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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1966
Page
3
Bowles described urgent aid to India as an interim step while long range plans are reviewed. The U S announcement followed Indira Gandhi’s reception of a Soviet grain pledge and comes as Canada Australia and earlier deals add hundreds of thousands of tons.
At a rally in PORT SAID marking the Suez war end anniversary, President Gamal Abdel Nasser charged the United States with waging a war of hunger by delaying wheat offers. He accused Washington of promising help then withholding it as Egypt faced shortages.
President Johnson to greet wounded servicemen at Fort Sam Houston Texas as the Johnson family spends the holidays at their Texas ranch. He is six weeks post surgery and reported to be working at his desk. Improved mail service to Vietnam troops cited by Rep. Thaddeus Dulski who helped push the new law.
Pope Paul unveiled a plan for a synod with an advisory council to the pope, not a legislature. The Vatican published regulations detailing bishop-delegate representation by country, aiming to expand wisdom and apostolic efficiency within the church.
Raymond Poole 63 of 98 Turner Avenue Milford died yesterday at home. Services set for Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. Cody White funeral home 107 Broad St and 9 a.m. at St Ann's Church with solemn high Mass. Burial in St Mary's Cemetery. Born in New York City, Poole lived in Milford 45 years. Survived by three brothers Edward J Poole Milford Frederick A Poole Jr Bridgeport Herbert Poole Fairfield and two sisters Mrs Joseph Trantum Bevon and Mrs Joseph Carroll Milford plus several nieces and nephews.
Two men were arrested on breaking and entering charges after a house break on Jones Avenue netted varied jewelry. John Prion of 700 Lindley Street and Pat sy Iannuecei of 96 Jones Avenue face circuit court arraignment with bail set at 1000 and 500 respectively, police said. Detective John Halpin and Sgt. Arthur Buchanan identified the flat break as occurring on December 20.
Bridgeport residents and officials scramble to assist 18 year old Stephanie, with no housing or family support. Welfare agencies express concern but lack capacity, while local advocates urge a halfway house solution and community action to prevent a bleak Christmas.
The FTC proposes a ruling requiring retailers to provide in writing and orally a clear breakdown of cash price, total taxes, down payment trade-in, unpaid balance, every finance and insurance charge, weekly or monthly payments, and total credit price. Failure to disclose these amounts separately would be unfair. The rule also covers whether a seller may assign a sales contract to a finance company.
The article notes that Berlin families will be separated at Christmas as in 1961 and 1962. The Communists built the city wall in August 1961 and vow not to open it to West Berliners until East Germany gains full state recognition. West Berlin rejects this condition, as West Germany does not recognize the Communist state.
Allied units brace for fresh clashes as Pope Paul VI and Geneva World Council of Churches urge extending the three cease fires. U S troops from the Mekong delta to the Rockpile report little enemy action while Christmas Eve events include civic projects and orphan care at air bases.
The weather bureau warns of a developing winter storm that could bring heavy snow. By midnight the system had moved into the Baltimore area and is expected to bring rapid snow accumulation, with motorists urged to exercise extreme caution.
Traffic officials report a holiday travel boom with 85 percent more train passengers at Bridgeport station, a 300 percent rise in Greyhound bus riders, and extra buses added citywide. Connecticut Limousine Service notes traffic more than doubled to New York airports.
Webster Upson Walker 71 of Fairfield former Merritt Parkway commissioner died. Services set Monday at 2 p.m. at United Congregational Church. Burial at family discretion. Survived by wife Edith May Camp Walker two sons Webster A Jr and Harry in Brazil and Fairfield two daughters in Delaware and Maryland 12 grandchildren. World War I veteran served with 304th Infantry, later on Selective Service board. Appointed to Merritt Parkway commission in 1943 by Gov. Baldwin.
Two drivers were involved in a two car crash on Sylvan Avenue near Old Town Road. Vincent Szymanski 45 sustained a shoulder injury and his daughter Sandra 19 a chest injury. both treated by a private doctor. Vincent J Satta Jr 19 was arrested for failure to grant the right of way and cautioned for driving after drinking.
Fairfield plans to press the Allen Cassidy auditing firm for a full town audit update at a town hall meeting. Board of Finance, Selectman Sullivan, Mr. Darcy and John P. Leahy will attend as the firm is urged to explain delays in auditing the tax collector’s department. The annual audit was due by December 20 with a February 20 extension. no report yet on years dating back to 1948 of Mr. Pinchin’s term.
Two masked bandits robbed H B Ives Company workers at 50 East Sty, forcing eight women to kneel and flee with about 35 dollars in petty cash from a green pickup. Police noted a third man waiting car side, while payroll estimates ranged from 15 000 to 20 000 dollars in total.
Edward F. Guntek, 17, of 435 McKinley Avenue Stratford, was arrested by Stratford police after a 5 p.m. pursuit on Main Street. Charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated breach of the peace by assault resisting arrest and five counts of passing stop signs. He struck Patrolman John Gaughan during booking and both were treated for minor injuries and released. Guntek posted a $1,000 bond for Circuit Court appearance.
The winter storm moves south toward Louisiana and Texas producing freezing rain and sleet on pavements in Oklahoma and Missouri. Weather Bureau issues hazardous driving warnings along the storm path through Kentucky Tennessee and Virginia and provisional heavy snow warnings extend to the mid Atlantic including Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia.
The article notes an impending settlement with publishers Look and Harper Row over deletions and changes in a Kennedy book. Major passages deemed too personal for public airing will be removed, while other sections reflecting unfavorably on President Johnson will stay. Evan Thomas of Harper Row says revisions are ongoing.
Washington reports state department assurances from Nationalist China on unauthorized publication of The Death of a President about Kennedy. Talks in Formosa between the U. S. Embassy and Nationalist officials aim to curb piracy under a new law with jail and fines, though no convictions yet.
Christmas events surround Manger Square in Jerusalem as pilgrims gather for a midnight mass and a silver star marker marks the birthplace legend. Holy sites feature bells broadcast worldwide while surrounding shops display festive names amid promotional displays.
Bethlehem Jordan prepares for Christmas celebrations as Tourists enter the Church of the Nativity. The fortress church features colored glass halls ornate chandeliers gold framed icons and a marble grotto slab with a 14 point silver star marking the 14 Stations of the Cross and inscribed as Here Jesus Christ was born of the Virgin Mary.
F. Mason, 32, of 197 Burnt Plains road Milford, was arrested yesterday at 1:15 p.m. under the influence of alcohol for following too closely and failing to carry his license after his car rear ended Nicholas Caldarani, 64, of 639 East Main Street. Caldarani’s car then struck Edmond Borany, 34, of 999 Naugatuck Avenue Milford as traffic stopped for a light opposite St. James Church on Main Street.
Bridgeport man Leonard Kalinowski was arrested by Stratford police after his car struck a telephone pole at Nichols and North avenues, knocking live wires into the street. He is charged with evading responsibility and operating a motor vehicle under the influence. released on $500 bond. He will appear in Circuit court. United Illuminating crews shut off the current.
The Bridgeport library enters a first stage renovation adding a children’s department with carpeted floors and a story room plus a new Popular Library for adults and teens. A ramp and glass walls improve access and visibility while a photo checkout replaces stamping.
A collision occurred on Willam Street at Boston Avenue resulting in the arrest of Harry F. Perkins 43 of 1096 Reservoir Avenue on a charge of failure to drive a reasonable distance apart. Perkins received a state warning for driving after drinking. The Perkins car collided with a vehicle driven by Archie Nicas of 17 Herkimer Street.
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