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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1968

Page

2

U S Studies North Vietnam Peace Hint in Talks

Trinh hints at talks on Vietnam settlement based on 1954 Geneva accord after U S bombing halt. North Vietnam seeks discussion on problems, not a full agenda, while pressing its offensive. State Dept summary notes no new stance on whether Hanoi will curb reinforcements if bombing ends. Rusk says channels remain open if North Vietnam chooses to use them.

Vietnam Trinh U.S North Vietnam United States DRV State Department Johnson Rusk

Campus riot in Orangeburg leaves one dead and 50 wounded

Witnesses describe gunfire from a mob of 50 to 75 Negro students on the campus crest while city firemen and police fought fires. National Guardsmen charged up the embankment as officers returned fire, injuring several students. Ambulances ferried the wounded as rioting follows earlier clashes over integration and a shut down bar.

Donner Mobley Sellers Orangeburg Howling National

Contractor Accused Of Zoning Violation In Bridgeport

Bridgeport contractor Herbert Shay surrendered on a warrant charging storing and repairing vehicles and construction equipment in violation of city zoning ordinances. He and his Fairfield address were linked to a business at 120 Beachview Avenue, with $100 bail set for arraignment in Circuit Court.

Bridgeport Herbert Shay Sassapequan Road Fairfield John Sember Bernard Mangiamele Special Services Division Shay Bridgeport Zoning Board Beachview Avenue

Shelton Woman Wins $1 275 Puzzle Jackpot

Mrs. Wales, a longtime puzzle player and member of VFW Post 7788, claimed the 14 year prize in the paper's puzzle game. She planned to buy a new dress and pay Christmas bills as husband and neighbors celebrated in a kitchen-table moment.

Mrs. Wales Wales VFW

Korea to receive part of three billion aid package

President Johnson proposed immediate congressional approval of an extra 100 million dollars for military aid to the Republic of Korea as part of a broader three billion dollar aid package. The plan would augment the existing 150 to 160 million used for arms aid while signaling future cuts as Korea grows economically.

Johnson South Vietnam White House Joseph A. Califano Jr Vietnam Korea U.S Seoul Washington North Korea South North Congress Republic of Korea South Korea

Copters Save Decks As Ship Issues Raise Rescue

Coast Guard reports four people plucked from wrecked ship Pegasus after a hull split and radio distress. AMVER system helped identify rescuers and positions. Arquimedes and Lloyds listing issues noted. two tugs and a Liberian vessel arrived to assist.

Lloyd’s Register of Shipping Arquimedes Lloyd’s Coast Guard AMVER Pegasus Foundation Vigilant Bermuda Alice L. Méran New York Franconia

Lansdale Replies To Weicker In Sixth District Maneuver

Lansdale, a leading Republican hopeful for Congress in the Fourth district and former Greenwich first selectman, answers Weicker's anti poverty critique. He defends ABCD CAP efforts, argues for local talking with program workers, and stresses the need for experimental approaches to urban poverty while noting past CAP accomplishments and staff issues.

Congress Greenwich Meg Wilton Lansdale First Selectman Young Republican Men’s Club Bridgeport ABCD Boston Washington United States Mr. Lansdale CAP Rep. Weicker South End Boy Scout Council Weicker Abner W. Sibal Vnbent Fourth District Court Donald Jeo Irwin Mriz Weicker Irwin Sin Lans

Car Insurance Rate Hike Won By Mutual Group

A Mutual Group driven rate increase in state car insurance is reported with average premium shifts shown for Hartford Waterbury New Britain Fairfield Stratford New Haven Westport and Stamford. The 20-20 plan offers up to 20000 for personal injury and 5000 for property damage with new rates ranging from 66 to 130 dollars and prior averages around 133 dollars.

Mutual Bureau Hartford Waterbury New Britain Fairfield-Stratford New Haven Westport Stamford

Marines Rescue Yanks From Hue

Marines rescue two U S citizens from Hue where civilians, teachers at a vocational school run by World Relief Commission, endured nine days with no direct contact while seeing Communist soldiers nearby. Paul Kennel of Lancaster Pa described staying inside while the others remained outside.

The World Relief Commission Paul Kennel Lancaster

Shelton Police Probe Dog Slaying

Police investigate the death of a mongrel dog after its doghouse was set on fire. Patrolman John Hogan said gasoline was poured on the doghouse and it was ignited early one day. The dog belonged to Anthony Loda of Center Street.

Shelton John Hogan Anthony Loda Center Street

Rocky Tells Panel To Resolve N Y Sanitation Strike

Mayor Lindsay seeks government aid to end New York City sanitation strike amid fires and public safety fears. Mediation proposes a $400 raise. union says $600 demand stands. Sanitation teams halt pickups. Harlem area hardest hit with slum neighborhoods and high population of Black and Puerto Rican residents.

Rocky N.Y Weather Bureau Lindsay Health Police and Fire Sanitation Union Teamster Teamsters Union Teamsters Lal Washington National Guard Bureau Sanitation Department Harlem East Harlem Lower East Side Upper West Side Manhattan Col Island Brownsville Bedford Stuyvesant Red Hook Brooklyn South Bronx Corona Jamaica Queens

North Korea Threatens War Readiness After Pueblo Incident

Premier Kim Il Sung warns war could erupt any moment and calls for strengthened military readiness to crush aggressors in one stroke. He cites US imperialist maneuvers and South Korea’s war posture, vowing retaliation for Pueblo seizure and insisting the people’s army is prepared for all-out war if provoked.

Kim Defense Kim Chang Bong Pueblo United States Korea Kim Ibsung U.S South Korea Republi KCNA

Korea War Fears Drive Stocks Down Across Market

U S stocks slid sharply as Korea fears and regional conflict threats spurred heavy selling. The Dow dropped 9.60 to 850.32 amid reports Kim Il Sung warned of possible war and Johnson loosening Vietnam bombing limits. Trading volume reached 9.66 million shares.

Korea New York Asia Kim Ilsung Johnson North Vietnam Federal Reserve Board Western Europe

Guman Nominated for Bridgeport City Council Post

Guman, longtime Community Development official at City Hall, is proposed for the council seat. He is a partner at DeSiena and Guman law firm and holds Fairfield University and UConn Law School degrees. he served in Korea with the Marine Corps and has numerous bar associations. He is married to Dorothy Tetreault and they have two children.

Nance McMahon Guman John P. Maiocco, Jr DeSiena Bridgeport Connecticut American Bar Associations American Trial Lawyers’ Association Connecticut Trial Lawyers’ Association National Association of Defense Lawyers American Judicature Society Catholic War Veterans Raymond ™. Harris VFW Harry Congdon American Legion Post Chateau Thierry Marine Corps League Dorothy Tetreault Waterbury Mary Beth John Donald

Shapiro Urges Massive Drive to Curb Poverty

Connecticut official calls for an eight point plan backed by federal funds to expand work training day care and aid to dependent children. He cites rising ADC caseloads and a $35 million state deficit largely covered by federal funds while urging business and Congress to act.

Welfare Welfare Department Shapiro Hartford Lions Club ADC Connecticut State Welfare Department Congress

Waterbury camp-out leads to housing lease commitments

About 65 residents who occupied City Hall overnight won city pledges to provide leased apartments. Leader Hubert Williamson said five units would be ready February 16 and four more later, funded by a federal program. Williamson hailed the move as progress for Black Americans. Mayor Palomba pledged the additional apartments, with details to follow.

Bartler Waterbury City Hall City Hall Hubert Williamson Williamson Lettermens’ Club Black Youth Movement Frederick W. Palomba’Jr

Connecticut Leader Urges Federal Help for Urban Crises

Shapiro argues government costs for education welfare and police will rise until Washington takes full responsibility. He says if federal funds cover the Cuban refugee program it should also cover aid for poorer Puerto Ricans and southern migrants moving to Connecticut.

Shapiro Connecticut Puerto Rico

Meriden Reform Plan Aims at Student Transfers

An Eight Free Meriden reform notes two students caught amid a larger incident. Officials discuss a transfer program from the 1967 General Assembly to move unruly youths to reformatory facilities, with transfers hampered by time and court-issue concerns. Names of hometowns include Bridgeport Hartford New Haven South Norwalk Willimantic Manchester.

Bridgeport Hartford New Haven South Norwalk Willimantic Manchester Corrigibles Cheshire Norwich Morgan General Assembly Cheshire Reformatory NPE Meriden ‘School

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