Penn Central Ends Testimony On Rail Merger
Penn Central wraps its case in ICC hearing on merging with New York Central and New Haven Railroads. The company staged a rapid high speed demonstration to pace witnesses, while attorneys and ICC examiner Arthur Present watched cross questioning wind down. The merger seeks to add about 100 million beyond New Haven trustees estimate, aided by pre filed testimony and federal state funds considerations.
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Not An Actual Hearing Aid Ad From Bridgeport
A Bridgeport Connecticut free offer advertises a true life non operating model of the smallest Zenith Hearing Aid, claimed free to anyone answering the ad. Wear it at home with no wires to the head, and a hopeful message for the hard of hearing. Free while supplies last.
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New Haven Bond Fight Faces Hearing On Transport Plans
Shippers and bond holders testified as five shippers urged need for New England Transportation Co. trucking operations under New Haven. Penn Central warned against all-rail service, saying it would hurt profits. ICC set March 20 hearing to decide fair treatment of security holders and potential sale plans.
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New England Transportation .Co
William E." Kirk
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U.S. Welcomes 1.16 Million Foreign Visitors in 1966
The United States hosted 1,163,000 international visitors in 1966, up 11.8 percent from 1965 and 125 percent higher than 1961, when the USTS was created. The USTS cites sustained growth in inbound tourism since its founding.
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Area Guidance Group To Discuss Jobs Training
The Bridgeport Manpower Advisory Committee approved a plan for a Spring meeting inviting guidance counselors from the Bridgeport labor market area. Experts will outline job opportunities and manpower training programs. An agreement was reached to offer basic education classes at the Vocational Opportunities Center to qualify workers for employment. William L. Hawkins reported on programs in major cities to acquaint people with job options.
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Bridgeport Manpower Advisory Committee
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William L. Hawkins
Area Chamber of Commerce
High School Graduates to Meet Employers This Spring
Mrs. Claire B. Elliott of the State Employment Service announced plans to arrange meetings for graduating high school students with company representatives to learn about available employment openings. Samuel M. Rossoff served as committee chairman.
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Claire B. Elliott
State Employment Service
Samuel M. Rossoff
Pilots Group Mulls Airplane Purchase at Bridgeport Airport
Connecticut Pilot's Association at Bridgeport Airport discussed buying an airplane on a voluntary basis to aid members who cannot afford one. The plane would be shared among members. Chuck O'Neil spoke on upgrading pilot certificates, and two safety films were shown. A planned Sunday flight to Atlantic City was canceled due to bad weather but may be rescheduled.
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Bridgeport
Stephen Lengel
Chuck O'Neil
Bridgeport Flying Service
Lengel
Atlantic City
Ribicoff Criticizes Viet Nam Bombing Resumption
Senator Abraham Ribicoff says the Johnson administration erred by resuming bombing in North Vietnam. He argues the move squandered a chance to force talks and urges peace efforts. He notes potential plans by Senator Robert Kennedy to push a halt to air attacks.
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World Focuses On Vietnam Peace Push
Unclear passage discusses the United States seeking an honorable peace in Vietnam and the idea of unilateral initiatives as part of the broader world view.
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