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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1971

Page

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Humphrey Proposes Term Limits for FBI CIA and JCS

Senator Hubert H. Humphrey urged a constitutional amendment to limit terms of the FBI and CIA directors and the Joint Chiefs chair. He spoke after his Bridgeport commencement address, calling for end to the Vietnam War and addressing student concerns at the College of Education. He argued long tenures concentrate power and access to sensitive data. Harold A. Sand, class president, noted graduates face job scarcity amid defense spending. Continued on Page Three.

Hubert H. Humphray D+ Minn News University of Bridgeport FBI CIA Joint Chiefs T AW Watea Humphrey Harold A. Sand Forest Hills N.Y

Eminent Jurists Debate Vietnam War Policy

Three eminent jurists ruled that while atrocity claims exist they cannot label the United States as war criminals over Vietnam. The panel said no finding could be made on whether U.S. involvement is an illegal war, leaving the broader question unresolved. The BBC TV program featured testimony from lawyers, scholars, and former officials linked to Nuremberg.

Londow Humphrey Vietnam Indochina United States Soldiare America Sen. Humphrey Present-Casting Corp William Benton Irom National Educational Television Necticul University Elihu Lauterpacht Queen's Counsel International Law Cambooige University Seldt Lohenveldern Cologne University Philip C. Jessup Internal Howe Court of Justice The Hague BBC International U.S Telford Tevlin Nuerberg Columbia University Elwyn Jones East Adrian Fisher Nuernberg Georgetown University Law School Robert E. Jordan U.S. Army John Roche Lyndon Johnson John F.j. Karry L. Victor H. Krulak Lauterpacht Hohenveldren

University president presents 960 degrees at commencement

Thurston E. Mancing, president of the university, conferred 960 degrees including associate, bachelor, master and sixth-year certificates for graduate studies, recognizing varied programs and milestones across the campus.

Thurston E. Mancing

Prison term given to soldier in Da Nang killing case

A 56 year-old enlisted man in Da Nang was sentenced Monday to 12 to 30 years in prison and dishonorable discharge for killing one of his officers and attempting to kill another. The case drew editorials and appears amid a page featuring gossip, puzzles, and assorted notices.

DA Nang Vietnam Marian -Seer Abby Tsing Eecerene Alfred BW Flint Jy Fashions Svaversy TE Jacoby

Meskill vows no state income tax for Connecticut

Hartford Governor Thomas J. Meskill said he will not approve a state income tax, criticizing Democratic plans to tax interest, dividends, and capital gains. He warned the legislature to focus on raising the sales tax instead, as negotiations over tax measures remain stalled with a possible special session on fiscal policy.

Hartford Thomas J. Meskill Connecticut Geneva Assembly Ratchford House William Ratch-ford Danbury Meskill Rigilar Hla Assembly

New Haven Stunt Pilot Killed In Plainville Airshow Crash

A stunt pilot identified as Gilbert Gillette of New Haven died when his single seat Bucherbulmeister aerobatic plane plunged into a sand pit beyond the Plainville airfield during an airshow. The accident, blamed on an inverted flight, brings the death toll to six at air shows and races in two days. Gillette, in his early 40s, had performed as the second aerobatic flyer Sunday and had previous show experience. The event was sponsored by Interstate Aviation of Plainville.

Gillette Interstate Aviation, Inc Plainville Spectator Ev Cassagneres Cheshire New Haven

Vets vindicate buddies over Vietnam war conduct

Washington AP veterans from Vietnam claim U S troops showed greater wariness of crimes and atrocities in Vietnam than in prior wars. They counter claims by opponents that soldiers slaughtered civilians, noting efforts to avoid fire and protect civilians. The group Viet Nam Veterans for Truth says membership exceeds a thousand and emerged after John Kerry’s Senate appearance.

Washington Vietnam Jol] Yeill Vietam O'Neil CBS Anthor Mag Donald Veterans of Foreign Wars O'Neill John Kerry Viat C Samy

Weather forecast for Bridgeport and vicinity

Parily sunny and very warm with humidity rising this afternoon. Highs in the 80s, fair tonight with lows in the 60s. Mostly cloudy Tuesday with a chance of thunderstorms by evening and light winds. Precipitation chances 50 percent today, 10 percent tonight. SW winds 10 to 18 mph today, easing to 5 to 10 mph at night. gusts up to 19 to 20 mph today. Temperatures yesterday peaked at 64 and dipped to 39 for the year. The almanac notes the tide tables and date markings for Monday, June 7.

Bridgeport Vance Reneling

North Americans barred as Israel nips crime confab

Israel blocked a scheduled conference here for alleged underworld figures from North America. An Interior Ministry spokesman said three men from the United States and Canada were refused entry and ordered to leave after arriving at Lod Airport. Officials hinted more may be barred while declining to identify the groups involved or meeting plans with reputed figures like Lansky.

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Cosmonauts Up To Link With Lab Mission

A Soviet space effort aims to dock with a laboratory module as Soyuz crews adjust flight path in orbit. The crew rests after an orbital pass while ground control contemplates a further docking maneuver and upcoming experiments at the space lab.

Tle Earth Georgi Dabrovolaky Soyuet Ty Ann Ston

Heflin Stricken in Hollywood Hospitalized After Onstage Incident

AP report from Hollywood says actor Van Heflin is in critical condition after a onstage accident. Officials say he was rushed to a hospital Sunday following a fainting spell during a performance. Further details on his condition were not immediately available.

Hollywood Volove Styaen van Haflin Winnings Hiyaman Helin

Allies Repulse 3rd Assault by Reds in North

Allied forces claim to have halted a third North Vietnamese assault on the northern frontier with heavy casualties as ground fighting continues. Washington sees a surge in antiwar activity as lawmakers press for action and newspaper ads target public opinion ahead of potential policy shifts.

Dafault U.S Demilitarized Zone Washington Toxday Dee Onetinia Troyer

Addict Needing Money Held In Four Robberies

A self confessed addict was taken into custody by police Sunday after being accused of pulling four robberies at a shoe store on Stratford Avenue during the past month. Lamont C. Clinkscates, 19, of allied village was cited as saying he needed money to buy drugs. The owner of the store, Genie Klonse, named in the report, declined further comments.

Dild Repor Stratyford Avenue Lamont C. Clinkscates

200000 Coats Called Health Hazard

New York AP reports that an association charges the government ignored warnings about asbestos in 200000 women’s winter coats sold and manufactured, with FDA analysis pending to determine wearer risk. The piece notes editorial reaction and calls for action from health officials.

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Navy Fighter and Air West Airliner Collide Over Canyon

An Air West DC-8 with 43 passengers and a five member crew and a Navy F4 Phantom with two crew collided Sunday about 20 miles east of Los Angeles in San Gabriel Canyon. Nine bodies were seen near the airliner, and a radar officer ejected from the fighter and was rescued in fair condition. It was not yet known if there were additional fatalities.

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Living Off Uncle Sam in 1970 Tax Breaks Record

New York report cites Tax Foundation data showing more than one third of Americans received some form of income maintenance by end of 1970. Major groups include old age and disability beneficiaries at 36.2 million, public assistance 13.8 million, and unemployment 2.1 million.

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