Bridgeport Leaders Tackle Downtown Development Plans
At a city event, new Chamber President Albert I. Diem and former head Samuel W. Hawley praised city officials and the Beautify Bridgeport council after a Keep America Beautiful award. Architect Paul Gruen urged four regional plans, endorsing Strong Core Plan 2000 to form a dense multi-use downtown within a 160 acre pear shaped core and boost transit and housing.
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Romney Attacks Johnson Great Society in Colorado
Michigan Governor George Romney told NAM delegates that President Johnson’s Great Society does not solve core problems and risks dwarfing state and local governments. He urged a four dimensional approach combining voluntary groups private enterprise local action centers and federal coordination to address national issues. Romney said he would study a 1968 presidential bid and weigh the Republican nomination.
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United States and Soviet Backed Space Armistice Treaty
The Senate will consider a multination space arms control pact that bans weapons in orbit and military bases on celestial bodies. It allows peaceful exploration and plans a one year withdrawal notice. White House and Pope Paul VI call for Viet Nam armistice talks. Johnson to brief Congress on the budget before holidays at the LBJ Ranch.
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Ratio of Deaths To Wounded In Wars Cited
Six year totals show 6 192 deaths and 45 017 wounded. Last week 44 Americans were killed and 521 wounded in noncombat and combat actions. Non hostile deaths rose to 1 436 with crashes and disease. Pentagon counts 4 639 combat deaths since Jan 1, higher than prior Saigon figures. Norge to boost naval strength soon.
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Nuclear Powered Long Beach Joins Navy Off North Viet Nam
Saigon reports the U S Navy announces the arrival for duty off North Viet Nam of its nuclear powered missile cruiser Long Beach. The ship is described as the world’s first nuclear surface vessel and carries intermediate and long range surface to air missiles.
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Fairfield Votes Jennings Name For Junior High
Fairfield moves to name Jennings Junior High for next year as the school plans advance. Building completion targeted for fall, with bidding for new equipment to start next spring and full purchase by July or August as outlined by Supt. Joseph Zapytowski.
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U.S. Forces Press Saigon Area Clear Upactions
U.S. forces mounted a drive against Viet Cong bases north and southeast of Saigon seizing weapons and equipment. The 1st Infantry Division captured rifles, a recoilless rifle, machine guns, grenades and mines. Marines ended Operation Mississippi southwest of Da Nang with eight enemy killed and 18 captured. Saigon mayor Van Cua was briefly detained by Military Police over an afterhours gun incident, then released after intervention.
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Master Builder Awards Given to 29 Local Firms
The "Master Builder" awards recognize 29 local firms for excellence in construction and related industries. The list includes Steel of New England, the Diocese of Bridgeport, Fairfield University, Harvey Hubbell, Remington Arms, Sears Roebuck, Warner Bros, Peerless Aluminum Foundry, Producto Machine, Remington Rand, Park City Hospital, University of Bridgeport, and others. Additional honorees include the City of Bridgeport, Frouge Construction, and several banks and corporations.
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Fairfield University
Heim Universal Corporation
Harvey Hubbell
William B. Meyer, Inc
Mitchell Dairy
Park City Hospital
Peerless Aluminum Foundry
People's Savings Bank of Bridgeport
Post Publishing Company
Producto Machine Company
D. M. Read, Inc
Remington Arms
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3030 Park
United Illuminating Company
University of Bridgeport
Warner Bros
City of Bridgeport
Frouge Construction Company
Pope Urges Vi et Truce For Full Armistice
During the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and the Vatican Council anniversary Pope Pius XII urged a full armistice. He said a Christmas truce and a February second truce could be linked to create a continuing pause to permit peace talks.
Mrs Hammer Named To Key Senate Post
State Sen Lucy T Hammer of Stanford was elected assistant Republican minority leader by the GOP senators at the State Capitol. She will be assistant to State Sen Frederick Pope of Fairfield, the Senate minority leader. Hammer, elected to her fourth Senate term, previously served three terms in the House. a Republican spokesman said she is believed to be the first woman in Connecticut's Senate leadership.
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Britain urges targeted Rhodesia sanctions oil embargo
British delegate backs UN sanctions on Rhodesia with an oil embargo and arms ban while warning against broad economic confrontation in Africa. He says Britain will press limited measures step by step to avoid inciting wider conflict, noting American and African reactions.
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Tan Smith
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Lunar Orbiter 2 Adjusts Moon Orbit Tilt
NASA reports Lunar Orbiter 2 shifted its lunar orbit on Thursday. Ground control now targets a 17.6 degree tilt to the moon’s equator, compared with 1.0 degree previously, as the spacecraft continues its moon survey. Nigeria imposes taxes on food.
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