South Vietnam Cons Assembly backs civilian led state
The South Vietnamese Constitutional Assembly approved a civilian government plan with a nationwide presidential vote. It envisions a strong president appointing a prime minister, who names ministers without legislative approval, aiming to prevent dictatorship and avoid a weak parliamentary system. National elections for a civilian government are planned for late next year.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
South Korea
Constitutional Assembly
Nguyen Cao Ky
Assembly
Cappolino Acquitted Of Murder In Controversial Trial
A New Jersey jury acquitted Carl Coppolino of murder after a dramatic trial in Middletown. Prosecutor Vincent Keuper urged death or life for Coppolino while defense icon F Lee Bailey blamed a jealous mistress Marjorie Farber and a hypnotic influence. The verdict followed testimony detailing Farber‑led conspiracy and Coppolino’s alleged use of a pillow to kill Col Farber.
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Bailey
Simmil
Cappolino
Balding Keuper
Coppolina
F. Lee Bailey
Marjorie Farber
Fla
Mary Gibson
Coppolino
Cappolizio
Army Artillery
Farbers
Middletown
N.J
Farber
Keuper
Col. Farber
Carl Coppolino
New Jersey
Simmils
George Philips
Judge bans press from talking to Coppolina jury
Superior Court Judge Elvin R. Simmill forbids reporters from talking to or photographing jurors after the acquittal of Dr. Carl Coppolina on first degree murder charges. He thanks the media for cooperation and orders silence including jurors not selected. Lebanon will consider a new type of legislature.
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Freehold
N.J
Superior Court
Elvin R. Simmil
Carl Coppolina
Simerill
Lebanon
Iraqi Air Force Plane Crashes Into Bus Killing 27
An Iraqi air force plane collided with a Baghdad to Damascus bus in the desert, killing 27 people including a 100 year old woman. The bus carried Lebanese Syrians Pakistanis Palestinians Jordanians and Somalians. The driver survived. A commission opened investigations in Baghdad.
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Damascus
Syria
Iraq
The
Nairn Co
Baghdad
Saleh Ma‘hamshi
Mahamshi
Baghdad Radio
Union votes on three year contract with wage reopener clause
Corrected figures show the Connecticut Union of Telephone Workers approved a three year contract with an 18 month wage reopener. Official tally 3,822 for and 3,277 against, 545 margin. Total ballots 7,442 after 107 mail ballots postmarked after deadline and 36 voided for other reasons.
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Connecticut Union of Telephone Workers
Southern New England Telephone Company
Hundreds killed in Hanoi air raids blamed on U S and Red charges
Hanoi reports hundreds of civilians killed or hurt and about 1500 families left homeless by U S air raids on Dec 13 and 14. Communist journalists Antonello Trombadori and Annai L Anita claim dense property destruction in populous districts and accuse raids of striking nonmilitary targets. U S State Department confirms strikes aimed at a Hanoi railroad yard and a motor vehicle depot near the city.
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Communist Party
Hanoi
U.S
ROME
Annai L'Anita
Antonello Trombadori
State Department
Washington
Shimmering Hose For Evening Glamour In Silver Or Gold
Shimmer hose offer two styles tights or regular for evening wear. Available in silver gold and petal shades. A stylish filler for Christmas stockings and gift ideas.
Walt Disney dies at 65 ends era of a showman creator
Walt Disney, the versatile film and amusement icon who built an empire from Mickey Mouse to Disneyland, died at 65. He shaped animation, live action, television, and planned projects like Disney World and Mineral King, guiding scripts, casting, and exhibits until the end.
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Mickey
Latin America
Mickey Mouse
Mouse
Disney
Kansas City
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Goofy
Pluto
Three Little Pigs
Anaheim
Calif
Nikita Khrushchev
Disney World
Orlando
Fla
Roy
Litton
Chicago
Walt
Missouri
Mark Twain
Marceline
Twain
Holywood
Walt Disney
Disneyland
St. Joseph Hospital
Burbank
No Block Hike in Police Officers Salaries Sparks Debate
Civil Service Commissioner Kershner votes against a proposed 10 percent pay raise for police officers, prompting calls from Barrett, Jankura, Gerte and Kennedy to reconsider. Officers press for timely action before April 1 pay scales, noting prior 10 percent boosts for other city supervisors.
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Kershner
Barrett
Islay
Civil Service
Jankura
Commission
Robert C. Gerte
John Kennedy
Gerte
Kennedy
Afl-Cio State Labor Council
Fire Fighters’ Association
Officers’ Committee
25 Arrested In Narcotics Raids Here
Police raided the Beardsley Terrace apartments in the North End netting seven suspects. Undercover agents attended a marijuana session, alerted authorities, and prompted the sweep. Suspects include José R. Echevarria 23 David Hancock 16 Quintera 24 Bunny Wilson 10 Robert Gens 18 Joseph Gianfrancisco IG 2744 Fairfield Arlene M Taylor 22 Cynthia D. Smith 21 Charley Boy Jones 21 Gladys MIl Dennis Beardsley Terrace residents Mark Young 20.
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Beardsley Terrace
North End
Evans
Jin
José
R. Echevarria
Iranistan
Avéque
David Hancock
Taylor
Nis
Quintera
Ldwin
David “F
Bunny Wilson
Taylor Drive
Robert Ens
Drioseph W. Gianfrancisco
Fairfield Avenue
Cynthia D. Smith
Trumbull Avenue
Charles A
Charley Boy" Jones
Myrtle ‘Avenue
Arlene M. Taylor
Trumbull
Gladys MM
Dennis
Mark Young
Local Shopper List Names Multiple Residents
A fragmented OCR list names individuals including Arthur Sloan Jane Cooper James Teasley Denise McKnight Caesar G Young Jose E Reyes Ethel J Powell Quinta A Fillippino David B Zastow Michael A Gargamella Forbese J Duguid and Donald R Gombas with ages and street addresses in Fairfield and surrounding areas. Identification of two others was not available at press time.
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Arthur Sloan
I Jane Cooper
Hamilton Street
James Teasley
Halfway Mark Reached In Yuletide Mail Rush
Acting Postmaster Evan announced a peak in the holiday mail rush with about 3.7 million pieces handled yesterday raising December totals. The year end estimate for Dec 1 through Dec 24 was set near 7.4 million, with officials warning of continued heavy volumes.
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Yuletide
Eevan
Bridgeport
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Park
Beardsley
CNB
Desert
Ring Life
Shaw Yee
Erty Teucera
Jay James Camera Shop
Jay James Price
Polaroid Land Film
Polaroid
Polarclor
Polarcid Corporation
Kodak Movie
Japan
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James
Fairfield Ave
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