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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1968

Page

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Malik Returns to UN as Soviet Delegate After 15 Years

Jacob Malik, aged 62, resumes a key Soviet role at the United Nations in New York after a 15 year absence. He presents credentials to U Thant, replaces Nikola Fedorenko, and calls for coexistence among nations with differing systems. He promises further questions after settling in.

United Nations, N.Y Jacob Malik United Nations Great Stone Face U.N U Thant Nikola T. Fedorenko

Weather Report for Bridgeport and Vicinity

Mostly breezy and cold today with a high in the upper 30s. Clear and cold tonight with a low 15 to 20. Snow possible tomorrow with about 30 percent today and near zero tonight. Northwest winds gusting to 20 miles per hour. Gale warnings in effect for Long Island Sound. Temperatures and barometer noted. date March 14.

U.S Bridgeports Long Island Sound

Rutgers study proposes mass air transit centers citywide

The Eagleton Center at Rutgers outlines Project Eagle to build central transit hubs in key tri state locations including Bridgeport and New Brunswick with accumulator powered aircraft and floating aquadromes to cut runway needs by up to 75 percent. The plan targets rapid trips to Manhattan and envisions a Northeast Corridor demonstration system with NASA support and HUD funding.

New Brunswick N.J Eagleton Center For Transportation Studies Rutgers University Bridgeport Conn Tri - State New York New Jersey Connecticut Project Eagle Chicata Los Angeles U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Sup NASA Eagleton Institute of Policies Cooper B. Bright Center Northeast Corridor Boston Washington, D.C Rutgers Bright Hempstead Stamford Rutgers College of Engineering Transportation Center Manhattan Island

House to Vote on Rights Bill As Senate Passed

Washington AP reports House leaders will bring the Senate civil rights bill to a vote without new changes. Speaker McCormack urged GOP support to pass the broad housing provisions, aiming for about 75 Republicans. Leader Albert said a Rules resolution would set the measure for floor consideration next week or thereafter. Colmer doubted a clear majority on his committee without changes.

House Senate Washington John W McCormack D-Mass Richard M. Nixon Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Ronald Reagan California George Romney Michigan Rules Committee Carl Albert Oklahoma Albert William’ M. Colmer D-Miss Colmer

16 Stores Open At Lafayette Plaza Mall Opening

Rooftop ceremonies planned at Lafayette Plaza in Bridgeport to mark the opening of a 500000 square foot enclosed shopping center with Sears Roebuck at one end and Gimbels at the other. Sixteen stores will open as dignitaries including Lt Gov Frasinelli and Mayor Curran attend.

Oene St ST Telegram Pluzamer Lafayette Plaza State Street Bridgeport Sears Roebuck Gimbels Edmund J. Fusco Hammerson Fusco and Associates Attilio R. Frasinelli Curran Samuel J. Tedesco Albert Schillinger Joseph M. Dearborn Gimbels Department Plaza Lafayette Fanny Farmer Candy Friendly Ice Cream Graf Music Center S. H. Kress Lerner Shops Nedick’s Mall People’s Savings Bank Personal Optical

Harborview Towers apartments chosen from senior list

Bridgeport Housing Authority selects 232 of 867 seniors on its waiting list for Harborview Towers. Open house is Tuesday at 10 30 a m with Mayor Curran attending. Move-ins begin with families on the two lower floors, then one floor per day of the 13 floor project.

Bridgeport Housing Authority Harborview Towers Francis J. Shanley BHA M. McDonald Isaac, Jr Shanley East Washington Avenue Curran Isaac Algonquin Club

Viet Cong Ambush Backfires Over Central Highlands

U S military reports Viet Cong ambushed a convoy on Highway 14 near Pleiku City. Air supported South Vietnamese armor repelled the attack. VC casualties approximately 48 killed while U S forces suffered 12 dead and eight wounded. Government losses 42 killed, 148 wounded, seven missing.

Saigon U.S Central Highlands U.S. Ath Highway 14 Pleiku City

Viet Volunteers Forming Army to Invade North Viet Nam

Saigon reports Vietnamese volunteers are forming a guerrilla liberation army under several renowned retired generals to invade North Vietnam. U.S. officials express surprise as Nguyen Ngoc Linh does not specify how the force would be trained armed or ferried. The plan draws opposition from those tired of liberation rhetoric by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese allies.

Saigon Liberation Army North Vietnam U.S Nguyen Ngoc Linh Information South Vietnam Link

McCarthy Sees Path to Toppling Johnson in NH Primary

Sen Eugene McCarthy rides a strong New Hampshire showing to boost hopes of unseating President Johnson. The result prompts RFK to reassess his own nomination chances as Kennedy notes Johnson failed to reach 50 percent of the 14 000 Democratic vote.

Robert Kennedy President Johrnson New York Jack Bell Concord N.H Eugene McCarthy New Hampshire Johnson Robert F. Kennedy D-N.y White House Minnesota RFK Washington Kennedy Senate

Kennedy Reconsiders Run Against Johnson After New Hampshire Result

Senator Robert F. Kennedy signaled a possible bid for the Democratic nomination after New Hampshire, saying the state results removed major obstacles. Kennedy met 20 minutes with Eugene McCarthy who drew 42 percent to Johnson's 48 percent, and Kennedy planned further private discussions with advisers as he reassesses entering primaries in Oregon and California.

Washington Robert F. Kennedy D-N.y Johnson Kennedy New Hampshire McCarthy Eugene McCarthy D-Minn Washington Post Post New York Oregon California Democratic Party

London Gold Rush Surges Amid Panic Buying

London bullion dealers barred large sales as Europe faces a gold buying surge nearing panic. The Times of London estimates Wednesday turnover in London between 50 and 200 tons, far above the 100-ton peak after last November’s pound devaluation. Paris silver dealers refused price quotes as demand stayed elevated.

London Europe Times of London Paris

Nixon Pledges To End Viet War In Campaign Statement

New York AP reports Richard Nixon declares his campaign pledge to end the war in Vietnam and win peace in the Pacific. He vows the next president must end the war as he intensifies his Wisconsin drive after winning the New Hampshire primary.

New York Richard M. Nixon Vietnam Pacific United States Nixon New Hampshire Wisconsin

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Malik Segaee Dr. Brandstadt M.D Cme Sylvia Porter Pam Almastac Sandra Wickham Vancouver LBJ Plaza Mall Harborview Demilitarized Zone Gio Linh North Viet McCathy Manchester
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