Air Attacks Boost Urged By General
The Senate debated a 48 billion emergency war bill as Sen. John Stennis urged rapid passage, warning of higher taxes and broader drafts if the conflict continues. Taylor defended administration strategy, saying the goal is to aid South Vietnam while avoiding a major land war in Asia. Fulbright pressed on risks and aims, with Johnson watching from the White House as lawmakers weighed troop levels, air raids, and the price of victory.
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France
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Bridgeporter Hurt In Rifle Mishap
EASTON A Bridgeport man accidentally shot himself at the rifle range on North Park avenue while target shooting. Joseph Bosnar aged 23 of 1123 Hancock avenue said the .22 caliber rifle jammed and he attempted to clear it. The gun fired twice, injuring his hand. he was treated at St. Vincent's hospital and released.
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Polaris Undersea Shot Extends 27th Straight Hit
CAPE KENNEDY CAPE Kennedy reports a Polaris AQ missile fired from a submerged submarine to an Atlantic target area achieving its 27th consecutive success. The shot came from the USS Lewis and Clark while the submarine cruised submerged about 0 miles east of the cape, marking the first training shot for the vessel.
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Insurance Firm Fined For Unapproved Insurance Forms
Security Tasuranta of Hartford was fined $10,000 by the New York State Insurance Department for issuing health and accident policies on forms not submitted for department approval between 1960 and 1968. Superintendent Henry Rovol Stern said the company admitted the violation and has paid the fine.
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Unique Feats Slated in Gemini 8 Space Flight
The article outlines planned EVA actions for Armstrong and Scott aboard Gemini 8. Armstrong will activate micro meteoroid experiments, use a power tool to loosen bolts, undock, and fly formations with the Agena up to 60 feet apart. Scott will wear a backpack tethered to the umbilical, attach to the adapter, and conduct daylight activities using a hand held maneuvering unit. The mission aims for a 71 hour flight ending in the western Atlantic recovery zone after the rendezvous attempts with Agena.
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Building Unions Fight U S Plea On Pay Line
Building and construction unions reject federal wage limits for the industry arguing the 3.2 percent cap and optional 4.1 percent adviser projection would be inequitable. They cite current average hourly wages for bricklayers carpenters electricians painters plasterers plumbers and common laborers to show industry pay levels.
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Dope Smuggling Case Ends With Seven Jailed
Seven members of a dope smuggling ring using false handbags were sentenced in Brooklyn Federal Court with terms from two to 15 years. The ring, cracked in December 1960, involved a record coca paste seizure valued at 3 to 5 million dollars. Juanita Braddie, 22 pounds of cocaine found at Kennedy Airport, faces two years more after completing a Maine sentence for prior grand larceny. Liss Rosaria of Great Neck received four years.
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Brooklyn
Juanita Bradddle
Kennedy
Sloan Dies at 90 GM Leader Built Foundation and Industry Policy
Obituary notes Alfred P. Sloan widowed by death at 90. A longtime GM chief, he steered the firm through war production and financial strains, funded the Sloan Foundation, and promoted humane industry. He commuted by train, kept a simple lunch, and inspired Trust in advisor input over autocratic orders. He served on multiple corporate boards and was honored by cancer research groups. He is survived by three brothers and a sister, with funeral in New York and burial in Cold Spring Harbor private.
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Harold S
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New York City
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Syosset
N.Y
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St. John's Cemetery
Cold Spring Harbor
Dirksen predicts GOP gains in House over 50 seats
Senator Everett Dirksen said the political sentiment is shifting and that Republicans will gain more than 50 seats in the November House elections. He cited inflation and higher Social Security taxes plus the Vietnam War as key issues and predicted gains in the Senate as well. He warned even with a few pickups, Democrats would still lack a majority.
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Linvis
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Senate
Johnson
Viet Nam
Charles H. Perey
Paul H. Daiglas
Perey
Higher Social Security and Medicare Taxes Hit Paychecks
Washington reports show Social Security and Medicare tax increases cut into workers' pay in January. Personal income rose only 700 million dollars at an annual rate, far below the ~7 billion monthly gains of the prior year, while payrolls posted a 1.5 billion advance.
Democrat Barry Wins Fourth District State Senate Seat
Manchester Deputy Mayor David M. Barry won the Fourth district state senate seat, defeating Walter F. Forrest 5036 to 3205 in Hartford. Barry succeeds Lt. Gov. Fred J. Doney and will be sworn within days to serve until January, with turnout around 10 percent of 84,200 eligible voters.
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David M. Barry
Walter F. Forrest
East Hartford
Barry
Fred J. Doney
South Windsor
Senate
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Wemian Is Jailed On Forgery Charge
Sharan A Gould, 22, of Father Panik village, was jailed 45 days after pleading guilty to forgery in Clreul court Yesterday. Judge Martin Mostyn also sentenced her on a receiving stolen goods charge after reviewing a pre sentence report. Police said Gould attempted to cash a $225 check reported stolen from an East Norwalk package store and claimed she found the check in a wallet in the downtown area.
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Martin Mostyn
Moslyn
Nolla
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Town GOP Revamps City Committee Lines For Election
TownCommittee lines revamped during the GOP term set April 21 for primaries to contest town committee seats or convention delegates. State convention slated June 17-18 in Hartford, Fourth District convention June 25, county convention June 27 to renominate Sheriff John P Previdy. further details to be announced.
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Incas Dons
Puzzle Solutions and Wordplay Clues Highlighted
A reader note outlines crossword style hints with numerous word choices. It maps TEACH CHOW RACKETS LEAD HITS MAKER STICKS RAGS CLOVER VICTORS POLICY GRADES SPEND to preferred answers, arguing semantics and context drive clue fitting and letter usage.
Scout Dies Swimming At Coast Guard Pool
GROTON UP I A 11 year old Boy Scout from Uncasville died after a Coast Guard lifeguard pulled him from a pool at the Coast Guard Training Center. He vanished Wednesday night while swimming with his troop and was revived but died at Coast Guard Academy Hospital in New London. An investigation and autopsy were planned.
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UPI
Patterson Streams Delay in Filling Tax Post
Hartford Republicans assail a stalled state payroll with Democratic patronage. House Speaker Patterson accuses Governor Dempsey and Democrats of political games delaying the deputy tax commissioner post after Joseph Smith’s death. Candidates from New Haven West Haven and East Hartford heat into contention as regional factions clash. Dempsey says the vacancy will be filled soon with selection tied to the tax commission.
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John J. Suffivan
GOP to Honor Four at Dinner in Connecticut
Hartford Republicans will honor four leaders at a February 28 statewide fund raiser at the Statler Hilton. National Chairman Ray C. Bliss will speak, joined by Meade Alcorn and retired Chief Justice Raymont Baldwin. J. Doyle DeWitt will receive a fourth citation for his political memorabilia exhibits. James E. Bent chairs the event with honorary chairman J. William Mindenfell and other party officials listed as organizers.
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Statler Hilton
Ray C. Bliss
Me. Pinney
Iseryides
Connecticut
Meade Alcorn
Raymont E. Baldwin
Hinney
General Assembly
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Travelers Tasurance Company
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Vera J. King
Granby
Frederick D. Houghton
Richard M. Rittenband
Nobel Prize Winner Granted a Divorce
Nobel Prize winner Dr Willard F Liby won a divorce by fault from his wife Lehor after 25 years citing cruelty. Liby, chemist laureate in 1958, testified before Superior Court Judge Arthur Marshall that his wife enraged him at social events.
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Allied Forces Fight Viet Cong in South Vietnam Battles
Reports describe U S Marines and Army units conducting operations across Quang Ngai and Bong Son areas with heavy Viet Cong casualties. Cavalry and air support aided offensives known as Double Eagle and White Wing, while captured officers aided strikes on regimental HQs and stockpiled weapons. South Korean troops also engaged in a separate two hour clash near Qui Nhon with confirmed enemy losses.
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Bang Son
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Bong Son
Saigon
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Qui Nhon
Kien Hoa
South China Sea
Sie Bon
New Jersey Tests Fog Broom to Clear Roads
The State Highway department experiments with a fog broom made from nylon and wood frames to trap fog and create usable water. Inspired by Chile’s Antofagasta method, tests show fog dissipates in about three to six minutes as water collects, with researchers exploring why static electricity may help fog cling to the broom.
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