Colombo Shot At Unity Day Rally In New York
Police and witnesses describe a chaotic scene at Columbus Circle during Italian Unity Day as Joseph Colombo Sr was shot multiple times. The attack drew about 10,000, with arrests and injuries among officers reported. Colombo, a controversial mob figure and civil rights advocate, survived the gunfire while authorities pursue leads.
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New York
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New Brunswick
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American League
Ital Civil Rights Colombo Sr
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Rousdvelt Hospital
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Justice Department
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Jewish Defense League
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Police Helive
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Jerome Jinhusan
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Joseph Colembo
Roosevelt Hospital
Viet Ammo Depot Rocks After Red Shells Hit
Viet ammunition depot was struck by red shells causing damage and chaos. Officials reported fires and scattered munitions as responders arrived. The incident prompted security alerts and investigations into the attack’s origin and impact.
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Viet Ammo
Parochial Schools Face Finances After Court Ruling
The article notes ongoing strain on Catholic and parochial education due to court decisions on school funding. It cites Joseph Lo Bernardin and others warning against closing doors, while many states consider or challenge aid plans. It discusses impact on schools, enrollment, salaries, and possible alternatives such as pupil aid or tax deductions.
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Joseph Lo Bernardin
Washington, D.C
United States
Milford Firemen Accept Accord Await City OK
Milford firemen tentatively ratified a contract granting them the same benefits as the fire department including pay, an additional holiday, and a clothing allowance. The two contracts go to the Board of Aldermen for consideration, possibly as soon as tonight, with a July 12 meeting scheduled at City Hall.
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Jas Wack
Bestora
Board of Aldermen
House Defers War Deadline Amid Tight Vote
Congress faced a divided vote as the House rejected the war deadline by 219 to 176. Democratic Leader Mansfield proposed a rapid cease-fire and immediate talks with Hanoi, followed by phased withdrawal contingent on prisoner release. Whalen sought to instruct negotiators to accept the Mansfield plan, while antiwar members pressed for stronger draft reform. President Nixon signaled ongoing conferees would craft a bill to avoid a filibuster yet win support from the House before Wednesday.
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Burglars Take Cigarettes and Beer from City Store
Police report a break in at a city business on Sale Street where 125 cartons of cigarettes and 4 cases of beer were stolen. Joseph Ballanty, owner of Ballanty's grocery, said burglars entered through a rear door and departed with the items plus additional goods.
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Ollicinis
Princs
Sale Street
Joseph Ballntey
Bae Hntey
HN Woodvento
Connecticut Parochial Aid Faces High Court Review
Connecticut faces a potential reversal of its parochial aid program as the Supreme Court considers the Iowa ruling. Killian notes about 200 schools qualified but warns money could be retrieved if the program fails constitutional muster. Archbishop Whealon and other church leaders express disappointment in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island decisions, while supporters cite a solid record and ongoing federal grants to private religiously affiliated colleges.
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Maryland
Nelson Rockefeller
Illinois
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Terence Cardinal Cooke
Lap Ptiiien
Rhode Island
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Comenition
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Annhyret College
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Alberta Magnus College
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Nno
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William Ratchford
Alden A. Iver
Senate
Milan
Pennsylvania
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Connacticut Catholic Conference
Cartainly
Connacticut
Youth Hurt as Car Flips on Parkway
Gregory A. Sorrentii of Beacon Mill Terrace Shelton was injured when his car veered off Merritt Parkway near Frenchtown Road. Police said he lost control, struck a guardrail and overturned. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment of head injuries in good condition. Police charged him with passing on the right and speeding.
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Beacon Mill Terrace
Shelton
Ite Merritt Parkway
Frenchtown Road
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Hridgeport Hospital
Trimbell
Edward Grohe
Boy 16 Charged With Price Fixing At Store
Police arrested John Santo, 16, after security personnel caught him at Barker's shopping site amending price tags on sneakers. He was taken to jail and faced disorderly conduct charges and a 325 bond set for court appearance.
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Pearance
Cleanup Starts For Temporary West Fund Park
Project OWN Inc and the Bridgeport Redevelopment agency began cleaning six acres in the West Side 2 renewal area to convert the site into a temporary park. Funded by HUD summer recreation, the project will employ 24 youths to build baseball fields basketball courts and related facilities for West End residents and families from P Barnum Apartments.
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Walter Edwards
Nnd
Michael Young
Community Service
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Tred Moses
Joseph Kelly
Project Own
William V. Rodgerson
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Project Own, Inc
West Side 2
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department
West End
P. Barnum
FBI Founded in 1908 Under Attorney General Bonaparte
The FBI traces its origins to July 28, 1908, when Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte established the Bureau of Investigation later renamed the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The agency formed to centralize federal law enforcement and later expanded its mandate and structure.
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Charles J. Bonaparta
Bureau of Investigation and Tanks
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