y . 20 - MANCHESTER HERALD. Friday, Mtirch 1, 1985 MANCHESTER FOCUS SPORTS WEATHER Boston can’t believe Talks with new union Anna Brown’s diet Manchester girls Chance of showers, it’s 2nd to Pittsburgh ccTuld begin in month focuses on control lose to Rockville then partial clearing ... page 3 ... page 11 ... page 15 ... page 2 BOSTON (UPI) — Many resi­ impi^ssion. dents of Boston, known for its Patrick Pallatroni, maitre d' at colleges and culture, are reacting J.C, Hillary's, a popular downtown with amusement to their city being tavern, said he was "kind of listed second to Pittsburgh as the surprised" by the rankings. "I'v e nation's best place >o live. never been to Pittsburgh, but my "W ait a minute. This isn't a joke, image of there is exactly what the is it?" asked Boston College first three letters are, a P-I-T." basketball coach Gary Williams, The ratings were no surprise, when informed of the survey in however, to announcer Bruce Rand McNally "Places Rated Kelly of station WHTT, who Almanac," recently moved to Boston from a Hanrkstfr Irralh "Pittsburgh's not one of the Pittsburgh rock station. ..... >-.1 * Cotiirrlov/Saturday, Msirr March 2. 1985 — Single copy; 25C more exciting stops on our- sche­ " I see Boston as kind of a big Manchester, Conn, — A City of Village Charm dule," said Williams, whose team Pittsburgh. They're both very travels to Pittsburgh. Philadelphia friendly cities," he said. "The one and other cities as part of The Big thing that's holding Pittsburgh East conference, back from being a realljj^reat city "The players like to go to is the unemployment piffilW^. Washington, New York," said "One thing I really miss from Williams, whohails from Camden, Pittsburgh is the cheese steak Index jump N.J. " I just think Boston has a lot sandwiches," he said. "But 1 guess more to offer than Pittsburgh. I'll have to put up with fresh lobster There's the ocean and the colleges for awhile." and what have you." A co-author of the almanac. Some Boston radio personalities David Savageau, said Boston and had a field day with the survey, Pittsburgh are perceived differ­ could signal announcing Pittsburgh's Number ently but both are cities in which he 1 rating in a "get this" voice "could easily live." dripping with sarcasm. "It's kind of jarring to the people UPI photo " I spent a week there one day," in the rest of the countp' to think Thursday. Pittsburgh’s Renaissance II skyline can be wisecracked announcer Loren Ow­ Pittsburgh is an exceptional place While Pittsburghers were excited upon hearing that their new growth ens of WVBF. "I was flying from to live after it has had 30 years of city was designated as the best place to live in the United seen in the background where the Allegheny and Cleveland to Philadelphia and had population hemorrhage," Sava­ States by the 1985 "Places Rated Almanac," Johnny Mdnongahela rivers form at the point to make the Ohio a layover in Pittsburgh from a geau said in an interview from snowstorm, so I got a real great New York. '* Herrmann, 10, flew his kite off the West End overlook River. By Donald H. May Based on all evidence, both he and the administration expect 2 United Press International economic growth of about 4 per­ THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING' cent ahead. WASHINGTON - The go­ In a separate report, the Com­ Ontuo;. i'v h s " ,ii 649-4000 vernment’s index of leading merce Department estimated the Real Estate ’ ir i ifli yS'S ' ' „ ‘’u ’ '' amount of new construction during or indicators, which is supposed T " 'iHn ,|hy hirnt* iin l*’e t'-lKly January at a seasonally adjusted to serve as an economic annual rate of $324.9 billion, up 2 This Week featuring: LINDSEY REAL ESTATE 3S3 Ci'nlcr SUBC' M (r'.'tU'Sli'- I'. I barometer, rose a hefty 1.7 percent from a revised December percent in January, the Com­ figure of $318.4 billion. The January construction level merce Department reported was 16 percent above January 1984 O n k iQ f. Friday. wilhout adjusting for inflation; 11 percent higher measured in 1977 3“ It was the largest monthly dollars to correct for inflation. increase in a year and a half, but UNDSEY REAL ESTATE economists agree that one month's Construction "put in place," as 353 Center Street figure in this erratic index is not the department calls it, means Manchester. CT significant. They look at the trend construction work carried out Charles E. Lindsey over several months during the month. For example, if We are now interviewing for agents to become Century 21 MANCHESTER "NEW USTING" $79,900 And in the past six months, there builders complete the seventh Beautifully decorated and excellent condition 6 room Colonial, with large story of an eight-story building Real Estate Professionals. Here are ten good reasons has been little movement in the oversized 2 car garage, nice lot. enclosed porches andmorell Call today! during January, only that portion why you should join the #1 team. figures. The January level of 167.7, y. Herald photo by Pinto compared to a 1%7 base of 100, was is counted. 1. Multi-Million Dollar Advertising Support about where it was last June. Private construction put in place 2. The Most Recognized Name In Real Estate The department's chief econo­ 3. The Most Successful “ For Sale” .Sign In The Business was up 2 percent in January Take th a t! mist, Robert Ortner. called the without inflation adjustment. P ri­ 4. Professional Marketing Tools latest figure "another piece of 5. Career Trak/Career Path Opportunities vate residential construction also “OWNERS ANXIOUS TO SELL” Cub Scouts at the Blue and Gold Banquet at St- James by the Savage Karate Academy in Hartford. Jason Dion evidence that growth has resumed 6. Extensive Real Estate Training was up 2 percent, with the biggest Aluminum sided, 4 Bedroom Colonial. One year covers his head as Victor Ross demostrates a kick. and should continue." 7. Personal Investment Opportunities School are engrossed in a karate demonstration put on gain in multi-unit housing. Private "The index is predictive of 8. Management Opportunities old furnace & roof is 7 years old. Pine floors and nonresidential construction was up healthy growth in the economy in 9. Awards and Recognition carpeting. This home is Ready & Waiting for new 3 percent. Public construction was the months ahead," said White 10. The Top Selling Real Estate Organization In The World owners! $60,000.00 up 1 percent. MANCHESTER "NEW USTING" $129,000 House spokesman Marlin Fitz- Money and credit growth con­ Invest in your future success with a giant in the real estate busi­ Very nice layout on 4 BR Colonial with large bay windows. 2'A baths, 2 car water. In light of other economic ness. STRANO REAL ESTATE tributed to the January index rise. garage. 1st floor family room, 2nd floor great rec. room (unfinished), full O’Neill name$ adjutant general statistics in recent months, he 156 E. CENTER ST„ MANCHESTER, CT. -The biggest factor in the rise, Please call Mr. Lindsey, at 649-4000 for a confidenUal interview basement and executive location. Call today for private showingll! saldr’tfie economic horizon IS very however, was new orders to that could change your life! b rig h t" CALL TODAY - 647-SOLDdl ing an improper relationship with recruited are properly trained. with the Connecticut Guard, " manufacturers for consumer Feature of the Week Paid by the Manchester Herald Put Number 1 to work for you. Bv. M ark A. Dupuis From an extremely rapid 10.1 United Press International a subordinate officer, whom he Gereski said about' 6,500 people O'Neill added. goods, the department said. are enlisted with the state guard percent real rate of growth in the A later married, and for accepting Gereski, 48. was born in Water- first quarter of 1984, the economy HARTFORD — Gov William A. pay for training time he did not while about 8,000 are needed. bury and began his National Guard slowed to a 1.6 percent pace in the O'Neill Friday appointed a 28-year attend. "W e can all be proud of the service in 1957 with the 143rd Tank caliber of people we have in the third quarter, then picked up to an veteran of the National Guard as Gereski will become a one-star Battalion in Naugatuck. He later Inside Today We’ve Only Just Begun!! guard, their accomplishments and estimated 4.9 percent in the fourth, the state's new adjutant general general when his appointment to served with guard units in Water- their potential, " he said. "1 there­ a figure still subject to revision. ,We have combined 23 years of experience and real estate and head of the Connecticut Army the $55,497-a-year adjutant gener­ bury. New Haven and Hartford Some economists say even the fore accept the challenge that they, 20 pages, 2 sections and Air National Guard. al's job takes effect March 18. He Gereski was recalled to active broad trend of the leading indica­ expertise and look what’ s happened. Col. John T. Gerc.ski, a former the members of the guard, have a will be eligible for promotion to duty in 1974 as a member of the tors is not too reliable. .12 Lottery resident of Naugatuck who has positive environment to prove Advice. become a two-star general a year Connecticut Army National Guard "The indicators turn down about Books.