UN Secretary General Thant Urges Peace in Congo Crisis
U Thant warned the UN will defend its forces and strike if attacked in Katanga. He said a swift settlement is possible within two weeks but the UN will not tolerate further assaults and aims to unify the Congo under Security Council directives. Elisabethville remains under UN pressure as military actions focus on Kolwezi.
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United Nations
U Thant
Highef
Congo
Nalanga
Fle
Abeth
Ville
Katanga
U.S. Halls
Thani
Elisabethville
Washington
Thant
Formant
Katangan
Kolwezi
Weather Brief for Bridgeport and Vicinity
Mostly sunny and breezy today with mild cold. high near 15 to 20 degrees. Tonight increasing clouds with low around single digits. Tomorrow moderating temperatures with higher afternoon. humidity about 35 percent. Yesterday’s high and low not clearly stated. tides listed through the day with morning and evening times. First day of the year marks the eleventh day of winter. sunrise at 7:18 am and sunset around 4:34 pm.
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Hreteer
Bridgeport
World greets a new year recalling 1963
A commemorative New Year survey reflects on 1963 as a mixed year of progress and peril. It notes Cuba missiles, Berlin Wall tensions, civil rights strides, spaceflight milestones, and Kennedy era industry debates, while highlighting celebrations in Palm Beach Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Myers
Gravn Methodist Church
Atanta
Washington, D.C
Ned
Professor Hackwards
America
Cuba
Berlin Wall
Jane
University of Mississippi
China
India
Kennedy
Sol Estes
Vatican Ecumen
Bridgeport Telegram Publishes New Year Issue
The Bridgeport Telegram announces a New Year edition named Vel Thegilam with all popular Bridgeport Post features. Subscribers are reminded of the daily Bridgeport Telegram and the post publishing company extends New Year wishes.
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Bridgeport
Alexlers
Velthdegilam
Bumigeport Post
Estranged husband shoots wife multiple times in home
John Lipscomb of Pulaski Firees shot his wife Mrs Lillian May Lipscomb at 307 Connecticut avenue in a heated argument over their daughter. She is hospitalized with five gunshot wounds at Bridgeport hospital and Lipscomb is held on assault with intent to commit murder charges. Police and investigating sergeant provide unclear weapon details.
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Lillian May Lipscomb
Connecticut Avenue
Bridgepoct Hospital
Teir
World leaders share year end messages for 1963
On the eve of 1963 many world leaders issued New Year messages. President Kennedy envisioned a world community of independent nations united by respect for rights, while Soviet Premier Khrushchev urged consideration of evolving global questions.
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Kennedy
Look
Khrushchev
Dock Talks recessed until after holiday
Peace talks in the nine day East and Gulf Coast dock strike bogged down and were recessed until Wednesday. The walkout, now near twenty million dollars in cost, affects 100000 island workers and Puerto Rico shipments though dockers there are not on strike. Alexander Chopin, chief bargainer for the 145 companies in the New York Shipping Association, said talks remain far apart.
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New York
East
Gulf Coast
International Longshoremen's Association
Puerto Rico
Alexander Chopin
New York Shipping Sasociation
Khrushchev Warns West Of War Destruction
Premier Khrushchev warned the West at Kremlin New Year festivities that war unleashed by capitalism could destroy the West in a few hours. He spoke to a select audience, gesturing loudly as he said this, while sharing champagne and appearing in a genial mood.
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Moscow
Kyerlin
Khrushchev
West
Khriaghchev
Kremlin
New Phase Impending In U S Policy on Castro
Washington plans a new phase of U S policy toward Fidel Castro emphasizing political and economic pressure through the OAS. Democratic ally groups inside Cuba may step up covert activity, while a major speech by Castro on January 2 could shape a broader reassessment and long range strategy.
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U.S
Castro
Henry Raymont Washington
UPE
United
Videl Castro
OAS
Organization of American States
Guba
Fidel
Washington
Dhce
Fulgencia Batista
Alsp
Castra
Pentagon DOOMS Skybolt Missile Program
The Defense Department ordered immediate termination of all Skybolt missile production and plans an early and orderly phaseout. The Air Force must submit a detailed plan by January 7 and catalog technical know-how gained to date. No further test flights will occur due to technical problems delays and rising costs. Continued reporting on page two.
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Washington
Defense Department
Air Force
Coast Guard Tug Grounded in Hudson River Rescue Safe
In icy Hudson River near USG Gulfport Harbor New York a Coast Guard harbor tug named Fauk ran aground and partly sank its stern. All 20 crewmen were reported safe and to be taken to Fort Montgomery as ambulances and rescue vessels responded from Stewart Air Force Base West Point and nearby hospitals.
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Usghland Falls
N.Y
Coast Guard
Hudson River
Sauk
U.S
Fort Montgomery
Paticn
Emi
Innlurl
Postman in Santa Hat Delivers Hope for Three Children
A Bridgenort mother recounts how a mail carrier wearing Badge 43 brightened Christmas for her three children. After a sore back sidelined his duties, the postman returned on his own time with a solution to obtain her late husband’s semimonthly paycheck, enabling gifts for the holidays.
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P.O. Santa
Santa
Christman
Michael Tabone
Franklin Street
Winter gale rages across the Northeast with deadly impact
A severe storm battered the Northeast causing subzero temperatures and 80 mph winds. Dozens of lives were lost across Pennsylvania New York Rhode Island and Maine as ships foundered and utilities failed. New England towns faced record snow and power outages while Bangor printed no morning edition for the first time since 1209.
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Mit
Treak
Wiltfire
Tures
New England
Pennsylvania
New York
Rande Island
Maine
Antal
Weather Bureau
Long Island Sound
Mt. Washington
New Hampsire
White Mountains
Newark
Bangor
Daily
Dishwasher killed in Guilford restaurant fire
A man identified as James Wojcik, a dishwasher, died in a blaze that destroyed the Black Swan restaurant on the Boston Post road. Firefighters fought subfreezing conditions for nearly three hours as water lines froze, leaving the sprawling building razed except for one wall. No other occupants were reported.
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Guilford
Dee
Cap
Black Swan
Boston Post Road
James Wojcik
United Press Internasional
Cold Wave Grips Region With Five More Days of Freeze
Severe cold and 33 mph winds linger as highs struggle to reach the 20s. Overnight lows near zero expected statewide with gusts 25 to 35 mph. Snow minimal but drifting, cars and utilities hit by ice and wind. Fire and water outages reported in Manchester and surrounding towns as crews battle burst sprinklers and frozen lines.
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Wairfield
Associated Press
Turnpike
Parkway
Weather Bureau
Long Island Sound
Flondes
Bridgeport Fire Department
James Coutkye Tac
Ester
Litchfield
Daniel
Manchester
Jean
Acwner Main
Hurst
Authoriies
Fa Re. Slara
Steeple Blown Off at Second Congregational Church
A portion of the steeple at Second Congregational Church in Derby was toppled by strong winds, sending large debris into the street. No injuries reported.
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Second Congregational
Dery
Traffic toll rises in 1962 with city deaths up
Police statistics show 15 traffic fatalities in 1962, three more than 1961, and 2 280 crashes on city streets, plus nearly 600 hit and run cases during 1962. Capt. Joseph O Donoghue cites elderly pedestrians and nighttime speeds as key factors.
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Pete Mastronardi
Bridgemore City
Fficers Police Department
Trafe
Joseph O'Donoghue
O'Donoghue
O'Donaghie
O'Dono- Rhye
Derby Hotel Fire Quickly Contained In Derby Shaft
A hotel fire in Derby on Elizabeth Street started in a shaft and was quickly checked by a hotel clerk and fire authorities. Guests in the lobby and upper floors suffered water damage but none were forced to evacuate. Investigators suspect arson as the cause and a sprinkler system helped control the blaze.
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Derby
Dre
Patel
Elizabeth Street
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Hridge
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