Explosives Banned for Use in Riots by Senate
The Senate adopted a ban on transporting Molotov cocktails and other incendiaries for use in civil disorders by 72 to 23, linking it to the civil rights open housing bill. A separate Long proposal to make riot violence a federal crime was defeated 64 to 27, with Kennedy supporting broader federal involvement.
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Washington
Senate
Russell B. Long
Dla
H. Rap Brown
Stokely Carmichael
Javits
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Long
Robert F. Kennedy
Dn.y
U.S
United States
GOP Proposes Budget Cuts Aimed at Cities and Programs
A House Republican group urged trimming $6.5 billion from next year’s budget with $2.5 billion redirected to urgent urban needs. Eight sponsors claimed 38 supporters, though top leaders stayed away. The plan would boost Job Training by $500 million and add funds for vocational ed, housing, pollution, and enforcement.
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Washington
House
GOP
Charles E. Goodell
R- N.Y
Johnson
Weather summary for Bridgeport area reports cool temps and clear skies
The Weather Bureau notes sunny and cooler conditions for Bridgeport and vicinity with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s and lows in the teens tonight. Winds from the northeast at 5 to 15 mph, near zero precipitation chances today and tonight.
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Dota Us
Bridgeport and Vicinty
Bavaria freighter struck by blasts and fire in North Sea
The West German freighter Bavaria suffered explosions and a fierce fire in the North Sea off the Dutch coast. The 10,900 ton vessel, owned by Hamburg America, carried general freight and chemicals with a crew of about 30. Rescue ships converged as weather hindered lifeboat deployment and the ship pressed to reach Borkum, while distress calls urged immediate assistance.
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Hamburg
Germany
Bavaria
North Sea
Hamburg-America Line
Johnson Declines Entering Primaries in 1968
Washington AP reports President Johnson will not enter political primaries this year except where required to stay out. He may appear in Nebraska Oregon and Wisconsin ballots where a non candidacy statement is needed. Policy described as firm and unalterable.
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Washington
Johnson
Massachusetts
EU- Behe J. McCarthy
D-Minn
Religié
Democratic
McCarthy
Jin
Associated Press
Nebraska
Oregon
Wisconsin
Top Czech General Jan Sejna and Kin Defect to U.S.
Maj. Gen. Jan Sejna of Czechoslovakia and his son Jan plus 22 year old Eugenie Musilova defected to the United States. Departing Prague amid a purge, the trio traveled through Hungary and Yugoslavia to Italy before flying Rome to the U.S. on February 28.
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Kin
U.S
Lewis Gulick Washington
State Department
United States
Jan Sejna
Czechoslovakia
Sejna
Bela Kiraly
Kiraly
Prague
Antonin Novotny
Alexander Dubcek
Communist Party
Red ‘Nations Sejna
Jan
Eugenie Musilova
Hungary
Yugoslavia
Italy
Robert J. McCloskey
Rome
Hawley Delivers Urban Program Aid Pledge to LBJ
Samuel W. Hawley of Bridgeport代表 Joint Urban Problems committee presented President Johnson with a pledge of private financial support for an urban housing program. Henry P. Irr, co-chair, and Hawley outlined a three point plan prioritizing broad private participation to address urban relief.
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Johnson
Savings and Loan Associations
Joseph Barr
the Treasury
Mr. Johnson
Thomas Westropp
Cleveland
Henry P. Ire
Baltimore
S. Klaman
New York City
Charles Sherman
Meemphis
Tenn
Russell LaBouche
St. Louis
Morris Crawford
Samuel Hawley
Bridgeport
Washington
Samuel W. Hawley
Conn
U. S. Savings and Loan, League
National Association of Mutual Savings Banks
Hawley
People’s Savings Bank Bridge- Port
Henry P. Irr
Baltimore Federal Savings and Loan Association
Hopes Rise for 21 Men Trapped in Deep Mine Fire
Calumet La AP cautious tests probe the 1200 foot shaft where 21 miners are trapped following a mine fire. Rescue teams from Madisonville Ky prepare to descend as investigators report the shaft shows a potential path to the hoist chamber.
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Calumet
Federal Bureau of Mines
Madisonville
Morgan City
Big Mine
Lula Peltler
Joe Martin Dies at 83 in Florida
Joseph W. Martin Jr a longtime U S House member and twice speaker died in Florida at age 83 after being stricken ill in Hollywood Memorial Hospital He served in Congress from 1924 to 1966 and led Republican conventions from 1944 to 1956 with a tenure that included two speakerships and a landmark succession rule change tying the presidency to the House speaker.
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North Attleboro
Mass
Joseph W. Martin Jr
U.S. House
Congress
Florida
Fort Cauderdale
Memorial Hospital
Hollywood
Fla
Martin
U.s.house
U. S. House
House
Jeader
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Harry S. Truman
Roosevelt
Truman
Fairfield Names New Charter Revision Board
Fairfield selects an 18 member Charter Revision Commission eight Democrats and seven Republicans to draft government change proposals. First Selectman John J. Sullivan and Selectmen James Eldridge and Bradford N. Warner back making the town charter more useful. no specific proposals set. Former selectmen Robert G. Lee and Homer C. Cudmore named to the panel.
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Fairfield Board of Selectmen
First Selectman
John J. Sullivan
James Eldridge
Bradford N. Warner
Fairfield
Selectmen
Board of Selectmen
Robert, G. Lee
Homer C. Cudmore
Umbrella Toss Set For Lafayette Plaza Grand Opening
The Lafayette Plaza mall plans a rooftop umbrella-throwing ceremony at 10 a.m. next Thursday to start a three day opening program. Mayor Curran and dignitaries will toss 100 umbrellas labeled Throw Me Away symbolizing moving through rain free.
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Two Lewel Mall
State Street
Central Bridgeport Development Corporation
Hammerson, Fusco and Associates, Inc
New York City
Fletcher- Thompson, Inc
Bridgeport
Curran
Two Drug Violators Sought After Paddy Wagon Escape
Police search citywide for two narcotics suspects who fled a paddy wagon near North Avenue while en route from Circuit court to the State Jail. Identified as Paul Ferrigno and Patrick Patterson, both in custody with proceedings continued for Ferrigno to March 30 and Patterson to April 3.
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Circuit Court
North Avenue
Paul Ferrigno
Hancock Avenue
Patrick Patterson
Berrylane Court
Fairfield
Broad Street
Max Savitt
Ferrigno
Patterson
Joseph Dzurilla
Department
Park Avenue
Lewis Street
Fairfield Adopts First Fire Prevention Code
The Fairfield Fire commission approved the towns first fire prevention code after a public hearing. The code aims to align with nationally recognized practices to protect life and property from fire and explosion hazards.
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Fairfield
Fairfield Fire Commission
Warren Cave
Fire’ Commission
Aaron Schiess
Fire Commission
Joseph Stopn
Air Force C123 shot down near Khe Sanh
A US Air Force C123 transport carrying 49 aboard was shot down by North Vietnamese machine gun fire near Khe Sanh. All aboard were presumed killed. The attack followed four days of harassing mortar and rocket raids on airfields and bases across South Vietnam.
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Saigon
Khe Sanh
Air Force
South Vietnam
da Nang
Ca Mau
Phan Rang
South China Sea
U.S
Two youths steal $4985 in diamonds from Michael's Jewelry
Two youths aged 18 to 20 entered Michael's Jewelry on Main and Golden Hill streets about 3 p.m. and disabled a sale plan before taking four unset one-carat diamonds valued at $4985. Store manager Jack Lyddy notified police as the pair fled east on Golden Hill Street.
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Michael's
Main
Golden Hill
Jack Lyddy
Hve
Nelson Viola
Viola
Golden Hill Street
Leonard Cocco
Robert Carroll
Stora
Classifieds and Puzzles Highlight Telegram Pages
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