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oliee IVews 19 THE HARTFORD COURANT: Saturday, July 1972 our ieen-Ap-ers I lisfnrlv pj WJa VMUWUJ Connection With Break-Ins Extradited Canadian Charged in Flimflams A Canadian appeared in Cir-, da. On Wednesday, he said, De cuit Court 14 Friday on flim-j tectives Reginald Sherwood and flam charges after months of; Clifford Degan brought Andrews extradition proceedings that in-to Hartford by plane, volved the U.S. State Depart-1 At the time of the alleged our teen-agers nave been cn into custoav and arcnspri 403 Woodland St. (second apartment), two diamond rings valued at $219, wedding band valued at $20, two tape recor i ii i ni burglaries of residences be- 1 T.1 4 r- JHfiilfevV S' JrafSI HPIMHHBBBBVrrSMrSrlrM' ders valued at $64, clock- radio nice lo-vear-oia novs vvprp valued at $39, 45 eight-track tapes valued at $329. a taDe erred to juvenile authorities deck, valued at $116, $320 in 16-year-old Michael of 374 Sigourney St.

was I I ment. Walter Stanley Andrews, 56, of Toronto, was charged with larceny in the second degree and larceny in the first degree and his case was continued until Monday. He was held under $50,000 bond. Both charges are felonies. The penalty under first-degree larceny could be up to 10 years' imprisonment and, for second-de casn.

11 Sterling pistol. flimflams, the method used with both victims was similar. Police said a man called the woman victim, identified himself as a security officer of a bank and asked the woman's cooperation in checking to see if someone was illegally drawing money from her account. To help, the women were to withdraw monej and turn it over to a bank official at their homes. That was the last they saw of the money.

The first victim was a 74- 482 Woodland portable illiams, accused of 11 ik-ins, was charged with 11 television, woman's gold watcb. 62 Burton nothing takpn rmaiv. cilliil cuuins or inirn- although boys seen running gree burglary, two counts of irom apartment. Most of the residervpi: cond-degree larceny and sev- gree larceny, up to five years counts of third-degree larce- 134 Homestead $25 in pennies and nickels taken. -285 Westland portable television set.

-117 Hebron watch valued at $185, $200 in Kennedy half dollars, $120 in dimes. 95 Canterbury two wris-twatches valued at $25 each, a string of pearls valued at $20, earrings valued at $15, a tape recorder valued at $50 and $40 in cash. -277 Laurel St. (apartment), gold watch valued at $120, gold ring valued at $25, school ring valued at $30, $15 in change. -277 Laurel St.

(a second apartment), a watch valued at $100, $35 in half dollars. 396 Sigourney two passbooks. -84 Chestnut portable television valued at $267, tape player valued at $55, record player valued at $50, diamond ring valued at $145, $50 in cash. -397 Woodland portable television valued at $180, portable radio valued at $55. 203 Westbourne Parkway, $15 in bills.

394 Sigourney (apartment), stereo amplifying sys entered by breaking through aoors, Jordan said. Two of the 15-year-olds were volved in only a few of the eak-ins. a i to Lt. Car Recovered imprisonment. According to Detective Capt.

Joseph A. Civittolo, Andrews was identified in January as the man who extracted a total of $4,800 from two elderly women in December, 1971. But, he said, it took several months to get Andrews extradited from Cana- 1 1 1 XT 1- nies juiuau ui uie mum Two teen-agers were taken mtc custody Fridav aftemnnn Real Cool Fun rvices Division. after a policeman allegedly saw Only a camera and a stereo stem valued at $326 have been i a 11 mwn a car reported stolen from Middletown Thursdav. and manage to keep their feet cool in Friday's 90-plus weather (Courant Photo by Anthony Bacewicz).

Patrick and Mike Foran of 47 Bayberry Road in Newington search the pools around Mill Pond Park in Newington for water bugs 11V LUU11 1,000 in cash and a variety of Police said Patrolman Thomas Nash was patrolling Dean Street in his cruiser about 3 ere nanuise. iin-maine leievi Circuit 14 and jewelry, were taken in p.m. when a 1964 Chevrolet eon tIR'US. UC dUUCU. vertible darted away from the In one case on Julv 3 at 397 year-old woman who turned over $2,000 on Dec.

15 to a "lieutenant" supposedly but not actually with the security force of the Hartford National Bank Trust Co. The next day, a 68-year-old woman gave $2,800 to a man posing as a lieutenant from the Society for Savings. Both victims, said Civittolo, acted out of the "spirit of Often, there is some expected gain for flimflam victims. Police identified the suspect after a maintenance man in a local motel turned over a ripped memo found in a wastepaper basket. On the memo was written a description of the clothing of the second victim and the sum, $2,800 according to police.

A second note led police to learn that two men had flown from Toronto to Bradley International Airport and then registered at separate lodgings in Hart euro as he approached. Bill Introduced To Use Funds For Buses, Rails GREENWICH (A0) Legislation that would free nearly half of the $5.7 billion federal Highway Trust Fund for develop iMiuidiiu yuiiduie leievi- 'Clerical Menace' Fined $100, Jailed 60 Days He followed the car to the ion set and portable radio were Consort Emphasizes Difference The Paul Winter Consort showing the audience that mu luu-block of Wethersfield Ave tolen while the woman resi-cnt was sleeping. nue and found out from oolice headquarters via his radio that In another instance on July 5 Sienda's lawyer said most of the arrests stemmed from argu the car had been reported stolen, police said. 11 Sterling the resident aw boys running from his ome and later noticed a pistol ments with his wife and that tem valued at $326, tape recorder valued at $110. 394 Sigourney St.

(a second apartment), unknown amount of silver coins taken. -403 Woodland (apartment) clock radio valued at $29.90, $50 in cash. ment of bus, rail and subway systems has been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Lowell Edward Sienda, 49, of 355 Wethersfield faced eight charges Friday in a sweltering Circuit Court 14.

And, even though six of the charges were nolled, he still wound up with a jail sentence and fines totaling $100. as missiug. Jordan listed the breaks as P. Weicker and sic can be found anywhere and almost everywhere, gave a serious, different, indeed extraordinary concert Friday at the University of Hartford. With an oboe, cello, alto saxo- Sienda was a menace to nobody.

But Judge Donald T. Dorsey observed, in reference to the many files on Sienda, that he was a "clerical menace." oiiows: Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass. The bill would give each state the flexibility to use those funds He was fined $50 on each oflphone, harp, bongoes and elec- to improve mass transportation two counts of breach of peace. I tnc bass as the basics, the six- if that appears to be the best ford.

roject tO-up Aid ri "i a i His probation was revoked and solution to local transportation man group displayed thorough competence and unusual imagination in performing what might be called its "found mu council Affenoa he is to serve 60 days in jail. Nolles were entered on three other counts of breach of peace, two counts of disorderly con CD problems, Weicker said Friday. The bill would authorize $2.3 billion from the fund during the first year and $2.8 billion a year from then on for nonhighway use. Project Co-Op, a work-study sic. For the consort seems to find music in the sounds of the street duct, and one charge of crimin V' rf HIT KIR 1) Lt't'll-tltlCl and the jungle, in the cries of 0 vould cet $20,000 to assist 532 Bicycle Rodeo At Playgrounds Begins Monday Bicycle rodeo competitions at 25 city playgrounds will begin Monday, with six new bikes awarded to finalists.

More than 200 other prizes, consisting of safety locks, horns and handlebar flag sets for bikes, will also be awarded to youngsters displaying skills in maneuvering, balancing and emergency stops. the endangered animal species, ment of Community Affairs, and by a slight increase in assistance from the Martin Luther King Fund. The $20,000 would permit the 532 youngsters in the program this year to finish out the summer. Last year 846 youngsters al mischief in the third degree. Two men were each fined $5 for discharging fireworks within the city limits.

They discharged them on July 5. The men are Louis Laiev- in the history of the American youngsters under a resolution to be considered by the City Council Monday. Indian The car was abandoned on Wethersfield Avenue but after a foot chase police took two suspects into custody. Rafael Valdez 16, of 24-C Dutch Point was charged with second-degree larceny by possession of stolen goods. The other boy, a juvenile, was referred to youth authorities.

Two other youths in the car reportedly escaped. Man Stabbed A 59-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly ran out from his home on Barbour Street and stabbed a man waiting for a ride at 6:50 a.m. Friday. The victim, age 33, was treated for superficial wounds on the chest at Hartford Hospital, then released. The alleged assailant, Charles Walker of 300 Barbour was charged with first-degree assault.

After he cut the man with a linoleum knife, Walker ran back into his home and locked himself in, police said. Walker's case was continued in Circuit Court 14 Friday while he undergoes psychiatric examinations. Burglary Charged And around these sounds, the City Manager Curtin submit Five Ordinances Would Tighten Rules on Signs Deputy Mayor Mary Heslin has submitted five ordinances ierre, 30, of 472 Park andiW aiY exiurea ted the resolution which said the were in the program. Gonsalvo A. Rodriquez, 22, of environments mat can be positively entrancing program this summer is operation on $90 600 comDareri to State Reservists On Maneuvers A company of Connecticut Marines will make an "amphibious assault" on the Province of Rico Nuevo this week as part of a Marine Reserve training exercise.

The Provinceo Rio Nuevo is actually Little Creek, N.C., which will be the scene of "Operation High Boot." Regular active duty combat Marines from Camp Le-jeune, N.C. will play the part of aggressor forces which have taken over the small coastal town. The "citizen Marines," under the command of Capt. Ronald C. Cormier of South-ington will leave for North Carolina today and return next Saturday.

In one piece, for instance, the drums create the hoofbeat of 475 Park St. Other dispositions included: Juan V. Baez. 39. 31 Kernedy breach of peace, nolle; Joseph Dankers, 17, 172 Clark disorderly conduct, 30 days to $130,600 last summer.

Curtin said in both 1971 and 1972 there were 2,200 youngsters jwho applied for the program. jHe said it would have required $450,000 to accommodate all of them, $360,000 more than was The Greater Hartford Chamber the buffalo and the saxophone that would tighten regulations Each neighborhood play be served concurrently with a present foe cry of the WOlf. The Other on commercial signs. instruments evoke more ani The ordinances, drawn up by ground will hold its own rodeo in the next two weeks. Winners from each play Commerce gave $40,000 to the program in 1971 and has given nothing this summer, according to Curtin 's report.

mals a kind of hip "Peter 45 Enfield disorderly conduct, nolle; Enrique Gamero, 34, 237 Farmington breach of peace, nolle, misuse of license, $25, and Boyd Howard, 34, 45 Barbour reckless endanaerment In the staff of the Commission on the City Plan, would broaden and the Wolf" somehow ground will compete in a final Also the Hartford Foundation holds together musically while the definition of a sign to in competition at which three tri the first degree, 36n days suspended, elude anything used for visual wrapping itself around a single ple-speed and three 10-speed available. The program hires youngsters to work in various community projects for part of the day and have recreation or study periods for the rest of the day. At the end of the summer youngsters are given money for clothes and theme: killing off these species bikes will be awarded. This fi communication. The ordinances would: is madness.

for Public Giving gave $15,000 last summer and nothing this year. Some of this has been offset bv increases in contributions Bar billboards in Business 4 Paul Winter, introducing the probation three years, discharging firearms within the city limits, $7, interfering with police, nolle. Also, Edward Little, 32, Bronx, N.Y., disorderly conduct, 60 days suspended, probation two years; James G. Henson, 47, 199 Granby breach of peace, nolle, threatening, nolle; Sebastian Man-giafico 20, St Dean nonsupport, nolle; Dwight Jones, 42, 85 Burnham nonsupport, nolle; Otis Patterson, 28, 68 Pershing breach of peace, $25, $10 nal event will be at noon Aug 11 at the Trinity College field-house. "We want these city youngs piece, quotes Hsnry David Tho- zones.

Reduce the maximum space school supplies. They are a 1 reau, "In wildness is the preser vation of the irom the Community Renewal Team, acting as a conduit for permitted for signs in business given a small weekly allowance ters to show their skills, win funds from the state Depart You feel the same way about i during the summer. remitted; Mariorie Plant, 54, J8 Neiton Court, breach of peace, nolle, and Er- -cmai uaviu umimgo auiu nest Williams, 23, 53 wiiiard breach dedicated to the American indi- of peace, $40. an. It is mournful and majestic, full of anguish and rage.

Also, Leonard Ervm, 30, f-raser Place, larceny, third degree, nolle; Philip Vassiliades, 43, 19 Vernon breach districts. Limit the size of permissible signs painted on windows. Prohibit flashing, revolving or animated sips except time, date or temperature signs. Further restrict illuminated signs. A public hearing on the ordinances will be Sept.

11. And Darling adds a dramatic of Deace. nolle, Walter S. Miller, 28, 75 Bonner breach of peace, none, ana fniirl hv makincr trip wal Az-AnlM flmrflm nt Hnmpstpad and then stopping and slumping breach of peace, nolle. over; as if he, too, like the Indi prizes, generally have a ball and learn about bike safety in a painless way," said Police Chief Thomas J.

Vaughan, whose department is sponsoring the program along with the Hartford Parks and Recreation Department. Prizes will be contributed by the Police Athletic League, Local 308; International Brotherhood of Police Officers, Local 760, International Association of Firefighters; the Central Wheel and Marholin-Lane Inc. To be eligible, boys and girls must have their bikes inspected Holdup Two men armed with a gun robbed the Hillside Avenue Me-di-Mart of an undetermined amount of money Friday night before they locked the manager in the freezer. The manager, Paul Leclerc, was released rom the freezer shortly afterwards by a customer who came into the store, saw merchandise overturned and opened the freezer door, according to police. Police said the robbers came into the store, located at 235 Hillside about 10:45 p.m.

They threatened the manager with a pistol before taking money from the cash register and his wallet. Cycle, Car Crash Seriously Injures Young Couple an, has been extinguished. It is this creation of the feel of an environment, a passion, a history that sets the Consort apart. No gimmickry is used or needed to buttress the playing. A young man and a young Even the cellist's dramatics Alarms To Call Police Would Be Banned by Rule City Manager Curtin has submitted an ordinance that would prohibit automatic alarm devices that make direct calls to police headquarters.

Some private alarm systems for safety and registered at a woman riding a motorcycle don't seem hokey. were seriously injured Friday! Finally, the group is trying to night when their bike collided forge new forms by drawing with a car, which knocked down from different cultures. In a utility cole a piece called "Afrikanus, Bra- playground which has an attendant. There will be three divisions, ages 8 through 11, 12 and 14, and 15 through 18. A man and a woman in the zilirus, Americanus," a huge, car received minor injuries Ugandan xylophone was the accident, which occurred for thc meiodies 0f African Judges will be from the VFW 10:42 p.m.

at Elizabeth and Ken- call police headquarters and Police Post No. 2849. Juan Orlando Jones, 16, of 1734 Main was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with burglary in the third degree and larceny in the third degree. He was accused of breaking into an apartment at 1860 Main St. last Sunday and taking a color television set and a black and white television set, with a total value of $475.

Man Mugged An elderly man was hit with a pipe, then robbed of $23 by two men late Thursday. The victim did not request medical treatment, police said. The incident occurred in a parking lot near Main and Morgan streets. Gambling Charges Two persons have been arrested in unrelated cases allegedly involving gambling. John L.

Walker, 58, of 12 Hebron St. was charged with violation of the state policy law after police allegedly seized some $12 in cash and betting slips totaling $55. Detectvies Robert Lajoie and Raymond Feeney went with a warrant to Piatt's Delicatessen, 679 Albany Ave. about 2 p.m. Friday and picked up the suspect.

In another case, a 57-year-old man was accused of having more than Connecticut's legal limit of five out-of-state lottery tickets. Adolphus Seabrook of 75 Lenox St. was charged with violation of the state gambling laws. Police said they went to his home with a warrant Thursday and seized 18 Massachusetts lottery tickets. Police, Firemen In Benefit Game A softball game pitting city firemen against policemen will be held at 8 p.m.

Aug. 11 at Dillon Stadium. Proceeds will be festival cmd the cello brings us an old-fashioned country hoe-down. The amazing thing is that somewhow it all fits. The crowd particularly appreciated the tightest, most tuneful work the Consort did, a familiar number called "Icarus." An improvisation around a Gregorian chant also met enthusaistic response.

The entire evening from the medieval church music to a John Cage esque street thing done with the lights out won rousing approval from the crowd of about 200 Paul Winter cul-tists, a sect whose numbers should grow. BRUCE KAUFFMAN Sickle Cell Anemia Days nefit the local patient service program of the Greater Hart ford Area Chapter of the Muscu yon streets. The driver of the motorcycle, Fred Deperry, about 23, of Bristol, was listed in critical condition at St. Francis Hospital. Michelle Dirgo.

17, of Trumbull, his companion, was listed in serious condition. Police said they were headed north on Kenyon Street, which has a stop sign, when their motorcycle hit the car traveling west on Elizabeth Street. Neither of the pair on the motorcycle was wearing a helmet, according to police. The downing of the utility pole reportedly affected only one streetlight. The driver of the car, George Keeney, 31, and his wife Karen Keeney, 29, both of 200 Oxford were treated at the hospital, then discharged.

Bloodmobile Schedule Announced for Week lar Dystrophy Associations of give a recorded message when they are triggered. This is intended to happen only when the premises are being burglarized. In a letter accompanying the ordinance, Curtin said the systems often malfunction tying up police emergency lines or sending police on false alarms. He said some people misuse the alarm and cited a tavern operator who trips the alarm to get police there to remove a drunk. Curtin said police claim alarms of this type, like the silent alarms used by banks and other institutions, should be monitored by private agencies.

The ordinance would prohibit the alarm systems from making direct calls to police headquarters by requiring that any party seeking a telephone line that would terminate in any city building to get a permit from the city. America Inc. Tickets are on sale at AUing's Mayor Athanson has proclaimed Aug. 4 and 5 Sickle Cell Anemia Days in Hartford, marking the State Department of Health's first use of its mobile testing unit for the inherited disease which can aflict black persons. The unit will be at the Clark Street School on these dates, although hours have not been set.

Athanson urged black people who have not yet been tested to visit the mobile unit. With the mayor as he signs the proclamation in his office Friday are, left to right, Karen McCrary, Robert Ware and Stephanie Smith, all of the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation (Courant Photo by Arthur J. Warmsley). Sport Shop and Clapp and Porch For Rll Seasons. PORCHES BUILT OR ENCLOSED Choose From SCREENS JALOUSIES SLIDING DOORS AWNING WINDOWS PINE GLEN CO.

SIMSBURY SINCE 15 Treat in West Hartford, Gfas-t Sports Shop and Kenne's Sport Shop, 231 Asylum St. They can also be purchased at all Hartford fire stations. The teams will be made up of Schools Without Walls NEW YORK (UP1) The phrase to watch on the education scene: alternative school. There is a grass-roots movement to try different ways ORNAMENTAL WROUGHT IRON SPECIALTIES players from the Fire Fighters Local 760 and the Police Depart Phone 658-4601 ment Local 380, International HANDRAILS In a variety of Brotherhood of Police Officers. The Red Cross Bloodmobile of getting public education to will be at the following locations students.

The alternative school this week: is one result. These include modern and classical styles in all sizes. For interiors and exteriors STRAIGHT RAILINGS ideal for balconies, mezzanines. Full range of custom designs. Tuesday 12:45 to 5:30 p.m., at open schools, street academies.

schools without walls and Concordia Lutheran Church, 43 Pitkin Manchester; Friday 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at. South Congregational Church, Fellow schools to meet needs of special students, such as pregnant ones. ship Hall, 277 Main Satur 1 TOBtlZO Kurserv Garden Shop So.

Main at New Britain Ave. (561-0020) WEST HARTFORD NATIVE CORN NATIVE TOMATOES VEGETABLES FRESH FRUITS Also: Porch uoiumns Room Dividers Custom Styled Wrought Iron Dining Sets Outdoor Furniture Staffed for Reiidential or Industrial Work day 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at I a 1 Congregational Church, dining room, 10 Woodland St. All bloodmobiles are open to walk-in donors.

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