Amny Expands Ready-Alert Force in STRAC Overhaul
The Army will almost triple its ready-alert STRAC force by creating a second STRAC corps, one armored and one airborne, based at Fort Hood. The move increases quick-reaction units to about 75,000, with troops from two National Guard divisions joining the new organization and regulars to follow.
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Weather Summary for Bridgeport and Vicinity
Official forecast from U S Weather Bureau notes today’s weather in Bridgeport and vicinity with a high in the upper teens and a partial clearing tonight. Sunday shows variable cloudiness and colder conditions with temperatures yesterday and average readings listed. month totals and humidity around 70 percent in the afternoon. Tide times and other details included.
Wire theft suspects nabbed by CPD dog unit
Patrolman and a police dog captured two youths after a stakeout at 430 North Avenue warehouse owned by Frank Capasso. Thomas D Amico and Robert Householder, both held on larceny charges with $2.50 bonds. Householder aided by a lookout. dog unit pursued after a late return.
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Two jailed for hogging phones and delaying aid
In Whittier California a man and woman were jailed after obstructing emergency lines during a heart victim's crisis. Testimony showed they tampered with phones, delaying response. the pair faced $300 fines. Weather forecast: rain ending this morning with light snow and cold temperatures into the weekend.
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NLRB orders new election at Sikorsky
The NLRB voided a December Teamsters victory at Sikorsky Aircraft and ordered a new union representation election for about 5,000 workers at Stratford and Bridgeport plants. The decision upheld charges of misrepresentation by Teamsters and evaluated ads as misleading. No date set for the rerun.
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Temp readings spark caution after frigid night
Temperatures held in the mid 30s across the area with colder readings to the north prompting weather officials to issue a caution. The advisory notes potential icy patches and urges drivers to exercise care on roads and sidewalks tonight.
New Reflectorized Stickers Replace Metal License Inserts
Hartford February 23 AP The State Motor Vehicles department will replace metal license plate inserts with glue-on reflectorized stickers. Commissioner John J. Tyan says the stickers are cheaper, enhance night visibility, deter theft, and prevent multiple car registrations by switching inserts between vehicles. Removal is difficult for a few days, and stickers can be overlaid as registrations renew. Pennsylvania reports $800,000 savings. First to receive stickers are buses, taxis, motorcycles. renewals by March 31 for commercial vehicles by April 30. auto owners start in May with a staggered rollout.
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Television wife ends real life marriage
Los Angeles February 2 AP Television star Mary Tyler Moore, 24, ends her real life marriage to Richard C. Meeker, 31. A Superior court judge grants an uncontested divorce and custody of their 5 year old child. She asks no alimony. Moore plays Laura on The Dick Van Dyke Show.
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Features for Everybody In Telegram Every Day Page
The page highlights sections including Editorials, Classified Ads, Comics, and a bridge feature Jacoby on Bridge. Obituaries, Theater News, TV and Radio, Sports, Women’s News and Financial News are listed with page references. Burton H. Fern, M.D. is noted among contributors.
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Glenn Tells Flight Story Bares Moment of Doubt
Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr said space flight was pleasant with only one moment of doubt when he thought the heat shield might fail during reentry. He described four sunsets in one day, noted a mysterious star field outside his cabin, and recalled a parade and medal from President Kennedy after returning to Cape Canaveral.
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Unions oppose eastern rail consolidation plan
Unions say executives of the New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroads described plans to split the eastern system into three giant firms. Baltimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio would form one, Norfolk and Western another, with a third centered on the remaining line. Labor leaders vow an all-out campaign against consolidation.
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Fidel Castro Missing Sparked Rumor Probe
The Havana press reports Castro has not appeared in public for 11 days amid uncertain whereabouts. Mexico and U.N. officials deny rumors he sought asylum in the Mexican embassy. In Florida, John Glenn returns home to a nation’s homage as Kennedy honors him with the NASA Distinguished Service Medal and a civic parade.
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May Use Manned Rockets to Launch Missiles and Satellites
Washington reports government analysts believe the Soviet Union developed a system using manned rocket planes as the first stage for space launches. The 10 page Intelligence Analysis memo says planes detach at space fringes, returning to earth while a rocket core continues to space. If true, this could impact missile warfare. the report remains cautiously regarded by officials.
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Break Thwarted at Hartford Jail
Hartford police and guards halted an escape by Danald Lareau, 21, at the Connecticut State jail on Seyms Street. Lareau, who faced jailbreak charges, was captured at 6:50 p.m. after scaling an eight foot fence as officers closed in near the boiler room. He had planned to return before 5 p.m. bed check, with tools found nearby.
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