New Offensive In Cambodia Seeks Elections Security
Saigon reports a major operation across eastern Cambodia aimed at safeguarding the upcoming South Vietnamese elections. U S raids intensify as North Vietnamese shelling escalates, following a 24 day lull. Cambodian forces, around 30 000 strong, rely on fresh artillery and air support to secure Tay Ninh and surrounding areas before October elections.
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South Vietnam
Cambodia
U.S
Cambodian Diivelt
Pejc
Fong
Associated
George Ester
Tay Ninh
Nguyen van Minh
Vietnam
Democrats Cool To New Tax Bill Hearings
Democrats and Republicans clash over a proposed tax bill as hearings approach. Governor Meskill backs a revenue plan replacing income tax with a substitute, while Democratic leaders push for hearings and a modified sales tax proposal to offset lost revenue before the assembly reconvenes.
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Alan E. Schoenhaus
Democratic Legis
Thomas J
Sais
NAACP Board Demands Probe of Bush Arrest
The Greater Bridgeport NAACP executive board calls for a public investigation into the arrest of William Bush, its president, after police pursued him on East Side streets for alleged high speed driving and resisting arrest. The board threatens its own inquiry if officials do not act.
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Greater Bridgeport
Cs i Civil Liberties Union
Justice Department
U.S. Commission On Civili Rights
Bush
Beimam Avenue
Weather Summary for Bridgeport Area
Bridgeport and vicinity mostly sunny and pleasant with high near 75 degrees. Expect fair cool nights around 53 to 55, with tomorrow fair and little temperature change, upper 70s. Chance of rain today and tonight at 10 percent, winds northeast at 10 to 15 mph.
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Bridgeport
Bridgeport Man Nabbed in New London Bank Robbery
Police arrested Wayne Victor Peterson of Bridgeport after a New London robbery at Hartford National Bank. He handed a note for two packages of twenty dollar bills, walked away, then rode a taxi to New Haven where he was caught. He faces bank robbery charges with $25,000 bond.
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New Haven
Bridgeport
New London
Wayne Victor Peterson
Peterson Gx & A
Hartford Na Tonal Bank and Trust Co
Telleia
Peterson
FBI
Thost
PBI
Conecticut
Mills White House Clash Over Italian Footwear
Washington AP report describes a tense clash between Rep. Wilbur Mills and the White House over Italian footwear imports. Mills accuses the administration of morale and policy missteps while Nixon aides downplay changes, signaling ongoing debate over voluntary restraints and trade policy as lawmakers weigh next moves.
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Washington
Alypat
White House
Peter G
Mills
Aver
Congress
Nursing Home Quality Drive Aims at Substandard Care
Federal officials will launch a nationwide effort to raise nursing home standards to Medicare and Medicaid levels. Dr Arthur Fleming, head of the White House Conference on Aging, said the plan targets facilities failing to meet federal criteria. The federal government funds about 1.1 billion annually, with states contributing 700 million, to nursing homes under Medicare and Medicaid.
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Hee Finn
Arthur S. Flamming
Flemming
Nix
Jon's
Sheysacind
White House
American Association of Re Tired Persons
Chicago
Thes
Mmst
Aerial Surveys Detail Connecticut Defoliation by Pests
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station reports defoliation from gypsy moths and spanworms across 440057 acres in 169 towns. In northern Madison Killingworth Guilford area damage reached 75 percent, while areas near the Massachusetts line showed less. State figures, based on air and ground checks by entomologist Ira Anderson, note the total exceeds last year with Old Saybrook Wilton and sprayed zones showing notable defoliation.
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New Haven
Connecticut Agricultural Experisment Station
Anne
Connecticut
Madison
Killingworth
Guil
Mford
Mac
Iahm Anderson
Old Saybrook
Wilton
Contract Set for 750 000 With New Postal Service
A Connecticut strike slowdowns by independent CUTW affect about 800 CWA members in the state. Local spokesmen say the union aims to force wage and fringe gains before ratification and refuse orders to return to work. The Southern New England Telephone Co and CUTW actions echo a wider Bell System dispute, with SNET awaiting national agreement terms.
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Ure Ionaulc
Connecticut
Communications Workers of America
CWA
Do Honor
Af Telephone Workers
Nakinel
Joe Semoneli
New England
CUTW
National Bell System
Kahah
AFES
Connecticut boy quits English Channel attempt at 13
A 13-year-old from Westport, Richard Crowell, abandoned his bid to swim the English Channel after 17 hours and 45 minutes of effort. He had started at Dover and aimed to reach France, but was within three quarters of a mile of the coast when currents carried him off course. His father Albert and his 15-year-old brother William watched as he gave up the attempt.
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England
UPI
English Channel
Richard Crowel
Lsurl
Callins
Boyer
Albert Crowell
William
Fred Til
Dick Wis
Margaret's Bay
Richard
Tenants Demand Repairs as Ultimatum Targets City Housing Office
A protest by Father Panik Village and Pat Barnum housing tenants ended with an ultimatum to Francis Shanley, Bridgenort Housing Authority executive director. Tenants vow to withhold rent escrow for two projects starting next Tuesday unless demands on safety and repairs are met, including window and hallway improvements and in-unit controls. The march was led by Mrs. Bertha Holland and Mr. Matgle.
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Aboution
Father Panik’ Village
PT. Barmim Housing Tenants Associations
Bridgenort Housing Authority
Yastarday
Francis Shonlay
Shunley
Bertha Holland
Father Panik Village Tenants i Association
Matgle
Parvia Island drill instructor fined and reassigned
At Parvia Island a drill instructor was fined 100 dollars and reassigned after an investigation into the mistreatment of 39 recruits who were hospitalized with kidney ailment. Two other instructors were returned to training duties. The injured recruits were reportedly treated and one Marine intone released.
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Parris Island
Marine Coews
Aapakasman
Setsi L. Sutton
Good News and Bad on the U S Labor Front
AP reports a mix of progress and tension in the labor front as rail workers threaten a walkout and postal and telegraph unions sign new contracts. The overall picture shows settlements for 750,800 postal and copper workers and 400,000 striking telegraph workers, with broader industry concerns about a possible steel strike.
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U.S
Neil Gilbride
Wiiter Japroad
Washington
Foar
Pontmaster General
Brown
Pay Boosts and Automation Included at Postal Contract
The U S Postal Service signed a two year agreement covering 780 000 workers with an average 1710 pay increase and job security. It allows automation and modernization of mail handling while costing over 11 billion across the life of the pact. Negotiations for internal matters will continue after a ceremonial signing.
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UPI
U.S
Serice
W. J. Usery Jr
Postal Service
Nak
Work. Org
Winton M. Blount
Rade- Macher
Anya
Congress
Io Rhaner
Douglas Hobendk
Fight Over Bridgeport School Funds Faces Veto Overturn
State Senate leader J Edward Cal seeks Democratic and Republican support to override Gov Moskill's veto that would cut Bridgeport city funds up to 2 million for school additions at Winthrop and Blackham. Efforts trace to misfiled applications three years ago and a corrective bill previously tied to funding.
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Senate
J. Edward Caldwell
Bridgeport
Thomas J. Moskill
Sensaloy Caldwell
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