Four Trucks and Two Cars Crash on Connecticut Turnpike
A heavy downpour sparked a spectacular crash on the Connecticut Turnpike near the Bronson Road interchange in Fairfield. Two drivers died in the flames, three others were injured, and a tanker exploded after colliding with four trucks and two cars. State police and local firefighters controlled the blaze and diverted traffic as crews evacuated and investigated the scene.
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Connectiut
Fair Held
Sronson Road
Fairfield
Bridgeport
Turnpike
Post Road
Carl Qwil
Bronx
Elizabeth Freight Company
Irvington
David Heath
Providence
KAD
Robert Harding
Cranston
McCulloush Teatspoct Company
Elizabeth
Park City
Qwit
Westpar
Israel Accepts U S Peace Plan Amid Middle East Tensions
Israel gave a wary approval to a U S backed Middle East peace plan already accepted by Egypt and Jordan. Israeli planes continued raids along the Suez Canal while Egyptian positions were shelled and rockets were fired at settlements south of the Sea of Galilee.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
U.S. Middle
Cong Bomb Injures 2 Yanks in Saigon
In Saigon Viet Cong terrorists planted a large blast at a U S enlisted billet downtown. Two American sailors were injured as a 45 pound plastic charge caused extensive damage to the building and utilities. The attack marked a major frontline incident in the capital since the July rocket strike.
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Saigon
U.S
Ky Son
Deebris
Weather forecast for Bridgefort and Vicin
Partly sunny hot and humid today and tomorrow with a chance of showers and possible thundershowers. Highs between 90 and 95. Partly cloudy tonight with lows 65 to 71. Probability of precipitation about 40 percent today and tonight. Southwesterly winds 10 to 20 mph shifting to northwest by tomorrow morning.
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Bridgefort
Vicin
Middle East Peace Efforts Meet Mixed Reactions
Israel agreed to a temporary pause on one front while pursuing indirect talks toward peace. Syria rejected the US initiative and any UN backed settlement. Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat sent a envoy to Algeria seeking support to thwart negotiations. The Palestinian movement faced a crisis amid regional shifts.
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Israel
Middle East
Syria
U. N. Security Council
Yasiy Arafat
Algeria
Castor Oil Bottles May Contain Deadly Turpentine
Washington AP reports the FDA issued a nationwide warning about misbranded castor oil bottles that may contain turpentine. Some two ounce Vielon brand bottles in St. Louis were found with turpentine replacing castor oil. If given to a child, turpentine could be fatal. Vi Van Laboratories, with plants in St. Louis and San Leandro, said a labeling mistake occurred at the St. Louis plant.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administrations
Vielon Hospital
St. Louis
FDA
Vi Lan
San Ieeandro
Calif
Jack Bruner
Vi-dan Laboratories
Bronce
Butphe
Wadi
Holmquist Jury Deliberates in Sim Murder Trial
In New Haven a jury recessed for deliberation in the first degree murder trial of Eugene Holmquist 27 of Bridgeport. He is charged in the fatal shooting of Alexander Sim 41 of Milford on November 31 1969. The panel requested more time to decide and the defense sought acquittal on insanity grounds while the state pressed for guilty verdict.
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New Haven
Eugene Holmeist
Bridgeport
Holmquist
Alexander Sim
Milford
Thomas O'Sullivan
Warren Duedecker
Ity
Robert Walsh
Powder Ridge Crisis Sparks Health and Safety Concerns
A Powder Ridge medical scare unfolds as Dr. Abrazel reports a surge in hospital visits tied to crowds at the concert center. He notes many alcohol and drug-related cases while Mrs. Zemel describes a growing, uneasy atmosphere as locals call for safer music events. Page Twenty-Two continues.
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Avs
Betty Zemel
Powder Ridge
Abrazel
Smog Alert Eases as Eastern Seaboard Improves
The Associated Press reports New York City and the Eastern seaboard saw air quality improve as a stagnant air mass began to drift toward the sea. Officials note relief in several cities, though Southeast conditions may briefly worsen. Atlanta sulfur dioxide mirrors prior highs but dissipates by weekend. A New York power crisis also persists.
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Associated Press
New York City
Seaboard
National Air Pollution Control Administration
Georgia
Alabama
Sir
Auanta
South Atlantic
New York
Kidnapping of U S Official and Brazilian Diplomat in Uruguay
Leftist Tupamaros guerrillas abducted U S embassy official Dan A Mitrione and Brazilian diplomat Aloysio Dias Comige, offering to exchange them for prisoners. Mitrione was shot in the chest during the seizure but listed in not serious condition. Attempts to abduct two other U S officials failed. The incident echoes a regional pattern of hostage diplomacy by guerrilla groups.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
U.S
el Diario
Dan A. Mitrione
Tupamaros
Mitrione
Aloys
Resigning Bridgeport Aide Takes Westport Guidance Post
Mrs. Mary Lou Quinn resigns as Bridgeport assistant superintendent to become Staples High School guidance counselor in Westport starting September. The Bridgeport Board of Aldermen discusses replacing her and filling the vacancy from Miss Anna Cad's July retirement as they plan leadership changes with incoming superintendent Ravenstein arriving in August.
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H. Sidney Folsom
Sirs
Mary Lousa Quinn
Bridgepoit
Westport
Staples High School
Quinn
Francis Jr. King
Bridgeport
Aduta- Vine
Howard Rosenstein
Anna M. Cad
Me. Ravenstein
King
Strife And Curfew Grip Hartford North End
Police used tear gas as youths ignored a curfew in Hartford North End amid racial tensions. Officers reported sniper fire and firebombing incidents, while the disorder appeared less widespread than prior nights. Chief Vanzig noted most youths dispersed and no arrests were made Friday night. State troopers reinforced the perimeter but were not engaged.
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Hartford, Cong
North End
Thomas J. Vanzigan
Wns
Sony Vaughan
South Green
Charter Oak Terrace
House Grants Nixon Power to Freeze Prices and Wages
The House voted Friday to give President Nixon temporary standby authority to freeze prices, wages, and interest rates despite Republican opposition. Critics call it partisan politics aimed at election timing, while supporters say it is a strong compliment to the President and a tool if inflation worsens.
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Wasiington
House
Nixon
John B. Anderson
House Republican Conference
Wright Patmin
D-Tex
Hasthn Banking Committee
William $. Moorhead
Id-Pa
Moorhead
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