Patton Film Tops Oscars Boom Box Office Surge
Patton drives strong Oscar boost with 432 prints in 432 theaters on April 16. The film grossed 2.8 million dollars over the weekend, with producer Frank McCarthy calling it like a new release and noting 20 years and 12 million dollars invested.
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Norwalk Charter Debate Heats Up As Voters Prepare
Janet Conway reports Norwalk voters head to the polls next Tuesday to decide on forming a city charter commission. Six of seven councilmen now back a charter, a shift from 1967 while Mayor Harold Finch and Domenic Coletta oppose. Supporters named include Morgan Jones Richard Cunningham Melvin Shipley George Linn Jr Robert Williams and Allen Hakes. Auditor Charles Hipp also supports electing a commission.
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Charter debate centers on flexibility and accountability in Norwalk
Six councilmen push a charter to gain flexibility and clearer responsibility in city government. They argue a charter would let residents tailor government, fix accountability gaps, and provide continuity amid staff changes. Some prefer the city manager system, but all agree procedures must be defined and answer to the people.
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Norwalk Charter Debate Highlights Opponents of Charter
Mayor Harold Finch and Councilman Domenic Coletta oppose charter government arguing last commission spent 4000 with little to gain. They praise statutory form citing Haskins and Sells study guiding reforms and a deputy city auditor. Finch favors full time mayor but says residents rejected charter. sewer bonds not reconsidered while anti charter sentiment remains strong.
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First Baptist Plans June Vacation Bible School
The First Baptist Church at 67 East Main Street announces a daily Bible school from June 14 to 19. Sessions run 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. for ages three through seventh grade. The theme is Jesus Today’s Answer. Open to nonmembers and Baptist children with no registration fees.
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