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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1968
Page
2
The article notes Malik returning to the United Nations and avoiding direct Vietnam War references while stating the Soviet Union backs UN efforts to stop aggression in other states. He downplays his role in the cold war, calling it a thing of the past and recalling the earliest days in New York as the coldest period.
Global gold markets tighten as the price rises to 35.20 dollars per ounce amid renewed demand. London imposes a brake on small orders while selling continues to regular customers, as fears of an end to the seven nation pool and potential embargos fuel a volatile scramble.
Kennedy and McCarthy met in Edward Kennedy's office as Kennedy reassessed his bid amid Vietnam policy debate. McCarthy plans to stay in the race with Johnson facing a Wisconsin primary battle and Oregon and California primaries possible for Kennedy.
Deputy Secretary of State Allen Beermann said Kennedy representatives asked about ballot listings for Nebraska’s May 14 presidential preference primary. Secretary Frank Marsh did not include Kennedy on the Democratic ballot, citing a letter stating he was not a candidate. Kennedy could appear via petitions of at least 100 voters in each of Nebraska’s three congressional districts. Friday is the petition deadline.
Bankers and economists in New York warn options to curb the European gold rush are running out as gold buying in Europe surges toward panic levels. London dealers curb trading while the U S contemplates surtax, tighter Fed policy, or lifting gold cover to back the dollar.
Condec corporation said it is the likely winner of a U S Army contract for a new generation of M-561 military vehicles. The deal could total about 130 to 190 million dollars, depending on options. The U S Army Tank Automotive Center in Warren Michigan oversees the award, expected within 20 to 60 days as a multiyear contract.
The Lafayette Plaza complex in Bridgeport will welcome 16 retailers including Radio Shack Regal Shoe Singer Thom McAn and Womrath's alongside Sears Gimbels and Lafayette Bank. A three day ribbon ceremony features orchids for 9000 women, balloon distribution for children, and Warren Harding high school band music. A free trip for two to California via American Airlines is offered Saturday.
Project Eagle envisions 11 tri state regional centers including New Brunswick Linden Newark Paterson Hempstead Farmingdale Stamford and New Haven with landing pads atop a central hub in New Brunswick. The hub would integrate bus and rail on lower levels with aircraft pads on the roof and ground connections to two auxiliary fields for 24 hour operation.
CR and L bus riders begin paying 30 cents per ride as a five cent increase in the single zone fare approved by the state Public Utilities Commission goes into effect.
Burglars forced a front door at the Beardsley Terrace residence of Mrs. Maggie Jaudon and took a black full length mink coat valued at 1000 and a 500 record player. A $50 fur coat pocket had cash. A separate break at Mrs Noelia Soto’s home on Jackson Avenue saw $40 stolen. entry gained via a jimmied cellar door. Det. Raymond Beardsworth and Det. Robert Gregory reported the events.
The United Nations Security Council was convened in New York to discuss the sentencing of 33 South West African nationalists by South Africa. The meeting was scheduled for 3 p.m. EST today to consider the case and potential actions.
Harborview minimum rent set at 40 dollars per month including heat and utilities, higher than Fireside and other projects. The $40 figure, recommended by the U S Housing Assistance Administration, targets families with minimum income and scales up with income. Harborview plans 325 more units pending federal approval amid 867 applications and a yearlong wait.
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