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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1968

Page

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Pregnant Women In Korea Shun 14 Kinds of Food

A Hotel Home Economics Association report notes 14 foods to avoid for pregnant women in 26 South Korean agricultural communities. Claims link duck and rabbit intake to physical traits in babies, bones to skin issues, soybeans and squash to tooth decay, radish to difficult childbirth, and advises nursing mothers to avoid greens.

Korea Seoul APN South Korea Hotel Home Economics Association

Israel and Jordan Claim Tank Hits In Fire Exchange

Israel and Jordan reported tank hits after a morning firefight near Kibbutz Gesher ten miles south of the Sea of Galilee. Spokesmen said the clash began at 10 a.m. with Jordanian machine guns firing on Israeli troops, continuing until nightfall a few miles north of the Dead Sea.

Israel Jordan Dead Sea Kibbutz Gesher Sea of Galilee

Suspects Held In Robbery of Jeweler Here

Police report suspects held in a local jewelers robbery case. The victim said he was struck, knocked to the floor and trampled by a single bandit, sustaining facial bruises. Arrests were made by Sgt. Leonard Cocco and officers Frank Nerkowski Robert Sharnick Raymond Dorsch and John Formichella.

U S Envoy Shadowed After Threat Letter in Stockholm

Police assign plainclothes protection for U S Ambassador William Heath after an anonymous letter warned of danger in Stockholm. Authorities said officers would shadow the envoy discreetly whenever he leaves his residence or the embassy.

Stockholm U.S William W. Heath Fetter Heath

Canadian Freighter Sinks in Atlantic After Tow

The derelict Canadian freighter Charmy sank in the Atlantic early Sunday after being taken in tow by the Norwegian freighter Vinni. Twenty two crew members and two passengers were rescued from lifeboats and a life raft on Saturday and brought aboard Vinni bound for Norfolk, Virginia. The captain had warned of water in the hold and said the ship could not stay afloat.

New York Charmy Atlantic Coast Guard Vinni Norfolk

Mal Graham to Report Today for Army Duty

Boston Celtics rookie guard Mal Graham must report to Fort Dix New Jersey for months of Army duty Mailed orders include no plan to replace him and Red Auerbach hopes he may return for part of the regular season and NBA playoffs. Graham had been filling in for Larry Siegfried who missed 20 games with a back injury. Siegfried has since returned to the lineup.

Boston UPI Boston Celtics Mal Graham Graham New York University Fort Dix Celtics Red Auerbach Larry Siegfried Siegfried

Ford's Theater Reopens 103 Years After Lincoln Death

Washington sees Ford's Theater return as a living memorial after 103 years in exile. The National Park Service oversees the site while a citizens group runs the shows, launching with John Brown's Body in a 14 week season and a $1.1 million operating fund drive. The 1865 assassination site, later a records office and storehouse, now hosts a National Repertory Theater company with 750 seats, aiming to honor Lincoln and American drama.

Washington Ford Shrine, Museum and Art Gallery Abraham Lincoln John Brown F Street 10Th Ford's Department of the Interior National P Ark Service Ford’s Theater Society National Theater Company Walter Pozen Stewart Udall John Wilkes ‘Booth Lincoln War Department National Park Service John T. Ford Los Angeles New York Washington Monument National Gallery Ford’s America Michael Dowell National Repertory Theater Jon NRT Terence Scammell

Illinois 150th birthday stamp to debut in Shawneetown

Shawneetown hosts a historic ceremony as Illinois issues a six cent stamp marking 150 years of statehood. Gov Otto Kerner will buy the first stamp from Postmaster A Keith Phillips, amid a flood of mail and a large community effort. The stamp shows a grain field farm house and village buildings, designed by George Barford of Illinois State University. A parade and speeches are planned as residents anticipate excitement.

Shawneetown Ill Illinois Otto Kerner Keith Phillips Phillips Gallatin County St Mary's Parish Hall Washington James Chappalear Carbondale George Barford Illinois State University Normal Ohio River

Episcopal Rite in Catholic Cathedral Aids Ecumenism

In Pittsburgh at St Pauls Cathedral the Rt Rev Robert B Appleyard was consecrated bishop of the Pittsburgh Episcopal Diocese with Roman Catholic and Jewish dignitaries and Protestants attending. The ceremony drew about 2300 worshippers and was hailed as an ecumenical first.

Pittsburgh St. Paul’s Robert B. Appleyard Pittsburgh Episcopal Diocese

Thant on Moscow Visit Seeks Peace in Vietnam

Thant calls for a clear and just peace for Vietnam during a Moscow visit and says it is up to the United States to end all military actions against North Vietnam. The Soviet and North Vietnamese stance has shown no change since renewed fighting began in South Vietnam nearly two weeks ago.

U.S.A North Vietnam South Vietnam

Mame's Nephew Waits to Outgrow Broadway Role

New York AP report profiles Stuart Getz a 13 year old who plays Patrick Dennis in Mame and hopes to quit the show when he reaches five feet. He plans veterinary studies after height barrier is reached while continuing show business lessons. The piece notes career moves and personal background.

New York Stuart Getz Patrick Dennis Mame Oliver Ben Franklin Paris Spring Valley Mokin

Hausman backs Alsop for Ryan’s post in GOP split

State Republican leader Hausman says he will urge the GOP State Central Committee to name John Alsop of Avon as Republican National Committeeman at a Feb 20 Wallingford meeting. The move aims to heal a feud between factions led by Hausman and May versus Pinney and Alsop, with May eyed as a Senate candidate and Alsop as party unity choice.

Howald E. Hausman GOP State Central Committee John Alsop Avon Theodore S. Ryan Sharon Mr. Hausman Edwin H. May Jr A. Searle Pinney Mr. Alsop Hausman Party Unity Land Party Alsop May Senate Wethersfield National Committee

Brezhnev Praises Viet Cong Victories in Moscow Meeting

In Moscow Brezhnev told Dang Quang Minh the NLF representative, Viet Cong forces scored important political and military victories. Tass quoted Minh thanking Brezhnev for Soviet support as U.S. actions risk a stronger Vietnamese rebuff. Nearby reports say North Vietnam seeks talks if U.S. bombing ends, while Soviets stress aid to Vietnamese patriots. Bridgeport police investigate a set fire under a porch at 1017 Madison Avenue, quickly extinguished. owner Mrs. Angelina Pantan identified.

Moscow Soviet Communist Party Leonid I. Brezhnev Viet Cong Brezhnev Communist Party Dang Quang Minh National Liberation Front NLT Tass Minh NLF Alexei N. Kosygin Soviet Union U.S. Actios Vietnam United States Pravda Oleg Ipnatyev Hanoi Nguyen Duy Trinh Trinh U.S Bridgeport Madison Avenue Angelina Pantan

Insurance Man Attends Florida General Agents Conclave

Harry E. Duffy general agent for Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance in Bridgeport attended a Florida conclave for general agents and home office executives from February 5 to 8 in Hollywood. He was among 18 general agents nationwide at the event featuring panel discussions and speeches on agency planning and development.

Harry E. Duffy Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company Bridgeport Hollywood Fla

DINE Sign Goes Dim Leaving Dive Bright in Harrisburg

In Harrisburg Cre upon a UPI report, owners of a local restaurant faced a hiccup when the first leg of the letters in their "DINE" sign failed, transforming the intended message into "DIVE" and drawing attention from passersby. The mishap sparked publicity, with owners noting mixed reactions as the sign error drew local interest.

Harrrisburg Cre UPI

800 Negroes Plan Boycott of S C Town Businesses

A mass meeting of about 800 African Americans plans a boycott of town businesses in South Carolina. The gathering follows a Thursday night incident the police say sparked three deaths, after which a dusk-to-dawn curfew was extended for a third night. More than 600 National Guardsmen resumed patrols.

S.C

Couple Injured When Auto Meets Hearse on Turnpike

A Massachusetts couple were injured when their car collided with a hearse on the Connecticut turnpike east of the Greenwich toll station. Both vehicles overturned. Mr and Mrs O'Neil were treated for multiple bruises in good condition at Greenwich hospital. The hearse driver William Grant and owner Glover Eustis escaped injury. the body of Nathaniel Hayward was en route to Marblehead for burial and taken to Riley funeral home. Mrs O'Neil was charged with improper lane changing.

Greenwich Massachusetts Connecticut Turnpike Greenwich Hospital Frances O'Neil Dorcester Bernard Norman Shepherd William E. Grant Danvers Mass Nathaniel Hayward Barnardsville N.C Marblehead Grant Glover Eustis Hayward Riley Funeral Home

Clinic for Dentists At UB on Wednesday

An all day clinic on endodontics for general practitioners will be held Wednesday at the Fone l School of Oral Hygiene University of Bridgeport starting at 9 a m. Sponsored by the Connecticut State Dental Association with Dr Stanton B Fater Shanahan listed as contact for participation.

Fone! School of Oral Hygiene University of Bridgeport Connecticut State Dental Association CSDA Stanton B. Fater New Haven Council On Continuing Education Alvin A. Krakow American Board of Endodontics Forsyth Dental Center Harvard School of Dental Medicine Joel L. Dunsky Richard J. Shanahan West Main Street Waterbury

Lindsay Attacks Rockefeller Plan Ended Sanitation Strike

Mayor Lindsay denounced Governor Rockefeller’s plan to fund a wage increase for 10,000 garbagemen, calling it a threat to home rule and noting it rewards a public employee strike. He warned the plan leaves issues unresolved about who pays and calls it blackmail, while a nine day strike ended with state funding above Lindsay’s stance.

Sanitation Union Rockefeller Lindsay Rockefeller J John V. Lindsay Gracie Mansion Gav Nelson Rockefeller

Bowling Alley Desegregation Suit Ties to Orangeburg Riots

The Justice Department filed suit to desegregate an Orangeburg South Carolina bowling alley amid five nights of rioting by Negro college students. A preliminary FBI probe into Thursday night shootings in Orangeburg, where three Negro students were killed, was also announced to determine possible violations of federal rights laws.

Washington Justice Department Orangeburg D. C FBI

An Evening with Morris Carnovsky Rescheduled in New Haven

The Morris Carnovsky event set for January 14 is moved to Sunday evening April 21 as part of the New Haven Jewish Community Center Sunday night series for 1967 68. Series tickets and those for the cancelled show will be honored at the new performance. Programs start at 8 30 p m and are open to all interested.

Morris Carnovsky New Haven Jewish Community Center Specifc

Flaw Seen in Predicting Red Attacks in Vietnam

Washington reports gaps in allied intelligence after Communist assaults hit about 100 urban centers in South Vietnam. Officials say the big picture forecast predicted a Winter-spring push while striking during the lunar new year truce, but undercounted urban uprisings and civilian impact.

Washington South Vietnam U.S U.S. Central Intelligence Agency

Rusk Urges Home Front Back U.S. Men in Viet War

Secretary of State Dean Rusk said the Vietnam war may be in a climactic period and there will be no question about the outcome if U.S. fighting men are backed up on the home front. He also warned North Korea against misreading U.S. restraint over the Pueblo seizure.

Atlantic City Dean Rusk Rusk U.S North Korea

Hockey Fans Collect Old Garden Souvenirs

New York Rangers faced Detroit Red Wings in the final NHL game at Madison Square Garden. Fans mobbed exits and tore down seats signs and boards, with extra police deployed as 15,725 attended the farewell event amid looting attempts and widespread souvenir grabbing.

New York Madison Square Garden New York Rangers Detroit Red Wings Old Garden Garden Eighth Avenue New York Knickerbockers

Santana Wins Philadelphia Indoor Tennis Championship

Manuel Santana of Spain defeated Denmark's Jan Leschly 8-6 6- to claim the Philadelphia Indoor Tennis Championship, becoming the first foreigner to win the seven yearold event. The match featured late break points and a dramatic rally as Santana edged ahead.

Philadelphia UPI Manuel Santana Spain Denmark Jan Leschly Santana Leschly Read

Tories Score Wilson for Lecturing on Vietnam Policy

At a White House banquet Friday Prime Minister Wilson advised Johnson to ignore impatience for intensified Vietnam fighting. British press saw his speech as urging slower U.S. action. Wilson resisted leftist pressure to endBritish bombing of the North but facing domestic political pressure, speculation grew he may shift stance. Wilson said nothing to newsmen on arrival in London.

White House Johnson Vietnam Wilson North London

Stratford Fire Displaces Family Of Seven In Blaze

Fire officials say a Stratford blaze left a family of seven homeless after rapid response by Engines 1 2 and 5 and support units. Assistant Chief Peter Jasterinsky and Lt Frank Germano led operations. Cause undetermined. investigators to examine today.

Stratford Fire Peter Jasterinsky Frank Germano

Marines Aid S Viets in Hue Relief Effort Report

Marines aid South Vietnamese forces in Hue relief operations as Navy jets hit the North Vietnamese radio complex guarded by heavy antiaircraft fire. Kitty Hawk intruders navigated bad weather but could not assess damage due to darkness. In Da Nang eight Marines wounded by artillery and rocket fire as combat action continues around Khe Sanh. Communist losses tallied at 32,245 killed and 6,307 captured. Allied losses at 4,265 killed and 11,363 wounded through 12 days of fighting.

Navy AG Khe Sanh da Nang U.S

Milford Public Works Chief T C Lavery Dies

T C Lavery Milford director of public works and longtime police commissioner member of the Municipal Complex Building committee. Well known around Milford and avid supporter of local high school teams. played varsity football at Boston University. Survived by wife Mary Daye Lavery and five children. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Board of Police Commissioners Milford Boston University Second District Democratic Mary Daye Lavery

Demas Widow Mrs Efthimy Demas Dies. Rites Planned in Bridgeport

Mrs Virginia Polona Demas of 1364 State Street, widow of Efthimy Demas, died yesterday at home. Services set for Wednesday at noon at Frank Polke and Son Funeral Home and 1 PM at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church with Rt Rev William Keheyes officiating. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery with Trisagion services tomorrow evening. Born in Polena Albania, she lived in Bridgeport 40 years. Survived by two sons Dr Peter Demas of Old Saybrook and William Demas of Bridgeport, a daughter Mrs Louis Pitt of Arlington Virginia, and seven grandchildren.

Virginia Polona Demas State Street Efthimy Demas Frank Polke and Son Fairfield Avenue Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church William Keheyes Lakeview Cemetery Polena Albania Demas Bridgeport Peter Demas Old Saybrook William Demas Louis Pritt Arlington, Va

Sister Mary Francis Assisi of Notre Dame dies in Bridgeport

Sister Mary Francis Assisi of the School Sisters of Notre Dame died Saturday at the Mother's House in Bridgeport. Funeral services scheduled at 10 a.m. in the Mothers House chapel with burial at St. Mary's cemetery Bethel. Burial home Robert E. Hennessey Funeral Home 2936 Main Street Bridgeport in charge. Born Buffalo New York entered S S N D in 1909. taught in Baltimore and Brooklyn where she served as superior of St. Alphonse school 1944 to 1963. Survivors include six sisters and two brothers.

Buffalo Anthony Prinzbach Akron N. Y Jeee Prinzbach Lakeview

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