Dodd Faces Ethics Probe Over Finances and Gifts
Senate aide’s testimony outlines Dodd's financial state, detailing a $54,000 net worth and $170,000 from testimonial dinners used to pay debts from political races. Dodd claims funds were gifts, cites tax treatment, and says investigations target income from gifts and travel expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethics Committee
John Stennis
Dmiss
Wallace F. Bennett
R-Ullah
Dodd
Senate
Bobby Baker
Adam _ Clayton Powell
Baker
Powell
Congress
Joseph Blumenfield
Internal Revenue Service
Connecticut
Michael O'Hare
Pearson and
Anderson
O'Hare
James Boyd
Marjorie Carpenter
Terry Golden
Tie
Boyd
Dodd Reveals Personal Finances in Public Statement
Sen Thom J Dodd of Connecticut releases a financial statement as of February 15 showing assets of 188,616 including bank cash 7,771 real estate in Washington DC and North Stonington Conn 135,000 investments near 29,378 and life insurance cash value 80,000. Liabilities total 63,595 with mortgages and notes payable. Net worth before legal costs listed at 101,146, with 47,167 in expenses tied to Senate Ethics Committee inquiry and ongoing litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas J. Dodd
D-Conn
D.C
North Stonington
Conn
Civil Service
Ana
Mercury
Washington, D.C
Senate Ethics Committee
McNamara Called to Testify on Dodd Fund Handling
Paul V McNamara of New town confirms he will testify in Senate Ethics hearings on Senator Thomas J Dodd's fundraising at dinners. McNamara served as Dodd's 1956 campaign manager and aide in 1958. Subpoenas were issued to Arthur Powers and Matt Moriarty to testify Monday about the 1961 Hartford dinner funds intended for Dodd’s personal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul V McNamara
Newtown
Senate Ethics Committee
Thomas J. Dodd
McNamara
Bridgeport
Dodd
New Britain
Arthur Powers
Berlin
Connecticut
Matt Moriarty
Manchester
Powers
Hartford
Lyndon Johson
1966 Redevelopment Highlights At Lafayette Area
The 1966 progress report details West Side projects near Lafayette Street including Lafayette Bank and Trust, Sears Roebuck facilities, and the eight story Holiday Inn. It notes 108 of 256 properties acquired, 173 families relocated, 14 businesses displaced, and $40k in relocation payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State and
Lafayette Streets
Lafayette Bank and Trust Company
Sears Roebuck
Connecticut Turnpike
West Side Progress
Lower East Side
Crescent Avenue
Yellow Mill Pond
Main Street
Post
Nivola
New Post Publishing Company
Lafayette
Boulevard
State Street
New Algonquin Club
Sears
Federal Court
Lafayette Plaza
Bridgeport Gas Company
Parsons Bros
West Side
Joseph M. Dearborn
John A. Flynn
Dearborn
Princess Margaret and Tony in Bahamas on Second Honeymoon
Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones entertain at a Nassau visit to the Bahamas with Lord Snowdon and spouses as the royal couple relax after a six week separation. They are hosted by Jocelyn Stevens and others as they greet at the Governor’s residence and travel by awaiting car. Snowdon arrives in colorful attire. The trio recently traveled from New York via BOAC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau
Bahamas
UPI
Margaret
Jocelyn Tinuously
Lord Stevens
Snowdon
Stevens
Con
Britain
Queen Magazine
Tropical Sun
Ployer
Lord Snowdon
Anthony
New York
Armstrong-Jones
Snowdown
Japan
Ralph Grey
London
British Overseas Airways
BOAC
Snowdon m
Kennedy Airport
Tukyo
Two New Haven Men Freed on Bail After Bonded Theft Case
Two New Haven men arrested on charges of possessing stolen securities were released on bond after arraignment in New Haven. Gennaro Coppola, 57, posted 10 000 bond and John W. Connelly, 49, posted 1 000 bond. FBI said about 50 000 of 2 million worth of securities stolen last October from Loeb and Company had been recovered. another 35 000 pledged for a loan at Mechanics and Farmers Bank. Prosecution by U S Attorney Jon O Newman followed FBI work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gennaro Coppola
John W. Connelly
Carroll Brewster
FBI
Newsburger Loeb and Company
New York City
Charles Weeks
Connecticut
Mechanics and Farmers Bank
U.S
Jon O. Newman
Hartford
Fire Pay Talks Resume Tuesday In Lafayette
City administration and Fire Fighters Local 34 resume talks on Tuesday with a next session set for morning. Civil Service commission will hold a 4 p.m. meeting the same day as negotiations influence fire chief and clerk salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Barrett
Civil Service Commission
Fire Board
Defendant Fined $100 As Suspended Driver
Paul Jenkins aged 32 from 89 Karen court was fined $100 after pleading guilty to driving while his license was suspended following a prior DUI conviction. Police charged him when he could not produce a license after a stop on Route 25 near Pondview Avenue on February 26. The suspension was verified with the Motor Vehicle department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jenkins
Karencourt
Luke Stapleton
Jenkins
Underwood
Trumbull
Jenkings
Route 25
Pondview Avenue
Motor
Saur criticizes court handling of assault case in local proceeding
Judge Barbe sentenced Bishop to a suspended two day Fairfield State jail term after Saur criticized the handling of the case as more suitable for Circuit court. The report also lists multiple defendants’ prison terms for narcotics, burglary, theft of motor vehicle, forgery, robbery with violence and related offenses across several individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Saur
Bishop
Barbe
Fairfield
Barber
William Morrissey
Central Avenue
Edward Boyd
Vinestreet
Hartford
Clifton Dowdy
Lonnie Graham
Miami
Fla
Forbes J. Duguid
Bronson Road
Arnold R. Ellis
Town Hill Avenue
Danbury
Cheshire Reformatory
John E. Wagner
Wyndach
L.1
State
Kenneth Hagens
Wyndach, L.1
State Prison
No Clues In Murder Case With Feldman
Police report no weapon was found in the apparent murder of Mr. Feldman who was last seen at 6 0 p m on Wednesday after being dropped off by his secretary. He and his secretary used a cab from 1545 Broadway to his apartment door, with no signs of a struggle and nothing reported missing. Feldman helped run the Westport Country Playhouse and produced 200 plays with partner Henry Weinstein before Weinstein moved on. Feldman had previously survived a crippling auto accident in 1958 and regained mobility within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feldman
Broadway
45Th Street
Manhattan
Westport Country Playhouse
Henry Weinstein
Laurence-Henry
Weinstein
Westport
Hollywood
New Air Bases Discovered Near Hanoi in Northern Conflict
Reports identify two new air bases Hoa Lac and Cat Bi within 50 miles of Hanoi as part of a North Vietnamese MIG force of about 112 aircraft. Some fighters are rotated through bases near Hanoi while others are stationed across the northern border in China for maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Hanoi
Phuc Yien
Kep
Gia Lam
Hoa Lac
Cat Bi
Red China
China
North Vietnam
Matt Saunders 83 Dies Retired Theater Figure
Matt Saunders, 83, a long time Bridgeport theater manager for the Poli chain and Palace venues, died from head injuries. He helped bring Hollywood stars to Bridgeport and mentored future theater leaders. He is survived by wife Mrs Saunders, daughter Ruth, and son Robert.
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Mr. Saunders
Palace Theater
Main ‘Street
New England
Sylvester 7. Polt
Majestic
Lyric
Globe
Park City
Main Street
Chicago
William F. Cady
Buffalo Bill
Cody
America
Europe
Circus
Mr. Arthur
Poli
Loew’s Theaters
Fox
Loews- Poli
Bridgeport
Fanchon
East
Mr.Saunders
Ruth M. Saunders
This City
Robert Saunders
New York City
Youth Nabbed In Pike Chase For 90 Day Sentence
Raymond C. Roman a 16 year old from Father Panik Village was arrested after a high speed pursuit with Bridgeport police. He pled guilty to reckless driving using a vehicle without permission and driving without a license. He received a total 90 day jail term. The chase began when he refused to stop on Washington avenue and reached 70 to 80 miles per hour. He abandoned the car at East Main street exit and fled on foot before being apprehended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond C. Roman
Father Panik Village
Bridgeport
Roman
Washington Avenue
Railroad Avenue
Pine Street
East Main Street
Milford mayoral bid eyed amid residence questions and budget ties
Norwich city manager Jovino facing scrutiny over residency status and council tensions as Milford mayoral speculation grows. Reports note salary debates in the 1967-68 budget and past write-in election history, with party shifts and Independent ticket struggles in Milford elections through 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Lovino
Jovino
Iovino
Milford
Joving
Iovine
Independent Party
Alan H. Jepson
Clarence Ted Blatt
Spain
Franklin J. Abare
Year's Jail Term Is Imposed in Robbery Attempt
Joseph J. Cummierford, 23, of 340 Maplewood Avenue, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to rob after an attempted robbery at Zwerdling's Bakery on East Main Street. He turned himself in Thursday and was sentenced to one year in jail by Circuit Judge Luke Stapleton in the Underwood building after he knocked a saleswoman to the floor. He fled after failing to open the cash register as the woman screamed and ran to the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Cummierford
Maplewood Avenue
Luke Stapleton
Cummerford
Underwood
Zwerdling
East Main Street
Reuther Threatens Auto Strike and Union Action
Walter Reuther signals the United Auto Workers may strike if demands are not met, outlining seniority rules and guaranteed annual income. He notes Chrysler’s job cuts and broader effects on the Big Three, and calls for strategic bargaining plans in Atlantic City and Detroit amid AFL-CIO tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UAW
Wiion
Chrysler Corp
Reuther
Atlantic City
N.J
Detroit
Afl-Cio
Octuplets Born in Mexico City Family Faces Tragedy
Reports say Theresa Sepulveda gave birth to eight infants at 7:30 p.m. CST at the E Estrada Clinic with two dying soon after transfer to 20th of November Hospital. Husband Genaro Sepulveda and the Nuevo Laredo mother faced a rare multiple birth amid international attention and Guinness World Records notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cwikielnik
Nuevo Laredo
Texas
Mexico City
Theresa Sepulveda
Genaro Sepulveda
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Tony
New Haven
Fire Pay
Laurence J. Flyntz
Mr. Dearborn
Matt’ Saunders
Detective Costello
Saunders
Mullins and Redgate
Park Avenue
Tovino
Povinelit
Charles .R. Jovino
Robert
Orme
Lingoes
Gorden
Srobert
Robert’s
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Stratford, Conn
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