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The Bridgeport Post from Bridgeport, Connecticut • Page 10

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10 BRIDGEPORT POST Tuesday, 2, 1973 R.L GOVERNOR IS WADGURAtED PROVIDENCE (AP) -Democrat Philip W. Noel stepped down as mayor of the second largest city today and Inaugurated as governor in a ceremony on the State House steps. The 41-year-old successor to Gov. Frank Llchl opened Us two year term with appeal to Rhode Island 'citizens "to join with me to marshal the resources of this performing the tasks which He ahead." Tonight, Noel Is scheduled to go before a joint setslon of the General; Assembly to deliver his inaugural message and outline legislative goals. The speech will be televised by JAR-TV, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

As Noel was preparing for his inauguration In Providence today fellow Democrat Eugene McCaffery, a former state senator, was sworn in as his successor as mayor of Warwick. FOOT Otter Officers Inaugurated along with Noel were four other general state officers including one other newcomer, Robert F. Burns. travel agents course KM, woolen tarriw. Trmlntaipr.tT.nl will not with tour prtMM Job.

For phen. or writ, COUNTY SCHOOLS IDIOT TOILET TANK BALL wrf, AT HAIDWAfti II left office today a mayor Pawtuckei, wa as secretary of state succeeding Augist.P. LaFiance who held thefpositloc for years. Gov. J.

Joseph Garrah was 'sworn In: for his thlr term; Atty. Gen. Richard J. Is- r'ael, the state's only republics a officer, wai In augurated for Ms second term and General Treasurer Ray mood Hawkiley was sworn IB'to the office he has hel 1M9. Each general ollicer wai pre sented with a certificate ol election by Harry F.

Curvin chairman of the state Board Elections, prior (o taking office As his last cfBc'iel France administered the bath office to Noel, who in tu: swore in Burns, Israel arx Hawksley. Burns', firit olflcia act was to swear In Garrahy. Noel, victor over Republican Herbert DeSlmone, in th November election, said his ad ministration will face problem a i energy transportation and educations needs to aresi such as the derly, law and order, jobs an protection of the environment. Tasks "the tasks are clear," Noe said in a prepared.speech, build but not to destroy, vide but not to demean, I cherish our past but not to pre elude the future, to seek ne opportunities but not to Chang for the sake of change. "Yet," he said, lhere is spirit in all of us calling to change, change of the way which have-been, change In th manner In which we percelv our problems, change in th manner In which we deal them." 1 DEAD, 2 INJURED IN PARKING D1SPUT NEW YORK AP) luriatcd at being edged out a parking space; by anolh car, a woman pulled out a tol and shot all three occupan of the other car, killing one them, police, said; She wa being sought, It was one.

of four homicide recorded in New York City du ing the.first day of 1973. The shooting occurred on th upper West Side of Manhattan early Monday following an a gument on over wh had rights to the parking spo police said. The dead man was identlfle as Rafael Ortiz, 24, of Passai N.J. He was shot in the fac and right side. His two compan Ions were treated for gunsho wounds.

Police said the woman and male, companion.fled the seen in their car. ore the ANSWERS for your NEWS QUIZ PART 1-c, 2-a, 3-c, 4-Tme, S-b PART 1-b, 2-e, 3-d, 4-a, 5-c PART 1U: le, 2-c, 4-a, 5-d SYMBOL QUIZ: 1-E, 2-B, 3-J, 4-C, S-D, 8-G, 9-H, 10-F CHALLENGE: House of City Welfare AMe Says 1973 Shows Case Eoad Down From Year Earlier Even though the average monthly case loed of indtviduals who received aid from the' Bridgeport Wetfsre department In the past year is greater thai one per cent of the dry's 194.M* population, the case load "ii low or a city of Bridgeport's tilt," ccording to Michael F. Uscin- sky, City Wetfsre director. Mr. Usdnskjr died "better in- estigative procedures than oth- cities" as the reason for the lower case In his report the Board of Humane Af- airs, which met recently in the Dinsn center.

As of November, aid was going a 1,311 comprising 19 cases, the report said. These figures were well down rom 12 months earlier, In November of 1971 there were (72 cases comprised of 1,777 individuals. For 1972 the total of individuals peaked at 1,792 In January, ind has been lower ever since. Mostly averaging close to the 'of the welfare load tils law became effective Oct 1 and, made 18-year-olds in the of the law. here are nearly (0 persons In us -ate bracket receiving' are aid.

Their parents are no legally reeponsibfe for port. In some cases they ere previously part of family Toups that were receiving wel- fsreaid. 00 mark, it dipped to US May. last Tin lowest mark In at least two rears was reached last May when there were only 393 cases, representing individuals. And ast June was only slightly heav.

er with 401 cases, Kit persons. Climb Since June ExpUJaed The climb of nearly 200 cases since' then has several causes. There's usually in the case load in the fall after sea sonar summer lobs end, Mr. Lis dusky said. This was true this year.

There were also other usual such as loss of regular obs, cuts in -income in some cases where Jobs continued: illness, and exhaustion of unem- loyment benefits. Additionally, the-Welfare head said a new situation arose' this rear under that lowered he.age of majority from 21 to18 Some young Individuals or couples age 18, 19 or 20 be 'FlrtBiili Strikes- Mr. Uscttsky went on to say ridgeport "Is fortunate" that number of strikes was lower this year than In the past This helped keep down the case load. He answered various questions rom the Humane Affairs board: hotels used for welfare lodgings?" -Yes, in emergency. you pay rent direct to landlord?" "Yes, if the rent ls due monthly: -not if it's ue weekly.

If It's due' weekly, he amount Is included in the individual's check. If a landlord sn't being- paid; he has nvery ght to ask us to pay him di- xt, but this may require htm changing from weekly to month- collections." does the Welfare de- artment need?" "More pace, 'more typewriters, ditional cars." Llsclnsky. voiced concern lat the proposed space for this epartment to move into in the renovated former Brass Com- IMJny property in the East Side LAOS ROAD LINK GRABBED BY REDS VIENTIANE (AP) Com munist forces have capturec he strategic road junction 01 Sala Phoykhoun, 105 miles-north of Vientiane, government military sources reported today. The attack, late last week, was coordinated with mailer attacks on Muong Kasy, 17 miles southwest of Sala 'houkhoun, and an ambush on a relieving convoy just south- ast of Muong Ksssy. Howitzers-Lost The sources said four 105mm owitiers were lost.

Western military sources said he attack at Sala Phoukhoun as made by three dissident neutralist battalions, plus a number of Pothet Lao soldiers. No town is left at Sala Phouk- loun, but it is militarily impor- ant because is where Route from the Communist-held 'lain of 3 ars oins Route 13 he road from Vientiane to Luang Prabang. Western military sources said the government forces retreat ed three or four miles southwest of Sala Phoukhoun. MeariwHIe, Communist forces in southern Laos destroyed an important bridge on the Sebanc Phay River, 24 miles southeast Thakhek. The bridge, the largest in Laos, consisted of three span and was 328 feet long.

Communist forces capturec the bridge about a week ago but'government troops regaine it during the weekend. Two its three spans were destroyed and it is totally unusable', man said. BEIatSHU ENGINEERING Con Be The CAREER for YOU! You'll never know if you're qualified to undertake an engineering education until you ask. Ask us. The professional staff at Bridgeport Engineering Institute is ready to offer you friendly counsel on your eligibility for programs leading to the degree of Associate and the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering (mechanical and electrical options).

Join our classes three nights a week ot BE I on the Sacred Heart University campus. Arrange for an interview now. Learn about our BEI adjunct faculty physicists, engineers and educators who work in the daytime with the disciplines they teach at night. Learn about our low tuition fees and easy ways to finance payment. Spring term begins February 5.

Phone 372-4395, Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT ENGINEERING INSTITUTE UlaptMiM, Founded in 1924 Located on Campus of Sacred Heart University 5309 Park Arraue Bridgeport, Conn. may not be large enough He said study being given to JOijibilitv of mkrolilming past records to save space. The director supplied ctarifl' cations to the boaW following a irevioui complaint that came It about a young woman who said she was'denied welfare aid five.times by the city during the past two months, Dr. D. chairman, ad- at ttOs time of year, due to aforementioned factors, the case toed increases about IS to weekjbe-H ore declining each sprjnj 1 A little over two years ago tall November, 1970.

the load was only yiy cases comprising ndividuals, but it rote to a high I or recent year; of 711 cases m- William Pasquariello, said the matter was clarified by Mr. Ltscmsky's report that the woman "used f)ve different names in going-to vari. ous-offices." Mr. Lls'dnsky said this case Is now receiving assistance. He i reports, which in connection with her case, that his office tries to send welfare recipients to yther states, "But if they came.

here from somewhere else and'want to be returned there, pay for their transportation." he said. This was what led to a worker asking this woman II she'd like to go to New York, he explained. 'was where she lived before 'coming here." At one i the average monthly load contained 30 or so newcomers from other states. Since the courts ruled.out the use of residency the local department no" longer keeps records on whether applicants are newcomers, how ver. The director went on to say the past year's reduction, Now since last bummer's ebb, load has' again gone up in this way.

513 cases fn July, 5311 August, 521 in September, 571 II October, and last-November, If 'a brighter note is needed I for local taxpayers, this may be I of Bridgeport's spending for I welfare, 00 per cent is covered I by State aid 400 DOGS TO COMPETE IrVSOUTHPORT MATCH Abotjt 400 does are expected tot be entered in an all-breed match Sunday, beginning at at akema.n Memorial, Center street, Southport. The Longshore Southport K.C. is sponsoring the event. This will be the first of six niatches planned by the Longshore Southport dab for year. The match wiH give dogs and their Owners an to practice prior to'the Westminster snow in Madison Square Garden.

and.ribbons will be awarded. NOW YOU KNOW Alt bumblebees queen die in winter. tie JAMOAHY CLEAMUCE ENTIRE STOCK OF CARPETING REDUCED RUG BARN 1234 NORTH BRIDGEPORT OPEN 9 lo 9 TUBS-WED'-SAT. 9 to 5-30 FREE PARKING CALL 333-2121 CN8 A Muter Cr.it Cwd. Honored arn annual interest guaranteed on our 2-year time savings account or earn interest on six-mon open account.

Interest paid from day of each deposit. We want to be your bank ESANK OF CONNECT CUT.

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