Reds Attack in Laos Cambodia Amid Mekong Crossing Turmoil
Reports from Indochina detail Cambodian and South Vietnamese forces fighting North Vietnamese and Viet Cong units. Cambodians claim losses near Kampong Cham and Tonle Bet while Viet Minh allied elements push toward Phnom Penh and river crossings.
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Amel Can
Oitatk
South Vietnan
Vienan
Cambodia
Kempang Cham
Amis
Phiaat Penh
Tonle Bet
Kamang Cham
Aleady Wader
Tonle Bel
Kampong Cham
U.S
Cantandis
Phnom Penh
Hempong Cham
Erry
Neak Luong
Pho Penhant
Cattalion
Veng
Thelnortan
Mekong River
Billie Burke Dies at 84 Former Actress Remembered
Billie Burke, famed stage and screen actress and friend of Ziegfeld, died at age 84 after a long career that included Arethusa and Father of the Bride. She lived in Bromwood and is survived by a daughter Mrs. William Robert Stephenson and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Burke
Indyth
London
Wife
Charles Frocman
Rel Luyn
Fdlea
Enrica Asd
Gin Grent Fendr
Somerset Maughany
Mark Twain
Naat ‘Tarkington
Wien
Arepiold
Anna Held
Wodker
William Powell
Ziepfeil
Myron Los
Miss Turke
Miss Burke
Zieg
Ziegtelt
Senate battle over Cambodia aid tests Nixon stance
Fulbright and other senators clash with Cowper-Church amendments as debate over funds for U S forces in Cambodia intensifies. Nixon's word on troop withdrawal by June 30 is questioned while leaders push for a vote by January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulbright
Ingo
T Mensfield
Senate
Secord
Nixon
U.S
Montene Damocral
White House Gets UB Petition on Right to Classes
UB members met with several Republican lawmakers and Nixon aides to discuss campus access and the right to attend classes. The group condemned violence and the National Strike Committee, urging protection of students seeking formal academic fulfillment.
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White House
Poneanans
Squece
SFC Riners
Kip Aye
Holy Name Breakfast at St George Parish Details
A Holy Name Society breakfast at St George Catholic Church on Park Avenue will feature state senator Ravendeau as speaker and John R. Gottlemen as master of ceremonies. Anthony Lala presidents, with Henry Arazula and Patrick Tries co chairs, and Rev. Frant d. Pranckus and Rev. John Attard as honorary chairs. Multiple committee members listed for tickets, publicity, prizes, equipment, and programs.
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Holy Napie Society
St. George
Park Avenue
Mr State Sen
Ravenvond Ot
Lyurly
John R.gotlemen
Coronyonids
Anthony Lala
Henry Arazula
Patrick Tries
Prantcis d. Pranckus
John Attard
Porter Mutrimes
John McCarney
Daniel Mecthy
Aryanpemponis
Sylvester Marcavage
John F. I McCarthy Sr
John F. McCarthy Jr
Eugene O'Neil
James Condon
Christer Holtowski
Walter Yalalag
Chester Maj
Market Gains Surpass Two-Year Peak Amid Mixed Trading
Market gains led by major averages rise after a cautious session. The Dow Jones average edges up around four tenths of a point while the broader market posts gains, with airline and oil shares among movers and notable strength in utility issues.
First Two Women Generals Named By President
The article reports the promotion of two women to general officer ranks, Col. Hays and Col. Mossington, marking a milestone for women in the Army. Col. Hays, 40, recalls a life as an Army brat with a father and brothers who served, while Col. Mossington emphasizes service as recognition. Both note the broader impact for women in the military, with decorations including the Croix de Guerre and Bronze Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Nurse Corps
Cal. Massington
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Cat Hays
Chiholic University
RY Ayny
Cash
Col
Hays
Neri
Col. Hoisington
Haisington
Hersall
West Point
Mays
Herit
Holsington
Sante Barbara
Cal
Portrait of Eisenhower Portrait in Pentagon Corridor
A ceremonial portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower was unveiled in the Pentagon in a Friday ceremony. Mrs. Eisenhower presented the portrait by Thomas B. Stephens, marking the Eisenhower Corridor outside the secretary of defense office, with remarks from military officials and veterans about his leadership and wartime service.
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Washington
Dwight R. Eisenhower
Pentagon
Rtch
Blien
Eisenhower
Army
US Army
Thoms B. Stephens
Enhower
Secretary of Defense
A. Ek Sik
Bradley
West Poli
Eisentawar
Melvin R. Lard
Mme
Fairfield V Amnesty Debate Spreads to University Bodies
Discussion continues on student appeals to higher authorities after the board decisions. The Spokesman notes growing talk among trustees about reviewing governance at the university, with the University Council acting as an advisory body including students faculty and administration.
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Higher Universty
Vale U
University Council
Midae
Election Today For Covenants Meeting
The Evangelical Covenant Church of America hosts sessions at the Covenant Congregational Church 1M Grove Street with Rev Roy E Olson welcoming. Business sessions cover officer elections and reports from conference boards and sponsored institutions including the Children’s Home Pilgrim Pines and the Scandinavian Seaman’s Mission.
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Children's Home
Pilgrim Mayor
Pilgrim Pines
Seaman's Mission
al & Pen
First United Church of Christ
Indian Casbah Opens at UB with Indian Booths and Raffles
Mrs. James Halsey will cut the ribbon at 11 AM to open the Internatiania Casbah at the University of Bridgeport. Sevir Ghoush, a Shastri scholarship student, will declare the Casbah open and announce plans to bring a third Indian student this fall. Paul Sopchak and Mrs. Stephanie McCarthy join the event with other board members. Booths offer Indian jewelry and foods. proceeds support scholarships. Admission is free and the fair continues today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Halsey
University of Bridgeport
Internatiania Casbah
Harvey Rubbell
Sevir Ghoush
Shastri
India
Mand
Paul Sopchak
Stephanie McCarthy
Council International
Duncan Ross
T. C. Nicholas
Fairfield
Fonds
Groups Seek Voice In Naming Bridgeport Schools Chief
Eight community groups push for a role in selecting Bridgeport’s schools chief while the board reviews applicant files. The effort follows a March pledge to involve the “community” and comes amid debate over notification rules and future citizen participation in superintendent appointments.
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Lester Sr
Silverstone
Fairfield University
North End Porents Association
Bridgeport Pta Council
Maplewood Pta
Independent Neighborood Organization
Bridgeport Education Association
School Volunteer Association
Save Seminary Fades as Bishop Shuts Christ the King School
The Save Seminary group dissolves amid church cost pressures after Bishop Walter Curtis orders Christ the King Seminary in East Norwalk closed at term end. The action follows a diocesan committee study and leaves 156 graduates from 1968 with few pursuing religious vocations. The church cites high per student subsidies and ongoing financial strain across parishes.
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Ip Southport
Walter W. Curtis
Bridgeport
James S. Dugan
Andrew J. Gilbride
Christ the King
Gilbride
Dugan
Church School
Gremove
Serra Clib
Stamford Knights of Columbus
Lafayette
Assembly
Fourth Degree
Stamford
St. Jus Xit
Norwalk
Curtis
East Norwalk
College Seminary
Pogram
Ishop
Bank Detective Bilks Woman 83 of 2800
An 83 year old resident on Prospect Street was duped out of 2800 by a caller posing as a Peoples Savings bank detective. Police report says a man between 25 and 40, about five foot four with a deep voice, instructed the woman to withdraw funds and walk with the money to a second street to trap the suspect. The victim was promised a $1000 reward for helping authorities.
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Aman
Mim
Prospect Street
Peoples Savings Bank
Main
State
Slate Street
Lafayette Street
Tn Tiont
Dg & Krenth Cosy
Area Man Heads Canfield Co Inc Leadership Change
William W Benderson of Green has been elected president of the K G Canfield Co Inc a Pantasote subsidiary. Henderson joined as vice president and GM after the merger with Pantasote in 1961. He is a Yale graduate and serves on Fairfield College Preparatory School advisory council. The firm runs several plants and specializes in extrusion injection molding and custom rubber components for multiple industries.
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Wiliam W. Benderson
Green
Wich
K. G. Canfield Co. Inc
Pantasote Company
Henderson
Canfield
Pantasote
Hey
R. Hoe & Co
Roe Leasing Corporation
Ampress, Inc
Yale
Fairfield College Preparatory School
Cantiel
Bridgepont
Seymour
London
Ohio
Clifton Forge
Galesburg
Nea
Munich
West Germany
New York City
Campus Ministry Board to Hold Annual Meeting May 20
The Campus Ministry Board, a Protestant association supporting a university chaplain, meets Wednesday at 6 pm at United Congregational Church State Street and Park Avenue. Rev. Jay Tichenor is the university chaplain. The First United Methodist bulletin cites campus turmoil and financial shortfalls as factors in limiting programs. the meeting is open to the public.
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We University of Bridgeport
United Contre- Rational Church
State Streety
Park aVenue
Jay Tichenor
Bullelin
First
United Methodist Church
Church
Walter L. Scranton
An- Wal
Grand Jury Questions Panther Raid Evidence and Testimony
A Chicago grand jury questions police handling in the Panther raid, faults witnesses and delays, and calls for a public court report. Arrested were six Chicago and Michigan residents, with Edward V. Hanrahan dismissing state charges and criticizing police work.
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Black Panther Party
Hampton
Louis Truelock
Deborah Johnson
Blair Anderson
Ronald Satchel
Chicago
Verlina Brewer
Ann Arbour
Harold Bell
Rockford
Edward V. Hanrahan
Cook County
Hanrahan
Police Crime Laboratory
Sunrisers Sign For Parade Of Champions
The Long Island Sunrisers Drum and Bugle Corps join Stratford based Parade of Champions lineup June 13 at Long Brook Park Stratford. Other corps include Shelton Hurricanes New York Skyliners and Caballeros. Tickets available at local outlets and from members.
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Long Island Conservatory of Music
Liem
Sunrisers
Sundsers
Abraham
Mar UN
Johny
New World Symphony
Kiev
Lokps
Turkey
Charles Howell
Theodore Sasso Jr
John Sasso
Gerry Shelimer
Hugh Mahan
Thomas I. Beresford
Gen Bennett
Steatford
Cal
Jano's
Tuttle Plaza
Main Street
Martin's News
Barnum
Paradise Green
Hamilton's
Phanvarcy
Blake's Drug Store
Dixon's Service Stattion
Bridgeport
Congress News Company
Idea! Thre Company
North Avenue
Tindsey Street
Fairfield
Lupe
Connecticut Yankees
Longbrook Park
al Pant
Lagion Hall
Parade of Champions
P.O. Box
Stratford
Death of Clarence I Rawls Sr in Bridgeport
Clarence I Rawls Sr age 30 of 38 Taylor Drive Bridgeport died Thursday at a Bridgeport hospital. Services Monday at 1 p.m. at Zinn Tutheeran church officiated by Rev Ronald Froehlich. Burial in Park Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by James F Morton Funeral Home. Survived by wife Evelyn Hubbard Rawls of Bridgeport six sons Ralph Clarence Je etc all of Bridgeport two daughters Rachel Beasley of Philadelphia and others in Bridgeport Selma Mobile and Alberta. a sister Margaret Rawls of Mobile. Grandchildren total 22.
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Clarence I. Rawls
Clarence Lincoln Rawls Sr
Taylor Drive
Bridgeport
Ronald Froehlich
Burin
Park Cemetery
James F. Morton
Currier Street
I Horn
Selma
Ala
Rawls
Man Given 181 Day Suspended Term in Bar Shooting
Marvin T. Robertson, 38, of 5 Grandfield Avenue, was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Joseph Morelli after pleading guilty to aggravated assault. He received 181 days suspended and two years probation. Police say he fired a homemade shotgun at a bar, injuring two people, and Robertson’s case was continued for a pre sentence report after his March 30 hearing.
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Marvin T. Robertson
Grandficld Avenue
Joseph Morelli
Bridgeport
Roberson
Polier
Robertson
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