Thai Forces Move Toward Laos Border Amid Regional Tensions
Nan Province hosts government troops 350 miles northeast of Bangkok with units from Chiang Rai and Sidar headquarters. Laos reports North Vietnamese battalions marching toward the Mekong front as Thailand braces for increased Communist activity near Nakorn Phanom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan
Chiengrai
Iuts
Sid Ar
Bangkok
Laos
Laotian Defense Ministry
Mahaxay
Thakhek
Mekong River
Nakorn Phanom
Thailand
Praphat
SEATO
U.S
North Vietnam
Nist
Mae Sot
Praphas
United States
Kukrit Pramoi
Siam Rath
Monkat
Anna Leonowen
Anna
Siam
Kukrit
Bhumibel Adulyadej
U.S. Notes Cambodia Over Viet Cong Use of Neutral Territory
The United States stated deep concern over Viet Cong and North Vietnamese use of Cambodian territory and proposed cooperating on a reasonable plan to control the problem while noting Cambodia’s rejection of the U.S. note and its pledge to oppose any military action taken by U.S. and South Vietnamese forces. The note said evidence and interrogations would not be released at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambodia
U.S
United States
Heavy Snow Expected Across Regions With Cold Wave
Weather bulletin warns heavy snow possible today with northeasterly track from last night over Ohio. Bridgeport area to hover near freezing with temps dipping tonight as winds 20 to 30 mph create a blustery day. Snow should end late tonight while other areas report cold temperatures including eight below at International Falls and subzero in northern plains.
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Ohio
New York
Bridgeport
Southwest
Florida
Arkansas
Missouri
Kansas
Mississippi Valley
Baton Rouge
International Falls
Minn
Horne Heads St Johns Lodge Officers 1968 Installations
George P. Horne heads St John’s Lodge 3 AF and AM 3045 Fairfield Ave after recent election and installation of officers for 1968. Officers include Donald Sabo, Russell Denby, Joseph Solter, John Kerilla, Eugene Hermann, Richard Root, Charles Porzelt, William Penney, Eugene Hermann, Charles Schleibe, Ernest Buckhold, with installing officer Frank E. Alexander and installing marshal Patrick De Cesare. District Deputy Leo Gravelin represents the Grand Lodge of Connecticut. Wenzel honored at Worshipful Night next Wednesday. Dinner at 6:30. Rev William H. Alderson to speak.
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St. John’s Lodge
AF & AM
Fairfield Avenue
George P. Horne
Donald Sabo
Russell J. Denby
Joseph D. Solter
John Kerilla
Eugene J. Hermann
Richard Root
Charles E. Porzelt
William Penney Sr
Ryler
Eugene W. Hermann
Charles W. Schleibe
Ernest C. Buckhold
Denby
Schleibe
Mr. Buckhold
Frank E. Alexander
Patrick H. de Cesare
M Marshall
Leo H. Gravelin
Masonic
Grand Lodge of
Connecticut
Wenzel
William H. Alderson
Grand Lodge
Bar Unit Urges Peace Prayer Holiday Proposal
Hartford reports the Connecticut Bar Association committee urged an annual legal holiday to encourage worldwide prayer for peace. Warren W. Eginton, chair of the International Law and World Peace committee, called on other state associations to back the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bar Unit
Hartford
Connecticut Bar Association
Warren W. Eginton
Association
International Law and World Peace Committee
Pentagon Denies Wide Marijuana Use in Vietnam
The U S commander in Vietnam told Congress that marijuana use among U S troops is not a major problem. Steinbeck, honorably discharged after admitting ongoing use, called marijuana a Vietnam lifestyle. The Pentagon cites 832 drug-related cases in nine months, mostly Army, with low per thousand rates, while McNamara orders a broader study.
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U.S
Viet‘nam
Vietnam
Steinbeck
Army
Washington
Pentagon
Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
George A. Smathers
D-Fla
Robert S. McNamara
Smathers
Alfred B. Fitt
Department
John R. Pistey
Michael McCarthy
John McGee, Jr
Pistey
Beverly Dubois
William
James Ahern
Specialists Call for Social Security Reforms and Funding Shifts
Experts urge changing Social Security to curb intergenerational transfers and review minimum benefits. Three economists argue payroll taxes are not essential and propose funding by general revenue while guaranteeing poverty-free outcomes. A UW dean notes noneconomic retirement challenges require more study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Pechman
Brookings Institution
Henry J. Aaron
University of Maryland
Michael Taussig
Rutgers University
E. A. Gaumnitz
Graduate School of Business
University of Wisconsin
Truck Driver Dies In Port Chester Crash
A trailer truck driver was fatally injured at 5:20 p m when his rig plunged from the New York Thruway onto Fox Island Road near the Byram River in Port Chester. Police identify the victim as Lewis Harris 57 of Natick Massachusetts. The truck owned by M and M Transportation burst into flames after the fall. The terminal assigned to the truck was not immediately known.
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Fox Island Road
Port Chester
New York
Lewis Harris
Natick
Mass
Connecticut
M&m Transportation Company
Parking Dilemma at Bridgeport Hospital Sparks Meeting
City officials discussed the parking mess near a Bridgeport hospital neighborhood including blocked fire hydrants and crosswalks. A six story garage exists but staff rarely uses it, while police tag cars and drivers park on walks, drawing concern from O Connor and local commissioners.
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O.connor
O'Connor
Mill Hill Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Mr. O'Connor
Supt. Walsh
Elmer Rinko
Frank J. Delaquilla
Francis E. Fagan
Wiley C. Wheeler
Andrew C. Lindmark
William K. Mulvihill
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Atlantic Research Corp
Hanover
Viet
East Side
Hollywood Bed
Hollywood Bed Ensemble
Min Mn, Ah
Relia
Barnum Ave Cetera
CROWN
Park Avenue
Madison. Ave. Ien
Bacon
Morton
Maxwell House
Eagle Brand
Maine Sardines
Campbell
DelMonte
Somerdale Fordhook
BABY
Tree Tavern
Dole
Golden
Cans
Contadina Tomato
Howard Johnson
Lincoln
Bette
Nabisco
Peg
Oscar Mayer
Kraft
Philadelphia
Mott’s
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