Allies Back Steady Gold Price at $35
A BIS Basel communique says central banks from Belgium France Germany Italy Netherlands Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom and United States support the London gold pool at a fixed $35 per ounce. Canada Japan and Austria joined informally. US now supplies 59 percent of pool gold as bankers weigh buyers’ impact on reserves.
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Bank For International Settlements
Basel
Belgium
France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
London
Canada
Japan
Austria
Leslie O'Brien
Bank of England
O'Brien
Martin
BIS
London Pold
Czechs Honor Pro-West Envoy Dead 20 Years
The article notes a 20 year memorial to Jan Masaryk, praising his pro Western stance and calling his 1948 death a tragedy tied to Communist power. It covers post thaw reassessments, Masaryk’s positive portrayal by historian Karel Jezdinsky, and ongoing questions about Czechoslovak independence and foreign policy.
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Czechslovakia
Masaryk
Masaryks
Antonin Novotny
Karel Jezdinsky
Reporter
Czechoslovak Union of Journalists
Jan Masaryk
Jezdinsky
Vladimir Clementis
Foreign Ministry
Sezdinsky
Czechoslovakia
Soviet Union
Boy Buried Alive Dies Near Queens Coast
Eight year old John Berthelon ran from house to house to find a telephone after a beachfront sand pile collapsed and buried his friend Alan Weinstein. Police found Weinstein dead after an hour on the sand pit. bystander help and mouth to mouth resuscitation failed. Neighbors reportedly did not listen to John’s plea for aid.
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New York
John Berthelon
Far Rockaway
Queens
John
Alan Weinstein
Alan
UN peace effort collapses amid Middle East clashes
report notes UN efforts fail as Israel expands settlements in East Jerusalem and Arab lands. about 5 000 Israelis expected to apply for 24 acre tract in Arab East Jerusalem with only 800 families allowed to build. land expropriated in January. Mt. Scopus area opened to settlement. officials say self defense in occupied zones continues despite international calls to halt demolitions.
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Amman
Jordan
Araab
Arab East Jerusalem
Land Authority
Jerusalem
Mt. Scopus
Foreign Ministry
Israel
U.N. Commission For Human Rights
Moshe Dayan
Police Probe Dumping Of American Flag Here
Bridgeport police investigate a six by twelve foot flag dumped near 1705 Central Avenue, found soaked and filled with garbage. Detective Cafferty questions neighbors as officers plan further inquiries to identify the responsible person or persons.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut Avenue
Robert Cafferty
Robert Elis
Valley Avenue
Shelton
Central Avenue
Det. Cafferty
Cafferty
Teachers End Pittsburgh Strike After Picket Wave
Pittsburgh teachers vote to end the walkout amid shortages and a partial reopening on half days. About 59 pickets were arrested during the strike and county court judge John Hester fined them up to 50 dollars each. None were jailed.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny County Common Pleas Court
John Hester
Union Revises Order For Florida Teachers
Florida teachers union narrowed the ongoing statewide strike to counties where officials refused to reinstate all strikers. Dr. Phil Constans, executive secretary, said all resigned leaders in those counties are released from duties and may return to their posts Monday morning.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
Florida Education Association
Phil Constans
Association
Irish Group Honors Faith as Fairfield Leaders Attend
Ireland and the Irish Fairfield First Selectman John J Sullivan Congressman Irwin told the group that devotion inspires amid turmoil. Mayor Curran credited the Irish heritage in Bridgeport for unity and faith. Sullivan described Fairfield as modest and welcomed Hibernian support. Memorial services were led by Rev. Francis J Deevy with tributes to deceased members. Soldiers Song and American Anthem opened the program, with Robert Gabler on piano.
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Fairfield
Bridgeport
Hibernian
James P. McLoughlin
Larry Neary
Francis J. Deevy
John McLoughlin
Robert Gabler
Joseph F. Sullivan
Robert W. Curley
Firemen Called Gut at Harold Building Material
Firefighters rushed to the Harold Building Material company at 54 A Washburn Street Saturday night after a sprinkler system was accidentally set off. There was no fire reported.
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Harold Building Material Company
Washburn Street
Police Probe Into Youth Stabbing Near Harral Avenue
Detectives pressed an investigation last night into the stabbing of an 18 year old boy on a walk in front of 594 Harral avenue. Delmar Vinhais of 117 Oak Street was stabbed on the left abdomen by an unidentified boy, Det. Alexander Wicek said. It is believed Vinhais was attacked by another boy with whom he had a dispute several days ago.
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Harral Avenue
Delmar Vinhais
Oak Jtreet
Alexander Wicek
Windals
Five Teens Held In Burglaries At Sears Barker's
Detective Rudy Dunn said Sherwood, Racowski, and a year-old boy were held on $1,000 bail each after breaking into Sears by cutting a window. They admitted to looting tape recorders and cameras and were taken into custody as police arrived. Barker's saw two teens, Robert McGuire and a 15-year-old, break in through a rear entrance. McGuire is jailed for $1,000 bail while the other was released to guardians. Further burglaries included Peter's restaurant storage, Lenox jewelry, United Church vending machines, Fortunato Pinto's home, and other residences with cash, jewelry, and goods stolen.
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Rudy Dunn
Sherwood
Racowski
Sears
Broad Street
Sgt. Mete
Clifford Casey
William Franko
Stephen Vancisin
Frank Pisanelli
Donald Menard
Daniel Laufer
Barker
Robert J. McGuire
Broadbridge Road
John Dunn
Chester Collins
Norman Barnum
McGuire
Peter’s
State Street
Anthony Pappas
Robert Cafferty
Frank Matthews
Fortunato Pinto
Arcadian Vente
David Walton
North Avenue
Edward LaChioma
Peet Street
Jean Messier
Main Street
Anthony DiStasi
Linwood Avenue
Juan Prela
1St Main Street
Very Heavy Fighting Seen Ahead in Vietnam War Actions
A government spokesman reported Viet Cong fire on Can Tho while American jets attacked northern targets. Westmoreland activated Prov Corps Vietnam at Phu Bai to command major troop buildup and prepare for battles around Khe Sanh Hue and the DMZ. Rosson's army-led command oversees Marine divisions, with Cushman retaining overall I Corps control. both units face roughly 60,000 enemy troops as 510,000 U.S. troops are in Vietnam.
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Haiphong
Westmoreland
Provisional Corps Vietnam
Prov Corps
Phu Bai
Hue
Khe Sanh
West
Rosson
Kerwin
Saigon
Cushman
Washington
New York Times
Vietnam
U.S
South Vietnam
Cao Lanh
Xuan Loc
Capi
U S B52 Raids Hit Khe Sanh Hue Areas During Weekend Operations
U S B52 bombers launched multiple raids around Khe Sanh and Hue over the weekend. Stratofortresses conducted nine raids including five near Khe Sanh and two within 10 miles of Hue. The besieged Marine garrison endured Saturday barrages of 25 rounds. U S jets carried out radar controlled bombing due to overcast skies, hitting Lang Gia yard and Port Redon facility. In all, 66 missions were flown over the North with mixed damage reports. A Viet Cong mine killed eight civilians and wounded three near Hue.
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Jtat
Saigon
Khe Sanh
Hue
Flue
Saion
Mear Khe Sanh
U.S. Command
U.S
North Vietnam
Thailand
Lang Gia
Hanoi
China
Gulf of Tonkin
Port Redon
Haiphong
Pasea
Anti Red Group Holds 1st Saigon Convention
The National Salvation Front called for ending corruption in South Vietnam at its first nationwide convention in Saigon. Over 1,500 attendees from religious and political groups urged stern austerity measures including food rationing. The platform warned that failure to unite against communism would doom the nation.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
National Salvation Front
Maryie House
Coeveh|tion
Ribicoff predicts Vietnam War ends within a year
Senator Abraham Ribicoff told the University of Massachusetts audience that the Vietnam war would be settled within a year, likely at a Geneva conference. He urged focus on domestic urban crises, arguing the real danger lies in cities and that funds should address urban neglect.
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Amherst
Mass
Abraham Ribicoff
D-Conn
Geneva
University of Massachusetts
Vietnam
Vietsham
Lafayette Plaza Board Is Named
The Lafayette Plaza Merchants association announces a seven member board of directors led by developer rep Al Schillinger. Members include John OKeefe Sears manager David Ekstrom Lafayette Bank & Trust John Frazier Travel Gary Doherty Reid Todd Alvin Goldfield Stevens David Feldman Lerner Shops. The board may expand later as needed and leasing progress for the 500,000 square foot mall continues with strong access to all floors via the garage.
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Lafayette Plaza Merchants Association
al Schillinger
Central Bridgeport Development Corporation
Central Bridgeport
Hammerson Fusco & Associates Inc
New York City
Schillinger
John O’keefe
Sears
David Ekstrom
Lafayette Bank & Trust Co
John Frazier
Travel Inc
Gary Doherty
Reid & Todd
Alvin Goldfield
Stevens Clothes
David Feldman
Lerner Shops
Mr. Schillinger
Nicholas Wood
Feist & Feist
Lafayette Plaza
Hy Goldfeld, Inc
US Viet Crisis Seen In Coming Red Offensive
A State Department official warned that the United States and South Vietnam face a critical period as North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces prepare a major offensive. He noted intelligence weaknesses and Cambodia’s arms role, while stressing the administration’s stance against a coalition with the National Liberation Front.
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S. Viet
Washington
State Department
United States
South Vietnam
Vietnam
North Vietnam
National Research Council
Dean Rusk
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
Johnson
William C. Westmoreland
Cambodia
Prince Norodom Sihanouk
Chick
Three Car Crash Injures Four in Fairfield
Four people hurt in a three car collision on Easton turnpike north of the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield at 6 pm. Patrial Tuzzio and her daughter in law Elizabeth Tuzzio listed in poor condition with serious head injuries at St. Vincent’s hospital. Thomas Tuzzio and William Barnard also hospitalized. Barnard, driver of the northbound car, faces reckless driving charge.
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Easton Turnpike
Merritt Parkway
Fairfield
Elizabeth Tuzzio
Glenridge Road
Patricia Tuzzio
Woodland Drive
Redding
St. Vincent's Hospital
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Thomas Tuzzio
Patricia
William J. Barnard
Marsh Road
Easton
Tuzzio
Mr. Barnard
Robert Russo
Sterling Place
Tuzzio Auto
Russo
Barnard
Cows Hunt 2 Youths In Gas Station Job
Local police hunted for two youths described as Negroes who used strong arm tactics to rob an attendant at Merit Service station 169 North Avenue. The victim Hughie Morrell of 215 Alice Street said the pair entered early Sunday, assaulted him, and fled with $5. Description provided, searches unsuccessful.
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Merit
North Avenue
Hughie Morrell
Alice Street
UCLA Students Run Four Million Dollar Student Union
UCLA students operate a four million dollar annual non profit enterprise through ASUCLA the Associated Students of UCLA funding a five story student union with a bowling alley two cafeterias a grand ballroom a store and more. Revenue comes from incidental fees food services student store and loans backed by the fee with most funds reinvested into student activities and campus facilities while a small portion funds the Student Legislative Council.
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LOS Angeles
UPI
University of California At
Associated Students
Adam Clayton Powell
UCLA
Associated Students of Ucla
Asucla
University of California
Student Legislative Council
Graduate Students Association
Dale ’Spickler
Sis
Bu H
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