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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1967

Page

5

Garrison press conference on JFK plot spurs new probes

A long green cigar figure says convictions loom for conspiring to kill Kennedy and hiding information. Garrison’s remarks provoke praise and skepticism as Dodd asks Washington for a fresh probe into possible Communist involvement and Oswald’s connections.

Kerniedy New Orleans Garrison Dodd Washington Thomas J. Dodd D-Conn Warren Commission Lee Harvey Oswald Oswald Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Dallas Bill Alexander Kennedy Warren Garvison

Garrison defends probe amid friction with Times-Picayune

Orleans District Attorney Charles Garrison defends a broad inquiry into alleged corruption while clashing with reporters from the Times-Picayune and the States item. He vowed further arrests and said bank loans and private contributions will fund the remainder of the investigation. Gov McKeithen offered state cooperation if needed, noting his five years in office without a murder conviction loss.

Sistant Garrison New Orleans States Joe Darby Times-Picayune Russell B. Long D-La Senate Sarren Louisiana John J. McKeithen McKeithen

Ex Ruby Lawyer seeks probe of possible plot

Sol A. Dann of Detroit former attorney for Jack Ruby asked for an immediate inquiry by a federal or Louisiana grand jury into any plan in New Orleans that culminated in the Kennedy assassination. District Attorney Jim Garrison had said others besides Lee Harvey Oswald were involved.

Detroit Sol A. Dann Jack Ruby New Orleans John S. Kennedy Dist Atty Jim Garrison Lee Harvey Oswald Warren Commission Oswald Ruby Dallas Tex Kennedy Dann Garrison Federal Louisiana Kennejay Jack P. Gremillion Jim Gayerison New,Orleans

Motorcyclist Fined for Pike Turnpike Speeding

State police halted a group of motorcyclists on the Connecticut Turnpike at dawn last Oct 24 for extreme speed. A 22 year old Roger W Skiffington of 303 Harra Avenue paid a 30 dollar fine in Circuit Court before Judge John G Cicala.

Connecticut Turnpike John G. Cicala Roger W. Skiffngton Harra Avenue Howard Avenue Fairfield Town

Indonesia Plans To Try Sukarno

Indonesia plans to try Sukarno amid claims he led the coup attempt and pushed the country to the brink of economic disaster. Radio Jakarta quoted Minister Adam Malik saying Sukarno would face trial under the new order as the congress prepares to debate his future next month.

Radio Jakarta Adam Malik Jakarta Sukarno Malik Fie

Revised Police Pay Talks Hit Standstill in City Bargaining

The dispute centers on a two year pay plan with the city offering 10 percent this fiscal year and 5 percent later. the police union rejects retroactive pay and favors 10 and 10 per cent as per a fact finders report. The city rejects that recommendation and says retroactivity cannot be planted after the current year. Mayor Curran and Mr Barrett note legal limits and ongoing talks.

Barrett Curran

City offers 10 percent raise as union balks

Mr Barrett said a 20 percent hike was studied but rejected as beyond the city’s ability while last night’s offer of 10 percent was made with room to bargain further on a prior 5 percent for the second year. No more meetings are on the calendar, though he’ll meet if requested as the union meets tonight to discuss.

Barrett

Nassau DA Probing Southern Coach Bet

Nassau County District Attorney William Cahn said his office is investigating a $20,000 bet won by a southern football coach on his own team. He declined to name names, noting evidence shows a coach bet with an interstate gambling syndicate. The note mentions Rembrandt dying in poverty and losing popularity in 1656.

Miami UPI William Cahn Nassau County N.Y Cahn

City Builds Route 25 Sewer Cost Sharing Plan

City officials authorize sharing sewer costs on Route 25 and review a prior right of way tied to a Diocese of Bridgeport property purchase. Traffic lighting requests and street foreman actions accompany a street abandonment proposal near Seaview Avenue.

Al-Rite

Fealty, Intercounty Seek Street Abandonment Plan

Fealty company and Intercounty Properties Inc request abandonment and discontinuance of a street segment from Knowlton Street west to the Pequonnock River. The action targets a portion of Ogden Street and seeks official authority to discontinue the public right of way.

Fealty; Company Intercounty Properties, Inc Ogden Street Knowlton Street Pequonnock River

Indiana Dominates Illinois 96 81 To Stay First In Big Ten

Indiana seized early control after Illinois opened 4 0 with a 19 point burst and led 50 27 at halftime. The Hoosiers had five players in double figures as they rolled to a 96 81 victory to retain the top spot in the Big Ten basketball race.

Bloomington Ind UPI Indiana Illinois Illini Ulingis Islipi

Kentucky Triumphs In Unclear College Game

Indiana made 41 of 87 as Kentucky avenged earlier field goal misses with 47.1 percent shooting. Vernon Payne scored 22 for Indiana while Bill Russell led the Wildcats with 29. Illinois hit 28 of 72 as Georgia Bulldogs faded.

Ling Mule AE Baraaenya Lexington UPI Indiana Kentucky Illinois Georgia Bulldogs

Navy Charters Research Sub to Study Nuclear Tech

Soviet Westy said no action was taken on the letter. The electric boat division in Groton, Connecticut, handles submarines. The U S Navy has one research sub under charter to complete research off Key West Florida.

Iess Divisi Groton Conn U.s.‘Navy Key West Fla

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