U S Admits To Fighting In Cambodia Amid Border Clash
U S officials acknowledged fighting near the Cambodia Vietnam border after a clash in Prey Veng Cambodia and Kieng Phong South Vietnam. McCloskey said preliminary reports show a combined Vietnamese and U S patrol crossed about 75 yards into Cambodian territory. He expressed regrets to Cambodia through the Australian embassy as relations remain severed since 1965. Senate leader Mansfield urged restraint and negotiated end to the Vietnam conflict, warning further involvement harms peace.
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Soviet Union
U.S
Cambodia
McCloskey
South Vietnam
Prey Veng
Kieng Phong
United States
Sihanouk
Phnom Penh
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Southeast Asia
Mansfield
Vietnam
Potato Chip Institute
Bal Harbour
Fla
Barrett shifts stance as unions push new bargaining lines
State Labor Relations board will review three petitions against the Barrett Management Employees Association, including Local 1522 AFL‑CIO bid to unseat BMEA and separate representation bids from sewage plant workers and nurses. ELRB agent John Gaspic has begun initial conferences and will reconvene with city officials and BMEA to resolve technicalities before SLRB action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Labor Relations Board
SLRB
American Federation of State
Afl-Cio
BMEA
ELRB
John Gaspic
Stanley Krivicky
Gaspic
Krivicky
Union
Barrett
Doyle
Baez, Allen and
Hamilton
Fire fight area map details cross border operation
The map shows where U.S. and South Vietnamese troops clashed about 75 yards inside Cambodian territory last Thursday and acknowledged Monday. The operation against Viet Cong occurred between Prey Vene province in Cambodia and Kieng Phong province in South Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Prey Vene
Cambodia
Kieng Phong
South Vietnam
NASA assesses risky Moon ascent test as success
The attempted firing of the 3,500 pound thrust ascent engine while still attached to the descent stage occurred during an Apollo mission test. Officials described the event as a success despite a malfunction in the descent engine, noting the crew and craft remained within expected parameters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
B52 Crashes In Greenland With Up To Four Nuclear Bombs
Temperatures in the Greenland region remained well below freezing as a B52 crash involved up to four hydrogen bombs. The area was in polar darkness with a subtwilight period from about 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST, according to Pentagon statements.
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Greenland
Pentagon
Stratford Youth Nabbed After High Speed Chase And Crash
A Stratford youth led Bridgeport officers on a high speed chase through several streets ending in a crash near Stratford apartments on Canal Street. The car, reported stolen from Georgetown Motors, struck a guy wire and left a damaged scene before police detained the driver in Stratford. The crash sent the youth to Park City Hospital with face and head injuries. Police will question the Wolf youth further as the investigation continues.
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Barnum Avenue
Canal Street
Stratford Apartments
Wolf Auto
South Avenue
Stratford
Park City
Wolf
Park City Hospital
Georgetown Motors Agency
William Girard
Connecticut Turnpike
Fairfield
Robert Blouin
East Main Street
Blouin
Bridgeport
Richard Goodwin
John Petrosaitis
Linden Avenue
Hazel Street
Stratford Avenue
Turnpike
Honeyspot Road
City plan outlines steps to boost economy and jobs
The document urges stabilizing manufacturing, upgrading obsolete industrial sites, and training workers to fit available jobs. It calls for a standby plan after Vietnam era, public works upgrades including a new incinerator, street and utility improvements, and closer admin control of police and fire. It notes rising airport traffic and freight, declining port use, and supports cultural funding, libraries, and neighborhood leadership with a 160000 budget partly funded by the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alr
Spencer Lee, Jr
Candeub, Fieissig and Associates
Danbury Renewal Fund Increase Receives Approval
Rep John Monagan announces an extra federal grant of 35,213 dollars for Danbury Connecticut central flood urban renewal, raising total federal funding for the project to 5,570,955 dollars. The allocation was approved Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
John
Monagan
D.conn
Danbury
Conn
Dr. Alderson Dies at 71 After Crusade for Church Fund
The Bridgeport churchman and former New York Conference delegate to multiple General Conferences died at 71. A 1915 University of Delaware and 1921 Drew Theological Seminary graduate, he served in World War I, earned the Croce di Guerra, and later led peace efforts and interchurch cooperation. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at the First Methodist Church.
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Alderson
New
AEF
Drew Theological Seminary
U.S. Ambulance Corps
Piave River
Julian Alps
New York
United Nations Organization
Bridgeport
First Methodist
United States
Russia
Union
Council of Churches of
Greater Bridgeport
United Congregational Church
Committee For Inter-Church Cooperation
Syracuse University
The
United Fund
Cripped Children’s Workshop
Red Cross
Associated Charities
Family Service Society
Child Guidance Clinic
Inter- Group Council
Council ‘of Churches
Board of Associates
University of Bridgeport
Drew University
Masons of
State of Connecicut
First Methodist Church
Golden Hill Street
Lloyd c. Wicke
William H. Alderson, Jr
Fairfield
Robert R. Alderson
Los Angeles
Calif
Hugh Stevens
Ventura
George I. Alderson
Tryon
N.C
John H. Alderson
Alphonsa Alderson
Wilmington
Del
RTM Opposes Open Space Purchases and Measures
The RTM rejected an appropriation of 57 500 for Flower House drive land and 21 000 for Cynthia drive property and tabled 81 000 for Duck Farm road acreage. Selectman Sullivan urged renewed negotiations amid a dispute over two Flower House lots and possible court action. Gravel Bank on Mill Plain road was offered to the town for sale. Other actions included adoption of an electors board, raises for retirement pay, repairs to schools, reclassifications for police and fire chiefs, and traffic light installations. The ATM finance committee seeks two independent appraisal reports on four Open Space acquisitions.
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Flower House Drive Lanx
Cynthia Drive
Finance Board
Duck Farm Road
Selectman Sullivan
Flower House Drive
Town
John J. Darcy
Sullivan
ATM
Mill Plain Road
Mill River
Richard S. Cellar
Flower House
John K. Yanik
Lake Hills
Norman P. Levine
Borskey
Lake Mohegan
RTM
Registrar of Voters
Board of Admission of Electors
George O. Pratt
Historic District Commission
Roswell Barratt
City of
Bridgeport
Park Avenue
Brooklawn Avenue
Thorme Street
State Water Resources Commission
Alexander S. Hawley
Employes Pension Board
ATM ‘Finance Committee
Cellar
Gunther to Lead Air and Water Course at Center
Dr George Gunther of Stratford state senator and former conservation leaders leads a three session course on pure air and clean water at the Litchfield Nature Center and Museum. Sessions run April 19 26 May 3 from 7 30 to 9 pm with an enrollment fee of 6 for individuals 3 for students and a 20 family couple rate for the photography course offered by Mr and Mrs Fred Unverhall of Danbury on March 20 27 and April 3 10 from 7 30 to 9 pm. Further information available from the center in Litchfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gunther
Stratjford
State Association of Conservation Commissions
Litchfield Nature Center
Fred E. Unverhall
Danbury
Litchfield
Church Women Urged for School Services Programs
A report from Church World Service chaired by Mrs. Jesse Hickson warns the world faces food shortages as population outpaces food growth. Plans include matching families through Operation Friendship to bridge differences and foster friendship among diverse groups. Housing groups discuss 18 and 22 unit low and middle income projects while ministries expand in jails hospitals and nursing homes. The group also notes a March family life conference and monthly marriage seminars for couples. A Drug Abuse report cites Bridgeport police data on addicts and theft links. The meeting closes with prayers for unity after the death of Rev. William H. Alderson in Texas.
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Church World Service
Jesse Hickson
America
Operation Friendship Group
James McClinch
Robert Barrows
Housing Research and Comity Group
Christian Education Group
Michael Dugan
CCGH
Harry T. Cupp
Community Ministry Group
Paul Bengston
James Halsey
Family Life Group
Family Life
Henry Robinson
Beardsley Terrace
Stanley Houston
John Robertson
Stuart Spraggins
Bridgeport
Alderson
Wedel
Tellahan
William H. Alderson
Texas
First Methodist Church of
Dallas
David F. Bannon
St. Peter's Church
Clergy Association of
Greater Bridgeport
James S. Head
Fairfield-Grace Methodist Church
Stephen Barham
St. George’s
Churchmen Urged to Unite for Ecumenism and Action
A Mid Year Assembly urged church leaders to collaborate across denominations and include lay members in decision making. Dr Wedel criticized underuse of lay talents and called for simultaneous changes. Robert Tellalian urged funding and community outreach, while reports covered health, addiction, and social justice projects.
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Dr. Wedel
Council of Churches
Robert S. Tellalian
CCGB
Epes
Wedel
Albert W. Sheckells
Charles E. Schank
Newfield Methodist Church
Committee On Assemblies
Charles Stubbs
Hobart Gary
Stubbs
Miller Watts
Albert Ciarcia
Old Cameras Sought for Orcutt Club Drive
The Orcutt Boys Club seeks camera donations for its Old Camera Drive to help members enter the Boys Clubs of America photography contest. The contest runs February first week through March 15. Donors may drop cameras at 102 Park Street or call the club for pickup.
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Orcutt Boys’ Club
Boys’ Clubs of America
Orcutt Club
Park Street
Bridgeport Stratford plan expanded airport runway and funding
GBRPA overflies Stratford to map a comprehensive airport plan for Bridgeport and Stratford. Bridgeport would extend the northeast south west runway to 6200 feet and add a blast fence to meet jet service needs. A Stratford policy statement criticized airport expansion. Planning director Mary B Sowchuk said a $43086 HUD grant was granted Jan 23 after earlier deferral. It may not cover a three month funding gap and HUD reports pending to determine the impact on this year funding. New Regional Planning agency appointees are Carl Caserta and Thomas E Minogue Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Stratford
Planning and Zoning Commission
Mary B. Sowchuk
Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Seppenne
Carl i
Caserta
Elliott Road
Thomas E. Minogue, Jr
Park Avenue
Housatonic College Move to City Sparks Local Feud
Advisory council to meet February 1 to discuss reactions as Bridgeport is eyed for a temporary or permanent Housatonic College site. City Hall held talks with Mayor Curran and Joseph Dearborn about moving from East Main Street, with Stratford opposition and calls to keep the Wooster junior high site as an alternative. The dispute echoes the long-running Bridgeport Stratford tensions over local development and airport access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Curran
Joseph M. Dearborn
East Main Street
Bridgeport Brass Company
Stratford School Board
William Pp. O'Leary
Stratford Legislative
Wooster
Charles F. Taylor
Secetary
College Advisory Council
Stratford
Taylor
Allies Leave S Viet Town as Reds Attack
The report describes renewed Red assaults near Khe Sanh and Huong Hoa with US and South Vietnamese forces countering. Two Marine companies engage a Communist company near Con Thien while Khe Sanh sees artillery and aerial action. Casualties: Marines four killed and 12 wounded at Khe Sanh. four American advisers wounded. About 2,000 residents fled to the Marine base, with half airlifted to Da Nang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khe Sanh
U.S
Huong Hoa
Con Thien
U.S. Marine
da Nang
Federal Curb on Road Aid Aims to Fight Inflation
The administration plans temporary reductions of highway funding up to 2.2 billion dollars to curb inflation. Sen. Jennings Randolph says the method matters more than the size, insisting flexibility will limit harm while Congress reviews a 10 percent inflation surcharge. States face varied cuts. total federal highway aid for 1987 was 4.3 billion, a drop from earlier projections, with funds not yet spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Jennings Randolph
Dw.va
Senate Public Works Committee
Congress
Johnson
Ives Raps Cutback Harmful Says It Hits Connecticut Roads
Hartford AP State Highway Commissioner Howard Ives criticized the federal highway budget cut announced in Washington. He called any reduction harmful and said Connecticut has not been informed by the federal Bureau of Public Roads about which projects will be affected. He noted the impact is unclear but warned it could delay road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Howard
Ives
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Washington, D. C
Transportation
Alan
Boyd
Connecticut
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Howland's Department Store
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Charles Wade
Public Works Department
Social Justice
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Church Women United
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Impor Fanslow
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