Svetlana Alliluyeva Denounces Soviet Leaders in News Conference
Svetlana Alliluyeva, using her mother’s name, told reporters at the Plaza Hotel that the Soviet party and Stalin’s successors are equally guilty of the crimes he was accused of, while absolving his closest associates of murder. She spoke on liberty in the USSR, recalled her baptism, and described her defection and family concerns in a 40 minute session.
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New York
Svetlana Alliluyeva
Communist Party
Joseph Stalin
Plaza Hotel
Alluluyeya
Moscow
Alliluyeva
Switzerland
Dad
Weather outlook for Bridgeport area breezy cool with rain risk
The forecast notes windy cooling trends with a high near 44 and low in the 30s. Rain probability peaks at 86 percent this morning, then drops to 48 percent this afternoon and 28 percent tonight. Northeasterly to northerly winds 15 to 25 mph.
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Deii
Westerlo Bridgeport
Raila
Fairfield Appropriates 265000 for Park Tract Open Space Plan
Fairfield RTM votes 265000 to buy about 40 acres including Perry's pond off Bronson Road for the Open Space program. The land will be purchased from Geza and Frank Fazekas via a 20 year bond issue. A separate measure seeks an additional acre near Perry Mill. both actions discussed at upcoming May meeting.
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Fairfield
RTM
Perry's Pond
Mill River
Steyear
Geza
Frank Fazekas
Edward Jennings
Perry
Norman P. Levine
Finance Board
Fazekas
Levine
U S to Harbor Trial Figures a at Washington
The Justice Department and Defense Department discussed using military bases to protect witnesses and lawyers in trafficking crime cases. The informal agreement aims to shelter threatened participants and sometimes their families, with bases serving as secure housing during trials.
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Washington
Justice Department
Defense Department
General Motors 1st Quarter Profits Fall Sharply
GM reports first quarter 1967 profits down 35 percent from 1966. Earnings $1.35 a share on $390 million, vs $594 million or $2.07 in 1966. Sales totaled $4.9 billion, down $800 million, due to weak auto demand, weather, and a Mansfield Ohio plant strike.
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Motors “Corp
Frederic G. Donner
James M. Roche
Mansfield
Ohio
U.S
No. 1
Chrysler Corp
Chrysler
Ford ‘Motor Co
Américan Motors Corp
Roche and
Donner
Weather Bars Debut Of White House Tent
The White House planned a large waterproof tent for outdoor garden parties to host a luncheon for 190 leaders in Washington. Cold rainy weather forced the event indoors, canceling the tent debut.
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White House
Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
Furry Folk Steal Show At UofC Turtle Races
About 1,008 people and 168 turtles attended the third annual Turtle Tournament at the University of Connecticut. Lightning Lou won Class A large turtles while Frog won Class B pet-size turtles. In Class G the hamster froze the guinea pig squeaked and rabbit fled as crowds raised 608 dollars for charity and civic groups.
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Storrs
University of Connecticut
Lightning Lou
Censure Seen Likely for Dodd Probers
A Senate Ethics committee report on Sen. Thomas J. Dodd is expected to recommend censure over use of campaign and testimonial funds for personal expenses. The panel reportedly aimed to file the report Thursday but faced last minute problems. some sources said wording could still be finalized for Thursday filing.
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Washington
Senate Ethics Committee
Thomas J. Dodd
John Stennis
Dmiss
Stennis
Dodd
Boy, 14, Struck by Backing School Bus in Hamden
New Haven AP report says a 14 year old boy riding a bike was killed when a school bus backed over him. Daniel Hanoman of Hamden was leaning against the back of the empty bus as a 15 year old behind the wheel started the vehicle. An adult witness told police the victim was leaning on the bus when the fatal accident occurred.
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New Haven
Daniel Hanoman
Hamden
Bill Sets Penalties For Aiding Red Views
Washington AP The House Committee on Un American Activities approved a bill imposing up to 200 years in prison and a $20 000 fine for anyone who collects or gives money or supplies to the Viet Cong or North Vietnamese. A similar bill passed the House last year by 265 to 63 but stalled in the Senate.
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Washington
APAP
House
Senate
Humphrey Defends Westmoreland Over Muzzle War Charges
Vice President Humphrey defended Gen Westmoreland against senators who said he was being used to muzzle critics of Vietnam policy. He called Westmoreland’s assessment highly informative and said dissent must be responsible in a free society. He declined to comment on airfield attacks while McNamara cited increased MIG activity as the reason for bombing.
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Washington
Hubert H. Hmphrey
William C. Westmoreland
Humphrey
Westmoreland
Associated Press
New York
Congress
Robert S. McNamara
North Vietnam
McNamara
Europe
Hanoi
Senate
Richard B. Russell
Dga
Russell
Senate Armed Services Committee
Lodge warns disunity in U S prolongs Vietnam war
Retiring Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge warned at Cogan Airport that domestic disunity is prolonging the Vietnam war. After a long trip from Tokyo he said Hanoi believes the United States will fall apart if programs in Vietnam are not supported. He added that progress has been made but much remains to be done.
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Boston
Henry Cabot-Lodge
South Vietnam
Cogan
Tokyo
Hanoi
Vietnam
Lodge
Milford Board approves 40.7 mill tax rate for next year
Milford aldermen set at 40.7 mills the tax rate for the coming fiscal year funding a $14.67 million budget. The rate falls from 40.78 mills, a decrease of eight cents per thousand in property value, following hearings on the finance board and mayor Alan H. Jepson’s budget proposal.
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Milford
Board of Aldersmen
Board of Finance
Alan H. Jepson
Milford Manure Bill Wins Approval in House
The Connecticut House approved a bill ending Milford's fifty year ban on transporting manure from the city dock through Milford streets between April and September. The measure moves to the Senate after a lighthearted debate led by Rep. John E. Blake.
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Hartford
House
Milne
Senate
John E. Blake
Willimantic
Agriculture Committee
Bridgeport
Sug
Viet Cong Damage to Rail Locos Sparks US Air War
In Saigon the AP reports Hanoi Haiphong area raids for a third day with a bridge link bombed to disrupt rail traffic from Red China. VC blasts damaged 19 locomotives and a crane in reprisal for Tuesday raids while a US AC47 crash killed seven crew. Navy carrier air missions hit Haiphong area oil depots and rail yards as Hanoi claims 11 US planes shot down during the air war.
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Hanoi- Haiphong
Red China
Hanoi
Haiphong
Air Force
Thailand
Des. Rapides
U.S
Navy
Bon Hommé
Richard
Hon Gai
North ‘Vietnam
Tokyo
We Cannot Win In Vietnam Says Rev Dr Blake
Norwalk Reverend Dr Eugene Carson Blake the World Council of Churches secretary said U S action in Vietnam is moving toward disaster urging a halt to bombing and a peace offer accepted by allies in Asia and Europe He warned escalation isolates the U S and risks human survival while acknowledging U S military power to devastate Vietnam
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Eugene Carson Blake
World Council of Churches
Vietnam
United States
North
South
Norwalk High School
Asia
Europe
China
Blake
United Presbyterian
Mekong
Open House Set for New Police Station May 13
The new three story police headquarters at 300 Congress Street will host an open house and dedication on Saturday May 13 from 1 to 3 p m. Police officials announced the event noting the building cost about 1 million dollars and that the ceremonies were postponed earlier this year.
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New Police Station
Congress Street
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