Driver and Owner Held After Bridgeport Accident
Police held driver E Ns Croft and car owner Pauline Kellam after a Myrtle Avenue crash into the University of Bridgeport Tech building. Croft, 38, was charged with improper lane driving evading responsibility and operating with a suspended license. Kellam faced charges of giving false information to police and failing to update operator papers.
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Mls
Myrtle
University Avenues
Tech
University of Bridgeport
E Ns Croft
Myrtle Avenue
Pauline Kellam
Cornelius Carroll
Miss Kellam
Croft
Hope for religious liberty in world affairs noted
Dr. Sterling W. Brown spoke at a Bridgeport event urging optimism for religious history proving effective worldwide. He cited progress in the World Council of Churches, the UN, and the Vatican Council, and criticized Soviet restrictions on Jewish religious and cultural rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Sterling W. Brown
National Conference of Christians and Jews
World Council of Churches
United Nations
Vatican Council
Europe
Soviet Union
Brown
Aleksei N. Kosygin
West
Curran
Hugh €. Curran
Samuel Mellitz
United Jewish Council
Silvermine Students Raise 1000 for USC in Viet Nam
In New Canaan AP Silvermine College of Art students raised 1000 dollars for the USO in Viet Nam through a weekend sale of about 23 artworks. About 1000 people attended including author Vance Packard and TV figure Bud Collyer. Proceeds were sent to U.S. troops via checks made out to the United Service Organizations per director Robert E. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Canaan
Silvermine College of Art
USO
Viet Nam
Vance Packard
Bud Collyer
U.S
Robert E. Taylor
United Service Organizations
One Man Nabbed, Second Escapes In Norwalk Break
In Norwalk two men attempted to break into Cocchia Liquor Store on Mulgoi Street. A passerby heard noise, chased the suspects, and captured Marchi Johnson, 26, of Building 20 Rodnercourt, near the scene. The second man fled. police found two car jacks and a large rear-board removed from a boarded window. Johnson faces attempted breaking and entry and disturbing the peace charges.
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Norwalk
Cocchia
Mulgoy Street
Marchi Johnson
Rodnercourt
Johnson
Hansel Boykin
Joseph Evan
Dictaphone Host Leads Blood Drive With Corp Sponsorship
Dictaphone corporation at 375 Howard avenue hosts a bloodmobile from 10:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Walk ins welcome with sponsorship from Casco products and Cornwall and Patterson. Since 1964, Dictaphone and Casco employees have donated 367 pints. Rem Arms holds a second drive Friday from 10:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at building 500 Boston avenue with Helen street entrance. Rem-Arms workers have donated 5,389 pints in 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dictaphone Corporation
Howard Avenue
Casco Products
Corniwall and Patterson Company
Red Cross
Dictaphone
Casco
Cornwall and Patterson
Remington Arms Company
Red Arms Bank
Boston Avenue
Helen Street
Rem-Arms
Thief Steals Guitar From Music School
Rudy Molinaro president of Molinaro Accordion School reports his front door was broken and a guitar valued at 250 dollars is missing. Investigators also probe a break at Campus Service Station where vending machines were forced open and cash taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Molinaro
Molinaro
Fairfield Avenue
Two Suspects Nabbed In Restaurant Break
Sunday morning police arrested Pashal Womack, 16, of 87 Calhoun Avenue, and Victor Arciola, 23, of 148 Linen Avenue, charging them with breaking and entering at the L. Belle restaurant at Lexington and Harrar avenues. Each is held on $500 bail pending further investigation. A tip led officers to the scene.
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L.belle
Lexington
Harrar Avenues
Pashal Womack
Calhoun Avenue
Victor Arciola
Linen Avenue
Bridgeport Blind Association to Host Guest Lecturer
The Bridgeport Association of the Blind will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Cerebral Palsy Center on Norman Street. Guest speaker Alexander Gardner, an elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, is a Sikorsky technical writer known for aviation history lectures.
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Bridgeport Association of the Blind, Inc
Norman Street
Bridgeport
Alexander Gardner
Gardner
Church of Jesus
Christ of Later Day Saints
Sikorsky Aircraft Division
Viet Cong Threat Looms as U S Routs Reported
Military action from Saigon to the central coast intensifies with U S and allied forces striking Viet Cong targets. US units claim river patrols sunk 28 sampans, 15 guerrillas killed, and B 52 strikes hit camps near Saigon and Qui Nhon while Caoden forces report heavy activity on Saigon’s edges and a VC call to march forward as ceasefires near.
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Gred
U.S
Attleboro
South Vietnam
Mekong
Saigon
U.S. Air Force
Guam
Qui Nhon
North Viet Nam
Navy
USS
Keppler
Ingersoll
South Vietnam National Liberation Front
Hanoi
Vietnam
US Hints Support for British Trade Boycotts
The United States indicates it will back British proposals for a general trade boycott against South Africa in committee, the assembly, and the Security Council, and a boycott against Portugal in the council, signaling a united Western stance amid mounting pressure and dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Assembly
Security Council
Portugal
Romney Faces Split Advisers On 1968 Strategy
New York Senator Jacob Javits praised Romney while cautioning it is early for 1968 GOP ticket speculation. Javits, seeking the vice presidential nomination, praised Romney's talent and integrity but noted the need for concrete positions before governors commit. Rockefeller’s withdrawal from the race complicates Javits prospects for a second slot, as both men are from New York.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Romney
New York
Jacob K. Javits
GOP
Javits
WCBS
Rockefeller
Youth 18 Faces Shoplifting Charge in Stratford
Eldridge A. Wheeler, 18, of 195 Garibaldi Avenue Stratford, is under arrest by Bridgeport police on a larceny charge tied to shoplifting Saturday at Read's store on Broad Street. Wheeler is free on bail of 100 dollars pending Circuit Court arraignment.
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Eldridge A. Wheeler
Garibaldi Avenue
Stratford
Bridgeport
Read's
Broad Street
Wheeler
Bassick Chemistry Labs Draw Fire From Teachers
Bassick High School chemistry teachers condemn overcrowded labs and outdated equipment with a lack of safety features. They cite 24 students per lab, inadequate gas shutoff, and delayed equipment upgrades. Other school science chairs defend current conditions, noting newer labs and future Bassick expansion aim to improve safety and access.
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Kaplis
Mr. Turski
Miller
Charles Carr
Thelr
Bassick
Albert Fleischer
Central High School
Stanley Hemingway
Harding High School
Bassick High School
Harding
Central
Fleischer
Hemingway
Carr
Man Resigns In Conflict Of Interest In Phoenix
Philip K. Freeman resigns as publicity chairman for Planned Parenthood Phoenix. He says the job demands too much of his time while he serves as director of customer relations for a diaper service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix, Ariz
Philip K. Freeman
Planned Parenthood
Phoenix
Ribicoff Urges University Aid In Urban Crisis
U S Senator Abraham Ribicoff urged a six point plan to help urban universities and spark a social and physical rebirth of American cities. He spoke at Yeshiva Universitys Hanukkah dinner advocating pooled research, urban centers, urban studies degrees, outreach extension programs, refresher training for officials, and research into crime pollution and transportation.
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New York
U.S
Abraham A. Ribicoff
Dconn
Ribicoff
Senate
Yeshiva University
Yeshiva
Two Injured In Fairfield Car Truck Crash
Two people were injured when a car collided with a truck Saturday at Fairfield and Hancock avenues. Betty Cioffi, 53, and Michael Cioffi, MM, both of 318 Sally Boulevard, Fairfield, sustained back and right leg injuries. Dante L. Cioffi, 51, the car’s driver, was unharmed. The truck, owned by American Bolling Company of 87 Ellsworth Street and driven by Stephen Balogh, 25, of 203 Hancock Avenue, prompted Balogh to be arrested on improper lane change charges.
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Fairfield
Hancock Avenues
Betty Cioffi
Michael Cioffi
Sally Boulevard
Dante L. Cioffi
Cioffi
American Bollling Company
Ellsworth Street
Stephen Balogh
Hancock Avenue
Mr. Balogh
Beta Sigma Phi Chapter Meeting At Dorothy Merritt Home
Members of the Beta Pi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet tonight at 8 oclock at Dorothy Merritt's home 81 Woodlawn Avenue for a regular business session. Ruth Comcheck president says projects to raise funds for Christmas worthy causes will be discussed and Merritt will speak on The History of Dresses.
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Beta Pi
Beta Sigma Phi
Dorothy Merritt
Woodlawn, Avenue
Ruth Comcheck
Miss Merritt
Cop Shaken Up When His Patrol Car Overturns
Bridgeport patrolman Barbo DiCasmo aged 35 escaped injury when his patrol car flipped on Main Street near French Street shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday. He swerved to avoid a speeding vehicle that pulled from a curb, struck an embankment, and rolled onto its right side. He was taken to St. Vincent's hospital for observation. Patrolman William Kapitan investigated.
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Bridgeport
Main Street
Barbo DiCasmo
Macon Drive
French Street
DiCosmo
St. Vincent's Hospital
William Kapitan
Girl and 2 Boys Nabbed Inside Radeph Sholom
Three youths were found inside Con gregation Radeph Sholom at 3 30 a m. J Robert Whelch 19 of 153 Spruce Street faced breaking and entering charges and is held on 500 bail. The 15 and 14 year olds were detained at the Detention Home. Entry was made through a broken window.
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Congregation Radeph Sholom
North Park Avenue
J. Robert Whelch
Spruce Street
Art Exhibition Opens in Stratfield Motels Inn East Parlor
Grafica Arts of Detroit presents a sale and exhibition of original lithographs etchings linocuts and silk screens today and tomorrow in the East Parlor of Stratfield Motors Inn. Open daily 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The 400 work collection spans from 15th century wood cuts to modern British and French prints. Owned by Eugene Schuster recently studied at Warbury Institute London University.
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London
Grafica Arts, Inc
Detroit
Colemng
Stratfield Motors Inn
Eugene Schuster
Warbury Institute
London University
Stratford man charged with risk of injury to a minor
Robert J. Costello, 23, of 429 Woodstock Avenue, Stratford, was arrested Saturday afternoon on a warrant for injury or risk of injury to a minor. He surrendered at police headquarters and posted a bond under 1000 dollars for Circuit Court appearance. The case involves Costello and Ronald Novak, 20, of 5 Hawkins Street, Stratford, tied to an incident with two 14 year old girls on Saturday December 3. Novak surrendered Friday.
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Robert J. Costello
Woodstock Avenue
Stratford
Costello
Chester Parniewski
Ronald Novak
Hawkins Street
Novak
Telegram car thieves strike again near Post building
Police reported a 1964 auto stolen from Courtland street after owner James Clancy of 15 Raleigh Road parked it at 6 pm Sunday night and found it missing at 10 30 pm. The alarm was issued by Sgt. Edward Casey. A week earlier John O Dwyer, another Post Publishing employee, had a late model sedan taken from the same street and abandoned in the West End.
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Post- Telegram
State
Courtland Street
James Clancy
Raleigh’ Road
Post Publishing Company
Clancy
Detective Division
Edward Casey
John O'Dwyer
News
West End
Lodge Debunks Saigon Rumors He Won't Return
Officials describe Porter's jidb as a broader effort to boost American support for the Vietnamese government. Critics say the post needs a younger, more flexible mover and shaker with sufficient stature to secure strong relations with the White House.
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Porter
Lodge
White House
Outdoor Nativity Pageant Planned Sunday
Rowayton citizens plan the only five outdoor Nativity Pageant in Fairfield County on Sunday began at 6 p.m. on Rowayton School field off McKinley Street. The 20 minute show features Mary on a burro led by Joseph, biblical readings by three clergymen, and a chorus with Wise Men shepherds and townspeople. Howard Lenters directs with Mrs. Horace McMahan as coordinator. The event, initiated by Mrs. John Ritchey, has drawn thousands in prior years and has no admission charge.
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Norwalk
Fairfield County
Rowayton
Rowaytor School
McKinley Street
Mary
Burro
Joseph
Howard Lenters
CBS Tv
Horace McMahan
John Ritchey
Bronxville
N. Y
Two Vermont Teens Held in Connection With Slaying
STAFFORD SPRINGS AP State police arrested two 16 year old Vermont teenagers Dennis Wilbert of Burlington and John Shequin of Colchester on stolen car charges and then learned they were wanted in Vermont for a fatal shooting. They are held at the state police barracks as suspects in the death of 60 year old William Maxwell Bishop of Charlotte.
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Stafford Springs
Vermont
Dennis Wilbert
Maple St
Burlington
John Shequin
Colchester
William Maxwell Bishop
Charlotte
Rhodesia's Smith Softening Stand Against Britain
Rhodesia's Smith reportedly eases pressure on Britain amid constitutional talks. White leader faces cabinet opposition from hardliners as he seeks de facto independence while Britain pushes for interim government, with Sanctions debate ongoing at the U.N. Security Council.
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Rhodesia
Smith
Britain
Schoeman
Johannesburg
South Africa
United Nations
U.N. Security Council
Wilson
Congo
Mrs Farber To Resume Stand In Coppolino Murder Trial
Mrs Farber set to resume testimony in the Coppolino murder case as prosecutors pursue charges linking Carmela Coppolino and Farber to death. She previously denied boasting of becoming Coppolino's next wife, while Coppolino faces charges in Florida and a broader murder indictment in New Jersey.
Basement Fire Gunman Rampage Opens With Fatal Shots
A gunman bought a rifle an hour before a rampage and fired from hidden positions near walls and trees. Dorian J. Norton, 64, of Manhattan, and Charles Linden Swan, 29, of Binghamton, N.Y., were killed as they attempted to escape. Firefighters and police responded at 10 o'clock this morning to a basement blaze at 721 Connecticut Avenue. Williams targeted by gunfire as he fled, sustaining multiple injuries. ongoing details indicate further injuries to responders but no new fatalities reported at the scene.
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Williams
Dorian J. Norton
Manhattan
Charles Linden Swan
Binghamton, N.Y
Pataz
John Gray
Troy
Connecticut
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Louis DeProsio
Social Action Department
Diocese of
Isaiah Rackovsky
Greater Bridgeport
Silvermine
USC
Red Force
U.S.S.R
United Jewish Council of
Herbert D. Hrdlicka
Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport
Radeph Sholom
Boorneais
Meat Department
Harper
Desa Day
Rachmond Lardner-Burke
Minis
Center of Justice, Law and Order
Aidants Lerma
John
British Commonwealth
Herbert Bowden
iMrs. Coppolino
Zotos
Miss Zotos
Beauty
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