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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1966

Page

2

Grand St Bridge to be inspected after hit and run damage

Public Works officials will inspect the Grand Street Bridge today to assess damage from a hit and run Saturday night. About 60 feet of railing was damaged with 40 feet on the lower deck and 20 feet bent on fencing. The car reportedly rode the curb and struck the railing before continuing. The bridge, renovated for 280000 dollars, remains barricaded on the south side.

Public Works Department Grand Street Frank Dailey Burritt Lumber Company Dalley Triearara Roman Grand Street Bridge

Estimate shows soft drink bottle shipments rise in 1965

Manufacturers shipped about 945 million no deposit soft drink bottles in 1965, up from 632 million in the prior year, indicating strong growth in bottle usage and distribution across the sector.

Loch Ness Monster Seen On Film Again By Experts

The five foot high animated object filmed in Loch Ness was analyzed by JARIC experts who concluded the shape showed a smooth continuous triangular outline unlike a surface vessel. David James plans a five month expedition this summer to obtain a close up film of the monster. Lord Shackleton expressed surprise and continued doubt.

David James Lord Shackleton Shackleton JARIC James Loch Ness

Copper Heist Suspect Arrested in State House Site

Special Policeman Stephen Mosko nabbed 36 year old Elmer Baptista of 108 Arch Street for stealing copper pipes from a vacant state owned house linked to Route 25. Baptista held on $100 bail awaiting Cheuil court arraignment after officers found a wagon with pipes and removal tools at North Washington Avenue.

Elmer Baptista Arch Street Ile Cheuil Stephen Mosko Baptista North Washington Avenue

Senate poised to authorize Viet Nam funds this week

The Senate and House face a busy week with a $4.8 billion emergency military authorization for Vietnam on the agenda and expected passage. A $418 million civilian aid authorization for Vietnam is also on the calendar along with a bill to create 45 federal judgeships. Senator Morse seeks to rescind the 1964 Tonkin Gulf resolution, while Gruening and Morse previously opposed it. Women owned over $130 billion in life insurance by 1965, expected to reach $140 billion by year end.

House Senate Wayne Morse D-Ore U.S Viet Nam Morse Ernest Gruening D-Alaska Johnson Gulf of Tonkin

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