Curran Challenges Meskill Tax Bill Action
Mayor Curran questions Governor Meskill's cutbacks and vetoes on school construction funds and municipal grants. He argues the proposed state aid changes threaten city finances while urging legal limits and a broader wage price review plan. Panelists include Bridgeport editor Joseph A. Owens and WEG News' Joan Taker.
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Meany
Anil
Freily
Dave
Thera
Rover
Tive
Agenius
Ingielature
Coci
NBC Radio-Television
Meet the Press
Itxony
Woodteatt
Coe Industries
Hoey Poe
New York
Rhee
National War Labor Board
CBS Radio
Curran
Coulihe
Hove
Bridgeport
Ak Anolon
Fhe Gil
Tak
Mayo
Meskil
Bridgeywrel
Gunfire at Irish border leaves one dead amid ambush
Gunfire at the Irish border kills one as soldiers exchange fire with assailants in a roadside ambush. British patrols are blocked by locals while explosions and attacks raise casualties to an unofficial yearly total of 217.
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Irish Border
Ieland
Fienish Egular Anny
Itar
Tar
John Furyk Hanton
Torresen
Yaryk
Pallee
Easton
Ghlony Shallop Yaryky
Tet
Linda ‘Estar
Hrelotea Ville
Mag
Carol Aurgh NM
Siver
Mari Walerak
Columba
Youths Arrested After Park Duck Stones Incident
Three youths were arrested in Beardsley Park after a park patrolman observed them throwing rocks at ducks. Two 11 year olds were questioned and released to juvenile authorities. a fourth boy remained sought as the case advances in juvenile court. Police say the zoo has faced repeated animal harm and vow to prosecute those involved.
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Rosebam
Pablolmen Brancis McNeil
McNeil
Gop
Beardsley Park
Paola
Spogiat Pallesian
Josep Alberti
Polion
Rosebara
Guarte
Roselairo
Pallee
Hie Parente
Me Liughiin
Genie
McLaugiuiln
Doria Storm Wipes Out Power Amid Wide City Outages
Doria caused eight hours without power in Wesyloyin areas and left many homes in darkness as crews rushed to restore service. CL&P and local teams repaired lines in Fairfield, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Wilton, and surrounding towns while efforts focused on dewatering and road clearance. Authorities cited the storm as the worst in 13 years with up to 2000 households briefly offline and widespread utility outages across Ansonia and Deby.
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Fairfield
Euston
Stratford
Trombull
Monroe
Newtown
Ansonia
Deby
Doria
Cl&p
Ram New Caasan
Redelng
Borcall
New York
Newmawn
Newhnatin
Erin
Global Dollar Outlook Amid IMF Talks and Market Shifts
The article outlines a fragile world economy as IMF discussions in Washington weigh on the dollar. It notes tensions between countries, policy cautions from major economies, and efforts by nations to stabilize markets while exports and currencies react to anticipated reforms. The piece highlights Germany, Japan, andSpain in a broader tension over exchange rates and monetary policy.
Plane Misses Danbury Homes Crash Injuries Reported
A plane departed from the Danbury area, its engine sputtered and failed near a yard at 4 Boxwood Nine. Passengers were removed by neighbors as police and fire crews arrived. several occupants were hospitalized with injuries.
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Danbury Homes
Guinjes
Yvere Rabel Michaelovich
C. Bola Byrallolfi
Hedornl Wit
Aviatingnis
Heinis
Henshigleengines Chasse
Piper Cherukov
Michaelovich
Lyon
Banbury Arvivays
Ml. Danbury School of Aeronautics
Tobin Dyer
Boxwood
Dyer
Jan Vormenley
Invasion Plan Mentioned by Westmoreland in 1968 Debate
Fragmented notes report a plan proposing wider war moves including incursions into Laos and Cambodia and possible attacks into North Vietnam. Spokesman says these were among seven tactical options, not central to strategy, with President Johnson forming a committee to review them. The text references an Inchon style amphibious operation and MacArthur’s wartime example.
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Westmoreland
Wrat
Tohnaorwad
Henry
Te Inter
Weatmoreland
Tore Uminisitatiog
Harvich
Wests
Storthe
Enery Owriles
Westmaréland
Vietnam
Douglas MacArthur
Obituaries in Stratford and surrounding towns
Obituary notices list Helen Krish and Duane Schuster among the deceased with funeral services planned in Stratford Bridgeport and Westport areas. Details cover multiple relatives, survivors, and burial at local cemeteries, with services conducted by area churches and funeral homes.
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Tuane
Schuster, Jr
Helen Krininekl
Ake
Thies
Miga
Helen Krish
Jay
Duane Paul Schuster
St.akl
Huneina Lon Rowed
Hipok
White Street
Mundy
William Twatlon
R. McDonald
Bridgeport
Our Lady At Grace
Se Michael's Cemetery
Cal
Stratford
Dennis
D'Arcy
Jtl Math
James B. Fitzgerald
Te Neshfield Methodist Church
Frederick J. Amisun
Faitfield
Buin
Lake, View
Norfolk
Speslar’s
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Westport
Wahtee
Bloomfield
Smule
Maine
WO Avn
Ctrales
Lewis Funeral Home
Tate Street
Ablbert Barden
Curain
Christ and Holy Trinity Church
Willowbrunk
Methelion
Neots
Mel
Bloomfielt
Westnet
Ile
Vinderbuitt
Company i
Norwalk
BIE Indgo
Vrs Trelvn
Lewis
Hwo
Michael Filakovsky
Michael Pilakavaky
Second Avenue
Feary Central Railroad
Peitering
Bridgeport Hospital
Charles‘. Pistey
Long Funeral Home
Pos Baravenic
St. Julur
Mita Ludecke
Trumbull Services
Mary Molisi Lolutte
Recine
Pinttsille Road
Cent's Hospital
St. Michael's
Waly
Joan Kirkby
Veronica Caogt
Milford
Hne
Atnunaio
Meliss
Bridgepane
Carly Mulisi
Bridgepnet
Angelo Melisi
Trumbull
May Santosaio
Thieu's Still Our Man and aid to South Vietnam
A battered dispatch discusses U S support for South Vietnam, citing a diplomat's assertion that aid must continue despite protests. It notes political timelines, possible election timing, and shifts in strategy as leaders debate long term commitments.
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Vinrmnam
Vietnam
United States
Thien
Eadainty Cay
Nisdalla
Nixon poll shows mixed reaction to wage policy plan
Gallup polling of 1 002 adults including 252 union families and 260 individuals finds 14 percent disapprove of the Nixon wage policy, 24 percent favor, and 1 percent undecided or no opinion. The survey, conducted by Opinion Research Corp at Princeton, covers reaction to the president's plan for providing jobs and boosting output, with 60 percent undecided or opposed.
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Galligy Yi Porlad
He Polley
Jon
Gallup
Nixon
Taney
Princeton
Joc Opi
Willy Ty
Mey
Opiiness
Uhr
Miss Nebraska pageant aims to boost contestants
The article describes participants like Patricia Patterson and Miss Iowa America, highlighting how contestants seek to improve through competition. It notes stage performances and the broader goal of showcasing talent and poise, with judges and organizers guiding the pageant.
Jackson Laid to Rest In An Angry Ceremony
Jackson was buried after a tense service marked by protests from Black Panther members and bystanders. Speakers condemned police violence and referenced broader Black liberation struggles while witnesses described a chaotic scene with confrontations and threats surrounding the funeral.
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Jackson
Vote in South Vietnam hinges on terror and turnout
Reported heavy voting in South Vietnam amid terror, with many killed or wounded and charges of vote tampering. Results show Nguyen Van Thien’s government urged support as ruling party backed by military and police, while several opposition candidates, including a prominent woman, competed in the early counts.
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Ian Ayere
Ulere
Vidapultieg
Avinajoriky
Wrightless
Ery
Chinese Parents Seek Equal School Rights Ruling Denied
A jurist ruling denied Chinese parents’ plea to extend federal court busing to all city schools in San Francisco. The contention, supported by attorney Quentin Kapp for Chinese families, argued integration should apply universally, not solely to Black and White students, amid about 40,000 Chinese American students affected. The decision leavesSingh and local officials facing a stay in the city’s desegregation plan as Chinatown communities react.
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Cinna Aa
Supreme Cork Jeese
Dinglas
San Francisco
California
Forder
Quentin Kapp
Siprama
Kapp
Iene
Chinatown
Asi
Alimen
Uig
Pringingy
Denis Wong
Chaimbes al Commerce
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Mogkill
Hunt
Panama
Contino
Blackedaont Gomes
Soushald
Hocnssuey
Internalinyal Monetary Fund Ostirrtaih
Washington
Toy Fesveopaen
Kol Cautition Bagin Clearing
Seluline
Nyenetany Ems
Tokyo
Urapedin Tianna
Igis Hal Heen Hyeker
Cianat Tonegeel
World's Land
Joey Prah
Weal Frermany
Scammie Petals
Jahan Sclvoells
Horn
Sels Nuk
Paris
Mukihayi Keay
Wren
Burancua
Mie
Valeria Sheridan Schuster
Dein Paul Schuster
TerriAnn Schuster
Ims
Ars
Jane P. Behuster
Sirudard
Carl Finn
Hits
Schuster
William Hi. TeVerve
Bark City Hospital
Charles Piney and Sons
Barmim Avenue
William We
Waller H Sthomfield
Westay
Bessie Winkle Mallet
Owe
Weslay
P. Mallat
Wilton Avenue
Berviers
Raymond
East Wall
Atrart
Mureny
Stuth
Salighury
Ceme- Iny
Salishiry
Amesville
Sore
Wok
Vu Monsher
South Lotwin
Igninn Mallett
Darian
Mise Alam
Eloulsburg
Othey
Damen
Dyrnes
Tymes
J. Byrnes
Hollister Avenue
Ant
Muflliys
Dedgate Funeral Home
Park Wenue
Vicack
St. Mighael's Cemetery
Joseph A. Servne
Jeseph A. Servne
Aisin
Overtue
Enlefield
He Mulling
Redgate Funeral Home
Main Street
Gorham Lace
Vroudiil
Wis Wild
Mia
Rosanna Poyionin Sarina
Joseph Sorin
Airfield
Sharon Barnett
Slanley di
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Sheresa Prunoilo Canasee
Rand
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Edward TL Capare
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Birlal
Thieu
Mary Melisi Lolatie
Arthur G. Carlson
Baston
Shirley Schubert Carlson
Hanilen
Arthur G, wZatlean
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Merion Hospital
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BNO Dikwell
Hamden
Beaverante Memorial Park
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Westfield Aucuin
Marth Chit
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Durby
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U.S. Navy
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Joodph Ma Ar Jeffrey At
Michael A. Meyers
Mainvilles
Mise Michael Arjavich, Jr
Scout
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Mission Normau
Pamelaean
Robin Mo
Charlotte I. Meyers
Mathryilley
William M.meyers
Merida
Tolin W. Bence
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Hillian Pedeski
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Myctle Denn
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Slaughter
Studley
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Woodside Avenue
Beidgeport
Palisades Park
Niu
Tarmiedd
Patricia Patterson
Ite
Diana Amet
Elance
Nosbraska
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Ameria
Lila
Phoy
Ad Vision
Jonal
Washington, DC
National United Plant
Lauer
Black Panthers
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Torres
United Press
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Plesentres Tron
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Lara Daakaan
Mark Panthers
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King Reach
Defense Sinister
Huey P. Newton
Magsial
Panther Party
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Newton
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Calif
State Department of Core Rections
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State
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Solinas Valley
South Viet
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