Westport clergy urge end to Vietnam war protests planned
Twelve local ministers from eight churches in Westport and Weston endorsed a pastoral letter condemning renewed bombing in Vietnam and urging healing and reconciliation. An ecumenical service was scheduled for January 7 at Saugatuck Congregational Church. About fifty residents planned a Washington convocation and congressional visit to oppose the war.
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Westport
Washington
Weston
Vietnam
America
Saugatuck
Wendy Newton
World Affairs Center
Westport Firms Up Safety Message Against Break-Ins
Westport promotes vigilance after 500 plus home burglaries last year with two thirds by out of town talent. Police Chief Louis D. Rosenau notes the town’s publicity and location invite thefts while Woody Klein and committee urge residents to cooperate with police during holidays and early dark hours.
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Westport
Louis D. Rosenau
Rosenau
Klein
Woody Klein
Representative Town Meeting
Police, Fire and Safety Committee
Joseph P. Arcudi
John S.S. Gilbertie, Jr
District 8
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A compact page teaser highlights sections on recreation coverage and sports items. It points readers to page 3 for a general focus, page 8 for a clam protest, page 11 for Cadoux bows, and page 28 for matmen second, indicating a broad, multi-section roundup.
Beach fees may drop for non-local parking in Westport
Westport town Recreation Commission plans to lower non-resident parking rates at town beaches possibly after an 8 p.m. meeting at Longshore Country Club. Chairman Louis Nistico says reductions are planned but not yet up for a vote amid potential Civil Liberties Union scrutiny of beach access rules.
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Civil Liberties Union
Town Recreation Commission
Commission
Louis Nistico
The
Longshore Country Club
Nistico
CCLU
State tax panel backs equal assessments and grants boost
The Governor's Commission on Tax Reform issued three preview proposals with wide impact on local taxes. It would shift property assessment to the state using computer valuation, raise state grants by about 22 million yearly, and support a wealthier town subsidy model to equalize school funding among Connecticut towns.
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Governor's Commission On Tax Reform
Commission
Francis Baker Jr
Connecticut
Westport
Weston
Baker
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