Allies Repulse Third Red Assault in North Vietnam
Reports say allied forces repelled a third North Vietnamese assault near Da Nang and Khe Sanh as U S and South Vietnamese units conducted counterattacks. Air and naval operations killed dozens of enemy troops, with Marine and helicopter gunships supporting ground forces along the DMZ and in the Boeong Delta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buling
Joseph Clary
Charlax F. Goodell
Ernest Grueting
DeAlaska
Bréphien Young
Obie
Wat Doen
Ine Capital
Senate
Reyired — McGaver
Matliold
Campalan
Neyers
Alline
Raigen Aiko
Nacih Wietmayiere
Gunnlers
Rhalied da
da Nang
Fhaser Guardiig
DMZ
U.S
Soumpans
Boekong
Saigon
Richard Gardner
Dme
Tol
Mo Viet
Riley
Americal
Roops
Khe Sanh
Gatalion
Camb Sarg
Communiqne Thom
USASS
South Vietnam
Tansilo
Weston
Kafunt
Thirty Years for GI Killer of Officer in Viet Conflict
A five officer court martial in Haines City Florida convicted a GI on charges of unpremeditated murder and attempted murder for a shooting at Quang Th base. The defendant, a radar operator and tank driver on his second tour, was found guilty after a sev en day trial. Maj Burnet Degen of Bula Jo North Carolina, operations officer, and Maj Michael F. Davis of Benyadavilla South Carolina, battalion executive officer, were involved. Degen died and Davis was wounded but survived to testify. The case will be reviewed by higher military authorities.
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Haines City
Fla
Tink
Vietnam
Burnet Degen
Bulajo
Michael F. Davis
Benyadavilla
S. C
Quang TH
Degen
West Font
Tsk
Thh
Avenor
Davis
Asseiloak
Veterans Rally Support After Kerry Debate Clash
Veterans voiced strong support for Kerry foes, citing My Lai and Vietnam atrocities while criticizing national leaders. They pressed for open debate on war policy and criticized what they termed evasive replies as they questioned U S leadership.
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Kerry
Hig sigpesUon
MacDonald
Vietnam
Washington
Crash Kills New Haven Stunt Flyer
A New Haven air show ends in tragedy when a stunt plane crashes near a gravel pit north of the airfield, killing J Gillette instantly. The four World War II style Navy planes later collided at the National Air Races, killing all four pilots. Officials say safety rules were reviewed but a final decision rests with federal authorities.
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eWell
Stan Robertson
Nying
Runack Brothers
Air Lield
Gillette
New Haven
Cane
Youtt
North Kingstawn
Tid Fosnot
Houma
Ove Quonset -Dyviavillé
Quonset Point
Naval Air Staton
Sievert M. Create
Nye Races
Sais
Federal Aviation Administration
Addict Needing Money Held In Four Robberies
Police said a youth accused of four robberies at one store was detained after a failed effort to flee with cash. Detectives reported the suspect was arrested May 4 following a brief pursuit and required medical attention after being taken to Bridgeport Hospital. Special Patrolman Williamis on guard during the arrest.
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Fembanks
Hamilton Strand
Fia
Tom
Kennet Newhaer
Andrew Alexey
Ashid Wade
Glink
Jenee
Wes
Polite
Fala City
Panik Village
Kiosse
Bridgeport
Williamfison
Randolf
Clivkscales
Youth Praised In Meskill Talk at Hamden College
AP reports Gov Thom J Mesnill praised youth contributions during a daytime campus event at Dimizine College. The piece notes Mesnill addressed student responsibility and civic involvement, against a backdrop of broader social expectations and the pretrial stage in a separate military court-martial involving Capt. Ernest L Medina. Officials say Medina’s attorneys will visit witnesses and file motions as the pretrial heatings proceed, with potential delays.
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Hamden
Thoms J. Mesnill
Dimizine College
Meanson
Medinaa
Montroselim
Kenneth
Medina
Torneys
My Lal
Ameriens Division
Lai
Yedini
Li Williaiyy
J. Calley Fy
Minn
Pla
Incomplete Quote on Youth Involvement in State Elections
A fragment discusses extending statewide voting rights to rural areas and broadening partnerships with youth. It notes a public official urging to place young people in roles and emphasizes youth participation as a framework for system reform. The text reflects a cautious stance on official actions and youth engagement.
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Hr State
Sacity
Student Talent Show Nets $20 for Hospital
A summary of a student talent show at Winthrop Middle School to raise funds for Bridgeport Hospital. Seven acts performed under director William Janson, including The Destinations, Young Additions, Olin LugI, The Lesisions, and The Cinsamoies. About $240 was collected, with the event hosted by Dennis Foster and attended by staff, noting a separate holdup at a local station earlier in the report.
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al Msum
Phump
Walatey Avenue
Dennis Foster
Paliin
Fala Winthrop Middle School
Dorean Robinson
The
Lessinations
Henry Staith
Gadson
Herbert Green
the Cinsamoies
Rene Aid RiMlth
Ernest Halas
Fall la Rames
Chris, Smit
George Glimore
Yale Proxy Is Picketed At Wesleyan Graduation
Yale President Kingstan Brewster Jr faces pickets from 40 Yale service employees union at Wesleyan graduation. Pickets handed out leaflets to graduates and parents during the address and interrupted with chants as Brewster urged graduates to apply their talents to benefit society, while a strike over student employment persisted.
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Middletown
Yale
Kingstan Brewster Jr
Simday
Wesleyan University
Yale Service
Brewster
Three Jurists Absolve USS War Crimes Case
Three jurists debated accountability in Vietnam era actions noting crimes may exist yet arguing against automatic blame on higher commanders. They discussed whether bombardment and civilian deaths constitute war crimes under orders and whether responsibility belongs to those who directed or tolerated such acts.
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Yarmashitn
Desaup
Revery
Tither
Devaup
Jersup
Chrges
Ginnad
Vrom Area Degrees at Denver U Ceremony
Six Bridgeport residents were awarded degrees at the University of Denver graduation Saturday. Sherry Marstand of 14 Mil Pain road took a master's degree. Bewdley Toherts of 24 Stoneridge road earned a master’s degree. Frank Albin of 494 Centur road, aston, Moen Wheeler of Mayor street, Lantony Chriss ne Convinn of Noyas road, and Latey Trista of RAN Lieve O'Crick road, Fair Held, received bachelor’s degrees.
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Bridgeport
University of Denver
Mil Pain Road
Paivvigld
Ano
Bewdley
Stoneridge Road
Aridogepart
Albbin
Centur Road
Aston
Moen Wheeler
Mayor Street
Lantony
Chriss
Noyas Road
Faircielt
Ran Lieve O'Crick Road
Vatican weighs renewal of ties with Communist China
Vatican officials questioned reports that Rome was studying resuming diplomatic relations with China. A spokesman said he knew of no proposal, amid confusion from Chinese sources in Paris. No concrete steps or authorization from the Vatican have been disclosed, despite ongoing mentions of released bishops and jailed clergy.
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Vatican City
Vatican
China
Pyederico Messaridzini
Daw
Louis Wei
Paris
Vaticas
Formosa
Paul VI
James Elwave Walsh
Li Osservatore Romano
Peters
Taymen
Ballot Listing Change Backed In Assembly Vote
Hartford AP reports the assembly approved a bill to adjust the order of candidates on the ballot including general assembly and statewide offices. The Senate had rejected removing General Assembly candidates from top lines before secretary of state races.
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Hartford
USA
Ciil
Primate
Senate
Av House
General Assembly
Genera
House
State Commission
Aed Munthlers
Presertt
U.S
Love
Iseur
Dunrle
Yeshie
Jim Faish
Tau
Sime
Boatybouly
Poe Ahly
Mike Zorslg
Anid Te House
Wien
Niantic
Lang Fage Selbaal
Gleis
19 Feared Dead In Collision Of Navy Jet Airlines
A navy jet and an airline plane collide in midair leaving nineteen known dead. Rescue teams work through wreckage as investigators comb the crash site for clues and possible causes. Local authorities coordinate with military and civil aviation agencies to manage the disaster response.
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Navy
Valley towns merge push sparks salinity reform bill
In Hartford the legislative push to merge valley towns faced active opposition from several figures while supporters led by Cork Aello and others pressed for a favorable vote. The proposal aims to improve salinity management with potential regional benefits.
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Hartford
Shallon
Derby
Ananila
Seymour
Flay
Jarno Connery
Reshellon
Cork Aello
Dangonlay
Karanin
Reggio Firebrand Nabbed in Rome At Fascist Rally
In Rome police arrested Cicnie Franso a Reggio Calabri resident after a Fascist party rally. Franso sought nationwide was taken to Regina Coeli jail pending transfer to Reggio Calabria for charges of inciting to violence. The city long faced uprising and riots during a prior regional power struggle.
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Reggio Firebrand
Rome
Cicnie Franso
Italy
Reggio Calaven
Revell
Fascist Party
Bald
Pest
Franco
Rome Square
Jim
Regina Gael
Reggio Calabria
Vie
Indians held for camping on Mt Rushmore
Hill City AP reports 20 Indians including 11 women, members of AIM led by Russell Means, climbed and camped atop Mount Rushmore in protest over alleged failure to honor the 1868 Sioux land treaty. About 40 appeared to depart before arrests. 20 were charged with trespass and related offenses.
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Hill City
Nae
Meaul Park Rangers
Mt Rushmore
Momarind
AIM
Russell Means
Shreveland
Ohio
A.m
McCaw
Washington, Jefferson
Lincoin
Theodatt Rosevel
Gerad
Burglary Wave Hits City Homes and Businesses
Over the weekend seven burglaries targeted homes and businesses around Bridgeport. A Bynek-Hail dairy and the Germanian- Schawaben building on Horace Street were entered, with a TV stolen at one residence. A break at 480 Reservoir Avenue involved a broken window, and several other homes reported thefts including jewelry and a typewriter. Police continue investigations with no confirmed total losses yet.
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Bridgeport
Bynek - Hail Dairy
Indley Oy
Comon Mock Company
Reservoir Aver
Horace Street
Kunni Higgs
BTS Barnum
Murrau Rieder
Pack Avenue
Aiieres
Delores Romero
Eh Revere
Japan Faces Massive Rearmament Plans After World War II Era
The article outlines Japan's move toward a large scale military buildup from 1972 to 1976, seeking independent defense tech development, an expanded navy and air forces, and a $6.7 trillion cost. It notes Japan's push to build its own weaponry, minimize U.S. dependence, and potential Postwar defense policy shifts, while denying current nuclear weapons plans.
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Japan
Tsoytonly
Iean
Fnconthy
Iventnet Tispan
Venemnionl
He Nixon
SDP
DyiMuppin
Yan
Fiere
SDF
Delerne
U. S
Air Force
Vietnam
Tat
Wmayy
Nin
Jecnuss
Osa Nagano
Ishikawalue- Harumna Heavy Industries
Golenio Agency
Yeshiva Degrees For Four Brom Ave Residents
Four residents including Paula Alpert of 280 Wella rdet and Barbara Mayer of 38 Malrview avens, along with Harald Sky vonaky of 77 Birmingham Minet and Wenlonet Wodin of WT Burr Fatma vont, are listed as graduates earning bachelor's degrees from Yeshiva University's Sie Cole gh for Woman and Balfer Guaducte Achool at Sebemce. The event occurs at the university in New Forkelty with ceremonies and honors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeshiva University
New Forkelty
Dagente
Beidmeport Rem Amm Ahly
Churaday
Paula Alpert
Wellardet
Barbara. Mayer
Malrview Avens
Sie Colegh
Harald Skyvonaky
Birmingham Minet
Wodin
Tha University
Sebemce
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Peking
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Ees
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Natons
ILS
Imparialitiem
Fism
Viet Row
Gald
Win
Crash
Richard Minges
Fayetteville N.ci
Victor Baker
Glendale
Calif
Lawyapy Edswit Snyder
Jacksonville
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Spupus
Cape May
Nene
Sain Ale
Shellon
Trans World
Nintines
Jos Alanistos
Meskill
Wesleyan
University
Mnpipyea
Afl-Cio
Ani Mes
Michael Laczkos
Laczkos
St. Petersbourg
Fin
Aiia
Hee B's
Laczhes
USS
Arnett
Michael Schwarz
Bulger
BBC
Robert MacNeil
Schwarz
Vrom Area
Denver U
Reggio
Alex
Sigily
See Ya
Mt. Rushmore
Pine Ridge
India
South Dakota
Assis
Dole
Minsouri
Wimont
Hownvar
Syamforu
Hell
Pitres
M Hospital
Lyon
Convaya
Greenwich Kennel
Hotta
Wie
Ueland
Spain
Standay J. Halse
Ula
Brom Avea
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