FCC Approves ABC ITT Merger Amid Debate
The FCC voted 4 to 3 to allow American Broadcasting Company to merge into International Telephone and Telegraph, creating the nation’s 20th largest firm with assets over 2 billion dollars. Critics in Congress warned of potential news influence while ITT主席 Harold S. Geneen assured ABC news would remain autonomous.
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Senate Small Business Committee
Dacey Calls FTC Probe a Witch Hunt
Norman F. Dacey publisher of How to Avoid Probate accuses the Federal Trade Commission of conducting a witch hunt in a probe he says targets his best selling book. He released a Dec 19 letter to FTC Chairman Dixon claiming pressure from the American Bar Association and other attorneys seeking to suppress his work. The FTC would not comment as Dacey says his files were opened to Carl Mitchell of the New York office who then requested further information.
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FTC
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American Bar Association
Carl Mitchell
New York
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Weather forecast for Bridgeport and vicinity
Partly cloudy with seasonable temperatures today tonight and Friday. High today in the es, low tonight 28 to 25. Snow flurry probability 38 percent. Northerly winds becoming variable. Almanac notes the winter solstice around December 22 with sunrise at 7 14 a m and sunset near 4 27 p m.
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Trucker's Sand Load Smashes Bus Killing Eight Children
Windsor Ontario witnesses recount a tractor trailer loaded with sand flipping onto an intersection and burying a crowded school bus. Thirteen others were injured as rescuers clawed through sand to free trapped youngsters. Bus roof collapsed, windows filled with sand, and victims were pulled to safety amid chaos. The driver James Levy assisted by witnesses and emergency crews fought to save survivors.
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Detroit Free Press
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Governors Face Johnson at LBJ Ranch in Open Talks
Nine Democratic governors, led by Harold E. Hughes of Iowa, meet President Johnson at his Texas LBJ Ranch to air complaints and seek improved relations. Johnson says no apologies were given or expected as governors press for policy changes ahead of 1968.
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Outdoor Yule Vandalism Heavier This Year
New York AP reports widespread outdoor Christmas decoration damage across cities. Incidents include a 30-foot tree in Indianapolis damaged six times and a manger scene Jesus statue stolen near the White House. Missouri Capitol lights valued at over $1,000 were stolen. Columbus homes had decorations vandalized, including chopped heads.
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Ohio
Mrs Kennedy settles Look suit over Death of a President
Mrs John Kennedy settles her lawsuit with Look magazine over The Death of a President serialization. Look agrees to edit about 1600 words and remove personal passages while preserving historical accuracy. Settlement may influence pending talks with William Manchester and Harper & Row.
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Look Magazine
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Look
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Mrs. Kennedy
Manchester
Harper & Row
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Conn
Robert F. Kennedy
Sun Valley
Idaho
Simon Rifkind
Rifkind
U S Keeps Up Its Latest Viet Peace Offensive
At the United Nations in New York the United States reaffirms its unconditional willingness to enter talks to end the Vietnam conflict. Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg, in response to Afghan president Pazhwak’s appeal to the General Assembly, stresses readiness to negotiate and take all appropriate steps toward a peaceful solution.
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Arthur J. Goldberg
General Assembly
Classifieds and Features Tease From Daily Telegram Pages
A reader’s guide to the day’s items including ads comics Dear Abby Jefferies Dr Brandetadt editorial notes and features across sections like Obituaries Sports Theater News TV and Radio and Women’s News with page indicators 62 through 71.
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Missiles Sought in Attack on Navy Cruiser Amid Vietnam War
U S military officials sought to confirm if missile fire from two Navy Phantom jets hit two enemy planes near the Tonkin Gulf and the Long Beach. Radar reports were inconclusive with aircraft possibly eluding radar or being shot down. Concurrently North Vietnamese mortar batteries shelled South Vietnamese outposts as U S forces bombed a bivouac area and Rim emplacements.
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Contraband Versions of The Death of a President
Harper & Row officials say objectionable passages removed from William Manchester's manuscript may surface in contraband editions. The 1,200 page text was circulated to bidders and insiders, with duplicates possibly sold to outlaw publishers, including rumors of copies in Formosa.
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William Manchester
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Manchester
Harper & Row
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Formosa
Rusk Seeks Limits on Nuclear Arms Race
Secretary of State Dean Rusk warned that expanding missile defenses would boost military spending without improving security for the United States or the Soviet Union. He urged finding ways to curb the arms race and said U Thant has maximum leeway to push Vietnam peace talks.
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Soviet Union
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Thant
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Soviet Moon Rocket and Earth Satellite Launched
Moscow reports Wednesday launched a lunar probe toward the moon and Cosmos 137 into Earth orbit. The unmanned Luna 13 is described as the finale of 1966 lunar exploration, while Cosmos 197 marks another space research satellite.
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New Voting Districts Top Item Before City Council
The Common Council urged the General Assembly to amend the city charter to realign voting districts and nine other changes including new city jobs. No aldermen salaries were set after a caucus and a phone update from Mayor Curran. The nine points include higher survivor benefits for fire and police retirees and service credit for ex servicemen who are police or fire personnel.
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Fairfield Urged to Adopt Council Manager System
Fairfield residents heard a Charter Revision Commission hearing proposing a council-manager form of government and a new internal auditing system. Howard A. Sackett, a lawyer and Republican Town Committee member, argued the change would curb patronage and separate politics from administration. He said the current Board of Selectmen structure is an outmoded 17th century model.
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Fire Department Budget Request For 1967 68
The Board of Fire Commissioners voted to submit a proposed Fire Department budget of 3,306,868 dollars for 1967 1968 to the City Comptroller with a recommendation to accept without cuts. Salaries rise to 3,124,121 dollars from 2,907,188 last year and new equipment replacement consumes a sizable portion including 5,200 dollars for two sedan replacements.
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