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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1968

Page

7

Four Seek Brooklyn Congressional Seat in Special Election

In Brooklyn’s 13th District a special race tests Democratic split and Conservative challenge. Melvin Dubin backs McCarthy for president while Bertram Podell relies on machine backing. Gerald Held, endorsed by Rockefeller and Javits, seeks GOP victory with door campaigns. Polls open 6 am to 9 pm for about 65 000 voters in 68 percent Jewish district.

New York Brooklyn Vietnam Bent Johnson Bertram L. Podell Melvin Dubin Minnesota Eugene J. McCarthy Dubin Congress Abraham J. Multer Multer GOP Gerald S. Held State Assembly Nelson A. Rockefeller Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Robert F. Kennedy Dn.y GOP National Committee Rockefeller Coney Island Bensonhurst-Kings Highway Michael V. Ajello Javits Ajello Johnson

Sick Husband Blamed In Scissors Murder

Hartford deputy coroner says Albert Shuetz of Hartford killed his wife Janet last November 22. Janet Shuetz died from more than 100 stab wounds with blood stained scissors found near the scene while Shuetz was arrested and later confined at a mental hospital.

Hartford UPI Hartford County William J. Shea Jr Albert Shuetz Norwich Hospital Janet Shuetz

East German TV Boom Reaches Four Million Sets by 1968

East Germany will have about four million television households by year end as ADN reports the country now broadcasts 80 hours weekly. The growth reflects rapid expansion of state media access in Berlin and across East Germany.

Berlin East Germany ADN

AID Boss Addresses 800 Officials Amid Turmoil

Washington AP Gaud, head of the Agency for International Development, spoke to 800 top AID officials amid two weeks of publicity. He defended the agency, noted four resignations over misconduct in Belgium, withheld 250000 from a Belgian contractor, and reported internal tightening of audits and controls. Great Salt Lake fact appears at end with Salt Lake remark.

Washington William S. Gaud Agency For International Development State Department AID Belgium U.S Congress Gaud Justice Department Lwe

Mexico Life Expectancy Rises Yet Stagnates

A Bank of Mexico study notes life expectancy in 1940 was around 55 to 67 years for Mexicans, with averages near five decades. The report highlights gradual gains but widespread variation across regions and demographics in Mexico City and beyond.

Bank of Mexico Mexico City TV

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