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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1967

Page

6

Congressional Wife Works in Office But Isn't on Her Husband's Payroll

Washington AP reports Elizabeth Williams wife of Rep John Bell D Miss works as a receptionist in her husband office without pay. After two months she enjoys the job and plans to help until school lets out in June then return to Mississippi to assist his gubernatorial bid.

Congressional Washington Elizabeth Williams John Bell Williams Dmiss Jolong Charles Griffin Betty

Debaters fall asleep during Hyogo council debate

In Hyogo Japan three assemblymen took sleeping pills after Assemblyman Yuji Miyakawa offered them the pills during a heated city council budget discussion. The trio swallowed the pills and promptly fell asleep, according to officials.

Hyogo Japan UPI Yuji Miyakawa

Bahamas Archipelago Vast Ocean Realm Covers Surprising Area

The Bahamas comprises a 600 mile long archipelago larger than Great Britain with about 3 000 islands cays and rocks spread across its extensive sea area the region features many reefs and shallow banks popular for diving and tourism.

Bahamas Great Britain

Rockefeller Percy Union Wedding Draws Elite Guests

Chicago report on Sharon Percy's wedding to John D. Rockefeller IV at the University of Chicago campus. The ceremony follows a double ring service at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel with 1500 expected guests and 800 invitations mailed. Security and city officials prepare for large crowds and media coverage.

Jean Sprain Wilson Chicago Sharon Percy John D Jay) Rockefeller IV Doe Valerie Valerie Percy Kenilworth Valérie Mary Jake Reiss Idas Noyes Hall Rockefeller Memorial Chapel University of Chicago Sen Charles H. Percy Jay John D. Rockefeller Jr E. Spencer Parsons Mr. Parsons Robert J. McCracken New York Riverside Church

Political wedding draws national figures and governors

The upcoming union of the daughter of Percy and Jay attracts prominent figures in politics and business. Regrets were sent by Dwight Eisenhower, with Michigan Governor George Romney and New York Mayor John Lindsay among expected attendees, along with Senators Hatfield and Baker and their spouses.

Percy Iand Jay Dwight D.eisenhower Michigan George Romney New York John V. Lindsay Mark Hatfield R-Ore Howard Baker R-Tenn

Talks Resume With Fairfield Police Over Contract Impasse

Fairfield police and town negotiators will resume deliberations to end the impasse on a new contract for the fiscal year starting July 1. First Selectman John T. Sullivan announced resumption after meetings with Sullivan following steps for fact finding by the Police Benefit association. Areas in dispute include practices, holiday pay, past practices and grievance procedures.

Fairfield First

Ferry Start Signals Spring Across Connecticut

The State Highway department announces the annual start of ferry service across the Connecticut River. Rocky Hill Glastonbury service begins today while Chester Hadlyme operations are due to resume around April 12 after overhaul.

Wethersfield State Highway Department Connecticut River Rocky Hill

Autopsy Finds Passenger Death Not From Flight Injuries

Preliminary autopsy results indicate George Graves, 52, of Glenview, Illinois, did not die from injuries during the turbulent flight. Deputy Coroner J. A. Spencer said Graves had a history of heart trouble and the pathologist found the death not due to head injuries. The final report was not expected until Monday.

Casper Wyo Illinois J.A Spencer George Graves Glenview Spencer Graves

Emergency landing halts United Airlines flight over Wyoming

An airline emergency occurred when a United Airlines plane en route from Portland to Chicago experienced a downdraft and disruption, forcing an emergency stop in Casper, Wyoming, Wednesday. Flight details and exact timing remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.

Ries United “Air Lines Portland Cicago Caspér

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