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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1968
Page
28
In Seoul protests grow as South Korea questions U N control and US handling of the Pueblo seizure. Talks at Panmunjom to be open with South Korea weighing army recalls and air force reservist activation for a potential mobilization.
Saigon dispatch says Park Nayal, 31, an information officer at the Korean Embassy, and Kim Kyung Kook, 44, business representative of the Korean Times in English, were abducted by Viet Cong near a race track noted for Viet Cong activity. The incident occurred Tuesday as fighting intensified in the area.
Weston police report two homes on Godfrey road were entered yesterday by the same burglar. Mrs. Walter Miles found rooms ransacked and fled to call 3:30 p.m. A purse with 40 and a portable television set and a portable typewriter were reported missing. Neighbor William Clark reported a break in at 4:15 p.m. with a watch and $50 cash taken. Entry via an unlocked door.
Nixon told a Stevens Point University audience that Latin America needs radical change and a revolution, though not violence, and urged hands to help. He toured Wisconsin campaigns with GOP candidates and rejected demands to halt Vietnam bombing, pledging not to invade Vietnam or other countries.
Hartford AP report to Gov Dempsey says excessive highway speed is a major hazard at the Founders Bridge intersection of I-91 and I-84. State police note five fatalities since last August on 1-81 nearby and that patrols found 30 percent of violations far above the 40 mph limit. Officials will add prominent signs to warn drivers to slow.
Arlen E. Cota of the Pomperang council announces Boy Scouts of America publication Boys’ Life has reached a new national circulation high of 2,525,000, about 15 percent above last year. The magazine, published in New Brunswick, N J, is sold on newsstands and subscribes from both Scouts and non Scouts, with Pomperang packs and troops totaling nearly 3,000 subscriptions.
A Senate committee pressed Secretary of State Rusk for details on intelligence sharing with the Soviet Union. Questions cover why ships approach foreign waters, Pueblo mission dates, responsible decision makers, available aircraft, and whether Soviet vessels shadowed the Pueblo. A full report on the Pueblo style intelligence plan and daily operational awareness was requested.
Phillip D. Luchenbill of Charles Pfizer & Co. told Bridgeport Rotary Club members that seven of ten drugs in use today were unknown a decade ago. He noted advances in molecular biology and predicts future immunizations against viruses and birth defects, with cancer possibly reduced by major breakthroughs. He cited declines in influenza deaths and polio cases, and linked gains to large industry research spending. Luchenbill, a New Canaan resident and 15-year Pfizer veteran, spoke at Unitedhall on Maplewood Avenue.
Hartford AP reports the Connecticut Supreme Court will hear New Haven's case over whether state law guarantees minority representation on at large city bodies. GOP claims 10 seats should go to Republicans if law applies. ruling could affect 44 towns and reshape charter provisions.
The Very Rev William C McInnes president of Fairfield University and Bridgeport ABCD board chair urged a responsible local inquiry into the city anti poverty program. He said investigations should examine why the program lacks broad community support and refine criteria for evaluating its effectiveness.
Hartford AP report states the State Research Commission awarded 26,614 dollars to the University of Connecticut to study how large Connecticut cities view their community problems. Professors Irving L. Allen and J. David Collas will analyze attitudes toward urban issues and publish findings.
The Bridge Study commission narrowed to four the consulting firms from twelve that submitted proposals to study a Bridgeport to Long Island link. Booz Allen Hamilton, Bryan and Panico, Frederic R Harris Associates, and Howard Needles Tammen and Bergendorf will be interviewed March 4 in executive session, with final selection expected that day or soon after. The commission, chaired by Sen. Jean Amenta, operates on a $50,000 appropriation and budgets up to $35,000 for the consultant's study, with a public hearing in Bridgeport planned for March 4.
In Hartford 90 Democratic town committees in Connecticut back McCarthy aides say. Rev. Duffy states many town chairmen support McCarthy though not official. Duffy, Lowenstein, and Cox spoke before Trinity College rally as CT party teams plan for Feb 17 Westport event.
Wallace, former Alabama governor, is expected to declare his candidacy at a Washington news conference Thursday morning. He has spoken of a need for a choice by the people if major parties fail to offer one and has already begun efforts to qualify for ballots in multiple states as a third party candidate.
Missouri Pacific faces a walkout over adding one helper to yard crews as safety and efficiency demands clash with union aims to end featherbedding. Railroads warn of disrupted military and defense shipments while Seaboard and others prepare similar work-rule responses amid tensions.
Members of the Bridgeport Industrial Forum of the Bridgeport branch YMCA will visit General Electric's housewares manufacturing division at Boston and Seaview avenues Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. The event combines visitation with a Ladies Night program and includes a tour of the plant area where housewares are assembled.
Fred C. Robinson announces a committee to honor E Eugene Spear Walter Edwards Mrs Rita Miller and George C Scott, recently elected city officials. Spear a lawyer active in civic affairs was elected to the Board of Education. Miller was reelected to a third term on the Board of Selectmen. Edwards and Scott won aldermanic seats in the 130th and 125th districts. The event is March 7 at 6 p m at Mary Journey's Inn Bridgeport. The honorary committee includes Mayor Curran and several state and city leaders. Tickets contact numbers provided.
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