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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1966

Page

3

Lodge Outlines Four War Fronts in Vietnam Confident on Overall U.S. Efforts

In remarks to reporters at the White House lobby, Lodge says the United States faces four wars in Vietnam. Military and political fronts go well, economic stability is held, but the terrorism front lags. He notes the Ky government endures, elections possible, and fears an immediate worldwide war if Australia or Japan move aggressively. The session included Harri man, Humphrey, Rostow, and Katzenbach.

Vietnam Lodge United States South Vietnamese Nguyen Cao Ky Ngo Dinh Diem South Vietnam White House McNamara Goldberg W. Averell Harri ™An Hubert H. Humphrey Walt W. Rostow Nicholas Katzenbach

Coppolino Freed On Bail in Fla

Coppolino, 34, was freed on bail in Florida after Sarasota County officials moved to increase his bond. He appeared tired but cheerful at the airport with his wife, saying he would lead a normal life until his trial. He cited belief in the jury system and predicted a similar outcome to his New Jersey acquittal.

Ewen Coppolino Sarasota State Frank Schaub Circuit Court Lynn Silvertooth Florida United States New Jersey Sarasota Clarence Freehold N.J William E. Farber Marjorie Farber Cappolino Coppolini Fla Lisa Carmela

Correction: Mrs Anthony Marzello Arrested Earlier

The Telegram corrects a Wednesday report naming Mrs DellaVecchia as arrested. The proper subject is Mrs Anthony Marzello wife of the man accused of assaulting Mrs DellaVecchia’s husband who had previously been arrested on a related charge.

Wilson DellaVecchia Grand Street Anthony Marzello

Judge orders show cause hearing on Kennedy book

In April Mrs Kennedy alleges she helped with Manchester manuscript only with veto rights. RFK swears he did not clear the text. She says publishers refused to recognize her rights and notes a $665,000 deal and English publication rights. RFK denies superseding agreements and warns editors not to misrepresent events.

Kennedy Manchester Sen. Kennedy Cawles Communications, Inc Book Michael Joseph, Ltd London England RFK Harper & Row Harper's Mrs. Kennedy Mrs Johnson WCBS Kennedys Robert Trout Europe

NATO Faces Shifting Roles as France Seeks Autonomy

The article notes tensions within NATO over France's push for greater independence under President Charles de Gaulle while allies urge coordinated Western policy. Despite differing approaches, leaders acknowledge the hard realities of a divided Germany and stress the need for gradual, reciprocal reforms to build trust and reduce barriers between East and West.

France Charles de Caulle NATOQ Germany Europe NATO

Rockefeller plan seeks extended Sound Tunnel study

The plan would empower the Tri State Transportation committee to conduct an unlimited time study on a Sound tunnel or bridge option. It notes potential two bridge sites from Suffolk to Old Saybrook and from Nassau to Westchester and requests railroad linkage for a high speed system.

le Works Driscoll Rockefeller Tri-State Transportation Committee New York State Suffolk County Long Island Old Saybrook Nassau L. L Westchester County Sound Bridgeport Long Island Sound Port Jefferson S. 1 New York

McCallum Backs Open Letter To Area Churches

McCallum endorses an open letter opposing prayer in classrooms and urging interfaith vigil. Malcolm A. Tarlow denounces the teller as anti Semitic while others defend the letter as documenting harassment. Rev Tipton says no ministers have sought counsel on the matter.

McCallum God Malcolm A. Tarlow Norwalk Calum B. Cortez Tipton Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport Area Tipton Council

Dem Governors To Meet LBJ On Vote Rehash

Eighteen state governors met to discuss antiadministration sentiment and a push for changes in 1968 presidential plans. Some governors urged reconsideration of strategy while others avoided direct criticism of Johnson, who planned to meet the delegation when possible. In Florida, seven 1966 PGA events required playoffs with four decided in sudden death and three after extra holes.

Dem LBJ Nation of State Hughes Congress Johnson Watson Iowa Washington Texas White House Walter E. Hearnes Missouri Hearnes Democratic Provernors Sociey Richard J. Hughes New Jersey Michigan George Romney John H. Chaffee Rhode Island Heames Palm Beach Gardens Fla UPI

World's Largest Atom Smasher Planned for Weston Illinois

Weston Illinois with a population of 559 welcomed the site of the 375 million dollar 200 billion electron volt atom smasher. Residents later warned the project could threaten the village's existence and bring significant local changes while plans target fiscal 1968 for design work and late funding for construction.

Weston Ill Wesston Chicago AEC Weson

Weather Halts Strikes Near North Vietnam Capital

Weather halted strikes near the North Vietnam capital as a utility pole incident caused no injuries. U.S. spokesmen said the fight was an accident from static electricity triggering a wheeled rocket launcher. Marines reported 12 Viet Cong killed. Vietnamese troops said 18 enemy dead with light casualties. Terrorist incidents included a Communist mine attack near Dong Ha that killed one and wounded a passenger, plus a grenade at a Saigon snack bar injuring eight. Two terrorist suspects were arrested and engineers were hurt by a Communist mine near a bridge northeast of Saigon.

U.S Dong Ha Saigon

Colder Than Normal East 30 Day Outlook

The Weather Bureau projects mid December to mid January temperatures further below normal across the eastern half of the United States. In contrast, above normal readings are expected in most of the Northern and Central Plains, the Southern Plateau and the Pacific Northwest, with near normal averages in other regions.

Washington Weather Bureau Plains Plateau Pacific Northwest

Seven Burglary Incidents Reported Across City

Detectives probed seven breaks reported yesterday. At Goodyear Tire, 625 John Street, an overhead door was forced and 10 televisions plus sparkplugs and other items valued over 1000 dollars stolen. $200 reported from the loss. Cham pagnes grill at 1226 State Street lost cigars and food after a broken door lock. Seven Seventy grocery, 770 Park Avenue, suffered a hatchway door forced with cigarettes and food stolen. Arcade Tool, 38 Union Avenue, saw burglars escape with $70 and a copying machine after breaking a basement door glass. Flexion Products, 400 Reservoir Avenue, reported about $70 and a copying machine stolen after a rear window door was broken. Hanlon Stevens, 303 Waterview Avenue, reported a break-in at 1:15 a.m. with vending machine contents missing. Bridgeport Musical Strings, Inc., 1806 State Street, is being checked for possible entry via a key. no missing items known.

Goodyear Tire Company John Street James Kearney Champagnes Grill State Street Seven Seventy Park Avenue Arcade Tool Company Union Avenue Flexion Products Company Reservoir Avenue William Walko Hanlon Stevens Company Waterview Avenue Bridgeport Musical Strings Company, Inc

Fairfield narcotics sweep nets suspects in Easton burglary

Dope drive leads to arrests of Fairfield and Bridgeport residents including Yvonne Hairston 27 and Evian Jamison 24 on narcotics and stolen property charges. Bail set at 5000 for most, 10000 for burglary suspects. $10000 in U S Savings Bonds and valuables recovered from Easton burglary.

Fairfield Evian Jamison Lindley Street Bradford Rubenstein Yvonne Hairston Wordin Avenue Warants Pequot Motor Inn Post Road Easton Pembroke and Walter Streets Charles Purcell Burton Hough Avenue Jack A. Glazer Lindley Drive Nina Schane Putting Green Road Bridgeport Joseph A. Walsh New York City Walsh Trumbull Avenue John J. Bono Stephen Zadrovitz State

Hospital Librarian's Purse Snatched in Parking Lot

Mrs. Ruth Strong a librarian at St. Vincent's hospital was robbed of her handbag as she locked her car doors at Trumbull and Reservoir avenues. Police say two teenage youths fled after grabbing the purse which held an $85 check $1 cash credit cards and personal items.

Ruth Strong Stane Ridge Road St. Vincent's Hospital Walter Potz

Alfano Chosen to Preside Over State Senate

Alfano selected to preside as president pro tempore marking the third in command. Edward L. Marcus of New Haven elected Senate majority leader for 1967 and William F. Hickey of Stamford named assistant majority leader. Pickett Jr. of Middletown expected as judiciary committee chair. Democrats hold 25 11 in Senate. House leadership to be decided Monday at Hartford Hilton.

Edward L. Marcus New Haven William F. Hickey Stamford John FP. Pickett Jr Middletown Senate Judiciary Committee Alfano Marcus House Hartford Hilton Robert J. Testo Bridgeport Peter A. Crombie Enfield Jeader William R. Ratchford Danbury John M. Bailey

Embargo Proposed to Pressure Rhodesia Amid Oil Debate

Britain pressed the United Nations council to approve selective mandatory economic sanctions on Rhodesia after failed negotiations with Smith. The plan included an oil embargo and targeted exports such as coal, iron ore, sugar, copper, and vehicles. African delegates urged tougher action to end Smith rule.

U.N League of Nations Italy Ethiopia Britain Council Portugal South Africa Rhodesia Loyd Caradon Caradon Roger Seydoux France Smith

Ex King Aide Dr Wyatt Walker To Speak At Emancipation Day

Dr Wyatt Tee Walker former MLK aide will speak at Bridgeport Conn Emancipation Day service at Russell Temple CME Jan 2. NAACP leaders note potential postponement of officer installations and that first and second vice presidents’ elections will occur after January executive board actions.

Wyatt Tee Walker Yonkers N.Y Martin Luther King Atlanta, Ga Russell Temple C.M.E Connecticut Avenue Charles R. Gordon Bridgeport- Stratford NAACP Gordon Wyatt Walker Walker Mohandas K. Ghandi National Elks Organization Bridgeport Bridgeport - Stratford International Ministerial Alliance James D. Peters East End Virginia University Union Theological Seminary New York City

12 Men to Face Court On Morals Charges

Two men are due in Circuit court January 37 on morals charges involving 12 and 14 year old girls after their Thursday night arrest. James Lynch 26 of Eve rgreen road charged with statutory rape and risk of injury to a minor girl. Bruce Fowler 24 of 94 Bart road Monroe charged with risk of injury and showing obscene films. Both released on bonds following a police investigation in Newtown by State police and local detectives.

Newtown James Lynch Evergreen Road Bruce Fowler Bart Road Monroe Ridgefield James Costello Robert Connor Joseph Oliva Robert Krysiak Theresa Pettrini

Vancouver Celebrates Rain With Town Fountain Dedication

In Vancouver B C city officials opened a $250000 multi spout water fountain amid a record four day rainstorm that caused widespread basement flooding and public complaints reported by UPI. The event added insult to injury as residents faced continued heavy rain.

Noah Vancouver

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Australia Japan Morocco Sound Tunnel Idea Interests State Labor Unit Kansas Wichita John Mills Arrow Mills Wicephoto ARMY Selective Service Louis B. Hershey National Press Chair N. Viet Charles T. Alfano Negro Heritage Library Negro History Encyclopedia Dr. King The Southern Christian Leadership B.C
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