Copper Union Talks Pace With Kennecott and Allies
White House confirms separate talks among unions and Kennecott, Phelps Dodge, and American Smelting and Refining on company wide bargaining. President Johnson warns dwindling copper supplies threaten prosperity and weapons for Vietnam as negotiators press for about 1 per hour wage gains over a three year contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennécott Copper Corp
American Smelting and Refining Co
White House
George Christian
Kennecott
Phelps Podge
Johnson
Vietnam
U.S
Eods
Christian
Johhnson
City Democrats Name Slate for 2 Conventions
The report notes support from Congressman Irwin praising Bridgeport for its model city program status. The mayor announced recovery at St Vincent's hospital and a town committee meeting, with notices sent for the next gathering to fill two-year committee terms and endorse delegates for both state and congressional conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
Bridgeport
Est
Joseph J. Massicotte
St. Vincent's Hospital
Edward R. McPadden
Motor Inn
YMCA Leaders Hear Call for Meaningful Community Roles
Bridgeport YMCA meeting features remarks by Van Sinderen of SNET on private public partnerships to tackle urban issues. Edward E. Farrison elected president of YMCA of Greater Bridgeport. longtime directors reappointed and honors given to retiring members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Sinderen
Bridgeport
Southern New England Telephone Company
Norrison
YMCA
Edward E. Farrison
Ymca of
Greater Bridgeport
Mr. Harrison
Coulter & MacKenzie Machine Company
David B.smith
Lee. Johnson
John P. Bassett
Roland T. Yale
Robert T. Hilgendorff
Wardley B.smilth
A. Forrest Louks
Ernest Parker
Mr. Smith
Harrison
Yate
Hugh V. Allison
Edward F. Bodine
Roderick J. MacKenzie
Nelson L.north, Jr
Bradford N. Warner
Harald C. Dunn
George H. Anderson
Naramore
H. Parker Lansidale
Snetco
America
Irving H. Schlesinger
Alderson
William H. Alderson
G. §. Buchanan
Richard Rooney
Armed robbery down in San Juan area in 1967
Police report shows armed robberies in the San Juan metropolitan area fell about 40 percent in 1967 compared with 1966. The UPI dispatch notes the decline reflects improved patrols and visibility by the police department.
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San Juan
UPI
Police Department
Reds Shell More Bases In Vietnam
U S forces report renewed shelling of Cam Ranh Bay and Can Tho as part of a broad series of attacks around Saigon. Casualties include one dead and five wounded with minor damage to facilities. Allied forces claim over 500 enemy KIA across the region while a 600-strong column near Khe Sanh was bombed, with at least 18 enemy dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cam Ranh Bay
Saigon
Johnson
Bob Hope
Cam Ranh
U.S
South Vietnam
Vung Tau
Mekong Delta
Can Tho
3Rd Corps
Khe Sanh
No Bail Review Program Expands in Bridgeport Area
Officials announce a daily no bail review plan focusing on felonies over misdemeanors while excluding homicide and narcotics cases. Capt. George Conway notes jail crowding and potential new construction. Judge Adorno and Judge Daley discuss clarifying procedures with state police practices not used in Bridgeport and Stratford.
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Adorno
George Conway
Daley
Quinn
Bridgeport
Straford
Pound Rally Fails to Stabilize Dollar Amid Gold Surge
Market nerves hold as pound climbs to $2.4025 while gold prices hit record highs in London Paris and Zurich. Sterling gold values around 293 shillings 64 pence in London with $35.19 percent parity, Paris at $35.29. Dealers face 48 hour delivery windows and 20 percent daily interest for late pounds. The Bank of England supplies dollars sparingly as the pound closes near $2.4035.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Zurich
Paris
Times of London
United States
London Stock Exchange
Treasury
Bank of England
Plane Hijackings Linked to Castroite Movements In Cuba
Reported hijackings tie planes with 30 and 78 aboard to Cuba. Authorities note no U.S. citizens aboard on the cited list, with some possibly Venezuelans. Earlier incidents include Avianca and Delta flights forced to Havana, amid Colombia Cuba tensions and suspected guerrilla activity near Maicao.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maicao
Mascao
Venezuela
Castro
Colombia
U.S
Havana
Avianca
Lawrence M. Rhodes
Welch
W.va
Delta Airlines
Music Man Hollywoood composer to score Good Bye Mr Chips
Compo ser Leste Bricusss who wrote the music for Doctor Dolittle will compose the score for the film Good Bye Mr Chips. The UPI report notes the announcement from Hollywood and lists Bricusss as the creator of the film music.
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Hollywood
UPI
Leste Bricusss
Doctor Doolittle
Goodby
Mr. Chips
Ali Preaches Black Muslim Faith at Bridgeport AME Church
Muhammad Ali spoke to about 50 followers at Broad Street Church in Bridgeport emphasizing his role as a Black Muslim minister and symbol to Black people, downplaying boxing fame while linking with local Muslim groups. He toured after a Philadelphia stop and earlier New Haven and Baltimore appearances.
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Telegamphole
Cunningham
Cassius Clay
Muhammad Ali
Charles Gordon
NAACP
Walters Memorial A.M.E. Zion
Broad Street
Gordon
Joan
Cathy
Joe Frasier
Buster Mathis
Frazier
New York
Illinois
Massachusetts
Maine
Ali
World Boxing Commission
U.S
Frasier
Bat
Newark
Watts
Detroit
Boxer
Charles R. Gordon
Bridgeport
WNAB
United States
Nation of Islam
King
Philadelphia
Marshall Natersity
Fonday
New Haven
Baltimore
Weicker Backed By City GOP In Bid For Congress
The City GOP endorsed Weicker for Congress after a committee resolution from Dominic D Amato. George Laden and Vincent Fazio seconded, with Fazio noted as last November’s mayoral candidate. Four Town committee vacancies were filled, and a birthday party for GOP city leader A Edward Sanduta closed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weicker
Johnson
Washington
Mr. Weicker
Dominic F. D'Amato
George Laden
Vincent Fazio
Michael Rizzitelli
Adrian Perez
Joseph Haschak
Frank Bonazzo
Deborah Smith
Peter Spinelli
Geneva Cook
Sauel Faustine
A. Edward Sanduta
GOP
Hail Increase In Black White Dialogue At Panel
Panel discussion featured Mr. Merchant describing daily discrimination against Black people and urging state action in priorities advice financial aid. He urged whites to commit to solving problems while industry should train workers and offer opportunities. Other panelists criticized the presidential commission report as late or realistic guiding two societies.
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Merchant
Plotkin
Jess
Dirksen Brother Dies in Pekin Hospital
Benjamin H. Dirksen 74, brother of Senate Minority Leader Everett M. Dirksen, died Tuesday at Pekin Memorial Hospital. He was born November 16, 1894, in Pekin, and lived in central Illinois. Surviving are his twin brother Thomas, and other relatives.
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Pekin, Hl
UPI
Benjamin H. Dirksen
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Pekin Memorial Hospital
Thomas
Jalso
Pekin
Senate Bill Keeps Home Bias Clause Passes Amid Riot Debate
Senate adopts an amendment criminalizing interference with business during riots by a 48 to 42 vote. Herman E. Talmadge notes harm to small businessmen in last summer's disorders, while Atty. Gen. Clark says the measure is carefully drawn to avoid curbing free speech. The administration's riot definition differs, holding to 20 or more participants and broader disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman E. Talmadge
D-Ga
Talmadge
Hubert H. Humphrey
Lausche
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
Senate
Johnson
Lausche-Thurmond
Ramsey Clark
Humphrey
Clark
Senate House
Omaha violence spurs police expansion after unrest
After protests turn violent in Omaha, 13 injured and at least 10 businesses looted or damaged. A off duty policeman fatally shot 16 year old Howard L. Stevenson as he tried to enter a looted pawn shop. Students protested at Horace Mann Junior High, clerked by police and local officials. Mayor Sorensen said the disorder widened racial divides while Catholic leaders accused provocation. Charges of disrupting a public meeting were filed against Father McCaslin and Rev. Burns.
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Wallace
Howard L. Stevenson
Horace Mann
Chambers
Omaha Board of Education
Omaha
A. V. Sorensen
John O. McCaslin
Catholic School Action Office
Creighton University
Creighton
Caslin
Robert Burns
William Gallup
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City Democrats
Julia E. Reinhard
Martin J. Fischer
Mayor Curran
Massicotte
Reinhard
Albert L. Coles
Mr. Gladstone
Robert J. Testo
John J. Driscoll
John P. Maiocco, Jr
John J. McGuinness, Jr
Frank S. McGee
James P. McLoughlin
Raymond C. L
Terry McGovern
Thomas E. O'Brien
John C. Mandanici
Louis I. Giladstone
Congressional Convention
Mrs. Reinhard
Walter Edwards
George Balamaci
Marion E. Hulton
Francis J. King
Mabel A. Risher
Eleanora .N. Fiorello
Agnes E. Giannini
James F. Kenney
Samuel C. Derman
George H. Koehm
Stephen L. McMahon
George C. Scott
Minnie Gregges
Charles J. Nitka
Michael Mehai
Frances McGrath
John O’onofrio
Samuel Liskov
Domingo Reveron
Rita E. Miller
Ralph J. Innacell
Caryl Morgan
Frank Thornton
Robert M. Owens
James A. Connelly
Donald
Charles R. McAmish
Tulsa
Okla
Reds
Cuba
A.M.E
Alabama
George C. Wallace
City Gop
Congress
Gielgud
Dirksen
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