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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1968
Page
2
U S forces near Hoc Mon Six miles northwest of Saigon fought through dusk to dawn. The 25th Infantry Division endured a Viet Cong mortar and ground assault as artillery and fighter-bombers responded. Reinforcements with tanks and armored personnel carriers arrived, the guerrillas withdrew hours later, nine Americans wounded.
Fire Board cites two heroes and honors Spear for service. Spear, recently named Outstanding Man of the Year by the Bridgeport Junior Chamber of Commerce, received a distinguished service award. Firefighters Johnson and Arsenault rescued 65 year old Betty Hagbert from a Marina Village blaze, both them and the rescued woman treated and later released from hospital.
Albert M. Demirjian Sr. longtime Bridgeport merchant and Armenian community leader died yesterday in Park City Convalescent Hospital. Born in Adana Turkey he lived in Bridgeport for 55 years and will be buried at Lakeview Cemetery after services by Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home. He left two sons four daughters a brother three sisters and several grandchildren and nieces.
Six area students completed bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees at Central Connecticut State College mid year New Britain. They are Terry C. McManamy Danbury in biological sciences William L. McCann Stratford Marilyn S. Hegedus Bridgeport Constance Okolovitch Bridgeport Robert M. Smalley Norwalk and Craig K. Welch Ridgefield in elementary education and biology and chemistry.
Hancock avenue between Railroad avenue and State street is closed to traffic for four days starting yesterday to permit workers to install underground water lines for the Bryant Electric Company power station, police reported last night.
U S District Judge Lansing Mitchell set a new 50 000 bond for Rap Brown on a firearms violation tied to interstate transport of a rifle from New York to New Orleans and back. Brown faced additional hearings in Richmond Va and Cambridge Md with possible bond forfeiture due to alleged riot incitement and California travel.
Councilman Anthony Caséria cast a no vote along with three Democrats as the council cut $950,000 from the Stratford Board of Education budget. Democrats called the rate too high, while Caséria urged meetings to resolve differences and protect the school system. Republicans seek an eight vote majority to approve the budget and tax rate ahead of March 31 tax collection.
NORWALK Services will be conducted for Marine Lance Corp. Charles E Richards of 126 Scribner Avenue South Norwalk who was killed Feb 4 on patrol near Thua Thien Vietnam. The Rowayton Methodist church will host services at 10 am burial will be in Riverside veterans section. Survivors include six brothers and three sisters with several nieces and nephews.
Lawmakers dispute the measure before a Monday test as analysts seek broader support. The bill would add criminal penalties for forcing or threatening interference with federally guaranteed rights such as voting, school attendance, jury service, access to public accommodations, and participation in federally assisted programs. The House approved the measure 326 to 93 on August 16, 1967.
Washington AP report notes Connecticut Senators Abraham Ribicoff and Thomas J. Dodd joined the majority to defeat a motion to table the Open Housing amendment. The Senate disallowed tabling the measure by a 58 to 34 vote, signaling cross party support for the proposal.
The Rev. Mr. Gordon rebuts Mrs. Boyd's charges that NAACP awards reflect ghetto interest. He defends mobility out of ghettos, equality in democracy, and his 20 years of civil rights work in the Greater Bridgeport area. He calls for unity among Black residents amid common challenges.
Twenty two doodles by the late President Herbert Hoover were donated to the Hoover Presidential Library on Wednesday by Hanford Thayer of Seattle Washington. The donor noted the sketches reflect Hoover’s informal side and hoped they would inspire visitors. The library will preserve the collection for public display and study.
Lt. Frank J. Standing, 67, of 32 Dubois Street, a retired Darien policeman, died yesterday in Stamford Hospital. Services set for Friday at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Church with a requiem Mass. Burial in St. John’s Cemetery, Springdale. He joined Darien police in 1921, rising to lieutenant in 1946, led the detective bureau for eight years, and retired Sept. 30, 1955. He was a Knight of Columbus and member of state police association and local fire department and bowling league. Survivors include his wife Leonie, four sons, and six grandchildren.
Lake Oswego resident Jack Estabrook described how Cuban soldiers escorted the hijacker off Havana bound jet before passengers left. He said the hijacker was not roughed up as he was removed.
The library board approved a $730,800 budget with a projected deficit near $1,000,000 when staff and custodial salaries are added, threatening the special fund and prompting consideration of a bookmobile and federal aid in three programs. Board members cited potential city appropriations and new book purchases as priorities while noting future salary increases for city employees could widen the gap. The meeting, led by Rufus P. Cushman, also discussed a possible bookmobile option and a $26,000 federal grant for reference services, youth programs, and microfilming old Bridgeport newspapers.
The Fairfield budget proposes a higher tax rate with an expanded grand list. It forecasts a $278 621 revenue increase and a $134 032 surplus decline from last year, funding debt service at $2 215 538 and capital needs including new radar speed unit and police boat.
Jefferson School and Nichols teachers win recognition for community storytelling and service through radio programs. CTSN Millen earns a George Washington Honor Medal for an Armed Forces letter and Cacavas receives a George for co authoring the song Gallant Men. Sixty top winners gather in Valley Forge on Washingtons 236th birthday with further presentations planned nationwide. The rest of the item gives a food tip about stuffing cabbage leaves and removing heavy stems.
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev led a parade of Communist party chiefs into Prague marking the 20th anniversary of the Communist takeover. The gathering precedes a summit of 65 ruling and nonruling parties in Budapest, opening Monday.
A Fairfield County driven letter criticizes the Connecticut Republican leadership for neglecting the county, urging deeper unity and a larger vote share. The letter, tied to party figures Hausman May Alsop and Pinney, argues for real representation and a produced 40,000 plurality to win the state, urging candid discussions on victory.
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