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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1967
Page
3
Union president Russell Booth warns Aveo may relocate to South Carolina if bargaining stalls. He cites lack of talks on guarantees and supplemental unemployment plans, plus pension concerns. Booth says no joint sessions planned and, without a Taft Hartley agreement by midnight, a strike could occur.
Activists plan antiwar rallies on the East and West coasts with figures like Julian Bond and Michale Laski signaling Communist and Trotskyite influence. Laski warned of possible actions while promising distribution of literature as counterdemonstrators target the United Nations with a prayer vigil for Vietnam victory. About 30 lawyers will be available in Central Park to offer legal aid to protesters.
A two alarm fire gutted an eight unit apartment under construction in Glenbrook Stamford. Fire officials noted this was the third major blaze in the area since Sunday and suspected arson. State fire marshals will investigate alongside earlier Friday damage at Springdale Ice Co.
Vatican sources say Pope Paul VI plans a major encyclical to reaffirm priestly celibacy, after considering a document for years and amid cases of priests renouncing their vows to marry. He worries over European church moves toward married clergy and aims to explain celibacy’s spiritual importance.
Norwalk Area Ministry denies any role in today’s New York city peace parade and antiwar demonstration. Rev. David Hall said the group was listed by the local mobilizing committee among participants in Norwalk Westport rally preparations alongside the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom and the Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy.
Powell under ethics probe and possible seating fight as Powell wins re election. House leaders doubt seating Powell without a change in votes. Powell sues for seating while courts delay ruling. Powell hides in the Bahamas as legal maneuvers continue.
Adam Clayton Powell invites Martin Luther King and other Negro leaders to meet in Bimini next week. Stokely Carmichael may join from Florida. Powell plans sermons at the Bimini Hotel and faces a Washington engagement for his election certificate.
A student in New Rochelle asks for a one year marriage term that would be platonic and allow her to live apart from her spouse. She notes legal issues and may annul the arrangement later. Her mother supports keeping unmarried women in the dormitory and plans to discuss the idea with her daughter.
Janett Donovay wins best author as Ellen Lefkowitz takes best actress in Central High School prize plays. Heavenly's Devil earns Best Actor for Frederick Silverstone and Best Supporting Actor for Edward Corifine. Glenda Williams earns best supporting actress for Walk With The Blind. Rose finishes second in author voting.
Paul J. Macherino of 322 Harmony Street earned a one year jail term suspended after nine months plus one year probation after pleading guilty to breaking and entering and larceny. Police said he and an accomplice stole checks two hundred checks four bottles of whiskey and change from Industrial Distributor on Lindley Street March 5. He was arrested after attempting to cash a forged check March 18 and fled but was caught at his home. The companion was sent to Juvenile court earlier.
Bridgeport detectives investigated the theft of 2700 in Savings Bonds from Rudy Motley of 169 Godwin Street. A roomer who stayed with Motley left the premises and has not returned, and was being sought for questioning.
Damon Runyon Jr former editor of The Stratford News was released from Bridgeport hospital where he was admitted Tuesday as a medical patient. Robert M Isaacs president of The Stratford News is acting as editor.
Anthony Daniels 38 of 30 Osborne Street already jailed for non support received an additional concurrent 60 day sentence after pleading guilty before Judge Henry Naruk for driving with a suspended license. Police stopped Daniels on Barnum Avenue for a routine check December 12 and found the suspension.
Labor Chief Wiriz telegrams Chicago negotiators and directs mediation with William Simkin to resolve trucking dispute. He urges uninterrupted operations and immediate resumption where work stoppages exist. Telegram also sent to Frank Fitzsimmons and Donald Cantlay amid tentative national contract delay.
In New Haven AP report Roland Breault filed a Superior Court suit seeking more than 1 million dollars after a May crash on the Wilbur Cross Parkway that killed three teens and injured two others. He claims wanton and gross negligence by Nora Gould and seeks 450,000 from Gould and her husband 250,000 from Highway Commissioner Ives for highway defect and 20,000 from Winthrop House and proprietor for alleged drinking prior to the crash.
Taxpayers may use the IRS taxpayer assistance program today from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 205 Middle Street with Saturday hours due to the extended filing deadline for 1966 income to Monday midnight. People can call 336-0104 or visit the downtown office for information. Since January more than 45 000 have gained aid on returns.
Reports say 83 Vietnamese villagers in Lang Vei were killed with 10 missing and 176 wounded in a night raid. A second incident describes a U S Marine aircraft accidentally firing 19 rockets at Da Nang airfield, with four overshooting the embankment and two striking open areas while one hit a textile mill and one an earthmover.
The 196th Light Infantry Brigade, 4000 battle tested GIs, moved north to reinforce the 1st Corps along the Vietnam border. They flew into Chu Lai from Operation Junction City zones, relieving five Marine battalions near the coast 340 miles northeast of Saigon. Brigadier General Wall pressed for more troops as Hanoi may align three red divisions near the frontier.
The Defense Department projects 802 aircraft and helicopters lost to enemy action in Southeast Asia in the current fiscal year ending June 30, a 44 percent increase from last year, per a Pentagon fact sheet.
Bridgeport area firms are asked to back the Metropolitan Zoological Society by buying Clyde Beatty circus tickets for June 23 and 24 at Barnum field Seaside park. Tickets fund zoo improvements and will be distributed to charitable groups for disadvantaged children. Joseph A. Williams, treasurer, says the drive lasts six weeks with good past support.
About a dozen applications have been received for the May 6 Bridgeport police patrolman exam. More forms are out but not returned. The filing deadline is next Thursday. The test reflects the new high school graduation requirement and the job carries a four step salary range of $6 191 to $7 1%.
Raymond Moreau told police he is tired of rounding up about 200 rabbits after two nights when someone let his rabbits out of their cages. He works at night and has spent two days collecting his animals.
President Lyndon B. Johnson arrived in Dutch Guiana for a brief airport stopover. Gov. H L Devries welcomed him and praised the friendship between the nations. The Iverson stop followed Eisenhower’s 1960 Surinam visit and noted the historical transfer of the region to the Dutch three centuries ago in exchange for New Netherlands.
Gov. John Dempsey designated an eight member inter agency committee to shape Connecticut highway safety under the Federal Highway Safety Act. The group includes leaders from the highway, police, finance, education, motor vehicles, and health departments, plus the Circuit Court chief judge and State Safety Commission chairman. Funds cited include 1.2 million for mandatory high school driver education and fiscal year apportionments of 687,183 and 1,026,542 for 1966-68, with two additional years’ availability.
Westmoreland warns of a long conflict and possible major defeats as U S intelligence notes continued high enemy leadership and fighting spirit. He cites 22 500 Communists killed since January 1 and 1 000 defectors weekly, with enemy regimental attacks and propaganda inflating allied losses.
Obituary notes the death of Dr. Davis of Fairfield after a career at St. Vincent’s Hospital and service as physician for Fairfield Preparatory School. He studied at Tufts medical school class of 1921 and held leadership roles in local education and wartime medical aid efforts. Survivors include wife Lillian West, three sons, two daughters, two stepdaughters, a brother, two sisters, and several grandchildren.
The United States informed General Dynamics that a sale of the Star HII research submarine to the Soviet government would not be approved as it conflicts with U S security interests. Officials said the Soviet government had not directly approached Washington about the proposal.
Russell W. Mott retired after four decades as an architectural designer at Fletcher Thompson. About 70 staff and guests held a surprise party at the Fairfield Inn where he received gifts and silk keepsakes. He will remain with the firm in a consulting role and helped design major religious and institutional buildings including Bridgeport's Central High School and St. Theresa's Church.
Mrs Jennie Giordano fled a Trumbull home after being stabbed by her husband Frank R Giordano who then set the house ablaze killing himself and their three daughters Theresa 8 Mary 5 Anne 244. Mrs Giordano, in fair condition with stab wounds, learned of the tragedy at St Vincents hospital. Funeral services for Giordano and three children scheduled for today at Parente Lauro Funeral Home and St Teresa church. State autopsy pending. Giordano previously faced charges of attempted murder against James Duvas. police described a fixation of unfaithfulness with no grounds. He left behind sons Frank Jr Ronald Vincent and siblings and other relatives.
A three and a half year old boy was found burned to death Friday night in the front seat of a car stored in a garage behind his Willimantic home. Jose Antonio Hernandez, son of Mr and Mrs Alvarez Hernandez, was identified by police. The cause of the fire that damaged the wooden garage and gutted the car was not immediately determined.
Services for 60 year old William K Reeves partner at Pullman Comley Bradley and Reeves will be held at Trinity Episcopal church Southport at 3 pm with the Rev Francis X Cheney officiating. Burial in Oak Lawn Fairfield follows. Reeves a longtime Fairfield civic figure died yesterday in Bridgeport Hospital after more than a month’s illness. He left a wife, Elizabeth, a son in Honolulu and three daughters, with five grandchildren.
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