Senate OKs 12 Billion War Funds Crisis Deepens
Senate approves 12,496,520,000 for defense with orders to keep at least two National Guard airlift groups and 40 Air Force Reserve units. Morse condemns funding to escalate war in Southeast Asia and urges Congress to reclaim purse powers to curb Johnson. House language mirrors aims but Senate wording is stronger.
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Johnson
Southeast Asia
Morse
Senate
Pentagon
National Guard
Air Force Reserve
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Defense Department
Air National Guard
New Mate Due to Join Surfer the Seal
Surfer the seal at Beardsley park pool may get a mate around April 15 with arrival days after, weather permitting. City parks director Joseph Fennell said the mate from Santa Barbara, funded by a $1,000 anonymous donation to the zoo, will be displayed shortly after its arrival following Surfer’s prior mates dying from ingesting bottle caps and plastic.
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Beardsley Park Pool
Joseph Fennell
Zoo
Johnson reports progress in Vietnam talks and new SAIGON team
President Johnson says great progress has been made since last discussions. He touts integrating a new civilian Saigon team with the outgoing group and notes South Vietnam moves toward elections under a constitution by a constituent assembly. He sees Hanoi not seriously pursuing peace.
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Viet
Saigon
Johnson
South Vietnam
Hanoi
Lemay urges intensified air, naval strikes to end Vietnam war
Gen Curtis Lemay, retired Air Force chief of staff, told a Republican luncheon in Phoenix that the Vietnam conflict is no closer to ending than five years ago. He argued for stronger strikes on North Vietnam's industrial capacity, rejected a negotiated settlement, and said China is unlikely to enter the war soon. Lemay, 60, now a California businessman, said he has never urged dropping nuclear bombs but would use any force to win.
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Ariz
Curtis Lemay
Air Force
Lemay
Republian
North Vietnam
United States
Red China
California
Gangland Guns Claim 42nd Boston Victim
In Revere Massachusetts an ex convict and part time bartender named John Locke aged 29 from Somerville was found dead in a parking lot near Wonderland Station MBTA becoming the 42nd victim in the ongoing gangland feud that has troubled Greater Boston for over three years.
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Revere
Mass
Greater Boston
John Locke
Somerville
Wonderland Station
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
U.S. Aid for Poor In Schools Falls Short of Goals
The article notes federal schooling aid for the poor will fall short of planned levels in the coming year with major cities like New York Philadelphia and St. Louis facing multi million dollar cuts. It cites Johnsons spending limits and Congress delays in funding as key causes along with shifting formulas that hurt urban districts and rural areas alike.
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U.S
Johnson
New York City
Philadelphia
Baltimore
St. Louis
San Francisco
Congress
U.S. Office of Education
New York
Pittsburgh
Sidney P. Marland Jr
North Dakota
B52 Shuttle Thailand to Guam Seen
The report notes B52 bombers operating from Thailand toward Guam and the 2400 mile flight path. It mentions skepticism about high altitude saturation raids in guerrilla warfare, then cites military officials who support continued raids. It describes reliance on radar and guidance systems and fuel loads up to 60000 pounds per aircraft as factors for target effectiveness.
BEA Advises Teachers Delay Agreement In Bridgeport
BEA delegates vote to delay signing salary terms pending progress on insurance talks with Bridgeport city and school board. Commissioner William Sanders rules state law exclusions apply to city insurance matters, prompting BEA to seek joint action with the school board. Delegates authorize potential March 29 meeting and poll each school while considering pay talks reopenings after police pattern rises.
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BEA
William Sanders
O’brien
Bridgeport
Insurance Commission
BRA
Charles E. Campbell
Frem
Mr. O'Brien
BSA
Yactic
O'Brien
Hartford
Robert Giannini
Dorothy Crutch
James Lucia
Frank Timmons
Rudy Frankovich
Reagan Again Denies Presidential Ambitions
Governor Ronald Reagan returned to Sacramento after another Washington trip and again denied any bid for the presidency. Press secretary Lyn Nofziger stated Reagan has commented repeatedly and remains not a candidate for president.
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Calif
Ronald Reagan
Washington
Lyn Nofzigér
Ky Emphasizes No Coalition With Communists in Vietnam
Vietnamese prime minister Ky declares no acceptance of communism in South Vietnam or coalitions with the Viet Cong, while ready to meet North Vietnamese delegates. He asserts the aim is to halt bombing of Hanoi and Haiphong, criticizes past pressure, and calls for world attention to Communist aggression. The Guam communique notes allied unity and progress in pacification amid Viet Cong disruption.
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National Liberation Front
Key
North Vietnam
Johnson
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Haiphong
Laos
Cambodia
Vietnam
Nguyen van Thien
U.S
Saigon
Honolulu
Manila
United States
Housing Code Gets First Nod
The council moved the housing code forward as part of a split legislative process. Mayor Curran commended enforcement officer Daniel Nobili for his work in drafting and preparing the code, which aligns with the State Tenement act in setting minimum standards for plumbing kitchens exits and more. It covers rooming houses and one family homes, and includes a provision banning lead paint under the Board of Humane Affairs.
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Curran
Daniel Nobili
Board of Humane Affairs
Witness Raps Trustees Price In Sale Of NHRR
In New York AP report bondholders press higher price for bankrupt New Haven Railroad as William Wyer challenges trustees plan. Auerbach counters with expert critique while ICC hearing continues. Kanell says Connecticut officials oppose Public plan. New York officials and trustees voiced similar opposition.
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William Wyer
New Haven Railroad
New Haven Trustees
Fale
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Joseph Auerbach
New Haven
Wyer
Auerbach
Upper Montclair
N.J
Interstate Commerce Commission
Arthur S
ICC
R. Marshall Barnes
Chicago
Barnes
Tulsa
Charles Wheat
Samuel Kanell
Connecticut Transportation Authority
Menace at Prince Street Home Ends With Break-In
Two unknown men forced an 81-year-old woman, Mary Guerra, into a bedroom at 172 Prince Street yesterday while ransacking the house. They cut phone wires, searched upper and lower floors for cash, then fled. No losses confirmed yet. Detective Rob ert Gregory is investigating.
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Mary Guerra
Prince Street
Robert Gregory
John Hradstock
Superior Court Judge Leipner Dies in Hospital
Judge Leipner a longtime politician and jurist died in hospital after a career in Bridgeport politics. He served in the General Assembly and State Senate including as majority leader, held education and common pleas posts, and was nominated to the Superior Court in 1961. He was active in Red Cross and charitable work. survivors include his wife Edith and two daughters.
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General Assembly
House
Bridgeport Board of Education
Edward Behuncik
Senate
State Senate
Jennie Grann
New Haven
Leipner
Abraham A. Ribiott
Common Pleas Court
Trappoialey
John A. Dempsey
Russia Opposes UN Regime Aid To S W Africa
At the United Nations the Soviet Union opposed creating U N administrative machinery for South-West Africa. S N Kutakov warned against outside control asAfrican nations press for independence. The U S delegation urged support for a resolution seeking talks with South Africa for a peaceful outcome.
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S. W. Africa
United Nations, N.Y
Soviet Union
U.N
South-West Africa
S.N. Kutakov
U.N. Special Committee
U N. Security Council
South Africa
William P. Rogers
U.S
United States
Italy
Canada
Trial Period Urged For Open Net Events
In Melbourne the Australian Lawn Tennis Association voted 8-4 to push a two year trial of open tennis and present the plan to the ILTA in Luxembourg on July 12. Herman David of Wimbledon backs releasing barriers to amateurs facing professionals as USLTA officials consider an experimental single open tournament in the United States. Bob Kelleher says a mail poll of about 40 members may follow after a recent admin committee defeat in New York.
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Australia
Australian Lawn Tennis Association
International Lawn Tennis Association
Luxembourg
Herman David
England
USLTA
United States
New York
Bob Kelleher
Los Angeles
Curran Admits Dump Is Factor In Air Pollution
Public Health and Safety hearings highlight Naugatuck Bridgeport and Thomaston as heavily polluted areas. Bridgeport mayor Curran admits city dumps contribute to air pollution while federal aid may fund a municipal incinerator. Bills split between strong state control and a special commission with business input. experts urge research and broader pollution measures including vehicle exhaust and regulatory powers of PUC and utilities.
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Thomaston
Bernard J. Avcoillle
D-Naugatuck
Naugatuck
U.S. Rubber Company
Bridgeport
Hugh M. Curran
Park City
Curran
Franklin M. Foote
Foote
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Legislative Council
Public Health Council
Gerald Taylor
The
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John ‘O’brien
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William E. Hendren
Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
John J. Driscoll
Connecticut State Labor Council
Driscoll
Connecticut
Francis J. Duchelle
State Public Utilities Commission
PUC
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Joseph B. Buckley
Ansonia
Gun Laws Debate Warns Against Rights Erosion
Fairfield lawyer James E. Murray II argues gun restrictions would not curb crime and would impede private defense, national security, and arms development. He cites World War II era findings, calls for expanding training programs like the Directors of Civilian M manships, and urges opposition to inter community education transfer bills. Connecticut Rep Donal d J. Irwin reports postal workers pressing for higher salaries amid raise wave.
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James E. Murray II
Fairfield
Murray
Christian Conservative Club
Long Hill
Trumbull
New York
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United States
DCM
General Assembly
Volpe Named Head of New England Regional Commission
Massachusetts Governor John A. Volpe was elected state co-chairman of the newly formed Regional Commission at the New England Governors Conference. New Hampshire Governor John W. King was named alternate co chair. The group will plan regional economic development with central offices in Boston and federal co chairman John J. Linnehan of Haverhill.
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UPI
Massachusetts
John A. Volpe
New England
New ‘Hampshire
John W. King
Volpe
John J. Linneham
Haverhill
Mass
Pee Volpe
Regional Commission
Boston
Break In Reported At Sportsmans Den
Police reported a break in at the Sportsmen's Den located at 1805 Boston Avenue shortly before 12:30 this morning. Entry method unknown. Owner Peter Pasky was en route to the store as investigators check inventory for missing firearms.
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Sportsmen's den
Boston Avenue
Aarge
Peter Pasky
Havana University students plant 1500 coffee plants around stadium
Havana University students are planting 1500 coffee plants on hillsides near the campus stadium to boost food production, with plans to add more plants on unused campus plots according to the Communist youth newspaper.
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Havana
Havana University
Communist Youth Newspaper
Woman 22 Held as Driver In Hit Run Death
A 22 year old woman is held as a driver in a fatal hit run. The victim, Mr. Congdon, died after being struck from behind by a car that fled the scene. The vehicle sustained heavy front end damage and left behind two hubcaps and part of a headlight. Mr. Cali was treated at Yale New Haven hospital for an injury. Military services for Mr. Congdon will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Cody-White funeral home in Milford with Rev. Irvin Thursby officiating. Burial will follow at King’s Highway cemetery. Mr. Congdon, born in Brooklyn, resided in Milford 40 years and was a World War II veteran. He served as Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army National Guard, 242nd Engineer Battalion, Stratford. Survivors include his wife Merle Deming Congdon, a daughter Mrs. James Dorney of Westwood, Mass., his father Edward Congdon of Milford, a brother Robert Congdon of Milford, and two grandchildren.
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Congdon
Cody-White Funeral
Broad Street
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Irvin Thursby
Church of Christ Congregational
King's Highway Cemetery
Brooklyn
N.Y
U.S. Army
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James Dorney
Westwood
Mass
Edward Congdon
Robert Congdon
Lone Mariner Rounds Cape Horn Report
Punta Arenas Chile APY Sir Francis Chichester sails around the world alone in a 53 foot ketch and heads for England. British television reports he rounded Cape Horn but the official status remains unofficial. Chichester, 65, is said to be in good shape despite heavy rolling seas. Also, communities in 16 states will gain 2200 acres of park land via HUD grants this year.
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Chile
APY
Francis Chichester
Department of Housing and Urban Development
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