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Engineer Denies Outside Influence Over Routing of Sewer in Danbury DANBURY City Engineer Jack Schweitzer, in response to situations that political influence was exerted in determining routes of two controversial sewer lines, yesterday denied nny outside involvement. Flanked by Assistant City Corporation Counsel Talarico, Mr. Schweitzer, in a news conference, said that the routes of the King street and Padanaram road sewer lines "were strictly an engineering determination and no influence was exerted by any outside person, nor was any attempt made to exert any 1 Mr. Schweitzer's remaks were based on various weekend reports Jrom a City Ctmnci member and the GOP Town committee implicating City officials in influencing the course i Addressing himself lo the King street line, Mr. Schweitzer said although alternate routes were considered at the time of last April's King street school addition referendum, only one route was actually determined and was never altered.

The 12,000 foot proposed route connecting tbe school addition has been the target of attacks from homeowners adjoining the Ine and from Ihe City's Republican Town committee which charged that Ihe line conveniently through a local developer's property which would allow him (o develop 15 acres of i un- developable land. The GOP committee has moved for an outside legal investigation of how the route was determined and if political influence was involved. Air. Schweitzer, admitting that the actual drawing of the line was done by his assistants, said the route was determined by the following criteria; To service the i street school; to service as many residents as possible and to satisfy tliese requirements in the most economical and feasible manner. "The decision was made slrict- jy Jn IhJs office without Ihe fourth floor even knowing about it," said Mr.

Schweitzer referring to (he (op City executives on the upper floor of City Hall. Mr. Schweitzer added that the routing of the line was being hammered out at the time of last year's referendum but was never publicized since it was still under survey study. He also mentioned that a City Hall liaison committee pushing for the referendum did say that residents adjoining the route would only have to-pay a $250 hookup fee rather than the i 10 as. essme.nl th possible legal bait EC, involving homeowners along the route who charge that two days before (he referendum Mayor Charles A Ducibetla reversed the position, remark in that residents would Concerning the Padanaram road trunk line Mr.

Schweitzer said that the route was based on a 1967 sewage sludy plan prepared by Manganato, Martin and Lincoln. A copy of the plan sab- ivere raised by First Ward Council member Sheila Millman last week when she said she was considering resignatfon from the Council over the two issues. Water Firm Would Sell Oat To Town of New Milford NEW MILFORD-- The privately owned New Milford Water company, serving 1,250 customers, residential and commercial, is interested in selling the utility to the town of New Milford, The reliable sourco did not in, dicatc a selling price for the firm, a subsidiary of General Waterworks of Philadelphia. General Waterworks bought Hie business, including the reservoirs and lines, in 1965 for 000, No clear cut reason for the possible offer was given. A similar offer to Woodbury by the Woodbury Water company, al so owned by one ml Waterworks, drew little interest (here, It understood that the new Federal drinking water regulations to become effective in mid- 1977 would cause the firm difficulties with its system of reservoirs.

The firm owns the a i and fire hydrant system, tif which is reported lo be origina installation by the original water company, 400 acres of land surrounding the. Second Hill reser- BECK REELECTED GOP CHAIRMAN RIDGEFIEtD Robert Beck was reelccted chairman the Republican Town comniittee this week at the Village on Prospect street. Other officers elected arc: Sylvia Latanzi, vice chairman; and Riciiard Davis, treasurer. The chairman of subcommittees were elected as follows: Ray Fox, finance; Mr. Davis, organ- isation; Paul Rosa, rules; David Campbell, voter registration; Martha Smith, general services; Mrs.

Bollenback, nominating and vacancies; Ann Tierncy, social; Louise McKeon, club liaison; Richard Dunnington, platform; Joscttc Williams, publicity; Mr. Rosa, campaign and Robert Tullpani, historian. Mr. Beck announced a special planning meeting of all subcommittee chairmen and town committee members on March 29 at the Board of Education offices to plan tlie coming year. Mr.

Beck also read a Letter from Kennison Fiala, a i a of thci Bicentennial commission, In which the committee was asked if It would support am) participate i(i a parade on the Fourth of July. The committee approved a rnolinn which slated (hat "in light of Ihe current planned activities the committee does not feel a on July 'f is necessary but if there is one its mem- A iT'p rh of tl annual! Elephant Ball, announced lhat itjwould he on May 1 at Ihc nin i B1EBEL A RIDGEFIELD TALK RIDGEFIELD Frederick Hiebel, a i a of (he State Central Republican committee, will be one of three spenders al fl dinner honoring William Reed past Republican candidate foi i selectman on March 20 7:30 p.m. nt Odd Fellows Hall. The other speakers, whose names arc not known wil he member of (he Prcsldcn 1 Gcrnld Ford campaign head a in Hartford nncl member of the Ronnld Reagni campaign headquarters Washington, D.C, The dinner is sponsored by the Friends of Bill Reed i Reservations may be made with David Campbell, 37 Mnrcadon avenue or, Richart Davis, 3 Juncberry lane. voir system and the Fort Hill District company headquarters and well system.

The company at the present time is the tenth highest taxpayer in town with a real estate assessment of $115,605 and pcr- onal properly of $647,440. At the present time the firm suing the Public Utilities Con- rol Agency while the agency is eviewing a possible court action nvolving ihc firm's latest at- empt to obtain a rate increase. The PUCA did not rule within he required 150 days but went ix days over the decision. On this basis, the water company maintains the 547,000 rate uke belongs lo Ihe water company. The New MUford Fire association has appeared at every rate increase hearing to protest the lydrant and pressure conditions within the town lines.

First Selectman Louis C. White was not available Wednesday afternoon for any comment on the proposal. The proposal would have to go acfore several town agc-cies before reaching Ihe voters in a special (own meeting. Newtown Code Validity To Be Aired March 23 NEWTOWN A declaratory iidgrncnt request from Richard leed ltd 1 Hetnr determine. 11 Newtown Sanitary code regula- ion violates the Federal and State court will be aired in Dan- jury Common Pleas court March 3, according to a suit notice filed recently in the Town Clerk's of rice.

Reed ltd. it has been denied a building permit for a ot it owns on Mile Hill South road, because a septic system can not be installed on the lot so as lo be a minimum of )50 feet from a stream. The firm claims that this denial, resulting from a decision of Sanitarian Jack 1 1, amounts to a taking of the lot without clue process. The firm asks the court to determine by declaratory judtje- mcnt i this 150-foot regulation violates the Federal and State court, and the firm demands that the court order Mr. Goett to issue a septic permit for the lot.

Tramball Board, Union Delay Teacher Hearings TRUMBULL --The Board of Education and (he Trumbull cation Association (TEA) have agreed to postpone the hearings requested by llic first and second year teachers whose con- rncts, have not been renewed for ic 1976-77 school year until the School board lias an opportunity determine the number of positions that must be eliminated because of (he SL.I million budget reduction, according (ti Supt. of Schools Lloyd Calvcrt. At the suggestion of TEA President Edward ycrs for both the board and the TEA drafted a letter which requests delaying the hearings. which was scheduled to begi i ortight. Also included in ihc Ict- cr, is fi clause guaranteeing the joard will not be found liable at EI later date because tho hear- ngs were not conducted within: .5 days of the receipt of the original hearing request.

The 15-day deadine is mandated by statue. A total of 60 instructors Iiod been notified of the non-renewal of i contracts last month. Included t'n the original group were 49 first and second year teachers, eight long-term substitutes and three teachers for unsatisfactory pretormance. After re- William Praul informed five In- stntctnrs lhat they should not tiavo been included wilh (he year personnel, according lo the TEA president. Supt.

Calvert said yesterc ay lhat the TEA has "inflated the number" of people affected by the non-renewal of contracts because the TEA included the lung- term The substitutes arc contracted for nn extended me i the school year. However, a clause in (heir contract indicates tlicir employment wil' i a at ihc close of that Ken ool yea accordin t- to Mr Farrell. In reply lo Mr. Culvert's charge, the TEA president saU 55 Tuitions are currently vacant because some long-term su stitutcs have replaced secotr year teachers. In other cases, the temporaries have covered for (n tnictors who have not indicated a desire (o return next year.

The School board has said it vill rehirc some of first and sec- vea Hni It i Prmin i 't '11 ml eight elementary schools and if he junior high schools will be 'railc studo LR sixtn 3 uents. First Selectman James Sutler las suggested Center and Long schools be closed. STAND OFFERING VIDEO SEMINAR DERBY STAND, a lonprofit community center here, i offer a week-long se- minor in Community Video beginning Monday. The seminal- will include one session each day, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Joseph Matto, coordinator of the Main Street Video Project at STAND, will be the teacher. Participants in the program table video equipment and become a i i a with the concepts i ml potential of community video, No prior experience is necessary. Included in the seminar wil he a field trip to Valley Cahle Vision, where participants wil -see cable television operations and get "hands on" experience with studio equipment. Upon completion of the course, participants may join the Main Street Video Production group, which produces videotapes for community purposes, nnd for airing on cable television. information may be obtained by contacting Mr, Matto at STAND, 2'iff Main street.

FIRST 70O CAIRO The world's first zoo was established in Egypt about 1500 B.C. About 500 years alcr Emperor Wen Wang cd a zoo fn China. TRUMBUIL BID MADE A A I ON ABORTION TRUMBULL For the se- time in ns many months, a ocal anil-abortion group has iresented the with pell- ion designed to put the abortion luestitin to voters on on in- tiative ballot. Town Clerk Pnul Timpanclli yesterday that he was iresented with (tie 363-page peti- ion signed by 2,625 of the town's rotors on Monday by William O'Brien, of 158 Pineivood rail, vice-chairman of the Trumbull a of the Con- lecticut Right lo Lite cur- icration. An attempt in January by the iroup to force an initiative allot in hopes of securing nough votes opposing abortion nd making this opposition ftn Kiclal policy statement of "rumbull failed.

Town Attorney Ralph PalmesI aid in a legal opinion then that, ccordlng to chapter eight of the own charter, only "proper ques- lons" can be submitted to in- tiative and that the abortion luestkm was not a proper one or a municipality to rule on because it amounted to a declaration of policy beyond he power of a municipality to 1 An initiative, according to Hie own charter, is any election icld "for the purpose of voting any proper question." To ilace a question on a ballot the barter says that petitioners nust have signatures of 12 per of the electors in the last lection. Once the required of Ignaturcs is collected, ac- ording to Mr. Timpanelli, this oe.s not automatically make ny question an initiative ilem. Ic explained that the question is Iways referred to the town at- orncy for an opinion before it is wen to the Town Council for tmsideratlon. Commenting yesterday on the atest petition.

Mr, Palmes! said hat due to its wording, it has ow become an "even more im- iroper" question for Trumhuli consider. The earlier petition vas worded to moke opposition abortions an official Trumbull olicy. but with this petition and le removal of "Trumbul!" from t's wording, he noted that its 'scope is broadened to include verybody," not just Trumbull esidents. Mr. O'Brien said this morning hat his group would study Mr.

"almesi's latest opinion and act that basis, seeking advice rom legal counsel. usan Milne Heads Group On Old Library Future jossiblc future use of the 80- main public library, vhen a new structure, now under construction at New Haven avenue and Shipyard lane, is Meeting to organize last night, he committee also elected Daniel Moger as vice chairman, luring the one and one half lour session in the probalc room if City Hall. The group also voted to conduct meetings on the second md forth Wednesday of each nonth until recommendation lave been finalized. Major topic under discussion how to gather input from he public on what they would ike to see done with the build- ng. Two suggestions under study ire using the structure as an museum or a cultural Center.

Suggestion boxes will be placed at the main library and its hree branches and in City Hall (t receive suggestions from Ihe tublic. Other members of the commit- ee are Alderman Joseph Agro, "an Nutt, Michael Petrucelli, Betty Jepson and Stanley Barman, head librarian. Noting that the building is ignificant historic and archi- ectural value to the city, and develop a plan for its fu- ure use. Mayor Baldwin, selected members of the committee to erve who are interested in the iistory of the city. The new Sl-8 million two-level ibrary is expected to be com- DEVON-WEST SHORE HARRIETTS RACZ fl Fatal Rood 17M tat St.

Ann's guild will present 'The Sound of Music" fashion how and festival ot tables Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the ichool nuditorium on a ivenue, Mrs. Ornyce Mower. Mrs. Linla Paternoster, Mrs.

Mildred Romantzick. Mrs. Terry Kuba ind Mrs. Dorothy Janel are erving as co-chnirmen. Tho hostesses and their musical themes are as follows: Mrs.

Helen Lobell and Mrs. Laken, "MncNamara's Band;" Mrs. Dawn Doefing and Mrs. Shirley tollhouse, "My Funny Valentine;" Mrs. Lillian rutz and Mrs, Stephanie Zullo, 'It's a Grand Flag;" Mrs.

Carol Pottay and Mrs. Ann iden, "The Good i Lollipop;" Mrs. Kay Noonan, Mrs. Ruth Toppitzer and Mrs. Alice Atkinson, "Wearing of the Green." Also, Mrs.

Sheila Sardi and a i i a Taylor, Mrs. Romantzik, virs. Kuba and Mrs. Janel, 'Days of Wine and Roses;" Mrs. Jane Goertz, "Easter 1 Mrs.

Mary Lou Cecco. The Night They Invented Champagne;" Mrs. Genevieve Do.vsey, "Day By Day;" Mrs. Ann Apatow, Mrs. Carol Wipper, Vlrs.

Theresa Mills and Mrs. tfarion Yazdzik, A i Showers;" Mrs. Paternoster and VTrs. Mower. "Happy Hearts;" Vlrs.

Dorothy Doyle and Mrs. "forma Cummlngs. "Smoke Gets Your Eyes" and Mrs. Betty Mudick and Mrs. Mary Baker, 'Do Re Ml." Models will be Miss Mary Jean Noonan, Miss Cheryl Kuba, Marjorie Pect, Mrs.

Dorothea Mower, Mrs. Marie 3akunas, Mrs. Ann Kcegan. Mrs. Mabel Kelley; Mrs.

Grace Patrick and Mrs. Mower. Entertainment will be provided by Ihe Perception Singing group. Tickets may be obtained from one of the hostesses or at the door the night of the event. Bowling Scores The West Shore Women's Bowling league met recently a the Devon lanes and the follow Ing high scores were recorded: Gall Kandrach, 137-370; Milllt Lukas, 127-341; Ann Chedisier 128-332; Judy Reardon.

126-313 Muriel Holston, 113-300; Lei Mobs, 113; Mary Albanesc, HI Dorothy Kandrach, 110; Graci Kearney, 107; Dorothy Lewis 108; Maryann Nnrtlella, 102 Rose Carcova, 102 and Jackie Del.eo, 101. Standings lo dale are I hir riCiincs. 48-30; Whirlwinds Waves, 39-33 and Gales 27-51. MII-FORD Mrs. Susan Milne lornmHtee appointed by Mayor foel Baldwin lo make recom- endations to (he Ci(y for the ear-old Use pleletl by tlio end of this month DEALING WITH EXPLAINED IN named chairman of a new and an official dedication is be- ng planned for July 4 in con REPORT BLASTED ON CYCLAMATES STAMFORD--The discoverer of yclamatcs Wednesday compared indefinite report on the re- marketing of the artificial sweet ner to a comic routine.

Dr. Michael Sveda referred a Dec. 28 television appearance on a network news program of "ood and Drug Commissioner Alexander Schmidt who said he vnuld not approve the return if le got a "wishy-washy, iffy," epor( from a National Cancer nstilute advisory committee. Sveda said the remark was 'totally improper," in that the jommittce had yet to make a decision, and that it turned out be the type of report Frank J. Rauschcr, the institute director, released Wednesday.

"Who's the comic and who's he straight man?" Sveda asked. The report said Ihe committee coufd not say for sure whether cyclamales are capable of caus- ng cancer fn humans. Cyclamates were taken otf the market in 1969 by the Nixon administration afler laboratory rats developed bladder cancer, istetisibly because they were fed yclamates. It was later disclosed the rats vere not fed cycJamates cx- lusively, but a mixture includ- ng saccharin. Sveda has main- aincd these tests were thus vithout consequence.

The report said Wednesday he committee found other ex- i a evidence does not how cyclamates cause cancer laboratory animals. But the ommittee did express concern ver what Et said were tatistically significant increases tu mors in ani a fed cyclamates in several studies. "Science is clearly not the msis for what I feel are the iseudo-conclusions against the lompletely safe cyclamates ssued by Dr. Rauscher and his National a nstitute cyctamate Svida said. "His pseudo conclusions arc exactly what I expected.

They arc further triumph of pseudo science and worse, 1 feel, which las cursed the completely safe cycJamates for over six years AWARO IS GIVEN IN ROUTE 7 CASE State Referee Samuel Mollit has raised to $78,500 a $60,000 damage award made May 9, 1975 the State Transportation com missioner to John D. and Mar; A. Schiegel, for taking 1,85 acre of their land, with buildings o. he, northeasterly corner of Florida road and Hickory 'anc, Ridge iekl. The premises, the com missioner said, were needed by the state In connection with the new layout of Route 7 (Ridge 'ield-Danbury road).

The prop crty owners appealed to Superioi court on (he ground the com missioncr's assessment ot damages was inadequate. Th referee also ordered the con' missioner to reimburse Mr, an Mrs. Sclilcgcl in the amount of $1,250 for appraisal costs and pert testimony. The Nonvrtlk Izw i of Siavit. and Connery represented the property owners.

Assistant State Attorney Genera! Kenneth N. Tedford was counsel for the co missioner. The Chinese are believed lo hnvc used i a thousands years before they were dc ve loped in Europe in (he 13th century. 'unction wilh the city's Bicenten- YOUNG A Learning how lo deal with quarreling children can be a troubling experience for many parents, a child psycho legist said last night, hut it is important for rivalries from following a child Iiito adulthood, Speaking at a lecture sponsored by Connecticut CALM Dr, Marian Luenberger ottered words of advice to parents. She suggested parents spend an amount of time i each child, BRIDGEPORT POST a ilaMi 1 1 i i favoritism to a child's brothers or sisters, Dr.

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