Courts weigh Penn Central merger amid commuter aid dispute
The Supreme Court was urged to overturn an Oct 4 ruling upholding Penn Central merger with New York Central as in the public interest. Arguments set for Jan 9. ICC warns delays could derail the deal while protecting smaller lines and preserving New Haven’s fate amid earnings losses.
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Robert R. Lewis Dies Upstate Picture Editor
Robert Reuben Lewis, 58, picture editor of the Hartford Times, died suddenly at home in West Hartford. He had served the paper nearly 40 years. Funeral services will be at Weinstein Mortuary chapel in Hartford with memorial week at his home. No calling hours prior to service.
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Three Die In Auto Train Collision At Crossing
A high speed Trieste Milan express train struck an automobile at a crossing near Brescia Friday killing three people. The event reported by UPI notes investigation continues and authorities cautioned motorists to heed signals.
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Powell Subcommittee Won't Seek Criminal Action Against Powell
The House subcommittee led by Wayne Hays said it lacks authority to press Justice Department criminal action against Rep. Adam Clayton Powell. It may urge firing Yvette Powell from her staff for not testifying and for violating rules on where aides must work.
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Peking Sees Near Firing of Hydrogen Bomb and Gloomy New Year
The Atomic Energy Commission hinted China advanced toward hydrogen weaponry after the Dec 27 thermonuclear device test while Beijing warned a grim 1967 for the United States and its allies. It blamed the Vietnam war for U.S. setbacks and forecast Johnson’s term to be harder with inflation, diplomatic defeats, and fragile alliances.
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Six Die In Two Brooklyn Fires
In Brooklyn N Y six people were killed in two fires near the Standish Arms on the East River. Firefighters led by Lt Rizzo and firefighter Chicko attempted rescue from a ladder as a woman clung to a box. she dropped as heat and smoke engulfed the area. A Persian cat a bank book and forty five dollars were found in the box.
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Hreman
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Eddie
Britain Pushes Viet Peace Talks Mediation Effort
Britain launches a diplomatic push for Viet peace talks with a reported positive Viet Cong response. Diplomats note potential VC demands for representation at the meeting as part of preliminary bargaining in which Britain offers to serve as intermediary.
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Area to Greet New Year Moods and Curfews
Government offices will close for New Year observances with emergency services operating. Bars face extended 2 am curfew and Sunday hours run noon to 9 pm. Post Office will maintain a Christmas weekend like schedule with limited window service and a 4 pm collection tomorrow. Normal service resumes Tuesday.
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Republicans nominate for Senate in 22nd district
GOP town committee members from the 22nd Senatorial district meet at Stratfield Motor Inn to nominate a candidate for state senator to fill the seat after Democrat Sen. John J. Reiihan’s death. Abraham J. Gordon is favored for the nomination, while Democrat Raymond C. Lyddy has also been nominated. An English tailor plans to expand business to the United States.
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Bonds Cash and Rings Stolen in Stratford
Joseph Waxman of 15 Clovers Street Stratford reported to police that a six hour absence ended with a break in his home. Thieves gained entry by breaking a kitchen window and took $1500 in bonds $350 in cash and no ladies rings. Detectives Hovan and Falcioni investigated.
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Albert Falcioni
Andrew Hovan
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Argentina cabinet shakeup aims to ease crisis and shape policy
President Ongania named two new cabinet ministers Guillermo Borda as interior minister and Adalbert Krieger Vasena as economics minister while retaining Costa Mendez and Petracca. The shakeup follows resignations from a four man civilian cabinet amid economic and social policy opposition and power shifts among military and civilian leaders.
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Roberto Petracca
Borda
Enrique Martimnez Paz
Krieger Vasena
Jorge Nestor Salines
Alvaro Alsogaray
Salineil
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Salinei
Jon D. Peron
Illia
Casey to serve as interim Connecticut Consumer Protection chief
Connecticut State Comptroller James Casey is appointed interim State Consumer Protection Commissioner effective January 3. He succeeds Attilio Frassinelli, who becomes lieutenant governor on January 4. Casey will earn $20.20 a year and will be replaced as State Comptroller by Louis J. Gladstone, elected November 8. Casey, 40, previously mayor of Winsted and deputy to Comptroller Thatcher, now moves to the new post.
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James Casey
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Attilio Frassinelli
John Dempsey
Louis J. Gladstone
Winsted
Raymond Thatcher
Thatcher
State Public Utilities Commission
Golden Home Robbed of Gifts and Goods in New Haven
Police reported that burglars broke into Democratic National Committeeman John M. Golden’s home in New Haven late Thursday night. Gifts liquor television phonograph sets and other items were taken and Golden discovered the burglary on his return about 9 p.m. Friday.
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Golden
Eleven Japanese Missing After Two Sea Incidents
Tokyo officials say 11 Japanese sailors are missing after two sea incidents when tankers reportedly struck their small vessels. One boat was cut in two and authorities are searching for the missing crew.
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UPI
Hopeful phase noted in U.S. Hanoi talks
Washington reports a candor filled exchange with Hanoi may signal a new phase in Vietnam talks. Officials stress credibility and restraint as U S and North Vietnam explore peace chances amid recent bombing disputes.
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John M M. “Hightower
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Thant Calls for Peace Amid Vietnam War and Rhodesia Focus
U Thant emphasizes UN potential to urge global action on hunger and human rights while noting limits in ending the Vietnam war. He condemns war bred by fear and prejudice, cites Rhodesia sanctions, and argues interdependence and international machinery are key to lasting peace.
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Blaze Extinguished at Stratford Rubber Plant
Firefighters battled a blaze at the Ohio Rubber Company division in Stratford. An overheated boiler sparked the fire and a six by twelve inch beam was severed to stop a roof collapse. Damage was estimated at 500 dollars and most workers were sent home after the blaze was extinguished.
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Lerwin Scheibel
Daniel Donofrin
Youth party violence leaves two hospitalized
At a Jones avenue house party a dispute over dancing led to a stabbing and severe beating. David Mann, 19, of State street, is in serious condition with possible skull fracture. King Broadnax, 19, of Railroad avenue, is being treated for stab wounds. Police say others battered Mann with liquor bottles and threw him from a balcony.
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Light Holiday Traffic With Few Accidents Reported
Police said highway traffic was light during the holiday weekend with only a few incidents and no serious injuries. Bridgeport reported six accidents and Westport two as extra patrols and spot checks were planned on the Connecticut Turnpike and Merritt Parkway to deter drunk driving. Mass transit ran smoothly with more trains and added buses, and a special New Year’s Eve train to New York departs Grand Central at 3 a.m.
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Edward Doherty
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Hanrahan Named As Circuit Judge
Hartford AP report states Stamford attorney John Hanrahan was named to the Circuit Court bench by Gov. John Dempsey. The interim appointment fills Judge Kenneth Zarrilli’s seat in Bridgeport until Zarrilli’s promotion to Common Pleas is confirmed by the General Assembly.
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Vietnam War Cease-Fire Flux Shapes Tet Truce Talks
As 1969 closes, incidents multiply after a Christmas truce. U S Saigon and allied forces weigh a 96 hour Tet pause while North Vietnam condemns reconnaissance flights. Premier Ky warns against Viet Cong violations amid ongoing tension and dockyard protests.
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Petrel Coast Guard Training Yawl in Storm Distress
The Coast Guard Academy yawl Petrel, on a Stamford to Bermuda holiday cruise, issued a distress signal as she battled 15 to 18 foot seas and 6 knot winds. Skipper Gordon Van Ness, 26, a Western Reserve University medical student, leads five students and others including his sister Heidi, navigator Barry Conway, and crew from Yonkers, Bermuda, Ohio, and Cleveland areas. The Hille Oldendorff headed to assist but faced heavy seas. Valiant near Provincetown expected Friday night.
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Curtis Bailey
Tom Kornrumpf
Toledo
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Conneaut
Ted Schetler
John Osmond III
Pepper Pike
Clergy Rally Back Powell Seat Fight Moves North
The Rev A Kendall Smith, Harlem Citizens for Community Action chair and former Mount Zion pastor, traveled to Bridgeport to rally clergy and civil rights leaders to support Powell in a national effort to resist his unseating. He urged a Washington visit January 10 for Randolph crusade actions and called on Gov Rockefeller to appoint a special committee to probe Powell's charges against Esther James.
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Harlem Citizens For Community Action
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Norwalk
Bridgeport
Adam Clayton Powell
New York
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Esther James
Smith
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Washington
Phillip Randolph
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Harlem
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rep. Pawel
Man Found Dead Near Connecticut Turnpike Exit
Casmir J. Sucheicki, 49, of 815 Main Street, was found dead at 2 p.m. yesterday in bushes near the Lafayette Street exit of the Connecticut Turnpike. Police ruled the death due to natural causes. The medical examiner was notified and the body taken to the city morgue.
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