Johnson rejects peace plan as Hanoi spurns talks
The article reports President Johnson’s rejection of a North Vietnamese offer and Hanoi’s rebuff after a Guam strategy conference. It notes Johnson’s summary of discussed points on morale, pacification, land reform, civilian casualties, and a potential settlement, with Kennedy and Fulbright commenting on de escalation and talks.
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Johnson
Vietnam
United States
North Vietnam
U.S
Hanoi
Johnson-Ho
Radio
State Department
Guam
Pacific
Robert F. Kennedy
D. N.Y
Endgame call for broader cease-fire proposal
An American official urged moving toward a fuller ending of hostilities than the government proposed and urged restraint to enable serious private talks toward an early peace. The executive suggested accepting the current offer by year end as the cease-fire was set to expire February 12.
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Fetter
Danbury GI in His First Viet Firefight
Danbury soldier recounts his first major action near a Danbury connection. He describes crawling earth, helicopter spotting a sniper, heavy fire from North Vietnamese positions, artillery and jets, and moments of fear and grit as comrades fall into cover. He mentions Pfc Patrick Tallman of Danbury and fellow soldier George Karatcla from New York.
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Danbury
Danburian
Patrick Tallman
Pic George Karatcla
New York
Stratford Teener Brawl Leaves Boy Hospitalized
A Stratford teen was injured in a park lot assault as police detained John J. Visco 18 243 Curtis Avenue on breach of peace by assault. A 13 year old Bridgeport boy was sent to juvenile authorities while officers detained several youths. Witnesses identified the assailants as they fled the scene.
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Mitkevicius
John J. Visco
Curtis Avenue
Stratford
Visco
Bridgeport
Moran
Gaughan
Andrew Brown
Ronald Beckwith
Rodney Desrosiers
Milford Seeks Repeal Of Law In Use Since Horse Era
Rep. Platt cites public protests over fires from dockside material tracked through town as the reason for repeal. Milford representatives Robert H. Davis and Gerald F. Stevens support the bill, with the committee expected to approve.
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Platt
Robert H. Davis
Milford
Gerald F. Stevens
Rmilford
Plate
Great Win Claimed as U S. Reports Mixed Vietnam Losses
U S losses include three Marines killed and 12 wounded along with 59 soldiers wounded amid ambushes on Gio Linh convoy. Air raids in Vietnam report B52s from Guam and F105s striking targets while weather limited missions. Lodge dismisses peace talk prospects as Hanoi cites direct talks conditional on bombing halt.
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U.S
Gio Linh
Guam
South Vietnam
Junction City
North Vietnam
Mu Gia Pass
Ho Chi Minh
Lodge
Henry Cabot Lodge
Hanoi
Johnson
Demilitarized Zone
Ia Drang Vally
Aged Patients to Wed at Norwich Convalescent Home
Elmer Abel aged 78 and Lilly Palmer aged 75 plan to wed at the Norwich Town Convalescent Home where they met two years ago. The couple's ceremony is set for Friday.
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Norwich
Belis
Elmer Abel
Lilly Palmer
NorWich Town Convalescent Home
Abel
Senate backs 20 billion defense bill amid ABM debate
Senator Russell argues for a lean ABM system costing 4 to 20 billion for nationwide or city specific defenses. He cites Joint Chiefs urging immediate start and notes McNamara opposes costly global logistic ships and naval build up, warning of intervention risk.
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Robert S. McNamara
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Congress
McNamara
Senate
U.S
United States
Committee
Seven Companies Win CATV Franchise Licenses
The state public utility commission awarded 17 CATV franchises to expand fringe area TV, with 93 hearings over 18 months. Winners include New England Industries of New York City and Greater Hartford Broadcasting, with construction timelines and federal approvals required.
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PUC
Gtartins Meratinons
New England Industries, Inc
New York City
Hartford
West Hartford
East Hartford
Windsor
Simsbury
Bloomfield
Jakob Michael
Alabama
Connecticut
Greater Hartford Broadcasting, Inc
Newington
Wethersfield
Glastonbury
Manchester
Rocky Hill
Grossco, Inc
West Harryford
Bristol
Plainville
New Britain
Berlin
Farmington
Community Television Systems, Inc
New Haven
Wallingford
North Branford
North Haven
Branford
Guilford
Madison
East Haven
Waterbury
Windham
Mansfield
Lebanon
Will
Columbia
Colchester
Don Justin Meserve
Telesystems Corporation of
Dan-Glenside
Southington
Evens
Cheshire
Meriden
Prospect
Wolcott
Chinese Community Flourishes in San Francisco Chinatown
The largest Chinese community in the Western world centers on San Francisco Chinatown with about 5,000 immigrants settling in 1866, growing Chinatown’s population to 63,000.
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San Francisco
UPI
Chinatown
Remington Arms Reports 1966 Sales and Profit Records
The Remington Arms Co. Inc reports total 1966 sales of 122.2 million, up 27 percent from 1965, and a record net income of 12.2 million in its annual stockholders report.
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Remington Arms Co., Inc
Remington
New School Possibility in Lower East Side Redevelopment Plan
Renewal planners discuss a possible new elementary school within the renewal area as part of an eight year, three stage program. Federal grant details, city matching funds, and eligibility criteria are to guide the project with talks involving the Board of Education pending.
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Board of Education
Dearborn
East Side
Hillside Hospital
Crescent Avenue
Yellow Mill Pond
Connecticut Turnpike
Main Street
Finnish veteran claims 8000 sauna baths after Olympics
After the 1952 Helsinki Games Heikki Hirviniemi now aged 67 says he has taken 8000 sauna baths since the event and doubts anyone can surpass the number. He reflects on his post games routine and records.
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Helsinki
UPI
Heikki Hirviniemi
Congressmen Spend Big On Overseas Travel
A detailed tally shows $718,278 spent by Congress members on international trips, with many journeys funded by various committees. Notable examples include Rep. Wayne L. Hays and others on NATO and parliamentary trips, plus late career travels by retiring members.
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Central America
George Mahon
D-Tex
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
Mahon
Fulbright
J. W. Fulbright
D-Ark
U.S
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Ottawa
U.S. Canada
House
Senate
Interparliamentary Union
Mediterranean
Majorca
Hays
Wayne L. Hays
Ohio
United Arab Republic
England
France
Belgium
NATO
Bermuda
Foreign Affairs Committee
Italy
Germany
Winfield J. Denton
D-Ind
Europe
John C. Kunkel
R-Pa
Japan
Formosa
Hong Kong
Thailand
India
Post
Robert E. Sweeney
D-Ohio
Morocco
Ialy
Spain
Public Works Committee
House Commerce Committee
Walter Rogers
Scandinavia
Stratford Told for Great Meadow Bridge Plans
Stratford officials tout Great Meadows project with a deep water port claiming 500 percent land value rise and up to 2 million in annual taxes. Plans include a shared 350000 cost with Bridgeport and diking not required for industrial development.
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Stratford
Bridgeport
New York
Boston
Perrymutter
Lordship
Great Meadows
Edward Fordham
Stratford Shellfish Commission
Richard Nelson
State Shellfish Commission
Patrick J. Keogh
George L. Gunther
Narcotics Case Probes Focus on Area School
State police continued their investigation into a narcotics case centered on an unidentified area school. Authorities said arrests were imminent after a seizure of drugs and money at a private home. The drug type was not disclosed but described as substantial. no arrests had been made by late Tuesday.
Water bill backs drawing Housatonic flow with safeguards
A revised bill would allow limited water withdrawals from the Housatonic and its tributaries during wet months while barring Eight Mile Brook and other protect watershed sources. Lawmakers, water firms, and municipal officials voiced support and sought wording assurances to prevent unintended claims on Norwalk and Silver Mine River watersheds. Representatives Gutmann McLoughlin McKinney backed the measure along with health and utility officials and Bridgeport Hydraulic opponents.
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Oxford
Housatonic
Stevenson Dam
Waterbury
Quassapaug
Middlebury
Harry Hefferan Jr
Norwalk
Albert S. Crockett
Silvermine
Crockett
Silliman
Myrtle P. Gutmann
D - Shelton
James P. McLoughlin
Bridgeport
Stewart B. McKinney
Fairfield
Richard Wood- Hull
State Health Department
E. Arthur Bell
Stamford Water Company
John H. Long
Greenwich Water Company
Rowayton Water Company
Edward P. Williams
Connecticut Water Company
William Ablondi
Seymour Water Company
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
David S. Maclay
Robert J. Berta
Marsh, Day and Calhoun
Robert K. Killian
Hartford
Sierra Leone Military Rule Shocks Nation
Military takeover rumors swirl as 3 p.m. announcements claim rule amid heavy guards. Opposition All People's Congress challenges Margai era and final returns reportedly delayed. Governor-general supports Stevens APC. Margai ousted after 1961 move toward republic.
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Jana
Stevens
All People's Congress Party
Sit
Margai
Sierra Leone People's Party
Cope OE
Sierra Leone
William Leigh
Guinea
Liberia
Commonwealth
Queen Elizabeth II
South Carolina
UN Sierra‘ Leone
United Nations
London
Sierre ‘Leone
Henry J. Lightfoot-Baston
Sierra
All People’s Congress Party
Milton Margai
Two Men Held In Theft From Vendor Trucks
Police arrest Edward A Stadolsky 28 of 164 Thompson Street and George Sandor 35 of 480 Noble Avenue on breaking and entering charges after a bystander obtained a plate number. They are held on $5,000 bond as officers investigate a string of vending truck thefts including a $400 loss from John D Agostino's truck at the Plaza near the Municipal Parking terminal.
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Edward A. Stadolsky
Thompson Street
George Sandor
Noble Avenue
John D'Agostino
Haskins Street
Derby
D'Agostino
Coleman McDonough
Mason Jefferies Company
Ansonia
Firemen's Union Accepts Parity Pay After April 1
The Firemen's Union accepts parity pay after April 1. City supervisors not included in the police local. Mr Barrett unavailable for comment on terms of the fire amendment. Details were disclosed yesterday by an unnamed city source and confirmed last night by Mr Kershner.
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Barrett
Kershner
Kershner Re elected Head of Fire Union
Leonard B. Kershner reelected president of Fire Fighters Local 934 AFL CIO unopposed for a 15th term. Michael W. Carey chosen vice president. John Moore re elected secretary treasurer 163 to 128 over William Skubas. Six of 14 candidates elected to the executive board. new seat filled by Thomas Mencel. Michael Dolega named trustee. 291 members voted present.
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AFL
CIO
Leonard B. Kershner
Michael W. Carey
John Moore
William Skubas
Robert Anderson
John Carolan
Joseph DiCarlo
Mario Mazza
Thomas Mencel
George Bowes
Mencel
Skubas
Michael Dolegana
Truste
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Devon Television, Inc
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