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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1966

Page

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Nixon and Humphrey Clash Over War and Economy in AP Q&A

In a joint AP question session, Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Senator Richard Nixon offered divergent takes on how inflation and the Vietnam War will shape upcoming elections. Nixon argued GOP gains from Democratic rifts over the war, while Humphrey cautioned about potential political backlash and questioned the extent of impact on Senate and House races. The discussion touched on Communist China, Red Guards, and a Beijing editorial urging restraint amid internal strife. The piece leads into continuation on Page Two.

Washington Hubert Histemphrey Richard M. Nixon Viet Nam Associated Press Senate House Nixon Barry Goldwater Humphrey Boost Tokyo Asahi Sponsib’ Shimbun Tadush Fami Rnting China Red Guards Peking Peking People's Daily Red Guard United States Toan Mag Communist Party Central Committee Lin Piao Hier Chi

Red Guards Rampage Seen as Maoist Coup in China

AP reports a Sun- Gay image portraying the Red Guards as a tool of Maoist forces. The piece frames their rampage as a coup to purge opposition within and outside the Chinese Communist Party led by Mao Tse-tung's new leadership.

TOKYG China Mao Trestung Chinese Communist Party

Effect of War on November Election Results

Questioning the Viet Nam war's impact on the November vote, Humphrey says little effect unless exploited irresponsibly, while most Republicans back the President's policy though some waver on a stance. Nixon argues the issue will benefit the Republican party in November despite contested views.

Viet Nam Humphrey Nixon Republican Party

Gengras Promises Business Approach to Connecticut

New York Sunday report cites Republican governor hopeful Clayton Gengras pledging a no nonsense business method to run Connecticut as if managing a billion dollar enterprise. He says the chief executive must be qualified and draws on 30 years in business to apply management techniques.

New York Clayton Genzras Connecticut

Gengras Explains Policy Views On State Reforms

In a WCBS radio interview, developer Gengras outlined his political philosophy and calls for state agency streamlining. He proposed a six month, 60 person task force from industry and labor to audit state operations, and criticized New Haven railroading for poor management. He suggested absorbing the Penn Central merger or running the line to end a four million dollar annual subsidy, with a sale to private interests later.

Connecticut Hite Dempsey Gengras John MN General Assembly J New WCBS Reorganization Intersts

Ribicoff Urges Tax Hike To Boost Aid To Cities

Senator Abraham Ribicoff urged a nationwide tax increase to fund an estimated ten billion dollars more in federal aid for cities. He warned current city decay risks and called for streamlined federal procedures and a new agency or reorganization to coordinate aid. He also favored private enterprise rebuilding slums with government support and tax relief while noting lack of willingness in Washington to seek higher taxes.

Ribicoff Washington UPI Abraham Ribicoff D.conn Ribicof Senate United Press International America Congress Irmcof

Nurses Strike Threat Faces Franco Hospitals

In San Francisco UPT reports more than 400 city employed registered nurses threaten a Tuesday work stoppage over higher pay. Officials plan to transfer patients from three city hospitals to private and state facilities as understaffing endangers care. City Health Director Ellis Sox warns of possible hospital closures.

San Francisco UPT City Health Ellis Sox

Viet Cong Step Up Viet Nam Mine Attacks Near Saigon

Viet Cong detonated an electric mine sinking a South Vietnamese minesweeper with two Americans aboard near Long Tao River and damaged a landing craft 54 miles southwest of Saigon. American planes downed total rises to 346 since February 1965, with three rescued from five crew losses. A Viet Cong attack on Vinh Long airstrip caused light damage, and a Saigon newspaper stall near premier Ky’s office was mined wounding a cadet.

Saigon Viet Nam Guam Noth Vinh Long Mekong Valley Long Tao River U.S. Navy Tam Saigon Nanyen Cao Thei NEW York (Ap L Presssmen World Journal Tribune Vost

Light antitank missile MAW under development in U S

The MAW Medium Antitank Assault Weapon, a shoulder fired guided missile weighing 27 pounds, is being developed by the U S Army and McDonnell Aircraft. Tests occurred at Redstone Arsenal under Lt. Col. Jean H Boyes, with claims of superior range and power to replace the 30 mm recoilless rifle.

ST. Louis, Mo U.S. Army McDonnell Aircraft Corp McDonnell Redstone Arsenal Huntsville Ala Jean H. Boyes MAW Redstone

Faith Gains Power as Hurricane Strength Escalates

Hurricane Faith intensified Sunday night with top winds reaching 120 mph and powerful gales slamming the southern Bahamas. The storm's path remained erratic as officials monitor potential impacts on nearby settlements and shipping lanes.

Miami Fis Faith Ahamias

Truman warns rising rates may spark serious low mood

Former President Truman cautions that higher interest rates could push the economy into a serious low mood. He notes the need for readjustments after Labor Day and warns continued inflation might threaten recovery, signaling that drastic actions may be required to remedy the situation.

Truman Kansas City UPI Harry 5 Trus United States Tribune

Bronx Groups Clash Leaves Three Hospitalized

In a New York incident on Webster avenue near 184th Street a brawl between Irish Italian and Puerto Rican neighborhoods left three men hospitalized at Fordham Hospital. Rocks knives and fists fueled the trouble as a crowd of about 150 gathered after an early morning clash. One man, 32 year old Sento Espara da, suffered multiple stab wounds. Continsed on Page Two.

New York Wo Brox Fordham Hospital Webster Avenue Meighorhead Song Sento Esparada Bronx

Record numbers to attend more classes in Connecticut schools

Hartford AP reports a record number of residents will attend a record number of classes in a record number of schools next month. Commissioner Sanders cites almost 200,000 statewide enrollments across elementary, high, college, graduate, vocational, and adult education programs.

Hartford State Department of Education Willart 2. Sanders State Commissioner of Education Connecticut Jevery Sanders

Met Plans Do Not Include Callas and Beatles

New Met plans at Lincoln Center will not feature Maria Callas or the Beatles on stage. Rudolf Bing announced in a radio interview that the Metropolitan Opera House will not be turned over to pop acts to cover deficits. He said Callas has no return plans and that telecasts are unlikely due to lighting and cost, while late arrivals will watch from a special area and early departures remain unblocked.

New York UPI Maria Callas Metropolitan Oper House Rudolf Bing Opera House Lincoln Center Met Bing Madame Callas Miss Callas Europe Ring

Pop Poet Puzzles Singing Students at Congress

Urbana report says Allen Ginsberg addressed the National Students Association Congress with a poetic essay. The foreign students reportedly organized a 28 minute songfest that roused the poet from a weary sleep as he stood on stage in bearded, clouded appearance.

Urbana Allen Ginsbere American Orat Ginsberg

Man 70, Lived Alone In Apt Here

Police said Battista Carboni, 70, of Apartment 503 Greene Apartments, died of multiple stab wounds after 10 pm Saturday and found by neighbors Sunday afternoon. An open cash box suggested robbery as motive. Carboni was a widower with five sons, described as a quiet, friendly man. An autopsy was planned.

Tony Muldoon Speener Carbon Calla el Carboni

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