U.S. Airmen Down MIGs in Hanoi Area Air Battles
U S airmen clashed with Communist MIGs for a fourth day north and northwest of Hanoi. Reports say up to two MIGs were downed, with no American losses. Monday raids damaged Yen Bay railroad yards and a surface to air missile site, while antiaircraft positions near Yen Bay were silenced. Ground actions continued in South Vietnam as Marines launched Operation Mississippi southwest of Da Nang with eight enemy killed and nineteen captured. A Marine helicopter was shot down near Da Nang with no casualties.
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Rhodesia Rejects British Plan to End Revolt
London reports Rhodesia rejects a British backed proposal to end the year long revolt as Prime Minister Harold Wilson orders Foreign Secretary George Brown to seek UN sanctions in New York. Wilson warns the crisis could widen regional war and vows Britain will press to crush the rebellion.
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Great Meadows Plans Aired at Stratford Forum
About 175 people attended a Stratford Resources Committee public forum on Great Meadows plans. Six state and local officials discussed industrial development enabled by a causeway from Lordship Boulevard to Long Beach, potentially improving access to Bridgeport’s Pleasure Beach and removing the aging Pleasure Beach bridge. Stratford Town Manager Richard E. Blake traced Meadows development, noting 500 acres with two thirds heavy industry and one third near Lordship for light industry, with only 53 acres developed so far.
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Bridgeport Area Weather Forecast Ends Rain Likely
Cloudy conditions persist in Bridgeport and vicinity with occasional light rain and freezing rain in spots. High near 45, fog and drizzle tonight, lows mid 30s, with another chance of rain tomorrow and a 78 percent probability this morning. Winds 8 to 12 mph.
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Brown Urges United Nations Sanctions on Rhodesia
London Prime Minister Harold Wilson orders Foreign Secretary George Brown to New York to push for compulsory U.N. sanctions against Rhodesia. Wilson outlined efforts to Smith to form a legal, broad-based government, with Caradon calling an early Security Council meeting and a treaty backing any agreement under U.N. oversight.
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Red China says U S sank six boats in Tonkin incidents
Tokyo AP reports Chinese Foreign Ministry condemns U S actions near North Viet Nam in late November and early December. China lists two air bombing events sinking boats, killing fishermen and wounding others, with a strong protest and warning. United Nations coverage includes Soviet demand to halt bombing of North Viet Nam and American rebuttals.
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Fairfield residents seek referendum on voluntary school prayer
Six members of Fairfield’s School Prayer committee presented First Selectman John Sullivan with a petition signed by over 2000 residents requesting a referendum on December 20 to allow voluntary oral prayers in Fairfield public schools. The effort follows a Supreme Court ruling three years ago and comes as the school board already excludes oral prayer from opening exercises.
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John J. Sullivan
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LBJ to Present Medal of Honor for Marine Hero
President Johnson and Pentagon leaders will honor Marine Corp. Robert E. O'Malley as the first Marine awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery in Vietnam. O'Malley charged a Viet Cong trench crossing a rice paddy and killed eight enemies while wounded thrice. He is a Reservist.
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Mayor Renames Hall of Records for Former Bridgeport Mayor
Mayor Curran announced in the Common Council that the former Bridgeport mayor Jasper McLevy will be honored by naming the new Hall of Records McLevy Hall. The building will house the Probate court registrars of voters Regional Planning Agency and several city agencies with a dedication planned after spring renovations. Curran also proposed a new director of athletics position for the school system to unify programs and purchasing and said its appointment method is undecided. He urged Bridgeport’s delegation to push a 1967 state law on tax credits.
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Police Local 3159 Votes Today on City Pay Pact
Members will ballot today at police headquarters on a city offer including a 0 percent raise for patrolmen this year and 5 percent next year starting April 1. About 140 members attended a meeting last night to hear the bargaining committee outline the proposal. Voting runs 7 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. by secret ballot. results expected at 8 p.m. at Hi-Life hall Stratford avenue. The plan also adds a 10 cent an hour night shift differential and raises the $75 annual uniform allowance.
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U S Proposes Auto Inspections and Driver Reexams
The Commerce Department proposed mandatory annual auto inspections and driver re examinations at least every four years, with two years for those aged 65 plus, as part of highway safety programs. A helmet mandate for motorcyclists was also considered, with states adapting programs to local needs.
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Commerce For Transportation
West Side redevelopment bond cut by city council
The city council reduced the West Side redevelopment bond authorization from 1 040 000 to 795 000 for the July 5 issue. The cut funds city improvements for a 58 acre site and partial project costs while preserving money for a new West End fire station. The council also approved Gruen Associates to plan downtown redevelopment for up to 20 000 in a 24 month engagement, with study results due within two months.
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Malocco Re elected Council President For Fourth Term
Alderman John P. Malocco Jr. was unanimously chosen for a fourth consecutive one year term as president of the Common Council at the organizational meeting in City Hall. He will begin his eighth year on the council while serving as chairman of the Charter Revision commission. The five aldermen elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives were in their seats, with no resignations discussed.
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Major automakers announce December production cuts
Detroit AP report shows General Motors reducing output by about 83 090 vehicles from December 1965 while Chrysler plans 140 000 cars for December versus 148 000 last year. Ford offers no figures yet. American Motors plans a modest rise of about 2 000. Layoffs hit GM plants in Atlanta, St. Louis and Willow Run with more cuts expected as overtime is trimmed.
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Trial of Coppolino Opens as Death Penalty Sought
Dr. Carl Coppolino's 1963 strangulation case against Col. William Farber began with prosecutors seeking the electric chair. Jury selection started in Monmouth Superior Court with one panelist sworn, following a session where a defense hypnotist vetted jurors. Farber, 59, a retired artillery officer, died July 3, 1963, from a heart attack in his Middletown home.
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Vincent Keuper
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Middletown
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