Divorce suit ends in courthouse shooting and death
In Los Angeles a man sued for divorce opened fire in a courthouse corridor, fatally wounding his wife and wounding three others before police stopped him. Christopher Dilbeck, 62, identified as a songwriter, fired a .22 caliber pistol, then shouted kill before being disarmed by officers.
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Vernon Slaying Case Shocks Community
A 12-year-old girl Sherry Lucas died after being beaten in her Vernon home. Police charged a 15-year-old boy with murder as her father Joseph Lucas was seriously injured from a hammer attack. The father and daughter were found after a motorist reported a man with a bloody face nearby.
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Bridgeport Area Weather Forecast and Conditions
Partly sunny with moderating temperatures today in Bridgeport and vicinity. Highs in the 20s, tonight fair and not too cold with lows around 5 to 1 degree. Snow flurries possible 20 percent this morning and 16 percent this afternoon and tonight. Light variable winds. Yesterday's high and low noted. barometer 30.28, humidity around 33 percent. Sunrise 7:16 a.m., sunset about 6:40 p.m. January 17 marks day 17 of the year and day 27 of winter.
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Quakes Strain Sicily Rescue Efforts Amid New Aftershocks
Devastating tremors hit western Sicily spreading panic among survivors. Death toll feared above 300 with about 1 500 missing as aftershocks topple weakened buildings hindering rescue work.
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U S Officials in Guatemala Slain by Machine-Gun Fire
Two top United States officials were killed by machine-gun fire from a car in Guatemala. The attack occurred as details emerged amid diplomatic inquiries and a broader international reaction.
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Dodd Granted Right to Sue Columnists Over File Thefts
A federal judge limited Sen. Thomas Dodd from suing for privacy violations by columnists Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson. He may pursue damages for using stolen documents by former aides, but immunity questions and damages remain unresolved as the case proceeds.
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Monsignor warns of danger from West Side plan
Rev Francisco Campagnone pastor of Our Lady of Providence chapel says the West Side Industrial Redevelopment plan will isolate P T Barnum housing and Black Rock Village apartments creating a dangerous area for Bridgeport. He notes no riot problems for summer and praises ABCD and CYO camps for reducing risk.
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New York Taxi Fares Hiked After One Day Strike
The 24 hour taxi walkout ended with a compromise raising fares from 1.05 to 1.32 for a typical 2.4 mile ride in New York City. Mayor Lindsay secured the agreement with fleet owners, boosting potential annual owner revenue by about 10.5 million dollars. The revised rates charge 45 cents for the first sixth of a mile and 10 cents for each additional third, plus waiting time.
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U S Army Navy Chiefs Killed in Guatemala Attack
In Guatemala machine gun fire from a passing car killed Col. John D. Webber Jr. and Lt. Cmdr. Ernest A. Munro and wounded two other Americans, amid a wave of violence. The slain included a former congressman and his bodyguard. a Rebel Armed Forces group was blamed for the attack. Webber was from Houston and Munro from Rockland. the wounded Corporal John R. Forster and Navy Senior Chief Radioman Harry L. Greene.
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Ballistic Six Shooter would threaten 60 million Russians in single strike
AP reports physicist Dr. Ralph E. Lapp described the proposed United States multiple warhead missile system as a ballistic six shooter capable of delivering up to six thermonuclear warheads per missile to about 200 city targets. He warned a small fleet could imperil vast populations in one retaliatory strike.
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Johnson To Address Nation In State of the Union Tonight
President Johnson will speak before Congress and the nation at 9 p.m. EST. The speech centers on Vietnam prospects, peace talks after Hanoi’s bombing halt signals, and domestic spending limits due to war costs. Congress reconvened as observers await the administration’s proposals and a broad policy review.
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Johnson plans budget under 190 billion to Congress
President Johnson will submit a total spending program below 190 billion for the next fiscal year. Administrative costs are seen rising by about 11 to 12 billion above the current year. Officials expect figures to be partially disclosed in the State of the Union address as lawmakers seek clarity on rising outlays.
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Classified Ads Read Like Smoke Signals Across Telegram Pages
A retro classifieds section lists small ads and feature teasers from a Telegram daily page. It skims comics puzzles editorials fashions financial news bridge obituaries and theater and TV notes for readers seeking quick items and light features.
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