Art burglary probes deepen as Scotland Yard hunts clues
Police disclose more details on the Dulwich Gallery heist after thieves stole eight paintings including Rembrandts and Rubenses. Detectives say entry was gained by roof access and a broken window. a camera and audio visual gear were taken from the education department while classroom doors were smashed. Investigators seek fingerprints and follow up a ransom hoax call lacking concrete instructions.
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UAR to Buy 650000 Tons Wheat from Soviet Union
Cairo AP report says the Soviet Union will supply the United Arab Republic with 650000 tons of wheat. The first 250000 tons under a protocol will be signed later. Italy and the UAR also agreed to 130000 tons of Italian wheat flour to reach Egypt within two months.
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Ribicoff Urges Agency To Cut Housing Costs
Senator Abraham Ribicoff proposed a new government agency to halve housing costs, to be within the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He urged community seed funding and a model echoing NASA, funded by private sector and public collaboration. He emphasized shared responsibility between business labor and professions.
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Local Driver Arrested After Arch Street Exit Crash
Christian Neilsen, 55, of Stamford was taken to Greenwich hospital after his car struck the Arch street eastbound exit sign. He sustained cuts to the mouth and was released. Neilsen was charged with improper left turn and given a warning for driving after drinking by State trooper Robert Bloomquist.
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Johnson spends New Year's Day quietly at ranch
President Johnson spent New Year’s Day in the Texas hill country on a working holiday at his ranch. He made no public appearances and church attendance was not noted. Rex M Whitton will retire as federal highway administrator after six years guiding the 41,000 mile interstate system. Johnson praised his work and said Whitton plans to return to Missouri. Johnson will return to Washington early in the week after being at the ranch since December 16.
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Telegram edition delayed by holiday absence
The Bridgeport Post does not publish today due to holiday. The Telegram edition this day includes its regular features and popular items, serving readers with the usual content in a delayed schedule.
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Bridgeport Telegram issue hits all Bridgeport Post subscribers
Through cooperation of newsdealers and carrier boys, this issue of the Telegram is supplied on all regular Bridgeport Post subscribers.
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Peace bid spurs mixed replies as Rusk cites Hanoi talk
London reports govern ment awaits Communist responses to George Brown peace offer while White House backs steps toward talks. Dean Rusk on CBS says UN chief Thant could probe concessions for a bombing halt and notes possible talks on DMZ enforcement and neutrality guarantees for Cambodia.
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De Gaulle Reproves U S Over Vietnam War
In Paris at a New Year reception President Charles de Gaulle criticized the United States for prolonging the Vietnam conflict. He warned that U S actions spoil world chances for peace and spoke without naming the country directly.
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Canada Opens Centennial Year with Celebrations and Tense Bombing Incident
Canada begins its centennial year with speeches bonfires and a 100 gun salute. In Montreal a mailbox explosion shattered city windows rekindling fears of 1964 terrorist bombings. Governor General Vanier received birthday wishes from President Johnson as Prime Minister Pearson lit the centennial flame on Parliament Hill and Queen Elizabeth II urged attention to Canada in 1967.
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Soda Charged After Slumber At Stratford Wheel
Louis J. Soda 49 of 212 Smith Street Bridgeport was arrested in Stratford after dozing at the wheel at 1 21 Pm on South Street. He faced a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and was released on 5300 bond for circuit court appearance.
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South Street
Cambodia Reports US Viet Attack on Bathu Village
Phnom Penh says a force of about 50 helicopters and four observation planes struck Bathu near Svay Rieng for 10 minutes, killing two peasants and wounding 12, with 12 allegedly kidnapped. Three houses burned and animals killed. ICC inspectors planned to visit.
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American Woman Voices Shame Over U.S. Actions in Hanoi Visit
Grace Newman, one of four American Peace Movement representatives in North Vietnam, told AP from Hanoi she feels dirty and ashamed of her government after witnessing war damage. She described many wounded children, destroyed churches, and families wiped out. She cited two young boys killed by fragmentation bombs near Vinh Phuc and a wounded brother who recounted the incident. The group arrived in Hanoi on December 21.
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Vietnam Truce Ends Amid Battles Between U S Allies
A 48 hour New Year truce in Vietnam ended with renewed clashes and U S and Allied forces ordering planes back on station. Marine units attacked near Hue to halt an infiltrating enemy force while a naval encounter off the South Vietnam coast left a trawler sunk and other ships damaged. The Viet Cong claimed a vast casualty figure, and U S forces reported multiple engagements and limited gunfire incidents beyond Christmas truce levels.
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Packers, Chiefs Crowned Champions in Pro Football Finals
Green Bay snugly defeated Dallas 34 27 at Cotton Bowl to win the NFL title and reach the January 15 Super Bowl in Los Angeles. Kansas City toppled Buffalo 31 7 to claim the AFL crown and join the Packers in the title game. Led by Bart Starr and Len Dawson, both teams drove to their first Super Bowl meeting.
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Pilot skims clouds to land at dim private airstrip
Frank Robinson of Plainville lost radio contact near Bradley Airport Windsor Locks. He circled in fog and freezing drizzle at 200 feet, searched Hyde Field private strip. Townspeople and volunteers lined the field as headlights lit the runway to guide a safe landing.
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