
Bridgeport Architecture Conservancy
BAC
the Black
Malin
Middle and
Wall Streets
Fairfield Avenue
Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank
Main Street
David Austin
Victor E. Munlee
Britain Pressed to Clear Up Rhodesia Interim Talks
Prime Minister Jan Smith signaled he was anxious to proceed quickly on talks with African leaders to form an interim government leading to black majority rule. A British envoy may be invited to Salisbury to clear up confusion as a mission there meets with black leaders. President Julius Nyerere in Dar es Salaam said majority rule could come in four to six weeks, with interim government powers to the majority. Western and frontline states fear Soviet involvement in Rhodesia’s conflict as negotiations continue through Botswana and Tanzania.
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Salisbury
Rhodesia
Jan Smith
Smith
Britain
Sailisbury
Botswana
Dar Es Salaam
Julius K. Nyerere
U.S
City GOP calls for unity after Sept primary meeting
Bridgeport GOP leaders gathered at Black Rock HQ to pledge a united campaign for the fall and 1977 mayoral contest. Town Chairman Leonard Panletta urged closing ranks to elect two legislators and a national ticket, aiming to oust Mayor Mandanici next year. Vice chair Marie Scinta warned divisions could ruin the party. Members Edward Otremba and Jaicille Bruno attended, as did Barbara Sherman and William.
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Bridgeport
GOP
Leonard S. Panletta
Jgst
Mandanici
Marie J. Scinta
IGOP
Black Rock
Edward Otremba
Jaici
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Queens
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Dan Gormanty
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Sikorsky Memorial Airport
Telegram
Abby
Raeene
Rose
Polly
Sylvia Porter
Ford Motor
Ford Cars
Happy
Allan Melenzie
Brighton
Australia
McKenzie
The
Muhammad Ali
Norton
By Michael P. Mayko
Sea ‘the Rilock
Youngstown
Ohio
Priiceman
Division Ts
Willam £. Schaufele Jr
Zambia
Tanzania
Mozamebique
Angola
City Gop
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