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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1967

Page

3

Surviving nurse identifies Speck as attacker in dormitory raid

Miss Amarao testified that a blond haired gunman wearing a night gown intruded at 11 pm in the townhouse at 2319 East 100th Street. She described how the six nurses were herded into a south bedroom and forced to sit as Speck, identified in court, held a black pistol and questioned their companions.

E. 100Th St Merlita Gargullo Mies Amarao Miss Amurao William J. Martin Speck Martin Miss Amarao Miss. Gargullo Valentina Pasion Philippines Patricia Matusek Nina Schmale Pamela Wilkening Miss Wilkening

U S Teamsters Strike Talks Tied to Nationwide Action

U S negotiators claim a new postponement in the Teamsters strike talks as locals vote to strike if needed. Simkin signals a strike call, wage demands hover around 56 cents per hour with a 37 cent counteroffer amid day and night negotiations. Cantlay of Trucking Employers Inc threatens to shut 1,500 firms. a nationwide shutdown would be historic.

Simkin Teamsters Cantlay Trucking Employers, Inc

Daddy Longlegs Soars Into Orbit

ATS 2, the second of five spacecraft under a $150 million program, remains attached to the Agena upper Stage in orbit. The canister shaped equipment section is five feet in diameter and six feet tall with 45-foot and 132-foot rods to unfurl, giving ATS 2 the appearance of a giant Daddy Longlegs spider.

Agena ATS 2

Falcon Players Picketed Over Army Reserve Access

Two Georgia State College students Bill Read and Tom Watson picketed the Georgia state capitol in Atlanta protesting that Falcon football players receive easy entry into the Army Reserve while civilians face long enlistment waits. They cited delays and suggested bias in the reserve system.

Atlanta API Georgia State College State Capitol Atlanta Falcons Army Falcon Army Reserve Bill Read Tom Watson

School Board backs Bassick expansion plans

The board approved plans for a Bassick High School expansion with an anticipated September 1988 occupancy. Bids expected in about a month, renovations to old and new wings, plus a possible two week longer summer break to accommodate work. Concerns include classroom shortfalls in September 1968 and a temporary shift in scheduling.

Frank J. McKee Bassick Kennedy Lyons James F. Stapleton Lester S. Silverstone Frank Piazza Stapleton Silverstone Harding High School Harding Albert A. Snyder Gretatecs Russick Clinton Avenue Basick

West Berlin police seize plot group amid campus clashes

In West Berlin police arrested a group including girls in an apartment amid student unrest linked to antiwar protests. Leftist students attacked a vehicle outside their downtown HQ, breaking an antenna and deflating tires as police arrived. East German media called the arrests a terror measure and condemned U.S. envoy Humphrey.

German Socialist Students ADN East Berlin Shel West Berlin Humphrey U.S Vietnam Berlin Amerika Haus

Prospective Juror Sees Dr Cappolino Guilty in Farber Case

In New Jersey a prospective juror said he believed Dr Cappolino was guilty of killing retired Army Col William Farber. The trial, moved from Sarasota due to publicity, sees extensive voir dire as jurors are challenged for cause. Judge Silvertooth may empanel a second panel Thursday.

New Jersey William E. Farber Frank Schaub Ingram Bailey Silvertooth Sam Sheppard Cleveland

Viet Cong Rejects Thant Peace Plan

The Viet Cong and Hanoi reject U Thant three stage Vietnam peace proposal as biased toward the United States. They say the plan fails to reflect current realities in Vietnam and will not be accepted. The rejection was broadcast by Giai Phong radio and reported by VNA in Tokyo.

Tokyo North Vietnam U.N U Thant Vietnam United States Giai Phong Hanoi VNA Thant

Humphrey Seeks Broad Accord In Bonn Talks

Vice President Humphrey's visit to Bonn aims to advance a treaty draft and broaden U S Germany ties. Kiesinger's cabinet will formally study the draft today amid mentions of NATO East West relations the Kennedy tariff round and troop cost discussions in West Germany.

U.S Humphrey Kiesinger Johnson Bonn Germany Berlin West

Shaw Pleads Not Guilty in Perjury Case Ties to Houston Oil Bunker Burglary

A defendant labeled as pleading not guilty in a grand jury perjury charge connected to a 1960s oil bunker burglary near Houma, Louisiana. The case centers on Gordon Novel and Arcadia Smith, with Novel arrested in Columbus Ohio and Arcadia Smith freed on bond in Dallas. nearby conspirators and the extradition dispute between authorities and Novel are noted. Martens, a New Orleans resident, remains in Lafayette with a $2,500 bond after being located in Louisiana.

Shaw Clay L. Shaw John F. Kennedy New Orleans Edward Wegmann Garrison Houma Gordon Novel Ohio Columbus Novel Arcadia Dallas Tex Louis Heyd Martens Lafayette University of Southwestern Louisiana Bond

Orioles to Meet Reds in Hall of Fame Exhibition

The Baltimore Orioles will face the Cincinnati Reds on July 24 in the annual Hall of Fame baseball exhibition in Cooperstown New York. The Orioles last appeared here in 1961 against the Los Angeles Dodgers while the Reds played in 1954 against the New York Yankees.

Cooperstown N.Y Baltimore Orioles Cincinnati Reds Orioles Los Angeles Dodgers Reds York Yankees

Irwin says GI morale high after Viet trip

Rep. Irwin reports strong morale among soldiers in Vietnam noting some fatigue and long hours but overall confidence in U S policy. He cites few incidents in Saigon and a curfew split, views China unlikely to enter the conflict, and plans to present photos to constituents to illustrate the situation.

U.S Southeast Asia America Vietnam Rep. Irwin Saigon New York Washington Norwalk Stamford Hong Kong China Ile

Viet Cong Defection Figures Highlight Saigon Open Arms Program

The U S Command reports 5557 Viet Cong defected in March under the Saigon open arms program raising total defections to 58970 since 1963 while enemy forces remain at an estimated 287000. U S and allied troops claim 408 enemy killed in scattered clashes as air raids resume with 147 missions across Hai Phong Tuy Hoa and surrounding regions.

Vietnam United States Saigon Air Force Pentagon North Vietnam Robert R. Scott Des Moines Iowa Hanoi Korea Thailand Scott Hanoi-Haiphong U.S Tuy Hoa U.S. Air Force Navy Marine Haiphong

YMCA Partner Member Awards Dinner Honors volunteers

About 140 people attended the sixth annual YMCA Partner-Member awards dinner at the Bridgeport YMCA. The event capped a drive that has raised $63,298 and added 3,256 members, with final totals hoped to reach $80,000. Bradford N. Warner of Warner Brothers attended a special drive chair award. Trumbull led with $13,016 in contributions, followed by Bridgeport $12,181, Fairfield $10,600, Stratford $9,915, and Plantain Pond $3,316.

Bridgeport H. Parker Landsdale Greater Bridgeport Lansdale Bradford Warner Bradford N. Warner Warner Brothers Company Ralph J. LaStocco Joseph E. Clancy Plantain Pond Vincent JD. Strout Fairfield Lawrence E. Young Stratford Robert J. Wright Trumbull Glenn Laudenslager Jr Bridgeport Area Peter A. Banis Trumbull Area William Coulter Robert Stanton George Klocko Fairfield Area Maria Diorio Stratford Area John Jacoby Harold Anderson Plantain Pond Area William Discoe Russell Berry Peter A. Banns Glenn Laudenslager Frank H. Olson William Lineburgh Roland T. Yale

Vejar Addresses Boys Club on Dropping Out and Wising Up

Chico Vejar told 125 Middle Street Boys Club members and families how leaving school led to trouble before he wised up and returned to education at New York University. The event featured awards for senior, junior, and intermediate league players, plaques for Vejar and Mothers' Club, and a film of Vejar Graham bout shown to the group.

Chico Vejar Middle Street New York University Tisdale William Billy” Tisdale Connecticut Bridgeport &Community Development Vejar Chica Vejar Billy Graham Madison Square Garden Harry Adams Rico Williams Gary Parmelee Willie Moore Marty Freedman Tisdate

Mischa Elman Dies at 76 Noted Violinist in New York

NEW YORK AP Mischa Elman renowned violinist died here Wednesday at 76. Born January 20 1891 in Stalnoje Ukraine he began performing at age five and debuted publicly in Berlin at twelve. He became American citizen in 1923 and married Helen Frances Katten in 1925. they had two grandchildren.

New York Mischa Elman Elman Russia Berlin Edward VII Queen Alexandra Buckingham Palace Stalnoje Ukraine Tschaikovsky Bach Mozart Helen Frances Katten San Francisco

Odessa port handles more cargo than smaller hub despite fewer berths

A historical report notes Odessa's port activity surpasses nearby ports in total cargo while eight or nine berths handle more volume than smaller centers. It cites inland transport crowding for Vietnam aid to Haiphong, fake crate markings, and shipments routed through Izmail and nearby military facilities.

Odessa Eft Haiphong Izmail Tzmail Danube Soviet Union Europe Vietnam Odessa-Hidyovsk Moscow Red Square China Hanoi Harong Black Sea

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Daddy Longlegs Falcon Players Mao Tsetung Red Guards West Germany Communist Party Albertz Bad Godesberg Kurt Georg Kiesinger Prieta Kiesinger Dr. Cappolino Cong Layton P. Martens Orleans Parish Grand Jury Gordon Sergio Arcadia Smith Irwin YMCA Saiu N. Y Soviet Madera Everal
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