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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1968

Page

5

Stock Values Likely To Fall Further Rotary Talk Warns

Arnold Bernhard founder of Value Line Investment Survey told the Bridgeport Rotary Club that stock values may decline further as market multiples shrink from 22 times earnings in 1960 toward 12. He noted Dow Jones at 337 and warned sentiment could shake if the market discounts prospects. Bernhard linked declines to lower growth, rising rates, and future uncertain gains.

Rotary Club of Bridgeport United Has Clinton Avenue Arnold Bernhard Bernhard Westport University of Bridgeport Williams ' College Arnold Bernhard and Company Value Line Fund Value Line Income Fund Value Line

Broadway Openings Highlight European Theatrical Icons

Two European stalwarts opened on Broadway with contrasting prestige. The Vienna Burgtheater arrives at City Center in a Schnitzler drama, while Eva Le Gallienne directs The Cherry Orchard with Uta Hagen in a prestige APA Phoenix production. Strong ensemble work, detailed sets by James Tilton, and translations via radio earphones accompany both performances.

Miss le Gallienne Miss Hagen Donald Moffat Richard Woods Betty Miller Richard Easton Chekhov James Tilton Cherry Orchard Apa-Phoenix New York Vienna Burgtheater City Center Arthur Schnitzler Bernhardi Lyceum Theater Gotham The Association of Producing Artists Chekov Eva le Gallienone Uta Hagen Atlantic Vienna Kurt Meisel Schnitzter Ernst Deutsch

Police Crack Saigon Black Market Under Thieu Order

Police swept Saigon on orders from President Nguyen Van Thieu to close thousands of black market stalls. Barricades surrounded the markets as raids target purloined goods, diverted U S aid, and corruption in the administration with further closures of bars and night clubs.

Saigon Nguyen van Thieu U.S Thieuw Thien

Earnings Up for Kresge and Other Firms

Kresge Co reports 1967 earnings of 34.92 million dollars or 3.09 a share, up from 28.61 million or 2.54 a share in 1966. Delta Air Lines shows eight month earnings of 19.12 million dollars, down from 18.22 million. Other companies listed include Saturn Industries, Motes Super Markets, Sel-Rex, Lehigh Valley Industries, Mid-Continent Telephone, Russ Toys, Pako, Seagrave, Stelber Cycle, Docetin Scales, and Safeguard Industries with varied profits and per share figures.

NEW York S. 5 Kresge Co Delta Air Lines Saturn Industries, Inc Motes Super Markets, Inc Sel-Rex Corp Lehigh Valley Industries Tie Telephone Corp Russ’ Toys, Inc Pako Corp Seagrave Corp Stelber Cycle Corp Bec Dotecin Scales, Inc Safeguard Industries, Inc

Welfare Board Finds Woman Has 18 Dogs

Burlington County Welfare Board discovers a Southampton woman receiving welfare payments that fund kennel fees for 18 cocker spaniels. Payments were halted for kennel costs and hotel rent after defenses pointed to ineligible assets and misused funds.

Welfare Board Mount Holly N.J Burlington

Five Types of Pacific Salmon Named

The list covers five salmon varieties in the Pacific region: king sack-eye, silver, pink, chum, and pink. The terminology notes appear inconsistent with standard names.

Judge Shapiro Slashes Hartford Court Backlog

In Hartford the 1,220 civil cases on the county Superior Court docket were thinned in four weeks under Chief Judge Louis Shapiro. An average 244 cases per session were acted on, with 438 settled or withdrawn, 30 dismissed, 69 assigned for trial, 18 moved or continued, and judgments in 52. Shapiro discarded 595 old cases due to absent counsel, doubting most of the 69 trial actions would reach verdict. He said the approach could cut dockets in other counties and planned an April meeting with state clerks.

Hartford Louis Shapiro Shapiro Supreme Court John P. Cotter

Returning A Sub Hale To Be Greeted Monday

Governor Dempsey will lead a 100 member state committee to welcome the nuclear submarine U S S Nathan Hale on return to port Monday. The Polaris sub will visit the Underwater Sound Laboratory before entering Groton for overhaul and refueling.

New London Dempsey U.S.S. Nathan Hale U.S. Navy Underwater Sound Laboratory Electric Boat Works Groton Connecticut Harry F. Morse Charles D. Nace U.S Walter A. McGuiness Richard J. Carklan New Londonland Graton

Louisiana Tuition Grants to Private Schools Struck Down

A three judge federal panel ruled Act 99 creating the Louisiana Education Foundation for Needy Children unconstitutional. It said public funds to private school pupils would perpetuate racial segregation and undermine gains toward equal educational opportunities. The ruling barred the foundation and related parties from enforcing the act.

New Orleans Louisiana Louisiana Education Foundation For John Minor Wisdom Sth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Robert A. Ainsworth Jr U.S. Dist Herbert W. Christenberry Sys Foundation

Reagan Cannot Withdraw From Oregon Presidential Primary

Governor Reagan said he cannot withdraw from the Oregon primary and will discourage his supporters there. He denied any deals with Nelson Rockefeller or a Rockefeller-Reagan ticket and said he is not interested in the vice presidential nomination.

Sacramento Calif Ronald Reagan Oregon Reagan California GOP New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Rea Ban Rockefeller

First Baptist Mission Board Founded in Mississippi

In Jackson Mississippi the first Baptist home and foreign mission board was established in 1896 marking a milestone in state religious organization history.

Jackson, Miss UPI First Baptist Home and Foreign Mission Board Mississippi

Hager Buys Big Top Restaurants to Launch Circus Shoppes

Hager Inc acquires the Big Top drive-in chain in a 500000 stock exchange. Herbert A. Saxe of New Haven to head the new subsidiary aiming to build a nationwide Hager's Circus Shoppes. Some Big Top locations remain independently owned in New Haven Wallingford Waterbury.

Hager, Inc Fairfield Avenue Big Top Woodbridge Stock Exchange Herbert A. Saxe New Haven Hager's Circus Shoppes Wallingford Waterbury Hager Whalley Avenue Motel Row Wallingord Post Road Westport Darien East Hartford Greenwich Bridgeport Danbury

Kennedy In Hospital With Exhaustion In Stamford

Former mayor J. Walter Kennedy, now commissioner of the National Basketball Association, lies in St. Joseph's hospital after being admitted last week for complete exhaustion. He is undergoing tests and resting comfortably, with expected release by week’s end.

Stamford J. Walter Kennedy St. Joseph’s Hospital

Duncan Phyfe A Leading American Cabinetmaker

Duncan Phyfe who died in 1854 was a renowned cabinet maker shaping American furniture design with exceptional craftsmanship and influence in the early United States.

Duncan Phyfe United States

Police raid finds three frightened children in Brooklyn apartment

In Brooklyn, police using asledgehammer breached a third floor apartment seeking gunman Allen Malkin. They found his wife Linda and three children aged nine months to six years, who said they were following parents' orders not to open the door. Malkin, a taxi driver, had shot his brother in law earlier and vanished with money after directing his wife to take some funds.

New York Brooklyn Allen Malkin Linda Malkin

Belgium Sees Sharp 1967 GNP Drop

The 1967 GNP growth in Belgium fell sharply, signaling a notable economic slowdown. Officials cited weaker industrial output and reduced export demand as key factors impacting overall growth.

Belgium

East End ABCD Seeks More Parent Volunteers

The Action for Bridgeport Community Development East End council plans a March on Parents drive for April 22 to recruit more parents as volunteers for recreation programs. Farewell party for Rev. George Werner of St. Pauls church is set for April 2 at the East End office, as Werner is transferred to New Hampshire.

Action For Bridgeport Jackson

Auth Seeks GOP Primary For 3 North End Seats

Drew Auth heads the Independent Republican group planning a primary in the 134th district North End. He challenges A Edward Sandula, naming James J Broadbin and Thomas D Jeffrey as rivals. Filing deadline is March 28 with about 50 signatures. primary set for April 18 if candidates qualify.

North End Drew Auth Independent Republican Organization Auth GOP A. Edward Sandula James J.' Broadbin Thomas D- Jeffrey Registrars of Voters Ruth Republican Town Committee Alfred Caruoto Emily Pinto Gennaro DelGais Sabitoy Siegel Anthony Capasso

Milford Industrial Park Wins Zoning Change Approval

Milford The Planning and Zoning Board approved a zoning change to permit a one acre industrial park between the Connecticut Turnpike Schoolhouse Road and West Avenue. John Aulka of Butka Tool and Manufacturing sought the approval to relocate and lease space to others while local residents submitted a 450-name petition opposing the plan.

Milford Connecticut Turnpike Schoolhouse Road West Avenue John Aulka Butka Tool and Man Spark

Red China Says U.S. In An Agonizing State

Two official Chinese papers, People's Daily and Liberation Army Daily, say the United States is in an agonizing predicament and sinking in a momentous economic crisis. They accuse U.S. leaders of acute class contradictions and isolation abroad and blame the Vietnam War for worsening U.S. woes. Radio Peking broadcast the editorial.

Tokyo United States People’s Daily Army Liberation Army Daily Vietnam U.S Radio Peking

Dairy Outlet Robbed in Stratford for $48

The Cumberland Farms on Barnum Avenue at King Street Stratford was robbed last night by a knife wielding bandit who locked assistant manager Walter Kendall in a freezer and escaped with $48. A customer freed the victim shortly after. The bandit was described as a Negro.

Cumberland Farms Barnum ‘Avenue King Street Stratford Walter Kendall

State Swimmers To Make Trip To Puerto Rico

Eighty swimmers and divers from Connecticut will travel to Puerto Rico for a dual meet the weekend of May 4 5. Head coach David A. Tyler of West Hartford announced the trip as part of the Connecticut AAU program. The group will train at Yale and stay with Puerto Rican hosts after flying from New York or Hartford May 2. Assistant coaches join Tyler with regional clubs providing support and fundraising efforts to cover expenses.

Connecticut Puerto Rico David A. Tyler West Hartford pBrour New York Harford Participan Puest Puer Rican Swim Federation San Jos Yale University Tyler Arnold J. Tenner New Haven Binny Close Stamford Dolphins Betty Philcox Norwalk Richard’ Close Stamfo Connecticut AA Bi William Hirschcot Fairfield Bridgeport Jewish Community Center AAU

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