McGovern Seeks Running Mate After Eagleton Resigns
Sen. George S. McGovern moves to select a new vice presidential candidate after Sen. Thomas F. Eagleton resigns from the ticket citing health and public scrutiny. McGovern says a recommendation will be sent to the Democratic National Committee within days as the party refocuses on economy, war, and leadership.
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McGovern
Black Hills
South Dakota
Eagleton
Sen
Colorado
Bill Leaver
Missouri
Marlor Rules on Burgesses Vacancy in Naugatuck
Borough attorney Henry S Marlor issued an opinion stating vacancies on the board of burgesses may be filled by a person from any ward as long as the appointee is of the same political party as the former incumbent. The opinion cites Special Acts 440 1953 and 25 1967, noting the 1967 act shifted to at large elections and repealed conflicting ward based provisions. The article notes inconsistent ward representation in 1971 and directs readers to page 16.
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Henry S. Marlor
Board of Burgesses
Marlor
Marler
Naugatuck
State Officials Named In Suits
Two Somers inmates including Steven P. Duffen filed separate federal suits against state corrections officials in New Haven. Duffen, jailed for robbery with violence, contends prisoners were illegally threatened with wooden cribs after disturbances last May. He seeks 50,000 in damages and 25,000 from each guard at the maximum security facility.
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New Haven, Conn
UPI
Somers
Steven P. Duffen
Duffen
Con
Burns Seen Likely Finance Board Choice
Speculation centers on former Democratic burgess Thomas Burns to fill the Board of Finance vacancy after Ralph Perkins resigns to become borough controller. Perkins was named controller replacing Edward Jaworski who left for West Hartford. The Board of Mayor and Burgesses will decide at Knight's Session at Town Hall 7 15.
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Thomas Burns
Board of Finance
Ralph Perkins
Perkins
Edward Jaworski
West Hartford
Board of
Mayor and Burgesses
Knight
Carl Miele
Bailey to Confer With GOP on Elections Plan
Democratic State Chairman John M. Bailey shows interest in a Republican proposal to hold legislative elections this fall without a constitutionally valid reapportionment. Bailey instructed his legal staff to contact GOP chair J. Brian Gaffney. The move comes as court rulings persist on CT districting and prior attempts to solve the reapportionment impasse have stalled.
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Hartford, Conn
UPL
John M. Bailey
Bailey
GOP
J. Brian Gaffney
Hartford
Borough Board To Meet in Town Hall Tonight
The Borough Board of Mayor and Burgesses will meet at 7 15 PM in the Town Hall. The agenda includes pledge, minutes, reports, a new resolution, Charter Report, and a vote on placing vending machines. Also on the docket is a report from the Street Lighting Committee and a word on the resignation of Ralph Perkins who became controller.
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Bergesses
Esos
Ralph Perkins
New Welfare Plan Effective Today Hartford Plan Goes Into Effect
The Connecticut flat grant welfare payment system begins today, tying Aid to Families with Dependent Children payments to family size rather than need. Supporters say it promotes budgeting responsibility while challengers argue it is unconstitutional, with previous injunctions and court actions noted.
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Hartford, Conn
UPD
Connecticut
U.S. District Court
Hartford
Vieira Seeks Lower Taxes in Wake of Surplus Talk
Former Burgess Manuel Vieira criticized the current Republican administration for what he claims are excessive property taxes in Naugatuck. He cites an announced $45,600 state refund increasing the budget surplus to about $356,000 and argues the mill levy is overstated to fund an election year agenda. He questions tax increases proposed and warns of overtaxation unless revisions occur.
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Manuel Vieira
Naugatuck
Viesra
Laas 16 NOTES Wr Wilkens Ceri Rack Soe is a patient
A fragment from a newspaper item notes a surgical patient connection with Berry Bete and mentions Wr Wilkens Ceri Rack Soe in a medical context.
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Wilkens Ceri
Rackwef Soe
Alert Cop Nabs Two Burglars
Police officer Richard Cipriano, while patrolling Prospect, stopped two would be burglars attempting entry at Cumberland Farms on Route bite. They fled a rear door break in and were arrested with crowbars and equipment. Paul A Gisngreperio, 17, Worcester 2 New Raven, and a third suspect charged with burglary and larceny. Porters held on bond as the case proceeds.
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Richard Cipriano
Bite
Cipriano
Reac
Speed
Paul
Hes
McGovern seeks running mate aid after Eagleton step down
United Press International reports Senator George S. McGovern, facing the Eagleton resignation, searches for a new running mate to revive his campaign. Eagleton plans to resign letter to party chair Jean Westwood. In Algiers, hijackers freed 87 passengers for a $1 million ransom, then forced a Delta jet to Algeria with 101 aboard.
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United Press International
Washington
Thomas F. Eagleton
George S. McGovern
McGovern
Eagleton
Senate
Jean Westwood
Algiers
Delta Air Lines
Algeria
Flight Air
Detroit
Miami
Atlanta
Weather outlook with sun, storms in the north today
Partly sunny today with a risk of late afternoon and evening thunderstorms in northern Purixms. Highs in the 80s, cooling tonight. Wednesday expected to be partly sunny and warm with afternoon showers and thunder, with cooler gusts later.
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Cractic National Committee
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Finance Board
C. J. Waskowicz
All Republican Board of Burgesses
Raymond Currier
Joseph Scholan
Frank Castagna
General Assembly
Tara
Wicknets
Anedeg & O
Ff Gane
Seville
Geerties
Tees
Beacon Falls
First Selectman
James P. Greene
Ronald A. Sarasin
Gov
Meskill
House
Vans
Serpe Cortures
Vieira
Es Laas
Sam
Meen
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