Eyewitness Account of Savage Battle Around Mountain Town
A lone town near Ban Me Thuot endures a multi day clash as about 2 000 North Vietnamese soldiers and Viet Cong attack a matched government force with 200 U S advisers. U S and South Vietnamese air power attempt to blunt the attack while the defending compound faces mortars machine guns and rocket threats. Casualties mount with at least 40 government dead and 80 wounded and 3 U S advisers killed. Communist losses reach into the hundreds with prisoners reported. The firefight centers around The Bungalow the advisers' base and a wall breached by armored personnel carriers as night fights escalate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban ME
Thuot
Vietnam
U.S
South Vietnamese
Henry A. Barber
Waco
Tex
23Rd Infantry Division
Bao Dai
Trigeday
Grace B. Anderson Dies Former Principals of Two Schools
Grace B. Anderson of 75 I Mayflower Drive dies aged after a long career in Bridgeport schools. She taught at Longfellow Whittier and led Maplewood as principal until retirement in 1948. Services set at St Augustine’s Cathedral with burial at St Michael’s Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace B. Anderson
I Mayflower Drive
Whittier School
Maplewood Junior High
St. Joseph's Manor
St. Augustine's Cathedral
St. Michael's Cemetery
Godfrey and Conway
Washington Avenue
Miss Anderson
Longfellow School
Central High Band Seeks $10,000 Trip To Virgin Islands
Central High School band aims to raise $10,000 for an April trip to the Virgin Islands. Joseph Marzulli says $2,500 has been raised and a March 8 adult dance at Trinity Church aims to raise $1,500 more. Doctors and lawyers from Bridgeport will provide entertainment.
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Central High
Virgin Islands
Joseph Marzulli
Trinity Church
Bridgeport
Gay Blades
St. Crox
Christiansted
Fred Ficksted
Robert Coviello
Hartford Marine Killed In Action in Vietnam
Hartford Marine Silvino F Barreiros of Hartford Connecticut was killed in Vietnam action the Defense Department said Thursday He was the son of Mr and Mrs Israel Barreiros of 61 Grad I Street Hartford Connecticut June date not provided
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Washington
Marine Pfe
Silvino F. Barreiros
Hartford
Conn
Vietnam
Defense Department
Israel Barreiros
Grad I St
West Haven Man Killed in Route 57 Crash Near Georgetown
Dennis L. Cherlin, 29, of West Haven, died at Norwich hospital after his car was struck broadside on Route 57 near Georgetown at 8:55 a.m. He was strapped in and unconscious with head injuries. The other driver, Mae Curtin, 62, of Bethel, was listed in fair condition with multiple lacerations and a fractured ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Dennis L. Cherlin
West Haven
Norwalk Hospital
Georgetown
Cherlin
Mae Curtin
Greenwood Avenue
Bethel
Thant Appeals to Israel on Suez Survey Amid Fire
Secretary General Thant said he twice appealed to Israel to permit Egypt to survey the northern Suez Canal to free 15 ships stranded since last June. Egypt warned the survey could be blocked, and Egyptian boats moved into the canal amid fighting. The operation was halted with doubts about future completion while Thant noted no threat to Israel’s security.
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Thant
Israel
Suez Survey
United Nations, N.Y
A. Thant
Egypt
Suez Canal
U.N
U.N. Security Council
Odd Bull
U.N. Truce Supervision Organization
Mahmoud Riad
Lack of Funds Hinder Connecticut Housing Aides
Hartford AP officials from 58 housing and redevelopment authorities in Connecticut voiced frustration over shortages in personnel and funds to carry out housing programs. They urged a simplified funding review and more redevelopment staff to meet rising housing demand and ensure continuity of family improvement efforts.
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Hartford
Connecticut
le. Roy Jones
Francis J. Pitkat
State Organization of Community Redevelopment Agencies
Pitkat
Jones
Turnout at City Hall Reaches Peak in Night Hours
City Hall observed the largest turnout so far in the four Thursday night openings. Aides could not provide a precise count but noted strong public participation. Mayor Curran promoted the program as a public convenience. Next Thursday offices will stay open until 8 PM instead of 6 PM.
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Curran
Obituaries Area Wide Offer Notices From Local Parishes
Obituary notices for Margaret A Hanley and Margaret A ley list funeral rites in St Patrick s church and St Michaels cemetery. Others include Joseph L Mauriccio Louis Botta Catherine Kiernan Brady Harriet Godfrey Miss Mabel Whitley Louis Patella Frederick Pieger Cedric Fowler and Carol Hayden with services set at A R Abriola and Son funeral home Our Lady of Fatima church St Michaels cemetery St Peter s church Gate of Heaven cemetery Trinity Episcopal church and New Canaan Congregational church.
Burton Losey team for The Man From Nowhere film
Hollywood reports that Richard Burton and director Joseph Losey will re team for The Man From Nowhere after completing Gorfth. The project marks a high profile collaboration with Losey directing Burton in a new screen drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
UPI
Richard Burton
Joseph Losey
Obituaries From Bridgeport Area Residents
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices for residents and former residents of Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Includes Edna Northrop Kearns of Auburn resident history. Michael P. Damato Sr. and Antoinette Didio Southard memorials. Frank J. Watson Lena Brons Watson family details. George A. Moll and Doris Bernard Chontos services. Bernard Pastore Sr. and Margaret Pearson memorials. Michael Lovey and Judith Lovey note. Frank J. Miller service details.
Services for Edith Baker in Danbury
Mrs Edith Baker 91 widow of Frederick Baker formerly of 42 William street died Wednesday in Twin Pines Convalescent hospital New Milford. Services today at 11 a m in Tomlinson Homestead 336 Main Street with Rev John Spear officiating. Burial in Wooster cemetery in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Baker
Danbury
Edith Baker
William Street
Twin Pines
New Milford
Tomlinson Homestead
Main Street
John Spear
Wooster Cemetery
Obituary notices for several Bridgeport area residents
Multiple funeral services announced for residents of Bridgeport and nearby towns including Mrs. Jennie White Harrold and Mrs. Henrietta Tess Stark. Deaths occur in Marysville Enola Bridgeport and Louisville with services at local churches and cemeteries in Chestnut Grove Lakeview St Michael's Holy Rosary and more. Survivors listed include children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Burial plans and funeral homes named across Connecticut Pennsylvania and Kentucky.
Services Saturday For Henry A. Rippe
Henry A. Rippe 74 of 19 North Avenue Westport co owner of the Rippe Brothers Farm Market of Westport and Fairfield died Wednesday. Services Saturday at 11 a.m. Greens Farms Congregational Church with Rev Richard D Fischler officiating. Burial in Wilbur Brook. He was a member of August Matthias Post 63 American Legion former deacon of Greens Farms church former member of Westport Board of Finance and Connecticut Pomological Society. Edith Downes Rippe a son Robert B D Rippe of Hawthorne N Y a daughter Mrs Jonathan Huntington of Southport a brother George J Rippe of Westport two sisters Mrs Charles H Johnson of Stratford and Mrs William G Huck of Westport six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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Westport
Henry A. Rippe
North Avenue
Rippe Brothers
Fairfield
Greens Farms Congregational Church
Richard D. Fischler
Wollowbrook
Charles H. Lewis
East State Street
Rippe
Matthias Post 63
American Legion
Westport Board of Finance
Connecticut Pomological Society
Edith Downes Rippe
Robert BD. Rippe
Hawthorne
N.Y
Jonathan Huntington
Southport
George J. Rippe
Charles H. Johnson
Stratford
William G, Huck
Women Strike for Peace Protest at UN Over Pueblo Issue
About 100 members of Women Strike for Peace demonstrated outside the U.S. mission to the United Nations in New York protesting the presence of the U S Navy ship Pueblo off North Korea. They sought to see Arthur J. Goldberg but were told he was unavailable due to his involvement in related affairs.
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New York
Strike For Peace
U.S
United Nations
U.S. Navy
Pueblo
North Korea
Arthur J. Goldberg
Goldberg
Man Dies in Municipal Bus Terminal
William M. Alexander aged 44 of 16 Summerfield Avenue died unexpectedly Wednesday in the Municipal Bus terminal. Funeral services and burial will be held in South Hills Virginia with M. McDonald Isaac Jr. Funeral Home at 85 Stratford Avenue in charge. Surviving relatives include Mary Alexander, a stepson, Robert Powell of Bridgeport, a brother, Clarence Alexander of South Hills, and three sisters Mrs. Lucille Howell, Miss Georgia Alexander, and Miss Shirley Alexander, all of Bridgeport.
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Rita M. Smallwood Hubbard
Francis Raymond Hubbard, Jr
Fern Creek
Bridgeport
Louisville
Gabriel
William M. Alexander
Summerfield Avenue
South Hills
M. McDonald Issac, Jr
Stratford Avenue
Mary Alexander
Robert Powell
Clarence Alexander
Lucille Howell
Georgia
Alexander
Shirley Alexander
St. Augustine's Cathedral
St. Michael's Cemetery
Godfrey & Conway Funeral Home
Washington Avenue
Finer Sr. Joseph C. Finer obituary in Shelton and Derby area
Joseph Charles Finer Sr., 80, of 104 Prospect Ave, a retired loom fixer, died yesterday in Fairfield Hills Hospital Newtown. He will lie in state at James T. Toohey funeral home Shelton and St Joseph Church Derby before burial at Mount St Peter's Derby. Born in Bridgeport, he lived in Shelton 50 years and was a member of Sokol Derby. He is survived by three sons Joseph Jr Edward and William. two daughters Helen and Mrs Goumas. two brothers John and George. three sisters and seven grandchildren.
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Thomas F. Brad Southport
Catherine G. Kiernan Brady
Village
Jane
Thomas F. Brady
Bridge
Port Hospital
Long Hill
Mullins
Redgate
Main Street
Gorham Place
St. John
Vianney Church
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Hawthorne
N. Y
Brady
New York City
Westchester County
Thomas A. Brady
Southport
M. Blasius
O.P
Agnes Kiernan
William McCleary
Richard Cogan
Walter Davidson
Mabel M. Whitley
Michael P. Damato
Asylum Street
Adzima Funeral Home
Arctic Street
St. Ambrose Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Stratford
Damato
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Auto Transit Company
Ann Patrick Damato
Michael P. Damato, Jr
Suzanne ,Miller
Fairfield
Joseph
Trumbull
Anthony I
Angelo Da‘mato
New Haven
Mary Kelmen
Antoinette Didio Southard
Apt
Marina Village
St. Vincent’ Hospital
Spadaccino and Son Funeral
Washington Avenue
St. George's
St. Michael's Cemetery
Southard
Qwik
Daniel DeAngelis
Virginia
Joseph Southard
Jennie Didio
Joseph Didio
Florida
John
Nicholas Didio
James Gaglione
Milford
Lena Puskas
Bernardo Pastore
Park Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Louis A, Abriola ,and Son Funeral
East
Holy Rosary Church
Rendi
Italy
Pastore
Constantinos
White Plains
Adam
Ernest
Eve Altieri
Louise Henninger
Jean Alello
Michael Soveg
Michael Lovey
Kings Highway
Park City
Lesko
Fairfield Avenue
Calvin United Church of Christ
Alexander Havadley
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Hungary
Soyeg J
Bullard Company
Judith Gall Lovey
Vincent Kish
Joseph Charles Finer
Shelton
Prospect Avenue
Sydny Blumenthal Company
Fairfield Hills Hospital
Newtown
James T. Toohey
Howe Avenue
St. Joseph's Church
Mount St. Peter’s Cemetery
Derby
Finer
Slovak Gymnastic Union
Sokol
Helen Kohutek Finer
Joseph C. Finer, Jr
Edward J. Finer
William H. Finer
Naugatuck
Helen C. Finer
Peter Goumas
Ausonia
George Finer
Joséph
Samrday
Irony Eearate
Oghey
Hi Shalton
St Peter's Cemeery
Cailing
Harrold
Fairfield Ave
Miller
Frank J. Miller
Stratfield Road
St George's Episcopal Church
Hobart J. Gary
Mountain Grove
Friends
Moll
George A. Moll
Ethel Grewcock Moll
Gary Street
Cyril Fox Mullins
Boston Avenue
Ridgeflets Avenue
St. Raichael's
Constantina Passarelli Pastore
Park St
Constantino
Bernardo
Ernest Pastore
Roszkowski
Walter Roszkowski
Anna Zaniewski Roszkowski
Austin Street
Charles W. Dorgiello & Sons
Park Avenue
West Liberty Sreet
St Michael’s Arch
St Michael's Cemetery
St Michael's Holy Name Society
Sakowski
Oxford
Conn
Lucy Sepanek Sakowski
Frank Sakowski
of & Wyant Road
Ralph & Hull
Frank Polke & Son
Hancock
Holy Family Church
Lawncroft Cemetery
Southarc
Antoinette D Bidio Southard
Martha Village
Nicholas Bidio
James Goglione
Leno Puskas
Spadaccine and Sons Funeral
Washington Ave
St. George's Catholic Church
Loveg
Michael Leveg
Judith Gall Seveg
Gahem
Alexander Havadlay
Calvin Walted
Stark
Henrietta Gels Stark
Wilmot
West and
Goulding
Post Rd
Lakeview
Pierre
Aurore
Ora
Guimond St. Pierre
Arthur St. Pierre
Fairstrood
Fairfleld
Frank Parke & Son
Falrfield Avenue
Holy Family ‘Church
Antoina de Conge Tontara
Madison Avenue
Carmelia Plectrilto
Frank
Patsy
Matthew Conge
Philomena Grassi
Mary, Ardilo
Jean Belordinelli
S. Spadoccino & Sons
St. Raphael Church
St. Richael’s
Piri Watson
Frank J. Watson
Lena Brons Watson
Seaside Avenue
Dennis & D'Arcy
Fotkield Avenue
Whitley
Mabel JM. Whitley
Boulevard
Trinit Episcopal Church
Edward Cook
Caling
Greenwood Cemetery
Brooklyn
Thorn
Pere
Honan
Main St
New
Wilkerson
Mars
Inez Wilkerson
Washington
M. fAc
Donald Isaac Je
James He Post, Jr
Navy
Death notices from February 1968 in Bridgeport area
Death notices list William A A Alexander Grace B Anderson Catherine G Kiernan Brady Doris Bernard Chantos Michael Damato Sr with addresses in Bridgeport Southport and surrounding areas. Funeral services at McDonald Adzima and local churches with interment at Gate of Heaven and Lakeview cemeteries. FrIends may call at funeral homes Friday and Saturday prior to services.
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Chontos
Bridgeport
Doris Bernard Chantos
William Chantos
Colorado Ave
William R. McDonald
Main St
Stratford
Lakeview Cemetery
Michael P. Domato Jr
Sreet
Adzima
Arctic
St. Ambrose
St. John's
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West Havener
City Hall
Margaret A. Hanley
Margaret A.ley
Rodgnaveae Rope
Hillside Hospital
St. Patrick's Church
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Harry L. Hale
Joseph L. Mauricio
Arch Street
A.R. Abriola and Son
Our Lady of Fatima
Louis P. Botta
Sasco Hill Road
Meadowbrook Hospital
East Hempstead
Long Island
Eli Godfrey
Harriet May Randall Godfrey
Burnt Hill
Ballston Lake
Hillside Cemetery
Burnt Hills
Godfrey
New York State
Burnt Hills-Balliston Lake
Louis R. Patella
Louis Richard Patella
Balmforth Avenue
Cornelus Delury
St., Peter's Church
St. Peter’s Cemetery
Frederick Pieger
Wepawaug Drive
Milford Hospital
Cody- White Funeral Home
Broad Street
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Cedric W. Fowler
Morristown
N. J
Northville
Eleanor Wooley Fowler
Thomas A. Hayden
New Canaan
Carol Ainley Hayden
Thomas A. ‘Hayden
Marshall Ridge Road
New Canaan Congregational Church
William A. Peach
Hal T. Kearns
Edna Northrop, Kearns
Universalist Church
Auburn
Brew Funeral Home
Mountain Grove Cementery
Kearns
Courtland School
Yale School of Fire ‘Arts
Mangers of the Home
Booker T. Washington Community’ Center
Council of ‘Church Women
Joseph W. Northrop
Joseph W. Northrop, Jr
Houston
William H. Lewis
Michael P. Damato, Sr
Dennis ‘and D'Arcy
Paul J. Bengtson
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Mr. Watson
Quarter Century Club
Mutual Aid Society of Bullards
June Watson Benhams
Antoinette Conge Tantora
Spadaccino and Sons Funeral Home
St. Raphael’s ‘Church
Campo Bosso
Tantora
Carmella Piccirillo
Frank Caonge
Petsy Conge
Matthew
Masry. Ardilo
Jean Bellardinelli
Remington Arms Company
Park City Hospital
Cyril F. Mulling
St Ambrose Church
William Chontse
Doris Bernard Chontos
William Chontos
Colorado ‘Avenue
Bridgeport“hospital
Nicholas Napps
Summerfield
New Hampshire
Chantos
Durkin
Michael John Durkin
Charles Durkin
Pleasant Street
Babson College of Business Management
Wellesley Hills
Mass
Babson
City Board of Tax Review
John Hurley
Robert Noce
Edward Klecha
George Pearson
Margaret Orford Pearson
Masonic Home
Wallingford
George K. Anderson
Lawncroft
B.C. Bailey Funeral Home
South Elm Street
Fife
Scotland
Pearson
Orient Chapter
OBS
Hospital
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Hobart Gary
Jennie White Harrold
Edgemoor Road
Frank M. Harrold
Deckard
Marysville
Chestnut Grove
Dorcas Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad
Marshal E. Harrold
Enola
Frank McGuire
Dennis and D'Arcy
George Stark
Henrietta Tess Stark
St. Vincent's Hospital
Fairfield Chapel
Post Road
Howard Orr
Olivet Congregational Church
Ora) Guimond St. Pierre
Fairst Road
Frank Polke and Son
Holy Rosary
Francis R. Hubbard, Sr
John L. Perrett
Adamson Perrett
South Main Street
Masonic
Albert Scheckel
First Baptist Church
B.C. Bailey
Gustave William Nelson
Codfish Hill
Danbury Hospital
Ilam
Bethel Funeral Home
Andrew ‘Mazak
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Center Cemetery
Michael Reid
Catherine McNerney Reid
Lee Avenue
Lam
Gannon and O'Connor
St. Peter’s Church
Charles W. Dougiello
St. Michael the Archangel Church
The
Hols: Name Society of
Stephen Seeley
Verona Grohely Seeley
Crane Street
Frank. Sakowski
Lucy Kulas
Sepanek) Sakowski
Wyant Street
Ralph E. Hull
West Church Street
Seymour
St. Michael's Church
Pieger
Frederick Pleger
Cecelia Peker Pleger
Wepawang Drive
Cody-White Funeral Home
Broad St
St. Mary's Church
St.Mary’s Cemetery
Lot Avenue
Gannon & O'Connor
Church of St. Peter's
St. Michael's
Asie
Frdisrowicz