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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1967
Page
4
In Bunny England a pushbutton fell from a master switchboard in an equipment factory and rolled under a large cabinet. Movers ripped linoleum while freeing the cabinet, uncovering a heater, delaying flooring work, and a linoleum crew later repaired the floor after a worker cut it. A company spokesman quipped relocating would have been cheaper.
Karol Kokoszki 76 retired owner of Kokoszki Septic Tank Manufacturing of Westport died Sunday at Bridgeport Hospital. Services will be held Wednesday at a time and place to be announced by Charles W. Dougiello and Sons Funeral Home Fairfield. Born in Poland he lived in Westport 58 years and ran the company for 20 years before retiring 12 years ago. Survivors include son John Kokoszki of Stamford nine daughters and many grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. a brother and sister in Poland. He was a member of the Ukrainian Sick Benefit Society of Southport.
Onaway 1 year old pacer owned by R R Driscoll of Halifax Nova Scotia won 44 harness races in 89 starts last year. Freshman Manager Dick Williams of the Boston Red Sox has coaches Bobby Doerr Al Lakeman Sat Maglie and Ed Popowski.
The Ku Klux Klan in Mississippi shows internal feuding and declining numbers amid financial strain and external investigations. Three groups, including United Klans, White Knights, and Original Knights, report shrinking memberships while leadership cites fear of FBI infiltration and public scrutiny as key factors.
A family dispute over attending Easter service led to Stratford father Clarence Williams being stabbed by his son Gregory Williams during a struggle. Clarence, 52, was hospitalized in fair condition with two stab wounds from a pocket knife. Gregory, 17, was charged with aggravated assault and later released on bond. Both men face further charges after hospital release. Two others were later arrested in connection with a motor vehicle theft in Stamford.
The body of Bishop Jose de la Soledad Torres Castaneda, 48, arrived in Ciudad Obregon as police pursued five men suspected in his murder. He was found strangled near the Sierra Madre, missing since March 4. Parishioners honored him at the airport, more than 15,000 attended the coffin procession, with a funeral set for Tuesday. A four state manhunt for the five suspects expanded under Durango's attorney general.
Anchorage AP A Soviet shrimp trawler skipper Leonid Kushchenko was found guilty of violating U S fish waters and fined 10 000. The judge did not impose jail or detain the 178 foot trawler now at Kodiak. The case tested the new 12 mile U S exclusive fisheries zone and drew criticism from Alaska senators who called the fine a mere tap on the wrist.
Police pressed a search last night for two men who fled with 100 dollars after robbing Park Service station at 475 Park Avenue. Attendant Robert Donadeo said the pair, described as Negroes, forced him to surrender receipts as one man displayed a black revolver.
Democratic National Chairman John M. Bailey announced a 14 member site committee to pick the 1968 convention city. The panel will hear representatives from San Francisco Miami Beach Detroit Philadelphia Houston and Chicago on April 11 with a fall decision expected.
Parishioners at Holy Rosary Church on East Washington avenue aided Eugene J. Pomerleau after he was jumped by five youths during a robbery attempt at Noble and East Washington. He saved $219 from his wallet by fighting back and was slashed on the cheek and right ear, taken to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment. Police searched the dark neighborhood without success.
John F. White of NET says about 15 million adults watch noncommercial TV weekly and are growing. He urges expanding appeal beyond highbrow viewers to reach the broader public with better production, exciting ideas, and showmanship while maintaining discipline and journalism. Education TV should read public taste yet stay in touch with viewers.
Santo Domingo police detained Luis Ruiz Trujillo nephew of Rafael Trujillo and Francisco Antonio Perez a boxer in the Imbert Barrera shooting probe. Kalil Hache was arrested in San Pedro de Macoris as investigations continue with Imbert Barrera and aide Maj. Marino Garcia wounded in the attack.
Italian counterintelligence ties a Turin arrest of Giorgio Rinaldi and accomplices to a broad Soviet espionage network. Investigations span Norway Belgium the Netherlands Austria Greece Cyprus Morocco and the United States seeks the mystery courier tied to the Rinaldi group.
Safe burglars continued to hit Bridgeport over the weekend with Journeys Inn at 3336 Fairfield Avenue the latest target. Owner Gus Demas reported intruders pried a rear window, ransacked the office, and absconded with cash after spending time on the safe and liquor. Additional breaks were recorded at W and S Surgical, Allison Manufacturing, and St. Raphael’s School, with total losses exceeding $8,000 in cash and merchandise across 22 incidents since Thursday.
Bridgeport police reported a busy weekend as 24 hours saw numerous vehicles stolen from various city sections. Most drivers claimed they locked doors, while a few reported leaving keys in cars.
FBI halted digging at a 20 acre chicken farm in Jackson Township New Jersey believed to be a Cosa Nostra burial site. Two bodies found while a third rumored as investigators seek details. Celso and wife Rose held as material witnesses. Other remains identified include Kenneth Later and Angelo Sonnessa.
In Chico California James Q Morten 23 handcuffed himself to a sink in the delivery room where his wife Barbara 21 was giving birth. After a healthy baby boy arrived officers freed him with a saw and charged him with disturbing the peace. Mother and infant reported in good condition.
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