House Group OKs Hike in Debt Ceiling
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a 6 billion increase in the national debt limit to 336 billion through June 30 after a party line 15-10 vote. The Treasury warned of suspending some accounts next month without raising the ceiling. Republicans pressed to link the measure to budget reforms and debated including provisions affecting private sale of government assets.
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Widow Wins 400 Dollar Sunday Post Puzzle Prize
Bridgeport widow Elizabeth Yansick Capwell won the $400 puzzle prize after delivering the sole perfect entry. She had nearly missed her three year streak of entries and admitted disbelief at the victory, saying she almost didn’t enter after returning from Louisville, Kentucky.
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Peking accuses U S Soviet Japan of criminal plot to attack China
Radio Peking says the United States the Soviet Union and Japan plotted to use Heilungkiang Province as a gateway for an attack on Red China. Maoists seized Heilungkiang after bloody fighting, cutting the plot off. Beijing cites massed Soviet troops near Siberia and reports fabrication about Mao opponents death. Continued on Page Ten.
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Precipitation Far Below Normal Across New England Region
The U S Weather Bureau River Forecast Center reports the past three months were well below normal for precipitation across New England and New York State, with Maine showing less deficiency. Streamflow remained deficient except in Maine, and groundwater conditions are noted as continued page two.
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Johnson Says U S and Reds Must Concede for Peace in Viet Nam
U S and Reds must make concessions to bring peace in Viet Nam, Johnson states as U S B52 bombers launch three dawn raids in Tay Ninh Province. The attacks target supply and training sites near the Cambodian border, amid ongoing ground fighting and a rising enemy force estimate.
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Fragmented Magazine Page Teasers and Contents
A readable fragment from a periodical shows sections like Classified Ads ComicS Crossword Puzzle Dear Abby Editorials Fashions Financial News and Obituaries. The listing includes names Polly's Pointers Sylvia Porter theater news and sports along with a guide to page numbers and departments.
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Symphony Plans Event During Barnum Festival
The Greater Bridgeport Symphony decided to participate in the 19th annual Barnum Festival and plans a night performance during the event. Mrs Richard Rodgers has joined a committee for a Salute to Jose Iturbi night in April with Iturbi as resident conductor next fall. William Hawkins said tentative plans place a Broadway style evening of popular songs during the festival as talks with Barnum Festival officials continue.
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City Hall Study Considered by Management Firm
City government weighs hiring a management survey firm to study City Hall operations and the Humane Affairs department. Mayor Curran says preliminary talks have been held with a consultant and will review ambulance and clinic operations for waste or duplication. Continued on page ten.
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Board seeks curbs on reducing groups
The Board of Humane Affairs urged state level regulation of weight-control clubs prescribing diets for a fee, requiring registration with health authorities and proof diets are medically prescribed. The board supported city boundary limits and planned to contact the State Medical Society and State Health Department.
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Cops Close Trap On Drug Suspect At Parkway Toll
Bridgeport and State police closed in on a suspected narcotics violator last night at the Norwalk toll station of the Connecticut Turnpike, climaxing a week of surveillance by Bridgeport detectives. Daniel Cedrone, 21, of 1534
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Schutz Wins Newtown Democrats Endorsement for Third Term
In a Newtown Democratic caucus at Edmond town hall Carly M. Schutz was endorsed for a second term as first selectman after defeating Walter McCarthy 98 to 56. Selectman Kenneth W. Casey was also endorsed to run again. McCarthy said he will not seek a primary. election is May 2.
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Glass Domed City of Tomorrow Planned by Disney World
Disney officials unveiled plans for EPCOT the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow a glass domed city integrated with Disney World in central Florida The project features a 30 story hub an air conditioned city of 1 000 acre industrial park and three outer districts with monorails and people movers to transport workers The city is projected to cost 75 million to open with annual spending of 10 to 15 million and could open within three years if legislative measures pass
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No Serious Hint Yet In Vietnam Peace Talks
President Johnson said both sides must concede to reach a negotiated peace in Vietnam and noted there has been no serious Communist effort to move toward conference talks despite rumors.
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Johnson presses for prompt peaceful settlement in Southeast Asia
President Johnson, at a White House news conference dominated by the Southeast Asian conflict, stressed US readiness to push for a prompt peaceful settlement. He said the United States would go more than halfway and would welcome a conference, noting possible concessions but not discussing them in advance.
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Two Will Confer Today On School Fund Cuts
Supt. Lester Silverstone will meet City Comptroller Thomas M. Doyle at 9 a.m. to discuss restoring items cut from the Board of Education budget. Doyle proposed 11,224,209 for schools, down from the board's 12,046,268 request, with no new personnel included. A public hearing on the budget is set for next Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall.
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City Ambulance Fee Boost Voted
The City Dispensary board voted to raise private transfer ambulance fees from 15 to 20 dollars while emergency calls stay 12 dollars. The session discussed a 1967-68 budget cut for a new ambulance and the failed 20 thousand dollar request. Dr Booe and Dr Ruby were named to protest the cut at a Board of Appropriation and Taxation meeting.
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