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THE HARTFORD COURANT: Saturday, March 1, 1975 2.3M6re rf Inspection Shows' Reported School Violates Fire Safety Code New Britain 'w nniMr tf ot" If 'y -j I zzl i smt I I vi I ll ihmik.r 1 1 -'t: i out of work NEW BRITAIN A total of 6,296 unemployment claims were listed at the local unemployment office in a report for the period to Feb. 22, released Friday by the State Labor Department, a 2.3 per cent rise over the previous month. The figure included 856 initial and 5,440 continuing claims. Of these, 2,550 or 40.5 per cent were filed by women. For the period ending Jan.

25 there were 5,614 listed as collecting unemployment benefits. This was a drop of 26.9 per cent under the 7,653 listed for the period to Jan. 11. MAJOR PROJECT While engaged in many activities, the Canadian Red Cross considers its major project the National Free Blood Transfusion Service. replacing present glass transoms over classroom doors with material of at least 45-minute fire rating, and replacing other glass in the school with wired glass in panes.

1 The report said glass is excessive' in partitions between corridors and stairways. These should be enclosed with noncombustible material. The report also called for removal of a refrigerator from a stairway at the basement level, and removal or making flame resistant all carpeting in This includes draperies or curtains in the building. There were other alleged violations in the school building, the report said. NEW BRITAIN There are several violations of the fire, safety code at Lincoln School, the Public Safety Division X)f the state police said Friday.

In a letter to Fire Chief Raymond A. Galati, state police Lt. William F. Ellert, commanding omcer of the division, said an inspection disclosed "violations of the fire safety code." Ellert urged the chief to take the necessary steps to correct the situation. The inspection was the result of a demand by Domin-ick Colossale of 20 Knoll- wood Road.

He has three children attending the school and termed the school a "fire hazard." The inspections were made Jan. 27 and Feb. 5 bv Galati, who is the city's fire marshal, Inspector James. Karon, and a state trooper. The report also disclosed that a basement corridor wall adjacent to upper; portion of the gymnasium and second floor corridor wall adjacent to the upper portion of auditorium contain plain glass.

Under the code, according to the report, glazing of. wired glass in panes not exceeding nine square feet in area each and securely mounted in noncombustible frames or glass blocks set in non-combustible frame and mortar is permissable. Other alleged violations cited include transoms of plain glass over classroom doors. The report recommends For Emergency Only Policemen Raymond Zysk, left, and Robert Wytas inspect one of three new emerT gency vans activated by the New Britain Police Department. The vehicles replace sta- tion wagons in use for many years.

The new vans are air-conditioned and equipped with the latest in lifesaving apparatus. Each van has a childbirth kit in case the stork arrives before the hospital is reached (Berk Photo). VI Agency To Offer Pre 'rial Assistance Users of 'Phantom Sewer' Told The state police report said the boiler room door to the basement corridor is not rated and swings into corridors, and that maintenance and storage rooms in the basement of the school, which is 50 years old, have unrated doors. Pipe Shafts Pipe shafts in the building which are vertical openings that connect between all levels have doors in some locations with open grills in the doors. Also noted by the inspectors is that classrooms doors throughout the building have plain glass panels.

The doors, the report said, should resist fire for 45 minutes. into the river despite the new sanitary system now in operation. Board Chairman Thomas Ward said the $1 million spent by the town to install the new system in the East Berlin section was appropriated with the understanding it would stop the flow of raw sewage into the; Mattabas-sett River. The letter sent out this weeK Dy We UD11C WOrKS Department is the second to request immediate change to the new line if a resident is polluting the river. Agent for the health director, Joseph Paskiewicz said Friday there are about 15 residents thought to be still hooked up to the "phantom sewer" line.

Paskiewicz said "nine of these are fairly certain. The others are more questionable." Hearing aid batteries. Free delivery. Central Pharmacy, 225-3541. Advt.

to Stop quested a renewal of approval for a water storage tank located on the west side of Ellwood Road. 1 The request of John Kaley of 216 Ellwood Road, Kensington, for a variance to conduct a non-conforming business on Worthington Ridge was tabled by the ZBA. All decisions become ef- fective March 3. The next public hearing will be conducted March 25. Closing date for applications for that hearing is Tuesday.

Art Exhibit The Berlin Congregational Church will sponsor a public art exhibit and sale of painting by 12 Connecticut artists today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The exhibit is part of the 200th anniversary celebration of the founding of the shurch. certified letter sent out late this week noted that unless the resident can prove he is not connected to a septic system which "hi any way leaks into an under- ground drainage system that empties into the Mattabas- -sett," he is ordered to connect with the new system by April 30. As for those who do not comply with the order Paskiewicz said Friday "what actions will be taken we can't say right now." He added that it is somewhat difficult to prove who is on the "phantom line." Zoning Decisions The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) announced Friday it granted the request of the Kensington Fire District at a public hearing conducted Thursday.

The fire district had re them to use it," he said. Prisoners will learn of the unit during briefing at their admission to the Center, he said. A New Haven service has obtained pre-trial releases for 84 prisoners this year and has had 200 referral recommendations accepted by the court. Daniel Ryan of the New' Haven Pre-Trial Service Council said during Thursday's meeting. Ryan said of the 84 persons released on written promises, two failed to make scheduled court appearances and only one was rearrested during the pretrial period.

The rearrest percentage for men referred to agencies was "less than 4 per cent," he said. Pre-trial imprisonment World Day The day's offerings will go into the Intercontinental Mission Fund, by which Church Women United finances its work around the world. Fund Uses The fund provides for re construction and rehabilitation services to women and children victimized by war, pilot projects in self-help, programs tor retugee women, car centers, family planning, health and nutrition education and clinics. Mrs. John Anderson is chairwoman of the event.

Also participating will be Mrs. Hamlin Tobey, presi- Local 1186 Agrees Accord Ends '4-Day' Dispute By JOHN PARKER Corrections and criminal justice officials will seek local, part-time volunteers for a new unit to aid men imprisoned at the Community Correctional Center in Litchfield while" awaiting trial. The Pre-Trial Services Unit won endorsement Thursday night in Torrington from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee of theXitchfield Hills Regional TM Planning Agency Under the program, volunteers will interview prisoners and, where possible, recommend court referrals to treatment or self-help agencies rather than jail. An average of 25 men are incarcerated at the Correctional Center pending trial at any given time. Ninety per cent of these pre-trial prison- ers wind up with jail terms coections Depart- All VIA li M.

1 VailllVllb MJkl VVIVl Charles Delaney, who used Police Board Will Review Captaincy Tiff NEW BRITAIN The police board will conduct a spe-v cial meeting Tuesday at 4 p.m. in an attempt to resolve the detective captaincy squabble between Captains George Berescik and. Edward Kilduff. Besides the four members of the Police Commission, others invited to attend are Berescik and Kilduff and their attorneys, Frederick W. Odell and John V.

Zisk, respectively. If no settlement is reached, it is expected the matter will be taken to the courts. hensive Employment Training Act (CETA) and will be paid by federal funds. She formerly was a secretary at the Loctite Newing-ton. Miss Corcoran was the guest of staff members in the mayor's office Friday noon and was presented with a Fires Killed 11,600 BOSTON Fires killed 11,600 Americans in 1974 and caused about $3.7 billion in property damage, the National Fire Protection Association reports.

Britain up to 200 layoffs city officials have said may be necessary to attempt to cut a major tax increase in the next fiscal year from July 1. As a result of the court agreement, the union is withdrawing-its' grievance filed with the State Labor Department and the prohibitive labor practice charge on file. Pac's edict was rescinded by the new mayor, James J. Carey, by executive order Feb. 19.

Atty. William Zeman of Hartford represented the union. Assistant Corp. Counsel Robert Fracasso was counsel for the city. Present at the court proceedings were Henry Funari, president, and Louis Gru-bin, vice president, of Local 1186.

Also attending was State Rep. Dominic J. Ba-dolato, a union official. NEW BRITAIN In a stipulated agreement approved by Superior Court Judge Leo Parskey in Hartford Friday afternoon, accord was reached between the city and local 1186, municipal workers, in a dispute over the four-day work week ordered by former Mayor Stanley J. Pac Feb.

3. Highlights of the agreement are that the current collective bargaining contract will remain in force without any reduction in the negotiated work week schedule through June 30,. 1976, and that compensatory time off, equal to the time lost as result of the reduction of the work week, will be given to those who were affected. The stipulation, to which the city agreed, apparently-raises a question whether New Britain can proceed with Youngster Drives Car Into Antique Shop Wall poses problems for botJUKj prisoner and the Ryan told committee, members! While imprisonment costs' the state $11 to $15 per prisoner, it also robsthe, defendant of his ability to earn a living and to seduce witnesses for his own, defense, Ryan said. The bond system, he' while designed to insure court aISP "makes imprisonment-cKac-tor of economic condiEiosi.

and serves to keep the'pbor in jail." "It's my belief youcan have a workable pre-trial service here," Ryan.said but urged committee mem? bers to enlist support oRhe prosecutor's office, bar association, probation department and correction-; oJJj of Prayer dent of the unit, and.Mcs. Herbert Frankel, botb.jjf Lakeville; Mrs. RaybonRom shaugen, Mrs. William Alstyne, Mrs. A.

and Mrs. Crane, all of Cornwall; Mrs; Arthur: Williams of Lime Rock; Mrs. Charles Brown of Salisbury; Mrs. LeeXpJi and Mrs. William fe OI WL Mrs.

Gerald Darkfordisifl charge of the tea after the services. The Rev. F. Newton'fiow-den, pastor of TrirfiX Church, will give the benediction and the church organist, Mrs. Justine furnish the music.

police. Meanwhile, EriCj-in the front seat, pulled lhe gear shift lever into revejese. The open back door struck Mrs. Chadwick knocking her into the car. 1 Police said the car lurqhgd from the driveway, struck a highway speed sign and knocked it over.

The car then" spun around and slammed into the brick wall of an antt que shop at 252 North-Llfcn- neia oi. ana came there. Police said no enforcement was taken. The young driver jshe grandson of former Torrington Mayor J. Eric Chadwick.

Paul Sulek, 35, 'tffO Franklin was charged with third-degree burglary and attempting to commit larceny Thursay night affe? police found him inside; rr-drighetti's Music Shop tn East Main Street, said 'pd lice. Police said Sulek was.Te-leased on $1,000 non-surety bond pending a 10 Court of Common Pleas J8 appearance. Brian A. White, Terrace was charged with making an improper left turn and operatiohg without insurance Friday after he was involved1, iira three-car accident near 4he intersection of East' Main and Center streets. Police said one- pf other drivers, Betty J.

Wells, 45, of 1351 TorringfordcWest complained of back injuries and said she would consult her own doctor. The Wells car third car, driven by ThtMas Neri, 21, of Norfolk Road, Norfolk, sustained slight damage. Damage to car was moderate, said police. those figures to defend the program, said after Thursday's unanimous committee vote his next step will be to compile a list of available service agencies. Delaney and criminal justice Planner John Breakell then will seek two to four volunteers for the pre-trial unit.

While federal funds may be available for the program, Breakell said it wiil begin as a "strictly volunteer" effort. "The program would be helpful, to me," said Stanley Herman, who handles 1,000 cases a year as public defender for the 18th Geographical Court District, Delaney said the pre-trial unit will go into action only on a prisoner's request. "We're not going to force Women Join The Salisbury-Sharon Unit of Church Women United will join women from 169 countries in the 89th observance of World Day of Prayer Friday. An ecumenical service incorporating this year's theme, "Becoming Perfectly One," will be conducted in Trinity Episcopal Church, Lime Rock, at 2:30 p.m. This year's worship program has been prepared by the Women's Ecumenical Prayer Fellowship of Egypt The service will include ele-: ments from a liturgy dating back to the early centuries of Christiandom.

The chosen theme relates to the search for the meaning of Christian unity in today's society. Judge DelayS Court Suit On Charter NEW BRITAIN -Arguments on preliminary motions involving the charter revision petition lawsuit were postponed for two weeks until March 14 by Judge Jay Rubinow in Superior Court Friday. i The postponment, it was reported, was the result of Corp. Counsel John D. Bagdasarian's preoccupation with some earlier scheduled business in Waterbury.

Representing the petitioners was Atty. Edward B. Scott, former mayor and former chairman of the Charter Revision Commission. The charter reform questions and petitions eminated from the commission and are the subject of the suit. The legal action is intended to force a referendum on five charter changes rejected by the Common Council and several others approved but not listed for a vote.

Bomb Threat Delays Bus DANBURY-State police stopped and evacuated a Greyhound bus on 1-84 "at Exit 8 Friday afternoon after a bomb threat was received. State police said a New York City dispatcher said a bomb threat was received after the bus left that city's terminal. The police bomb squad was conducting a search of the bus early Friday night. Berlin BERLIN Town officials have harrowed the possible number of residents on the "phantom sewer" line and have sent certified letters this week ordering a connection with the new sanitary sewer system by April 30. The "phantom sewer" lin built armmH 1912 Pmn- ties into the Mattabassett River.

It serves an unknown number of East Berlin residents and has continued to thwart officials' efforts to stop the flow of raw sewage into the river. The problem again arose two weeks ago when the Board of Finance claimed raw sewage was still going BelkinHits Administration On Tax Hike NEW BRITAIN Republican Town Committee Chairman Howard Belkin said Friday, "It is unbelievable the city administration is talking about raising taxes 20 per cent and at the same time planning to pay 200 city employes for not He also said, "First, they lay off city employes one day. a week without pay and now they want to give them a paid holiday to make up for that. "It's unbelievably poor management." The layoffs were ordered by former Mayor Stanley J. Pac under an austerity program but that action was rescinded by new Mayor James J.

Carey about two weeks later. Belkin also said that the recent, "confusion" emphasizes the need for an investigation by a citizens committee recently appointed by the Republicans. Carey has agreed to the Republican request for an investigation of city records by the committee which Belkin said includes several accountants and businessmen familiar with governmental procedures. The city reportedly faces a $2.5 million deficit during the fiscal year ending in June. College Offers Ugo Betti Play NEW BRITAIN -For the first production of its spring semester, the Department of Theatre at Central Connecticut State College has prepared one of the major works of Italy's Ugo Betti, "Corruption in the House of Justice." 1 Under the direction of department Chairman Clyde Bassett the play opens a four-day run in the college theatre on Stanley Street Wednesday.

Arrest Walter Sullivan, 18, of 412 S. Main St. was arrested Friday and charged with illegal possession of controlled drugs. He was released in 300 bond for appearance in Common Pleas Court Tuesday-- Correction NEW BRITAIN A program to aid women who have undergone a masectomy will be offered at the YWCA on Glen Street beginning March 12 at 1:30 p.m. i.

Mayor's Aide Resigns Repairs to Water Main Extinguish Hot Tempers NEW BRITAIN Mary T. Corcoran of 2017 Corbin Ave. resigned Friday as special assistant to Mayor James J. Carey to accept a similar position with State Motor Vehicles Commissioner Stanley J. Pac.

Miss Corcoran was named to the post by former Mayor Pac when he took office more than three years ago. She is being succeedea by Mrs. Paula Dimugno Sutak of 27 Beatty St. Mrs. Sutak, whose husband, Thomas Sutak, Is a student at Hartford State Technical College, is being employed under the Compre NEW BRITAIN -Temporary repairs were completed Friday afternoon to a water main break on Washington Street in front of the Boy's Club, Edward Sasso, superintendent of distribution for the Water Department said.

The break occurred in the late morning and affected water supplies to the part of Washington Street between Lafayette and Broad streets. A restaurant on Broad Street operated by Alderman Joseph K. Pac was among the houses and businesses without water. Traffic Flow Backs Up, Causes Crossing Snarls Golden Age Directors Uncertain of Future TORRINGTON -TEight-een-month-old J. Eric Chad-wick "drive" his mother's car into a brick wall early Friday morning as his mother lay in the1 back seat unable to help.

No one was injured. Erie's mother, marearet A. Chadwick, 22, of 238 North Litchfield parked her car in her driveway and left the engine running as she un- loaded some packages, said Bonetti Gets Finance Panel Appointment TORRINGTON State Rep. Addo E. D-Tor-rington, has been appointed a member of the Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) by State Rep.

James J. Kennel-ly, D-Hartford, House speaker, the appointment runs through March 17, 1976. The FAC must pass on any supplemental appropriations to agencies requested by the governor and may appropriate matching funds to secure federal grants when the legislature is not in session. "This appointment is very important to me," Bonetti said Friday, The FAC is a crucial committee which acts to protect legislative interests and which can go a long way toward guaranteeing fiscal responsibility." "In this time of recession and inflation, I plan to speak loudly against any expenditures which would jeopardize the fiscal health of the state of Connecticut," he sajd. Bonetti served in the Connecticut General Assembly since 1967 and is a member of the joint committee on appropriations which, by law, must pass on all bills that require state spending.

New Also without was Mr. Joseph's Salon at 36 Broad St. He said that at the time 11 or 12 customers were being given permanents or had solutions or colors being applied to their hair. Most took the inconvenience without complaint, he said, but two of the customers left angrily. Sasso said that department employes will make permanent repairs next week.

He estimated that they will take a couple of hours to complete. The break occurred in a six-inch main. Stephen Majsak, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Majsak, has been selected for listing in the eight annual edition of "Who's Who Among American High School Students" for the 1973-1974 school year.

League Play Members of the Youth Bureau Basketball League will play the Newington Police Department-sponsored team today. The local team, under the guidance of Police Youth Officer James Stuart, will leave the police station by bus at 3:15 p.m. and return by 6:30 p.m. Award Winner Lee A. Chase, a senior at the high school, has been named a recipient of the Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow Award.

Plainville PLAINVILLE Directors of the Golden Age Club are expected to meet in the next few weeks to decide the future of the group which has more than 300 Senior Citizen members. The club, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, is unsure of its future noy that the town has hired Senior Center Director Shawn Jahnke and has appropriated money into a separate Senior Center Fund. Mrs. Louise Powers, club president said the majority of the members want to keep the club going, even after the opening of the Stillwell Drive Senior Center in ApriL NEW BRITAIN Traffic is getting heavier at the Street intersection because of convergence of automobiles coming off Rt. 72.

"It's a complete snafu, one motorist said. At least four drivers said Friday that although it took them less than 20 minutes to reach New Britain from Hartford on 1-84, it took "20 minutes and 25 minutes" to reach downtown once they left Rt. 72 at the Cedar Street exit. -v. Eastbound traffic on W.

Main Street near Cedar Street and Walnut Hill Park was backed up for several blocks Friday afternoon. It's easier to go west by using Columbus Boulevard all the way, but motorists should plan for long delays at the Cedar Street ramp when heading east off Rt. 72. Police are said to be considering allowing cars traveling east on W. Main Street to make a left turn onto Washington Street, but no decision has been reached.

Washington Street businesses are almost completely cut off from eastbound traffic, and cars coming in this direction must head east on W. Main Street, turn left onto Columbus Boulevard, then right to reach the Washington Street area near W. Main Street-.