Penn Central Stock Dumped, Patman Charges
Washington report says a House Banking Committee staff found that banks and investment firms dumped thousands of Penn Central shares ahead of its collapse. Rep. Wright Patman reports much Penn Central stock is now worthless after a shell game by insiders. The staff report is the fifth in a series.
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Sadat warns peace talks may fail, predicts decisive days
Anwar Sadat spoke at a Sudan rally saying Egypt has done all for peace and the next days could be decisive in the battle of destiny. He warned a shooting war with Israel could resume without real progress in stalled talks. He cited Arab retaliation threats against guerrillas and noted Jordan unrest with clashes in Amman. Muammar Kadafi urged Arab mobilization against Israel, claiming up to 1,000 planes, 5,000 tanks and a million troops could be involved.
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Weather Outlook For Bridgeport And Vicinity
Cloudy morning with partial afternoon clearing and highs near 45 to 50. Tonight and Tuesday bring considerable cloudiness with lows in the 30s and highs in the 40s. Precipitation probability 20 percent today and tonight. Winds light shifting west to northwest this afternoon, then light tonight. Almanac notes date March 29, spring ninth day, sun up 4:42 am sun down 8:14 pm.
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Bridgeport
U S Approaches UN Seat for China If No Expulsion
The United States signals it may accept a seat for Communist China in the United Nations this fall provided it does not require expelling Nationalist China. The move reflects a shift in U S policy amid negotiations and testing how to balance representation without losing allies.
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Two County Youths Die In Route 3 Crash
Two 18 year old Fairfield county youths died when their car failed to negotiate a curve on Route 3 and struck a rock wall. The victims were Frank W. Ford of Greenwood Isle and another youth identified only by age.
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Greenwood Isle
Housing Code Inspections Expanded to New City Section
Mayor Curran announced that housing code inspections extend to a new city section after covering 4 800 buildings in four areas over three years. The area borders East Main street Knowlton street Pequonnock river Crescent avenue and Weston avenue. Inspectors expect at least a year for initial inspections with follow ups.
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Humane Affairs
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Telegram Daily Features and Columns Snapshot
A fragmented newspaper page lists features including Dear Abby and comics, plus sections like Editorials, Fashions, Crossword Puzzle, TV and Radio, Women's News, and theater notes. Named items include Dear Abby and Sylvia Porter with various filler labels and ad/obituary references, reflecting a typical community section layout.
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Dear Abby
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Cervere
Early Medical Aid Might Have Saved Heiress Life
Marina J. Maguire died after a fall from a bunk bed in Porterville jail. Dr. Judge Hayes, Tulare County pathologist, said death was from a ruptured spleen following the fall late Thursday night. Police report state she was jailed on charges of attempting to pay a motel bill with an expired credit card and possession of marijuana.
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Connecticut
Viet Nam siege sees 33 Americans killed at Da Nang base
North Vietnamese sappers attacked a U S artillery base 50 miles south of Da Nang under mortar fire. The assault left 33 Americans dead and 76 wounded, the highest single action U S unit loss in over two years. Command spokesmen said sappers breached barbed wire, bombs hit fox holes, and defenders with helicopter gunships and air power pinned the attackers down for about 74 minutes. The 196th Brigade of the Americal Division held the base and maintained friendly control as operations continued in the area.
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What Would Nixon Do Concede Vietnam Peace Strategy Report
James MacGregor Burns, in Life Magazine, says Nixon might give up large portions of South Vietnam to Hanoi to secure the remaining heartland if Hanoi offers peace. He cites President’s position after a North Vietnamese invasion left him with his back against the wall following White House talks.
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Republic of New Africa establishes capital in Mississippi
About 150 Black separatists moved onto 20 acres near Boston Mississippi to establish the Republic of New Africa capital. Led by Amari Obadele the group plans a school a hospital and an executive office while deputies monitored the peaceful dedication. Thirteen members were arrested on various charges including marijuana possession and concealed weapons, with newsmen briefly barred from the Mt Beulah meeting.
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Fire gut six family house. arson suspect held
About 40 temporarily homeless after a blaze at 392 398 Atlantic Street. A couple Frank Malstrom 24 and Beverly Malstrom were rescued by firefighters from attic rooms. Beverly is pregnant. James A Brundage 23 of Fairfield arrested on arson charges after burns while trying to fight the fire. Bail set at 130000. Fire began 9 47 p m on second floor. occupant of room not named.
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Brundage
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Jefferson
John F. Gleason
London police trial home beat system aims to restore public trust
Sir John Waldron of Scotland Yard promotes a home beat approach where officers live on their beats, set hours, and know the local area closely. The program begun after 1968 protests seeks better intelligence and community contact, with officers like Constable Michael Domeney praising its effectiveness and calls for public confiding.
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Waldron
Michael Domeney
Brixton
West Pakistan Army Seizes Dacca After Rebellion
West Pakistan's army fully controls Dacca after a two night and day siege. Estimates place the dead between 5,000 and 7,000 as Sheikh Mujibur Rahman reportedly falls under arrest. Thousands flee the city as talks with Yahya Khan collapse over East Pakistan autonomy. A curfew is intermittently lifted and reimposed.
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Awards Made to The At Boy of Year Fete
Willian H Taft Sr University of Bridgeport instructor spoke at the Boys' clubs of Bridgeport dinner predicting a small group of student militants could carry out limited campus violence this spring on college campuses. He urged universities to set clear campus demonstration rules to prevent a Cambodia era repetition after last spring events.
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Crime Rate Up Nationally Waterbury Reports Rise
Federal Bureau of Investigation preliminary Uniform Crime Report for 1970 shows an 11 percent increase in serious crimes nationwide. Aug. Gen.
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