Peace Not Possible Without the Cross, Pope Says
Pope Paul VI led Palm Sunday rites in St. Peter's Basilica and addressed thousands from his window, saying peace cannot come without the Cross. He blessed palm fronds in the Sistine Chapel and led a procession to the main altar as Catholic youth groups gathered in Rome.
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Reds Driven Off After 200 Kill Assault North of Saigon
A 2000 man Communist force attacked a U.S. armored unit 31 miles north of Saigon, firing mortars small arms and automatic weapons. The defense ring of the 1st Brigade of the 5th Infantry Division repelled the assault with more than 200 enemy killed. The battle followed a wagon train bivouac defense method. U.S. jets then pounded targets in North Vietnam.
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Palm Sunday Draws Thousands to Area Churches
Thousands of Christians filled area churches for Palm Sunday services marking the triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem. The processions and readings of passion narratives from both testaments highlighted the start of Holy Week. At St Augustine's cathedral Roman Catholics blessed palm in the cathedral Girls' High School auditorium.
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Burglars Seize Guns In City Store Break
Burglars removed an unspecified number of revolvers from Tobias Electronics at 560 Noble avenue in a Sunday morning break in Bridgeport. Other incidents include an entry at Warren Harding High School via a rear door and theft of $150 in cash plus 15 cases of beer from Ocean Sea Grill 1328 Main street.
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LBJ Renews Pledge to Defend South Viet Until Peace Is Won
South Vietnam's military leaders approved the draft constitution, signaling a move toward civilian government. The junta action came hours before Premier Ky and Chief of State Thieu planned a Guam strategy conference with President Johnson and U.S. leaders. The Armed Forces Council is expected to give final approval.
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Three Teens Charged in Landau Murder Slaying
Boston police charged three teens from Revere with murder in the stabbing and strangling death of Jack Landau, a prominent stage and TV producer. Landau, 42, was found in his Back Bay apartment nine stab wounds deep with bindings, after the residence was ransacked.
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Veterans group protests shift of local VA branch
The United Patriotic Society, a coalition of 32 veterans groups, urged senators and representatives to oppose moving the Veterans Administration branch from Main Street Bridgeport to the West Haven hospital. Secretary Thomas J. Nelson said the group, meeting at Raymond Harris Post 145 VFW hall, fears hardship for veterans including those in Greenwich. Officers were elected, with Timothy Zapparoli named chairman.
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Hit and Run Fatality Near Lambert Road and Route 1
Milford man John F. Congden, 53, died after a rear impact on Lambert Road near Route 1. The vehicle fled the scene. John J. Cali, of Kenilworth NJ, was treated for eye injuries after the crash and released. Police seek the striking car.
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Reds Demand U.S. Halt Policy of Aggression in Vietnam
North Vietnam rejected peace talks and a cease-fire unless the United States ends what Hanoi calls its policy of aggression. Hanoi Radio quoted the Foreign Ministry decrying U S calls for de escalation as gangster logic while U S and South Vietnam leaders met on Guam for strategy talks amid cross charges from Red China and Viet Cong.
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Ex-Cons' Teacher Is Expert Spent 17 Years Behind Bars
Robert Tate, 33, a former convict and ex-dope addict, works as a vocational rehabilitation counselor in a Mott Foundation program in Flint Michigan. The two year effort aims to reduce recidivism by guiding convicts toward a lawful life, Tate says this is his first steady job.
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Bridgeport Warm Up As Spring Nears
Bridgeport area sees a warming trend after three days of record cold. The U S Weather Bureau at Bridgeport Municipal Airport reports temperatures rising to around 36 today with a possible rain as Spring begins. The region also recorded a record low of 4 degrees below zero.
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Computers Give Orders To Bombers
SAIGON AP reports U S B52 Stratofortresses based on computer guidance conducted six raids over a weekend on Communist targets in South Vietnam. The eight engines jets flew from Guam ahead of Johnson’s talks with leaders, with officials saying computers make the missions more flexible.
Johnson reaffirms Vietnam pledge on Guam visit
President Johnson arrives on Guam to review military and diplomatic push toward ending the Vietnam war. He renews commitment to defend South Vietnam until an honorable peace is negotiated. Thien pledges that South Vietnam will honor sacrifices as leaders plan two day talks with Ky and Thieu. Thousands greet the leaders at the airport as Rusk McNamara Harriman and Taylor accompany the president.
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Maxwell Taylor
First Lady Johnson Starts Virgin Islands Holiday
Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson began a seaside escape with a Caribbean stopover in San Juan and a flight to St. Thomas before reaching Caneer Bay on St. John in the U S Virgin Islands. The First Lady was met by acting Gov Cyril King and his wife upon arrival.
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Garrison Victory Won By Unusual Witnesses
In New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison secured a ruling to proceed with a trial of Clay Shaw for conspiracy to murder President Kennedy. Two unusual witnesses—a former addict and a time-tunnel arrival—helped sway the three-judge panel. Shaw, 60, posted $10,000 bond and faced a hospital rest after the decision.
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