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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1968

Page

2

Doyle Expands SevenYear Plan With Bond Authorization

Doyle outlines a seven year expansion plan authorizing bonds up to 21.26 million dollars for part of the program with 17.876 million to be sold now. Proceeds will retire temporary debts, fund ongoing projects, and start new ones including schools, parks, sewers, and housing. City forecasts show about 60 million in city costs over seven years, with annual impacts reduced by 2.5 to 3 million after debt service and expected federal state participation.

Pogram Doyle City Coals Comptool Tec Alsat Financial Advisory Board GlenwWond Park Park Board Tatlore Lewis A. Shea Glenwood Park Burnell Pond Beard City Park Beardsley Seine Side Park Jinan McLevy Bridgeport West End Surroughsibrary West Site East Side Glenwood Forest Park Newhold Park East Side Middles McKinley West Side Middle School Blackham Herdingigh Afternsons Wintarop New Read West Side No. 9 East Main Park City Central Furthers Te Congress Plaza

Viet Cong Skirmishes Intensify Near Da Nang Base

Reports detail sharp clashes near Da Nang with about 200 North Vietnamese forces attacking US Marines and South Vietnamese troops. Nine Marines and at least 12 enemy dead, numerous injuries, and weapons recovered signal intensifying threat as patrols and reinforcements respond. Other incidents across Saigon and central highlands noted.

da Nang Ma+rines da. Sina Alliees Tey Wy Turk Aly Cavalry Division U.S Roman South Vietnam Saigon Central Highlands Huynh van Dao

Public works funding and bond authorizations listed

A series of municipal projects shows authorization for bonds totaling multiple millions, with stated amounts for improvements at the West Side sewer plant Eastside plant Burroughs library McLevy Hall Police HQ and other facilities. Several items note no immediate sale, while airport court house complex and other renewals show bonds authorized but not yet sold.

Wil City Vincent M. Simka Blackham School Hardingal- Aeragions Winthrop Scnans West Side Eastl Side Burroughs Library McLevy Brass Company West End Glenwood Park Forest Park East Main

Not Guilty Plea For Sirhan In Kennedy Case

Defense attorney says Sirhan Sirhan pled not guilty to Kennedy assassination charges. Superior Court Judge Richard Schauer denied broad publicity limits but extended the order to police chiefs and sheriffs. Parsons, the defense attorney, explained the rationale for a not guilty plea and discussed Sirhan’s mental state, lack of evident malice, and limited premeditation.

Parsons Sirhan Superior Court Richard Schauer Juge Shaw Racher Twelle Younger Sehaner Younger Luedjoe Schausr Phic Kennedy United States Parsins

Two Firms Defy LBJ on Steel Price Boosts

The report details two firms resisting the LBJ administration’s steel price increases amid a broader cost rise. President Johnson, visiting Dywigtt, discussed the steel situation with aides Clark Clifford and Joseph Califano. Officials indicated salaries and mill base prices would shift, with specifics on shipment volumes not disclosed.

Fom Dywigtt der Pecuper Noel Tohnson Texas Clark M. Clifford Defense Joseph Califano Charies MM Hoeakley

Northeast Chairmen Back Rockefeller Support Silent on Slide

Rocky Hausman reported state chairmen largely back Rockefeller with many seeing a favorable coattail effect for the ticket. Rhode Island and Puerto Rico delegates were absent as chairmen cited practical and political constraints. Hausman cited May results showing Rockefeller carry Connecticut by 124000 to Humphrey and Nixon winning by 28k in Massachusetts, suggesting a potential GOP sweep in several seats.

Slavsmian Rockefellir Rockefeller Rhode Island Jack Rockefeller Puerto Rico Spaulding Massachusetts Bay State Connecticut Hubert H. Humphrey Nison Hausman Seans U.S Nixon

Stolen car crashes on Pike Turnpike wrong lanes

A stolen auto pursued by police fled onto the Connecticut Turnpike around 9 pm and collided with a car near the Park overpass. Passenger Ned Ramos, 25, fled the scene but was later detained on charges of using a stolen vehicle and reckless driving. He was held on bond as others from Pease Air Force Base were treated for injuries. State troopers continued the investigation.

Tinyduk Connecticut Turnpike Westhound Park Cityospitals Michael Silver Robert Sheehan Air Force Pease Air Trace Portsteith Ramon Orove Wordin Avenue Park Avenue Ramis Rendon Pakemean Michel Roztowsky Alber Marchiont

Yau to Present Gavel to Rep Ford at GOP Convention

Edwin H. May Jr. will present the gavel to the convention's permanent chairman Rep. Gerald Ford of Michigan. Leslie C. Arends will introduce the permanent chairman at Tuesday night's session. A Hertford, Connecticut announcement had named May to introduce the chairman. Sheik Sabah al Salem al Sabah plans an official visit to the United States starting Dec 11.

Miami Beach Fla Republican National Committee GOP Edwin H. May Jr Connecticut Dhairman Gerald Ford Michigan Leslie C. Arends House of Representatives Toinets Hoo Hertford Conn GOP Stdle Gaye SHEIK Kuwait Sheik Sabah al Salem al Sabah United States

Snowballs Fly in Mexico City Heavy Rain Turns to Snow

Snow like hail from heavy rains blanketed parts of Mexico City on Friday. In Polanco district residents joined snowball fights as a rare weather event left several inches of accumulation in a city accustomed to warmth. Local meteorologists noted an unusual storm feature for the era.

Mexico City Mexi Lily Youngslees Polanco

Three Freed Pilots Arrive in Laos

Three pilots from Victorville California arrived in Vientiane as freed by North Vietnamese, part of a US peace group accord. They wore white shirts and sandals, spoke of decent treatment, and declined to comment on future missions. Ambassador Sullivan met them, and they faced options to fly home or proceed to Ubon Air Base in Thailand where a USAF plane waited. The antiwar delegation included Stewart Meacham, Anne Scheer, and Vernon Crivizard.

Victorville Calif. Cag Hanoi Low Agat Brisoner Bailiwick North Vietnam Iis United States Vientiané Hong Kong Bangkok Saigon William H. Sullivan Udert Air Base Thailand U.S. Air Force Vientranc Hanei Stewart Meacham Philadelphia American Friends Service Committee Anne Scheer Berkeley Cant Ramparts Maging Robert Scheer Vernon Civizzard Camebridge Mass

Humphrey vows to handle Hershey amid crowd in Detroit

In Detroit area remarks, Hubert Humphrey pledges to fire Hershey if he wins the nomination amid debate over FBI director Hoover and George Wallace. A 2000-person turnout heard Humphrey defend his stance, reject antiwar attacks, and urge audiences to listen beyond disruptive critics.

Waelan Hershey George Wallace Wallace Ornay Rockefeller Humphrey Johnson Eugene J. McCarthy FBI J. Edgar Hoover Lephrey St. Clair Shores Detroit Stokely Carmichael Needlers Mumphey Phil Ymphocy

Wallace lashes WHH reaction at Great Falls

Wallace, third party candidate, said Hershey mentions his name and the freedom of speech stirs a hoorah. He praised Hershey as a distinguished public servant after noting Humphrey would fire him, calling Hershey ten years loyal and far better than some presidential hopefuls.

George Wallace Lewis B. Hershey Hershey Wallace Hubert Humphreys Hershay

Earthquake Hits Mexico City Kills at Least Four

An earthquake struck Mexico City at 8 12 a m causing chaos during rush hour. Power outages, water and telephone systems failed across blocks near Paseo de la Reforma. Epicenter reported near the Oaxaca Guerrero border, felt as far as Acapulco and Jalapa with no injuries reported there.

Paras Paseo de la Reforma Tacuhiya Seismological Station Mexico City Oaxace Guerrero Acapulco Pacific Coast Monteo City

Milford Alderman O Neill Resigns Effective Aug 5

Milford Second District Democratic Alderman Arthur M O Neill resigns effective August 5 after a Monday night Board of Aldermen meeting. Mayor Alan H K Jepson released a letter confirming the resignation and thanking O Neill for his service. O Neill, a board member since 1963 and Navy veteran, did not comment. party sources suggest plans for state legislative ambitions.

Milford Arthur M. O'Neill Alan HK. Jepson John F. Kealy O'Neill Fetter O'Nell Jepson Board of Aldermen Devon Wie Bir. O'Neill U8. Navy

13 Lost 82 Survive Crash Of Airliner

A crash in Italy leaves 13 dead and 82 survivors. Passengers describe a violent impact and chaotic escape through woods in fog. Among survivors is Countess Clara Agusta, mother of Giovanna Agusta, with others recounting aid and calm amid shock.

Alitalia Canada Milan Israel Clara Agusta Taty Giovanna Agusta Jose Germano

Czech Soviet Talks Open At New Site In Bratislava

Reported from Bratislava the Czech Soviet talks opened with flowers and cheers for Leonid Brezhnev and Dubcek as Soviet leader Brezhnev and Czechoslovak president Svoboda met. Dubcek expressed optimism and urged calm while stressing continued cooperation with the Soviet bloc.

Tremors in Mexico May Mirror Manila Quake Link Claimed

Rice University seismograph recorded a 6.5 magnitude Mexico City quake with mild tremors propagating to Manila signals. Dr Jean Claude de Bremagcher noted soft soil amplifies ground motion and suggested a possible, though unproven, link to Thursday night tremors in Philadelphia suburbs.

Houston Vex Rice University Mexico City Jean- Claude de Bremagcher Rice Philly Pines de Bremaécher Hel

Manila Quake Kills Dozens In Apartment Collapse

Manila police report seventy one dead, 68 in Manila, as rescue teams search tons of rubble from a collapsed apartment house after a 4:21 a.m. quake. Gen. Tobias leads operations with police, soldiers, civilians, U.S. personnel. Damaged hotels and offices loom as officials fear higher toll.

Ry John Nance P Weiler Manila Damaar Manila Duker Gaudencia Tobias U.S Tobias South Vietnam Manila Hilton Sheraton Philippines Manila Times Fire Department Central Station Hank and Trust Co Aloha Theater Philippine Bar Association Filipinas

Former Alabama Attorney General Indicted in Plot

Former Alabama Attorney General faces an indictment alleging issuance and sale of stock in Alabama with payments demanded as fees. Hyde allegedly collected five percent of stock and concealed payments as legal and public relations fees. A second count accuses a conspiracy to extort money from small loan companies via threats of investigations and bogus suits.

Attorne Alabama Hyde Flowers 3 Hyde

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