29 Apr 1965
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1965
Page
1
In a battle about 80 miles south of Saigon two U S Army officers were killed with another wounded, while South Vietnamese forces and advisors engaged a Viet Cong company near Vinh Long. A rescue attempt by armored carriers and armed helicopters faced heavy fire. The wounded officer recovered and returned to duty.
State Motor Vehicle inspectors and Trumbull police nabbed 298 drivers for faulty equipment or missing licenses on Main street near the Merritt Parkway. Inspector John J. Sheehan said the drive added 262 warnings and 36 arrests, bringing the week total to 948. A Seymour teen had his plate removed and the car towed after a severe violations check.
Mostly sunny and mild today with highs in the mid 50s near the shore and mid 50s inland. Tonight will be clear and seasonably cool around 40, with tomorrow sunny and milder. Almanac notes for Thursday April 20, 1985 list sun rise at 4 53 and set at 7 47, barometer 23 97, humidity 8 pm readings, tides and other data.
The Pentagon said two North Korean jet fighters attacked a U S Air Force RB-47 reconnaissance plane more than one mile off the coast of North Korea. The RB-47 fired back. no crew injuries were reported as the plane landed at Yokota Air Base in Japan. The incident shifts focus from Vietnam to North Korea and raises questions about possible allied encouragement.
India charged the United States with militarily aiding Pakistan after an artillery clash with Pakistan and disclosed that tanks in use were U S made M45 Pattons. Officials claimed photos show tanks widely distributed, and Parliament debated U S policy amid rising tensions.
A donation of 500000 from Mrs Eleanor Dana to a Yale linked research center funds a study into perinatal mortality among high risk babies. The center aims to cover about half the project cost with operations expected within two years.
An 1814 hour mediation session in Bridgeport ends without agreement as the Bridgeport Gas strike enters its fourth day. State labor officials and union leaders discussed all issues with no settlement reached and no new meeting planned.
The Connecticut State Senate approved a restrictively structured bill requiring written applications to purchase pistols or revolvers. Dealers must send copies to the state police commissioner and the local police chief, with seven day waiting periods before any sale to felons or others.
The Mississippi flood surges to record heights pounding Quad-City levees in Illinois and Iowa. Downstream cresting water bursts dikes, flooding farms, industry and homes along both riverbanks while Rock Island Davenport and nearby cities rush to deploy sandbags to defend 270,000 residents.
Hannibal residents monitor the Mississippi flood as it inches toward Hill Street where Mark Twain spent his boyhood. City officials recall the author’s optimism and note Twain’s connections to the town and Stormfield in Redding.
In Hartford a Bristol Press classified reads a 1962 Pontiac convertible for 1394 bananas. Mrs Bernice Wyszynski of Plymouth eyed the quirky offer from a Bristol automobile dealer described as regular and in the heart of the city.
Dominican air force planes renewed strafing of Santo Domingo lasting about 45 minutes to target ammunition depots in the north of the capital. Pro-Bosch civilians fought in the center as a three-man military junta loyal to Brig. Gen. Elias Wessin sworn in to take over the government after Bosch’s ouster in 1963.
The Legislature's judiciary committee backed a bill for 7.55 million dollars to build a new Bridgeport state court house to replace the aging Fairfield County facility on Golden Hill Street. The measure also requests 4 million for a New Haven court house complex, with action to move to the Appropriations committee.
The U S Navy brought 1 172 refugees to San Juan Puerto Rico from the Dominican Republic amid a violence tale. Survivors describe a gun battle at El Embajador hotel in Santo Domingo where 600 people gathered to evacuate and militiamen searched for a radio owner and others.
A compact listing of page sections including comics classifieds theater and ads. Noting editorials bridge column obituaries and TV radio content with various features such as Dear Abby and Sylvia Porter columns.
President Johnson reports to Congress on the Dominican crisis and outlines 621 government decisions to protect American lives. He says military authorities report danger and inability to guarantee safety, prompting him to order defense personnel to deploy ashore and escort Americans home safely.
President Johnson appears buoyed by a week of improved Viet Nam conditions and a relaxed domestic stance. Reports say deser tions and Viet Cong morale have been affected, reinforcing faith in U.S. power and a possible settlement offer.
President Johnson ordered Marines into the revolt torn Dominican Republic and 490 Marines landed to begin evacuations of American citizens. Officials said more were sailing in as 2,300 Americans and dependents remained amid the fighting. The action followed reports American lives were in danger and aims were to protect those lives until safety is assured.
The Organization of American States Council was summoned for an executive meeting today at 10 am to discuss the Dominican situation. Assistant Secretary General William Sanders said the emergency meeting was requested by the United States and other members.
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