Bandit Sprays Gas in Jewelry Store Heist on Broad Street
A bandit masked waves of force used tear gas during a Broad Street jewelry store robbery. He demanded the cash and diamonds, rifled the register and opened safe, then fled west on Fairfield Avenue toward Broad Street. Police comb the area with no arrest. Witness Bellemere and Sgt. Cocco describe the suspect, about five ten, 170 pounds, last seen near Hotel Barnum.
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Bellemere
Mr. Bellemere
Hotel Barnum
Broad
St. the
Milton Jarrett
Fairfield Avenue
Cocco
Hugh Co
Curran
Joseph A. Walsh
Bridgeport
Newtown Kennel Club Cuts Matches After Meet
Newtown English setter Yankee Clipper owned by Mrs Lois Rosenberg of Pound Ridge N Y was named best in match at the 20th AKC sanctioned event of the Newtown Kennel Club at Edmond Town Hall. Club will hold six matches a year now instead of twelve with events on the first Thursday every other month. Group winners included Basset Hound Newfoundland wire Fox Terrier Poodle Shih Tzu and English Setter with judges Mrs Robert Tongren Edmund Carver and others.
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Newtown
Makepeace
Lois: Rosenberg
Pound
Ridge
Nis
Newtown Kennel Club
Edmond Town Hall
William Hi ‘Rankin
Brookfield
Basset
Hound
Double B
Helen Boutell
Wilton
Newfoundland
Black
Arthur
Harry
Carol Loughlin
Carmel
N.Y
Tack Dewitt
Norwalk
Weeboro
Melodee
Emma Goldman
Monroe
Shasa Apso
Brijal
Sakya Chinch
Robert Gilson
Fred Holder
Pleasant Valley
Robert Tongren
of . Bloomfield
Edmund Carver
New Canaan
Soviet scientists report hot underground lake in Kurile chain
Tass announced discovery on Kunashir Island, southern Kuriles north of Japan. The lake reportedly runs at 482 degrees and a power plant is being designed to harness its energy.
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Moscow
Tass
Kunashir Island
Kurile Islands
Japan
One Clue Dropped From Sunday Puzzle
The Sunday Post puzzle 715 loses the 1¢-down clue due to a mechanical error. The 10-down clue was blurred and eliminated. Judges will accept any word contestants puzzle as correct. If legible, 1¢down would read Men who may get into grave difficulties. The prize rises to $1,275.
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Sunday Post
Return of Pueblo Sailor Body Denied by U S
Pueblo was seized by North Korean gunboats on January 23. South Korean sources say the body was turned over at Panmunjom at 8 30 p m Monday Korean time after U S negotiators met North Korean officials to pursue release of the vessel and crew.
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Pueblo
Panmunjom
U.S
Hygienists Aid In Dental Exhibit In Bridgeport
Dentists and hygienists from Bridgeport area staff a National Children’s Dental Health Week exhibit at Trumbull shopping center. Co chairs Dr. Joseph Wolczek and Dr. Arthur Nachbar lead a list of attendees from Bridgeport, Trumbull, Stratford, Fairfield and New Haven area dental groups. Mrs. Jean Lewis helped plan and judged the poster contest.
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Bridgeport Dental Hygienists’ ‘Association
Bridgeport Dental’ Association
Trumbull
Children’s Dental Health Week
Arnold Marshall
Robert Lizzie
Marilyn
Banas
Joan Berger
Trene "Brenner
Fran Campanelli
Joan Carroll
Youth Gets 60 Days and Fine in Theft Case
Marvin W. Hopkins of 395 Carroll Avenue was sentenced in Circuit Court to six months in jail with 60 days suspended and one year probation after pleading guilty to receiving stolen goods. Judge Norton M. Levine also imposed a $10 fine. Police said Hopkins was arrested January 26 on an original charge of breaking and entering tied to an incident last July 28, with stolen goods valued at about $250.
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Marvin W
Hopkins
Carroll Avenue
Norton M. Levine
Teamsters and Detroit News Reach Tentative Agreement
The Teamsters Union and Detroit News publishers reach a tentative three year contract ending an 82 day shutdown. Wage increase of 30 dollars per week with no benefits. ratification vote by about 1000 members planned. Settlement follows 13 hour talks with International Vice President Robert Holmes present.
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Detroit
Teamsters
Detroit News
Detroit, News
Wate
News
Robert Holmes
International Teamsters
Teamster
Free Press
The
GOP Urges Sell Of War Tax Not Surcharge
In Washington GOP leaders Javits Percy and Curtis urge labeling the tax as a war tax rather than a surcharge. They argue the administration downplays war costs as Ackley testifies on the economic message before Congress.
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Gop
Washington
Johnson
Sens
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Charles H. Percy
Ill
Thomas B. Curtis
Gardner Ackley
President
Council of Economic Advisers
Senate House Economic Committee
Javits
Ackley
House
Ways and Means Committee
Percy
Curtis
Shotgun Wounds At Chicago High School Sparks Riot
Two pupils were wounded by a shotgun blast in a South Side high school lunch room. More than 1,000 pupils protested at a second high school, throwing rocks amid reports of gang clashes between the Egyptian Lords and the Dirty Dozen. Humphrey Moore, 16, was hit in the back by 18 pellets. Ernestine Asebes, 17, was injured in the ankle. Moore was listed in fair condition. Several youths were taken to police for questioning. Authorities denied reports of a fired teacher or dropped vocational courses.
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Chicago
Payee High School
Humphrey Moore
Ernestine Asebes
Moore
Dunbar Vocational High School
Longhair Pupils Hazed and Suspended in Norwalk Schools
Dr. Howard suspended 51 male students for hair length after supervisor Carl Peterson visited Norwalk schools on January 22 and found violations of the rule. Principal Brien McMahon noted prior suspensions and a one week window for compliance, while concerns about safety and class disruption were cited by officials.
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Howard
Carl Peterson
Brien McMahon
Weinstein
Carlson
Norwalk
Jazz Group Hearse Looted of Instruments
New Haven AP report: The Plast! Visitation, a Yale student rock group, found a converted hearse missing guitars amplifiers and a complete drum set valued at 2500 after thieves broke a window. The instruments were insured and the band faces a temporary silence due to the loss.
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New Haven
New Orleans
Plast
Yale University
Howard Sawyer
Jazzmen
Burglars Take 10 Machines From Terrace Offices
Police report three separate break ins at Beardsley Terrace Building 2 state and deal agencies. A supervisor, Een Devins, found the 8 am Monday entry. doors forced, offices ransacked in a bid to find cash.
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State and Deal Agency
Beardsley Terrace
Eieen Devins
State Welfare
ABCD
Legal Services Office
Leonard Cocco
Truck Kills Musician on Massachusetts Turnpike
Harold Thompson a 53 year old percussionist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra was killed Monday night when struck by a truck on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Boston. He had exited his own car to inspect damage to it when the impact occurred.
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Boston
UPI
Harold Thompson
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Massachusetts Turnpike
Thompson
Public Education Without Legal Basis Questioned
The report questions the legitimacy of continuing public education programs lacking a clear legal and reasonable foundation. Officials emphasize the need for proper authorization and statutory backing to avoid unlawful delivery of services and potential budgetary implications.
Norwalk Hair Rule Suits Reach Court
Norwalk students suspended for haircut violations challenge school board directive as arbitrary and unconstitutional. Civil Liberties Union argues suspension delays expulsion and violates Eighth Amendment privacy, with plaintiffs alleging unequal treatment and irreparable damage to their education. The show cause hearing, led by Judge O Sullivan, is adjourned to Wednesday.
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O'Sullivan
Peterson
Harry A. Becker
Howard
Civil Liberties’ Union Action
The
Civil Liberties Union
Eek
Bond Case Barred From City Fairfield
Testo and Coppola faced bonds and theft charges tied to a $2 million Newburger and Loeb theft. Coppola received 10 years and $30,000 fine. Connolly got five years and $15,000 fine. Both men testified at a Fairfield court with Judge Timbers. Additional obstruction charges cited for alleged threats.
U S Balking At Apology for Pueblo Incident
U S officials deny plans to apologize in advance as South Korea fears domestic protests. Radio silence by the Pueblo from Jan 10 to 21 sparked speculation that Washington planned an apology to North Korea. Senate panel seeks details on the seizure and whether the vessel breached North Korean waters.
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U.S
Seoul
South Korea
Japan
United States
McClodkey
Rusk
McNami
Pueblo
Jazi
United ‘States
Panmunjom
Washington
Johnson
State Department
Chung Hee-Park
North Korea
W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Foreign Relations Committee
Winter Olympics Open in France and Controversies Rise
The Games begin amid calls for peaceful competition as the United States eye two or more golds led by Peggy Fleming. Misfortune hits U S skaters with Robi Morning breaking a leg and stomach upsets forcing two skaters from training. A row over ski maker names prompts IOC action a meeting led by Avery Brundage as 60,000 attend the opening ceremony and the U S hockey team faces Czechoslovakia.
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Pam
United States
America
Peggy Fieming
Colorado Springs
Colo
Welles
Robi Morning
Santa Monica
Calif
T Com
Bill Lanigan
New York City
Dianne Holum
Northbrook
Til
Joan Dorgan
Springfield
International Ski Federation
Avery Brundage
International Olympic Committee
IOC
U.S
Czechoslovakia
Hee Aes
Travel Tax Proposals Draw Industry Opposition Across Regions
Travel industry leaders from New York Chicago Minneapolis and beyond criticize proposed tourist taxes as unrealistic and hard to administer. Critics warn of smuggling and escape routes while urging caution to avoid hurting travel access and jobs.
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T Travel Agency
Aaron Krumbein
New York
Montreal
London
Paris
Europe
Harry Olson
Chicago
Olson
Minneapolis
Robert E. Short
Discover America
Howard L. Clark
American Express Co
Clark
Thomas Donovan
Congress
Stratford Man Booked In Spirit Shop Break
Stratford police arrested 22 year old Richard A. Smith of 27 Cornwall Street on a Circuit Court warrant charging breaking and entering with criminal intent. He allegedly broke a show window at Stratford Spirit Shop on April 4 and was released on a $1000 bond for Circuit Court appearance.
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Richard A. Smith
Cornwall Street
Stratford
Smith
Students protest U S North Korea secret talks near embassy
About 50 Chun gang University students staged a 20 minute demonstration before the U S Embassy in Seoul denouncing U S secret talk s with North Korea over the Pueblo incident. They urged retaliatory military actions and urged revision of the defense pact to halt Communist threats.
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Seoul
Korea
U.S
North Korea
Pueblo
Chungang University
Kim-sung
United States
Chung Hee Ark
US Team Funds Private Donors Back Olympic Outfitting
Seated teams of 113 U S athletes head to Grenoble for the Winter Games with uniforms and gear funded by private donors. The U S Olympic Committee declines government aid with a 3.85 million dollar budget while business and volunteers supply cash and clothing valued at hundreds of thousands. Manufacturers and firms donate travel uniforms and medical supplies as part of a wide private support effort led by the U S Apparel Committee.
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Sally Ryan
NEW York (Ap
United States
Grenoble
France
U.S
America
Marion Miller
Gillette Safety Razor Co
Olympic Committee
Maxwell House
Carol Heiss Jenkins
Andrea Mead Lawrence
Dick Button
Howard - Johnson
Keys in Car Law to Get Vote Fed 19
Common Council last night advanced an ordinance to fine 15 dollars for leaving keys in an unattended vehicle. The measure, sponsored by Alderman Don Ald Brown, awaits a Feb 39 meeting vote and becomes effective 30 days after passage. Police would collect keys from unattended cars and hold them at headquarters.
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Common Council
Ray
Donald A. Brown
John P. Malocco, Jr
Curran
Dominic A. Cretelia
Health Department
Office of Humane Affairs
Weicker Backed in New Canaan for House Bid
State Rep. Lowell P. Weicker Jr. won unanimous endorsement from the New Canaan Republican Town Committee for the Fourth District congressional nomination. The 15‑member panel approved after an appearance by Weicker and lengthy Q&A, signaling broad support as he seeks to unseat Democrat Rep. Donald J. Irwin.
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NEW _ CANAAN
Lowell P. Weicker, Jr
Greenwich
New Canaan
Republican ‘Town Committee
Mr. Welcker
Welcker
Jordan
Weicker
Donald J. Irwin
Norwalk
Man gets 180 days for policy playing
Nicholas R. Mainlero, 27, of 234 Bronx avenue, was sentenced to 180 days in jail after pleading guilty in circuit court to a policy playing charge. Police found policy slips, horse bets, and narcotics during a raid on his apartment. he is also bound over on a narcotics charge with a $10,000 bond.
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Nicholas R. Mainlero
Bronx Avenue
Didge Rodney
Elelson
Mainlero
John P. Evans
Mainiero
Superior Court
Firemen Dispatched to Fairfield University Alarm
Fairfield firemen responded at 1 45 p m yesterday after a fire alarm at Fairfield University. No fire was found.
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Fairfield
Fairfield University
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