Connecticut lawmakers yield on taxes aid and reform in 1998 session
Hartford lawmakers ended a three month session with a record budget surplus guiding compromise over partisan fights. The General Assembly approved tax cuts school aid increases major campaign finance reform and the option to choose an electric supplier. They also funded construction projects for Hartford Bridgeport and New Haven and approved pay raises for officials. Rebates and emergency funds were among the surplus allocations while an abortion related insurer bill died. Governor Rowland praised bipartisan effort amid final approvals.
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Town Hall Reels Over Lay Offs Amid Budget Push
Town Hall employees described the building as a morgue as news spread of proposed layoffs. Nine full time and three part time workers were set to be cut to balance the budget, with Mayor Tim Barth unavailable for comment until Monday.
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Police seek clues in 2 bomb threats
Borough police and fire authorities investigated two bomb threats in the area. A threat to Freihofer's restaurant prompted evacuations after a message on a company answering machine warned of a bomb in a brown paper bag under the counter. Police and fire crews responded, with the State Bomb Squad not required.
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Walter Hollister Jr
Edward Bozenski
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Boro board blocks elected police panel vote tie
The Borough Council failed to appoint an elected Police Commission after a 5-5 tie, Mayor Tim Barth casting the deciding vote against the commission. Burgesses Wojtczak Croce Burmeister and Neth opposed. Barth praised the current panel as highly professional and said an elected body could not outperform them, noting lawsuits and settlements involving the Police Department.
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Daimler Benz to buy Chrysler for 38 billion in stock
Daimler-Benz and Chrysler announce a merger creating DaimlerChrysler valued at over 38 billion dollars. The deal, approved by both boards, will place Daimler-Benz in control with about 57 percent and executives foresee joint management then a single successor leader.
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