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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1967
Page
1
Tokyo AP reports growing power of Premier Chou En-lai fuels speculation he could be Mao Tse-tung successor. Lin Piao seen as likely candidate earlier. March and April deemed crucial in Mao power struggle with Liu Shao-chI backers.
Hartford hearings on the mental health budget drew over 200 witnesses as critics urged restoring the governor's higher spending requests. Commissioner Wilfred Bloomberg warned the plan would stall progress and leave services underfunded, while Waterbury Mayor Frederick Pajomba urged legislators to protect community programs.
Bridgeport and vicinity sees mostly sunny but windy and cold conditions today with highs near the teens. Tonight stays fair and cold with lows in the teens. Snow flurries possible today at 20 percent, near zero tonight. Northwest winds 15 to 23 mph, easing later.
Newington Howard E. Hausman of New Britain a legislative commissioner and veteran party figure was unanimously elected Republican state chairman by the 72 member GOP State Central Committee following the withdrawal of George T. LaBonne of Glastonbury Pinney resigned as chairman A Searle Pinney of Brookfield said his five years leading the party were the most exciting of his life and he would not appear again in the role.
President Johnson asked Congress to create a Corporation for Public Television to fund and distribute grants to noncommercial stations, potentially launching a fourth network. He also proposed a national conference on reducing medical costs and study of satellite communications for wider reach.
Henry Luce cofounder of Time Life Fortune and Sports Illustrated died Tuesday at age 68 in Phoenix Arizona after a massive coronary. Luce helped build a worldwide magazine publishing empire with broad circulation and influence in journalism.
Senate debate on Vietnam escalated with Sen. Fulbright joining in support of a move to halt escalation. Sen. Russell opposed a formal war declaration if troop levels exceed 500,000, arguing it could trigger broader treaties.
The Senate Ethics Committee heard testimony from Paul McNamara and George Gildea in a closed session amid mounting probes into Sen. Thomas J. Dodd. Reports suggest public hearings may begin March 33 on accusations he diverted campaign funds. Dodd faces a $2 million libel suit from Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson.
President Johnson nominated Ramsey Clark 39 of Texas to be attorney general, succeeding Nicholas Katzenbach. Justice Tom C. Clark said he will retire from the Supreme Court between now and June to avoid conflicts. Clark said he will decide retirement timing after reviewing the court docket and potential conflicts.
In War Zone C near Tay Ninh a US first infantry division company suffered heavy casualties after nearly 12 hours of combat with Communist forces 20 miles northeast of the Cambodian border. American troops used gas masks during a tear gas attack but saw no ground assault and reported no additional casualties. The clash marked the heaviest action since Operation City began a week ago aimed at Viet Cong forces and potential high command targets.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen John P McConnell said the Da Nang base perimeter in South Vietnam must be expanded to reduce vulnerability to Communist rocket attacks. He told a news conference he is not satisfied with security and that tightening measures are needed.
The Board of Education awarded a 339000 renovation contract for the older section of Warren Harding High School to A Prete & Son Construction Co. of New Haven, about 59000 over the approved 250000 bond. The board plans to seek additional city funds to cover the balance and related costs. Work is set for summer recess with completion expected after the vacation period.
Avco corporation announced it has agreed to buy property in Greenwich to move its corporate headquarters from 750 Third Avenue New York City. The Greenwich parcels total about 49 acres on King Street including the former Luce estate acquired from William C. Wold Inc Des Plaines Illinois. Purchase prices were not announced. Avco is a diversified firm with 1966 sales over 600 million and operations in defense research manufacturing and broadcasting finance.
The Office of Education approved a 376100 grant for Sacred Heart University to fund a 1120000 three story library. The project aims to seat 600 and house 340000 books with construction starting in spring and completion planned for September 1968. Architect is Val Carlson of Shelton.
Stratford Town Council approved an 11,550,564 dollar budget for the next fiscal year and set a 32 mill tax rate on a net grand list of 290,133,420. Revenue estimates of 2,472,234 will cover the required total, after a public hearing with about 30 attendees. Richard Scofield spoke at the session.
The Board of Apportionment and Taxation approved a 34.41 million municipal budget for 1967 68 starting April 1 with a 45.6 mill tax rate up from 44.7. New additions include 284000 for police pay increases 375000 for a management study 367000 for school maintenance and 250000 in property tax arrears revenue.
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