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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1968

Page

2

Puzzle Winners and Clues Highlight Weekly Bonanza

The Sunday Post teases a growing jackpot in Puzzle 715 with a $24 add to reach $1,275 and notes readers solving clues like 2-Down and 17-Across. Explanations for Puzzle 714 clarify wordplay corrections and thematic misdirections. A UPI report also covers the Pentecostal Fellowship of North America convention set for Vancouver from October 20 to 31.

Bank-Accon The Sunday Post Springfield UPI Pentecostal Fellowship of North American Vancouver B.C

School salary talks outline new pay scales and fringe benefits

Fairfield education officials and the FEA negotiated updated salary schedules for B A and M A teachers, adding a seventh year option and higher starting wages. The package includes fringe benefits such as Blue Cross room service and a 20 percent death benefit, with a one year limit on the agreement and plans for new school buildings at Andrew Warde and Roger Ludlowe high schools.

Board of Education Blue Cross CMS Seena Zapytowski Burke Richard Gribko Edward Borque FEA Gribko Fairfield Lincoln Craighead Fairfield Moots Andrew Warde Roger Ludlowe High School Robert F. Pitt Morton Kass Lyons and Mather

Board seeks nine member ABCD post for $20 000 yearly

The nine member personnel committee of ABCD is to be formed with eight members listed and one vacancy. The group chaired by William J. Fitzpatrick includes Edward P. Bullard II Mrs Cora Wright Leete Doty Joseph Bober Bernard Green and Albert E Diem. At a YWCA meeting ABCD officials urged summer planning and possible new federal funding while noting delays in OEO money and the need for alternate GEO funding. Clarence Williams urged action and Ella Jackson called for a March 1 state deadline for grants with summer plans under way. The East End council proposes a dual role addressing jobs and recreation for older youths 16 to 20 with expanded evening activities.

William J. Fitzpatrick Edward P. Bullard Cora Wright Leete Doty Joseph Bober Bernard Green Albert E. Diem Poverty Board YWCA ABCD Ella Jackson East End Washington Herbert W. Harris

Dutch State Radio to Air Advertisements Next Year

Hilversum Netherlands commercial advertising will start on the Dutch state radio network next year. One minute blocks will air before and after news bulletins for a total of 25 minutes of ads daily.

Hilversum Holland UPI

Chamber Leader Sees Bridgeport as Regional Hub

Bridgeport Chamber president cites a new spirit and optimism driven by strong employment, banking strength, housing and education diversity, and growth in transportation. He notes past racial unrest avoided and outlines four task forces to guide public affairs, human resources, community renewal, and transportation. He urges joint effort from business, government, education, and labor to unite priorities and rebuild the city.

Bridgeport MacCuaig New England New Haven Railroad Penn Central Long Island Chamber ‘of Commerce Chamber

Viet Cong Offensive Blunts U S Saigon Push

U S General Westmoreland says the Viet Cong drive is largely contained though reserves remain. Casualties for the period through Thursday show 632 killed, 1,588 wounded among South Vietnamese. 281 American and 34 other allied dead and 1,185 American and 34 other allied wounded. Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces attack Saigon and nearby targets as senior leaders warn of a major forthcoming push.

R. AP Saigon Tan Son Nhut U.S Westmoreland Frederick C. Weyand Weyand Hanoi National Police Nguyen Ngoc Loan An Quang Loan Cholon Five Oceans Quang Tri City 1St Air Cavalry Division Demilitarized Zone Hanol Nhan Dan North Vietnam Haiphong Green River Viet Cong Wyoming Prairieary Council Hue Old Hen River Todi

Nixon Says He Can Solve U.S. Problems From Public Service

Nixon argues lessons from public office apply to the nation’s tasks as the final third of the 20th century unfolds. He states he has found some answers and notes months of talks on foreign issues, especially Vietnam, and domestic concerns, amid polls showing him ahead of Romney and other contenders.

Nixon Vietna United States George Romney Michigan GOP

Wallace Seeks Place On Connecticut Ballot

Robert Alton of Montgomery Alabama visited Hartford to file Wallace name placement for Connecticut's presidential ballot. Alton met about an hour with deputy secretary James F Daly and discussed statutory requirements for ballot access.

Hartford George Wallace Alabama Wallace Connecticut Robert Alton Montgomery Ala Ella Grasso James F.daly

Housing cooperative to aid low income families statewide

The housing corporation formed by churches in Hartford area will educate communities about the housing shortage for low and low moderate income families. It aims to increase non profit sponsorship and provide eldercare housing, serving as liaison with government agencies and financial firms. Legal steps for incorporation are being settled with a board of trustees planned.

Iary Archdiocese of Hartford Nathaniel P. Guptill Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ Housing Corporation

Statewide gambling raids net multiple arrests in Connecticut

Police say 65 state and 50 local officers took part in raids across 17 communities targeting gambling venues. Among those charged were James Norris 32 Stamford with policy playing and narcotics violation. Others faced policy playing pool selling or possession of lottery slips. Capt Wayne H Bishop said more arrests were expected as investigations continued. Local resident Jacob Schaefer protested police actions after raids on his Southington home.

James Norris Mainstreet Stamford J. Virginia Lane Stratford Avenue Willie Lee Johnson Trumbull Avenue Kenneth Hershik Boston Avenue Julianna Chavers Sinaway Road Darien Wayne H. Bishop State Police Criminal Intelligence Division Filbaps Bridgeport Adolph Sapla Hartford Michael Chiarizio George Polashian Dorissuiahy Benjamin Birnbaum New Haven Leo J. Mulcahy Jacob Schaefer Southington

U S Hints at Meeting on Release of Ship

United States officials at the United Nations welcomed an Afro Asian proposal to meet with North Korea to arrange the release of a ship and its crew. Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg said the decision was deferred until a fuller picture emerged.

United Nations Arthur J. Goldb Poamulifort Goldberg United States Ita Security Council Bueble

Vietnam War: US Considers Larger South Vietnam Force Effort

In Saigon McNamara said the enemy has suffered huge combat losses. He warned that no amount of resources can instill in South Vietnam the will to survive as an independent nation with a shared national purpose beyond family or regional loyalties.

Imperial U.S Viet Cong Hanoi Saigon’alliance United States South Vietnam National Liberation Front Nguyen van Thieu Thieu Sal ‘Gon Saigon Jon

President vows continued bombing of North Vietnam

Sen. John Stennis said the president may plan increases in forces and funds for expanding the Vietnam war. He noted the air campaign pins down large numbers of North Vietnamese daily while the armed services subcommittee considers boosting manpower beyond the 525,000 already allocated for Southeast Asia.

John Stennis D-Miss Johnson Vietnam Stennis Senate Armed Services, Preparedness Southeast Asia

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