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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1968

Page

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HHH Gets Polite But Unelaborate Kenyan Welcome

U S Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey’s African swing drew mixed crowds as he visited Nairobi and Mogadishu. He signed an 8.5 million dollar Somali loan for a water system, met Prime Minister Egal, and faced cautious Somali and Kenyan reactions amid Cold War tensions.

HHH Mohamed Tarashim Egal Humphrey U.S Somalia Africa Ali Shermake Egat Kenya Ethiopia West Egai Tewsman Nairobi Kenya Peoples Union Oginga Odinga America Daniel Arap Moi Jomo Kenyatta Kenyatta Egal Johnson Washington Shermarke Addis Ababa Mogadishu Haile Selassie Theater Wossene

Ho Chi Minh Death Rumors Spark North Vietnam Talk

Ho Chi Minh, aged 77, reportedly died two weeks earlier in Ha Tay province near Hanoi. The S Vietnam paper alleges anomalies in his recent speeches and a New Year poem not in his usual style, suggesting a probable leadership power struggle and possible successors like Pham Van Dong or Le Quan amid unclear official confirmation.

Ha Tay Hanoi Vietnam Tokyo AN India Radio New Delhi Cambodia United States U.S Cong Chung Ho Chi Minh Pham van Dong le Quan Communist Party Dovisi le Duan

Historic Mercy Hospital Moves Across Street in Chicago

In Chicago the historic Mercy Hospital relocates from the old red brick complex to a new white concrete and glass building across the street. The 26 million project expands capacity to 517 beds from 350 and marks the latest in a line of moves since its 1850 founding by the Sisters of Mercy along Lake Michigan. The last patient transfer occurred in frigid weather, and the facility has treated victims from the Civil War to the Haymarket riot and the Theodore Roosevelt assassination attempt in 1912.

Chicago Mercy Hospital Haymarket Sisters of Mercy Lake Michigan

Reds Hit 7 Allied Bases Near DMZ

Communist forces hit seven allied bases near the DMZ and along the Cambodian border in Haw Nehia Province, wounding civilians and destroying small structures. In Phu Loc district, mortar and ground assaults targeted Marine positions and hamlets, with heavy losses reported on both sides as U.S. forces engaged. Air action included 14 missions over North Vietnam. seven U.S. planes were shot down in the period, while one SA-2 site near Hanoi was destroyed.

Haw Nehia Saigon U. S Hai van Pass Phu Loc Que Son Valley da Nang 196Th Light Infantry Brigade U.S. 1St Infantry Division U.S 11Th Armored Cavalry Regiment North Vietnam Hanoi Haiphong Ilanoi-Haiphong Co Trai Shop Ha

Venezuela Out to Get Its Taxes

In Venezuela a tax drive targets income tax evaders as officials vow to close gaps in a system where taxes dominate revenue. Exemptions apply to earners under 1,000 bolivares monthly while few pay rates up to 5 percent, with loopholes used by the wealthy. Officials push enforcement though penalties are only a monthly 1 percent fine and nonincarceration for nonpayment. a new law in 1966 requires professionals to file accounting records.

Caragcas Venezuela

British Pondered U S War in 1927 Naval Friction

The article discusses 1920s to 1930s Anglo American debates on a potential pact with the United States and Japan, noting Chamberlain’s and MacDonald’s positions, cabinet opposition, and later views on American friendship amid public records. It also mentions an epilepsy association meeting in Bridgeport and a separate Seoul report on South Korea's population reaching 30 million, matching pre division totals.

Nazi Germany Neville Chamberlain Ramsay MacDonald Japan Chamberlain Peter Wilby London Observer Association Cox Bridgeport Health Department Seoul South Korea North

Heart Transplant Performed Reaching New Milestone

The operation began at 5 p.m. and concluded about 9 30 p.m. Shumway said the donor Mrs White had a massive brain hemorrhage after celebrating her 22nd anniversary. The recipient Kasperak, 53, is under close observation as doctors watch for rejection.

Shumway Kasperak Laughlin Steel Corp Cleveland Ohio Ferne Virginia White Santa Clara Judy Rickey East Palo Alto San Francisco Peninsula Bill Charles W. White West Valley Junior College Curtis Des Moines Iowa East High School Harvey Glasener Lorain Africa Italy Robinson Donald C. Harrison Stanford Stanford Medical Center Medical Center

Arlington Park Cancels Night Racing Proposal

Arlington Park withdrew its bid for three nightly flat racing meets after a four hour public hearing and opposition from suburban and harness racing groups. In a bitter letter to the Winds Racing Board the park and Balmoral Jockey Club urged cancellation, saying proposals are twisted by opponents and public servants deserve respect. The board had been set to decide on Thursday Friday and Saturday night racing for the coming season.

Chicago API Arlington Park Marjorie Evérett Artington Park William C. Miller Balmoral Racing Board Everett and Miller

Brazil to Offer Tax Free Purchases for Tourists

Brazil plans tourist discounts inspired by France to attract visitors. Tourists paying in hard currency or travelers checks would be allowed tax free purchases, provided they export the goods from the country.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil

Johnson Eshkol Talks Peace in San Antonio Welcome

President Johnson and Israeli Prime Minister Eshkol meet in San Antonio for a brief talks session described as hopeful days. Mayor McAllister urges large turnout as Eshkol’s plane arrives and the base opens to the public for the occasion.

Levi Eshkol Lyndon Johnson Randolph Air Force Base Tex Eshkol Johnson San Antonio W. W. McAllister Beshkol Tong Texas

China Says Ship Hit in US Raid on N Vietnam Port

China denounces U S air strikes on a Chinese freighter Hong Qi No 154 at a Vietnamese port on November 25 charging attempts to disrupt Sino Vietnamese trade and aid to Vietnam The note links U S aggression to a broader war drive and vows Chinese support for Vietnam while Moscow protests a Haiphong bombing and Washington offers no immediate comment

China N. Viet Hong Qi U.S Vietnam Soviet Union United States North Vietnam Haiphong Pereslavl- Zalessky Washington State Department Pentagon

Surveyor 7 to attempt first midflight course change

Surveyor 7 plans a midflight course change after previous missions kept to corrections. The target circle near Tycho is 12 miles wide, the smallest yet in the moon scouting program, with a 43 percent landing safety chance. Earlier Surveyors 5 and 6 had 47 percent odds.

Tycho Tycha

Frei Wins Back Hold From Chilean Rebels

SANTIAGO Chile President Eduardo Frei won back control of his Christian Democratic party from leftist rebels who seized leadership in July The party backed Frei's government policies but rejected a proposal to limit strikes The victory came at a 17 hour party convention with delegates approving Frei's program by 272 to 198.

Santiago Chile Eduardo Frei Christian Democratic Party Sunday Frei Reibels Hame

Fire devastates Muse family two tragedies in 1961 dwelling

A 1961 blaze gutted a Muse residence killing five people including children. Firefighters arrived as Roman Muse reported all were out, but a second body was found on a living room floor and three more in a front room bed. Months later the Muse family faced the death of two month old Stacey born Feb 1 and died March 30 after hospital care. Reverend Bass noted no signs of distress the night before.

Roman Muse Stacey Muses Taylor Drive Orly St. Vincent's Hospital A. C. Bass Mount Aerie Baptist Church

Cops Nab Store Break Suspect in Boston Market

Police nabbed Herman Brown in the Boston Market at 1292 Houston Avenue after a midnight break in. A second man fled. Brown, 33, of 462 Helen Street, was charged with breaking and entering and held on $5,000 bail. Officers Vida, Salthouse, Santos, and Dunn made the arrest after a resident reported a forced entry.

Boston Hoston Avenue Herman Brown Helen Street Brown Arthur Buchanan Anthony Vida Arthur Salthouse Julio Santos John Dunn

Cops Investigating Four Weekend Breaks

Burglars broke into two homes and two businesses on Sunday. The Red Mill restaurant at 1764 Seaview Avenue and Nydens Student Clothes Center at 909 Madison Avenue were entered. Entry methods and thefts are under review. Homes of Frank Donaldson at 124 Dewey Street and Sultan Boldizar at 32 Orland Street were also hit.

Red Mill Seaview Avenue Nydens Madison Avenue Frank Donaldson Dewey Street Sultan Boldizar Orland Street

Girl, 15, Held In Set Fire At Flat Fire Scene

A 15 year old girl set a fire in a Benham Avenue flat causing a third floor blaze that damaged nearly all rooms while residents fled. Five homeless rooms were previously involved in a fatal 1961 blaze. The girl, whose mother is dead and father in Chicago, was taken to Juvenile Detention after giving a statement at the police station with her uncle Patrick Martin present. Fire crews shut utilities and routed traffic as they fought the flames and cleared debris, remaining on scene past 10 PM.

Carlson Yeserday Chicago Station House Patrick Martin Benham Avenue Martin Fairfield Avenue Margaret Driscoll United Iluminating Southern Connecticut Gas Companies Pequonnock Street Coleman Street Olive Street Gleason

Youth 16 Held On Weapons Charge

James Shelton Jr a 16 year old of 106 Highland Avenue was arrested late Saturday night and charged with carrying weapons in a motor vehicle. He is free on $500 bail pending circuit court arraignment Police say he carried a pellet gun and a switch blade knife when taken into custody by Patrolman Francis McNeil on Park Avenue near North Avenue.

James Shelton, Jr Highland Avenue Shelton Francis McNeil Park Avenue North Avenue

Portable air-filtering helmets ease work in polluted air

Portable air-filtering helmets worn over workers heads remove dust smoke pollen and vapors from the air and cool it. The lightweight equipment is powered by rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries.

Now Possible To Shrink Painful Hemorrhoids Now Possible To Shrink Painful Hemorrhoids

A New York special reports a scientific institute discovering a medication that shrinks hemorrhoids in most cases. Patients experience relief from itching burning and pain as swelling subsides. Tests across New York Washington DC and the Midwest confirm results without narcotics or stinging agents. Preparation H comes as an ointment or suppository and requires no prescription.

New York, N. Y New York City Washington, D.C Midwest Medical Center

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