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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1962

Page

2

U S to Share Cuba Ransom Tax Losses Analysis

The United States may incur a tax revenue loss from the Cuban ransom for Bay of Pigs prisoners. IRS counsel Rogovin estimates the loss could reach 20 million dollars over three years, with potential reductions based on charitable deductions and corporate contributions.

Washington United States Cuba Treasury Mitchell Rogovin Internal Revenue Service Rogovin Rogogin Commissioner of Internal Revenue Atty Robert F. Kennedy Fourman Fidel Castro Ropovin Havana Bult Roegovin Itemal Revenue Service Service the Revenue Service Internal Revenue

Cardinals Sign Stallings From Georgia Tech

St Louis, Dec 28. The St Louis Football Cardinals announced the signing of Georgia Tech tackle Harry Stallings the 18th collegiate draft choice. Stallings a 225 pound native of Evansville Indiana will likely be used as a linebacker.

ST. Louis St. Louis Football Cardinals Georgia Tech Harry Stallings Big Red Peaind Stallings Evansville Ind

Man Confesses Killing Sisters and Other Murders

Chicago detectives report Alfred Red Lawless, a drifting loner arrested in Los Angeles, has given a detailed confession alleging multiple killings including the Grimes sisters. Authorities treat the statement cautiously while pursuing corroboration amid a six year case with many suspects and conflicting details.

Idiana Dee Rolt Chicago Farmiliac Lawless Patricia Walter Peadolin Miller Jamestown Satin A. Tidyman Pounels Tidyman Hin Grimes Ariy Canoss Suh and Wall Streets Los Angeles Milter Jamesown Kentucky Rufus Shearer T. A. Wilson Miley Far Wilson Ned McClendon Alfred Red" Lawless Shearer BBC Gue John Keane Oy Homicide Fane Walter A. Weingart Cook County Sheriff's Police

Kennedy hosts 1964 welfare talks aboard Honey Fitz

President Kennedy and aides meet during a 24 hour session at a oceanfront villa to shape two new bills. The presidential yacht Honey Fitz sails as a waterspout and rain squall pass, with Caroline and John Jr aboard. Budget director Kermit Gordon is sworn in, as Celebrezze outlines education and health care aims, hoping to strengthen security and science while advancing student loans and teacher pay.

Chick Crise Honey Fitz Atlantic Ennedy White House Kennedy Caroline Kennedy John Jr Kermit Gordon Council of Economic Advisers Gordon Mayne Claude Reese Palm Heath David E. Bel

Divorce Awarded Amid Wealth Dispute In California Oilman case

Mrs Sara Bartholomae, 47, was awarded a divorce and about half of the assets in a California case. Her husband William Bartholomae, 59, was described as an oilman and rancher connected to the 21 Americans held in Cuba. Assets were estimated at $5.5 million with custody given to their son aged 13 and daughter 16. The husband’s Newport Beach home was valued around $500,000.

Los Angeles William A Bartholomae Sara Bartholamae Fhul Rehash U.S Gaba United States Cuba Lake Placid N.Y James B. Donovan Castro Bartholomae Orange Couriy Calif Newport Beach

Factor Denies Contributions To Democrats Got Him E Pardon

Beverly Hills CA December 1 AP John Factor says he and his wife gave to both Republican and Democratic causes in the past two years. He claims he did not buy his pardon, noting his $22,000 Democratic gifts and comparable Republican giving including $4,000 to Nixon. He provided a copy of a check to the Nixon and Lodge committee. Factor notes his pardon has been pending since 1938 and says officials across party lines recommended clemency. He asserts he cannot be bought and mentions prior charitable donations and a complex history including a Cuban prisoner swap discussion.

Beverly Hills Calif John Ake Tabhor Lederal William F. Miller Keinnedy Factor Richard M. Nixon Miller Nixon Lodge Committee Tony Owens Bella Factor Tay Robert Kennedy Reed Kennedy Democratic National Committee Anid Eleanor Roosevelt England California Roger Touhy Chicago Touhy

Talks Speeds in Dock Strike Threaten U S Exports

Export each week is stored Cuttracks loom if strike lasts longer manufacturers warn. William Dorvee says the strike creates a two way squeeze as firms rely on exports and raw materials. E E B Kelm, Car Gill Inc, cites immediate and long term damage to U S agriculture. Puerto Rico fears mass unemployment as ships halt. Longshoremen and truck drivers face job losses. shipments halt, ports paralyzed across New York and Portland.

William Dorvee New Jersey Department of Conservation and Econoric Development Duryes E. E B. Kelm Cargill, Inc Kennedy U.S Gulf Coast Kelm Puerto Rico Puerto Rica Frank Zora Rilla Zorrilla Jerome Adlerman McClellan Committee ILA William V. Bradley New Jersey Thomas W Teddy) Gleason Anthony Anastasia Brooklyn Gleason Tosiah Duccan National Maritime Union Congress Curran Dclphar

Five Die In Store Cave-In At Construction Site

Rescue teams battled snow and frozen ground after a collapse at a store yard wall. Five workers were killed while others were pulled free in a bid to reach those trapped beneath debris. Iron cranes helped lift the wall as hand digging continued. Ted Dixon, a nearby drugstore manager, said surviving workers were in deep shock.

Ted Dixon

Danbury Druggist Foils Knife Hold Up

In Banbury on December 28 two youths attempted a butcher knife robbery at a downtown drug store on West and New streets. The proprietor Thomas Melvin fled for help. one youth escaped while 17-year-old Kenneth Raspberry of 12 Tank Street was captured and held on $5,000 bond for juvenile court.

Banbury Towson West Street New Street Thomas Melvin Kenneth Raspberry Tank Street Ciient

Volunteer Tutors Aid Students at Harding High

School Superintendent Portes praised volunteer tutors from the Council of Jewish Women the Council of Engineers of Fairfield County the College Club and other groups for aiding Harding High School students. About six pupils receive spiral instruction and two nights a week topics include chemistry physics geometry and advanced mathematics. The effort grew from the Bridgeport Drop-Off committee's work and aims to curb high school dropouts with special classes in English remedial reading and related subjects funded by a new budget.

Harding High School Thall Hese Joseph B. Portes Board of Education Lunder Marding Hardingites Porter le Council of Jewish Women Council of Engineets Fairfield County College Club Delta Kappa Gamma University of Bridgeport Bridgeport Extocation —Associatetion Bridgeport Hrip

Bridgeport PAL Commended for Christmas Village Project

The Bridgeport PAL received a Chamber of Commerce citation for sponsoring Beardsley park Christmas Village. Patrolman Felix Srudzinski accepted the certificate, with thousands visiting the replica Santa workshop sleigh and chapel, boosting civic and community welfare.

Bridgeport Pal Chamber Commerce Beardsley Park Chamber Felix Srudzinski PAL

Union Approves Sikorsky Pact After Long Battle

Union ratification ends a lengthy dispute at Sikorsky with a pact granting up to 175 for pregnancy related costs, life insurance from 5 000 to 40 000, weekly benefits 42 80 to 82 50 by labor grade, and medical coverage for unmarried dependent children up to age 23. Teamsters designated bargaining agent after ousting United Auto Workers in January.

Mnion Teamsters Siklorsky National Tabor Relations Board United Auto Workers NLRB Peedvellan Betasworking

CAB Dismisses Allegheny Plea Over Terminal Area

The Civil Aeronautics Board dismissed Allegheny Airlines complaint seeking to block extension of the New York City area for pickup and delivery to Bridgeport Connecticut. Allegheny warned it would divert air freight revenue if Bridgeport joined the area. CAB noted exceptions and existing services to New York Newark and Poughkeepsie.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Borellis Allegheny Airlines Bridgeport Con New York City Allegheny Boston Philadelphia Washinton New York-Newark New York Newark Poughkopie N.Y Mohawk Airlines

Militia Clash With Witchcraft Cultists Near Santo Domingo

In Palma Sola 70 miles south of Santo Domingo militiamen battled witchcraft cultists with many casualties reported. Official sources say up to 80 killed or wounded though numbers vary as arrests reach about 1,000 and reinforcements including aircraft arrive. The conflict follows a government crackdown on the cult linked to Li eridino and a boycott of recent elections by leaders.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Dac Pilma Sola Miguel Rodriguez Palma Sola

Three Men Arrested in Monroe Case Involving Two Minors

Monroe police charged three men today with risking injury to two minors in a case that remains under investigation. The arrests were announced this afternoon in Monroe.

Monroe Monroe Follee

Holiday break theft leads to multiple arrests

Police investigations tied a $3,900 holiday theft to several suspects including William Rukan 64 Sharon Street Bridget and Carlson Davis 34 Monroe and George J LaCroix 265 North Bulto bich Street. Emily Olson and J J Tuk led the probe as the defendants await a June 15 Trimboll Circuit Court appearance on $2,500 bonds. Police did not disclose the crime’s nature.

Wade Emily Olson J. J. Tuk William Rukan Sharon Street Bridget Part Carlson Davis Magie Drive Monroe Georgelot Joseph LaCroix North Bultobich Anthony Street Christ Wethersfield Nnas Holiday Maple Drive Trimboll Sfense

UN Forces Hit By Mortar Fire In Katanga Clash

UN troops faced mortar fire with casualties as reports from Katanga reached New York. Gardiner cited nearby Kaliogan road blocks and a disrupted electric power grid in Elisabethville. He warned four days of fighting showed serious misconduct by soldiers, not an isolated incident.

Gensdarmerie Katanga U Thant Mol New York Congo Gardiner Elisabethvitle Elisabethvilla

UN poised to win as Congo Katanga crisis unfolds

U S officials in Washington see the United Nations likely to prevail as Katanga leader Tshombe loses grip on forces. A cease fire faltered and UN troops moved to disperse rebels while Katanga’s secessionists strain to block roadways and the central Congo peace process.

U.S Washington Anbhurit Katanga United Nations Tshombe Elizabethville Congo U. S Anhorlules Tshunike Travis Ed Nations United Nations A J Louis W. Treman Truman

Theft Report Involving Des. 2 and Massachusetts Visit

Mr. LaCroix discovered the theft upon returning from Massachusetts where he had visited his mother. A safe in a bedroom was broken into and forced entry occurred through a rear cellar door, detectives Frank Keogh and George Freeman were informed.

Mr. LaCroix Massachusetts Latroix Frank Keogh George Freeman Polee

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