US ready to try again on Pueblo release talks
The United States says it will again seek release of the Pueblo and its 83 crew via the Panmunjom armistice commission after North Korea hinted it could solve the matter by talks. State Department and White House officials emphasized the aim is the vessel and crew, not threats, with past delays noted.
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Lewis Gulick Washington
United States
Panmunjom
North Korea
U. N. Security Council
International Red Cross
U.S
Armistice Commission
Pyongyang
Communist -Korean Workers Party
Kim ‘Kwang Hyop
Pueblo
United Nations
Kim
Bii
Robert McCloskey
ABCD's Main Office May Move to FPV
ABCD may relocate its main office from 258 Golden Hill Street in Bridgeport to Father Panik Village East Side. The move would place central operations on the third floor of ABCD's new multiservice center now under construction in low rent housing. The center is due to be completed within months and will serve East Side residents with anti poverty programs.
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Action For Bridgeport Community Development, , Inc
ABCD
Bridgeport
Father Panik Village
Golden Hill Street
Anti-Poverty Agency
William Giles
Abcd Comptroller
East Side
ABCD Seeks Executive Director After Kepler Resigns
Six applicants have already applied for the post of executive director at Bridgeport Community Development Inc. ABCD offers a $20 000 a year head position following Edwin C Kepler's resignation as anti poverty chief. Kepler will work part time during a transition while the agency seeks a new leader.
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Bridgeport Community Development, Inc
ABCD
Edwin C. Kepler
William C. McInnes
Kepler
Father McInnes
House Passes Interest Disclosure Bill By Large Margin
The House approved 382 to 4 a bill requiring plain language disclosures of interest and finance charges to customers and borrowers. It would limit wage garnishment and align state usury laws with federal enforcement, targeting loan shark activity. The Consumer Credit Protection Act moves to conference with the Senate which passed a similar measure last year.
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Washington
House
Consumer Credit Protection Act
Senate
Johnson
Fzle
Sunday Post
Fog and Showers Forecast for Bridgeport Area
Fog persisting today into tonight with periods of rain and a high near 40. Milder tonight with a low in the upper 30s. Cloudy with showers Saturday and a 9 percent precipitation chance tonight and today. South to southeast winds 5 to 15 mph today, becoming southwest tonight.
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Bridgeport
Brooks House Faces Doom Without MASI Fundraising Move
The 180 year old Capt John Brooks House at 199 Pembroke Street in Bridgeport's Lower East Side, built in 1788, risks destruction unless MASI raises funds to refurbish and relocate the historic dwelling to 90 Acres Park. MASI acquired the deed in 1964 and plans to move the building piece by piece.
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William
Tuttle
Bridgeport
Capt.John Brooks
The
Museum of Art,Science,and Industry
Concetta Agresta
Pembroke Street
Masi
Brooks
Nixon Announces Run for Republican Presidential Primary
Richard Nixon declares his candidacy for the Republican presidential primary, saying he can solve U.S. problems. He notes his 14 years of national service and outlines goals of peace, freedom, and progress at home, with campaign stops planned in Wisconsin and New Hampshire.
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Nixon
U.S
New York
Richard
Wiscon
Oklahoma
New Hampshire
United States
New Hamp
New
Hampshire
Wisconsin
Washington
Reds Fail to Hold Any Major City
Saigon reports sustained combat across Vietnam with North Vietnamese and Viet Cong losses totaling 10,553 this week. Allied forces claim an 11.5 to 1 kill ratio, capturing 3,076 suspects and 2,100 weapons while failing to hold any major South Vietnamese cities. In Hue fighting, Marines and South Vietnamese troops press to containerize pockets amid street clashes near Hue University and the citadel as casualties mount.
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South
Saigon
U.S
Republic
Hue
Perfume River
Hue University
U.S. Army Military
1St Corps
da Nang
William C. Westmoreland
Fairfield Board Approves Near 600000 Teacher Pay Pact
The Fairfield Board of Education approved a near 600000 one year contract with the Fairfield Education Association after sessions starting in November. Superintendent Dr Joseph Zapytowski said the revised salary schedule total 592420 including fringe benefits, with normal increments raising teacher salaries to 731270 for the new school year. About 638 teachers and administrators are affected by the agreement which is about 33000 under the original proposal.
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Fairfield Board of Education
Fairfield Education Association
Joseph S. Zapytowski
FEA
Ralph Burke
Sidene
Scheol
Johnson summons Ridgway for Viet Nam Korea talks
President Johnson invited retired General Matthew Ridgway to a lunch in Washington to discuss the Vietnamese and Korean situations. Vice President Humphrey and members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff attended.
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Washington
Johnson
Army
Matthew B. Ridgway
Ridgway
Pittsburgh
Douglas
Arthur
United Nations
Korea
White House
Hubert H. Humphrey
Military’ Joint Chiefs of Staff
Coordinated Gaming Raids Across 17 Communities
State and local police conducted coordinated gambling raids in 17 communities including Ridgeport Fairfields and Monroe. Several arrests were reported with more actions expected. Guy DeGiralamo surrendered in Bridgeport and was charged under the state policy act. Two booking areas operated in Bridgeport and West Hartford during the operations.
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Ridgeport
Fairfields
Monroe
DiGiralamo
DE Giralamo
Old ‘Town Road
McNamara
Soviet Union
Southeast Asia
North Vietnam to Boost Sharply Its Forces in South
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara told Congress that North Vietnam is expected to increase its armed strength in South Vietnam in the coming months. He outlined a sober view of the war effort ahead of his departure from office, amid guerrilla attacks on Saigon and other areas.
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North Vietnam
South McNamara
Bob.horton
Washington (Ap
Secretary of Defense
Robert
McNamara
Congress
South Vietnam
Saigon
Chamber Leader Outlines Brand New Bridgeport Plans
D. Laurie MacCuaig president of the Bridgeport Area Chamber of Commerce spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon at Stratfield Motor Inn outlining goals and urging cooperation to develop a Brand New Bridgeport. He called the days ahead exciting for the city.
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D. Laurie MacCuaig
Bridgeport Area
Three Religious Groups Plan Statewide Housing Unit
Hartford leaders from Catholic, Episcopalian, and United Church of Christ announce preliminary approval to form the Connecticut Interfaith Housing Corp to stress local housing needs and coordinate low income housing efforts. The plan was outlined at a meeting at the Episcopal Diocesan House with Bishop Walter H. Gray and Archbishop Vincent Hines present.
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Hartford
United Church of Christ
The
Connecticut Interfaith Housing Corp
Episcopal Diocesan House
Walter H. Gray
Episcopal Diocese of
Connecticut
Vincent Hines
Johnson says North Vietnam will continue until signs of peace emerge
President Johnson declared the sudden incident will continue as long as the enemy threatens terror and aggression. He warned that halting it now would prolong the war and cost more American lives, while it can reduce enemy momentum and keep troops engaged. He praised Air Force Maj Merlyn H Dethlefsen for Medal of Honor actions guarding a key missile complex.
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North Vietnam
Johnson
Adom
Dethlefsen
Merlyn H
Derby
Kan
Vietnam
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Christian Missionary
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