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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1968
Page
4
The British Airports Authority announces a 25.4 million dollar development program for Heathrow to handle 490 seat Boeing 747 jets with operations slated for late 1969. New York port waterfront boasts over 750 miles of docking facilities.
Parade reporter Lloyd Shearer profiles George Christian 41 of Texas as LBJ's new press secretary. The piece uses interviews from colleagues and acquaintances to gauge his temperament, contrasts with predecessors, and gauges regard from the White House press corps.
U S Ambassador Seymour Finger said the United States may leave the United Nations Committee on Decolonization after accusing the majority of ignoring outsiders. He warned about built-in majorities and a "consensus" practice that sidelines some delegations while criticizing the committee’s stance on small territories and independence deadlines.
The Board of Apportionment and Taxation approved transfers totaling 78 800 for airport, community development and Park Department programs. Funds moved from the capital reduction and special services accounts cover current project expenses and planned obligations under state and federal aid programs.
Real estate brokers must obtain written permission from owners to sell property under new commission rule. Open listings require either non exclusive or exclusive contracts signed by the seller before showing. Contact must identify the property include terms, commission, expiration date and all signatures. Commission chair Hobert Bennicit says rule protects all parties and licenses risk jeopardy without written listings. Members include Frank Bero and Gordon L Walsh.
The United States cautioned West Germany to limit contacts with the Soviet Union that could spark a Berlin crisis. High officials led by Secretary of State Dean Rusk stressed backing for Eastern bloc relations while avoiding changes to Berlin's status. A memorandum from Karl-Heinrich Knappstein noted US concern about Bonn making concessions via bilateral talks with the Soviets, and Soviet warnings against West Berlin meetings were cited.
In Haifa officials report that more than one third of Israel’s 4200 merchant seamen are foreigners. The census lists 383 Chinese 194 Spaniards 138 Portuguese 113 Dutch 87 Yugoslavs and about 600 others aboard Tarae ll vessels.
Waterbury witnesses a second day sit in and sleep in at City Hall with about 50 adults demanding five apartments. Mayor Palomba rejects the offer citing federal factors as Hartford Bridgeport and New Haven secure Model Cities funds. The peaceful protest organized by the Black Youth Movement and Operation Breakthrough continues with food provided as participants plan to return after work.
Viet Cong launched a major assault across the Mekong Delta as U S forces responded with artillery and air strikes. Cities including Ben Tre My Tho Can Tho and Vinh Long suffered extensive destruction with thousands dead wounded and tens of thousands homeless. Initial counts note hundreds of civilian deaths and widespread devastation across provincial capitals.
State trooper Cyril Conrad reports three Brookfield youths aged 11 and 12 arrested for a January 27 series of early morning burglaries on Route 7. Victims include Motorama, Swift's Market, and the Colony Diner. A mini-bike and about 100 dollars in merchandise were recovered. Names withheld pending investigation.
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