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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1967
Page
2
Ways and Means chairman Rep. Wilbur Mills said he did not believe a majority of the House would vote for a tax increase at that time. He noted spending reductions and dollar concerns could shift attitudes next month, as Byrnes joined in promising proper action to keep the dollar strong.
Dr Barnard visits with President LBJ and National Institutes of Health officials to discuss a planned next heart transplant. He aims to perform the operation next week with a terminal patient, noting donor matching will be more challenging due to white blood cell compatibility.
Two Bridgeport men were arrested on aggravated assault charges after cutting each other in the head with a knife during an argument at 248 Pequonnock Street. Willie Jones, 50, suffered an 18 inch head wound and was treated at Park City hospital before release. Each suspect, Jones and Willie Callahan, 50 of 372 Olive Street, is held on $500 bail awaiting Circuit Court arraignment.
Dr. Jerome P. Pickard, in Dimensions of Metropolitanism, argues urbanized zones in southwestern and central Connecticut will fuse into a single Connecticut City by 2000. The study, funded by Ford Foundation, places Connecticut City as one of four core units along a corridor from Maryland to Massachusetts, alongside New York Northeastern New Jersey Delaware Valley and Springfield Holyoke.
The family announced the death of Thomas J. Kiernan a veteran Irish diplomat who served as ambassador to the United States the Vatican and Ottawa and as high commissioner in Australia He retired in 1964 and is survived by his wife Delia Murphy three daughters and a son The cause of death was not released.
The column revisits puzzle clues, correcting answers like SUNNY over FUNNY and LAKE over LANE, explaining why HEARTY or HEAT fit better in multiple entries. It probes several crossword style choices including AGED, EXTENSIVE, WENT, FEARFUL, and FACTS, noting preferred interpretations and substitutions.
The Naval Academy inaugurated the custom in 1871 of selecting a color girl. The first honored recipient was the superintendent's daughter, marking an early ceremonial practice.
Bridgeport residents in the East End are told to set out trash tonight as Monday pickups shift. Sanitation chief John Findley explains New Year’s Day collections will be skipped for 1968, and barrels should be out now for timely pickup.
The report details clashes across Vietnam with U S and allied forces engaging enemy units near Da Nang Tam Ky and Quang Tri. American troops supported by air and artillery claim numerous enemy deaths while U S casualties include several killed and dozens wounded.
Capt William B Larcombe reports Salvation Army Citadel corps raised close to 15000 in kettles during the season and nearly 4500 in other gifts with civic groups adding about 5500. A full financial report will be given at the January 29 meeting.
Bridgeport Post Office reports about 100 letters addressed to Santa Claus and nearly 2,000 more at Santa's Village in Beardsley Park. Tax forms should mail soon, new six and ten cent stamps await Washington delivery, with rates effective January 7.
Bridgeport officials and hospital administrator Clarence W. Bushnell plus Police Capt. Robert McCone agreed after a two hour meeting that strict enforcement of parking rules is needed to relieve hospital area congestion. They cited nearby facilities with inadequate parking and warned that not charging staff could raise patient bills.
High winds and 2 to 3 foot tides caused minor coastal flooding risks along the Sound. Upstate Connecticut faced heavy snow with more expected after yesterday's ten inch totals in some areas. Bridgeport mobilized full snow crews with Parks workers aiding, clearing streets by evening under Public Works Director Nicholas A. Lanese.
A Stratford police two week surveillance paid off with the 4 10 p m arrest of Tudor, a 21 year old Stratfordite, on illegal possession charges. Police described the raid as part of clearing operations led by Captain Joseph Carten with a team of 52 members. The mayor and city officials planned to attend the charity ball at Hubbell gymnasium as weather caused some delays in other plans.
National health officials report rising influenza activity attributed to Asian flu with pneumonia deaths grouped with influenza. Florida records epidemic levels from Miami to Jacksonville and 76 cases at Pensacola Naval base. Oklahoma City hospitals urge avoiding visits, while New Jersey counties such as Bergen suffer heaviest impact and Alabama reports 13,000 cases in a week.
Daudier also known as Todd Owens or Todd Daudier was observed purchasing drugs at an address. A substance identified as LSD or acid was found in his possession. He handed over an envelope with marijuana and showed capsules believed to contain amphetamines. Police found hookah pipes a mortar and pestle cigarette papers and a pipe in the home. He was advised of rights booked on narcotics charges under a circuit court warrant and released on $1000 bond.
Dr. Albert W. Snoke, executive director of Yale New Haven Hospital, will begin a leave of absence on January 1. Charles B. Womner, administrator since 1965, will assume top administrative duties. Snoke is a former president of the American, New England and Connecticut Hospital associations.
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