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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1966

Page

3

New Round Of High Level Talks Aimed At Viet Nam

A second round of top level talks focuses on two aims: unity between the government and anti government factions and plans to form a civilian government with elections set for mid September. Lodge met with House Foreign Affairs and Appropriations members in a closed session and declined to answer reporters questions about Viet Nam. Officials say the plan to return to Saigon was accelerated by South Viet Nam turmoil.

Korea Saigon Pan Lodge House Foreign Affairs and Appropriations Committees Viet Nam Tyathena United States Senate Einige

Magazine Report Highlights Rem Arms Shotgun Model 1100

A readable segment notes Remington Arms shotgun Model 1100 with mention of a 100th anniversary and ongoing technical details. The fragment includes references to the Eressow F00th anniversary and WReenington Arms, indicating a press or trade note about firearm models and revisions.

Eressow Annniversary Werenaten Wreenington Arms Com

Gengras to Meet Delegates in Danbury

Gengras of West Hartford selected by the state Republican leadership to run for governor will meet 24th district Republican leaders and state convention delegates at 7 PM in Danbury. Fairfield County Sheriff Previdi is expected to conduct the dinner at the Danbury Motor Inn. the 24th district includes Danbury Bethel Redding Ridgefield Monroe and Newtown.

Danbury E. Clayton Gengras West Hartford Danbury Motor Inn A. Searle Pinney Fairfield John} P. Previdi Bethel Redding Ridgefield Monroe Newtown

Two Milford Teens Rescued After Drift in Sound

Two 18 year old Milford locals James Jones of 15 Lansdale avenue and Richard Del Vento of 7 Seaside court drifted for 16 hours in Long Island Sound before being spotted by lobster fisherman Donald Wittle near Penfield Reef lighthouse four miles southeast of Fairfield. A Coast Guard patrol from Eaton's Neck rescued them and they were taken to Bridgeport in good health. their parents later retrieved them.

Milford Housatonic Long Island Sounds Coast Guard James Jones Lansdale Avenue Richard del Vento Seaside Court Penfield Reef Fairfield Donald Wittle Huntington Read Newtown Eaton’s Neck

Nurses Strike Looms Over New York Hospitals

New York City faces an imminent nurses strike affecting municipal and major hospital systems. About 15,000 of 17,500 beds are filled as patients are discharged to home care. emergency admissions only and 12,000 daily outpatient visits continue. Deliberations on pay increases hinge on Moskowitz recommendations and city offers.

Gallance Indio Moskowitz Cipal Bellevue Lower Manhattan Kings County Brooklyn

Ex Rector in Wilton To Get Honorary D D

The Rev Charles W Wilding former rector of St Matthew s Wilton 1940 53 and now rector of St John s West Hartford will receive an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree at Keene College s 140th commencement exercises June 5 in Hartford He was ordained in 1938 and is a member of the Diocesan Ecumenical Committee and various convention and strategy groups

Charles W. Wilding St. Matthew's Church Wilton St. John’s West Hartford Kew College Hart Wilding Con Diskop’s Chear Ing

Buddhists ready to die if Ky keeps Da Nang

chaotic Da Nang crisis deepens as Buddhist leaders demand civilian rule withdrawal of troops and threaten strikes in Saigon. Hue mobilizes tanks while Ky alleges rebel support and vows elections to restore order amid Viet Cong pressure and rumors of a monsoon offensive.

da Nang Hue Ton Dinh Saigon Washington Johnson White House U.S Viet Nam O da Nang Toh That Din Ee US Thien Minh Thieh Tri Quang J . Minh Minh

Mystery Virus Strikes 40 Infants in N J County

Freehold New Jersey AP reports an unidentified virus has killed 40 infants in Monmouth County over a year. County physician Dr C Malcolm B Gilman says pneumonia with organ complications is common and the State Health Department is investigating to identify the virus. The latest death occurred Sunday.

Freehold N.J Monmouth County C. Malcolm B. Gilman State Health Department Gilman

Court Fight Set To Ease Fairfield Tract Zoning

Contentions argue that the land around the proposed rezoning does not conform to standards and the AAA zone is not in the town’s best interests. The Dooleys and Mr Haydu challenge the zoning with attorney Austin K Wolf representing them.

Fairfield Tract Austin K. Wolf Dooleys Mr. Haydu

Troopers Restore Order at Pratt Whitney Plant

State troopers numbered around sixty were dispatched to quell a breach of peace at the Pratt Whitney plant entrance in North Haven. The plant employs about 7 500 with production booming, as UAW Local 1234 officials received a temporary restraining order limiting pickets and preventing interference with plant entry.

Jocal Superior Court Herbert S. MacDonald UAW Hartford Leo I. Mulcahy North Haven

Troopers deployed as plant strike draws crowds near plant

First Selectman Elmer W. Davis said he asked Mulcahy to send six troopers to patrol the state highway by the plant but was told they would be used only in an emergency. State police later announced 60 troopers were sent to the plant at the request of police and local officials. Crowds numbered in the hundreds to thousands outside the plant as union leaders urged workers to return to their jobs at a nearby rally.

First Mulcahy

Voters to Be Made Tomorrow by Town Officials

A voter-making session will be held tomorrow from 5 to 8 p.m. at City Hall on Lyon Terrace. The Board of Selectmen and Town Clerk Frank J. Verrilli will conduct the session to register voters.

City Hall Lyon Terrace Board of Selectmen Frank J. Verrilli

Viet Cong Attacks Across Saigon Amid Quiet Air War

Reports outline Viet Cong raids around Saigon and Hue, with two South Vietnamese divisions ready to counter if Ky moves. Monsoon weather slowed U S air strikes while U S and South Vietnamese forces pressed operations, killing guerrillas, destroying bunkers, and seizing weapons in delta and Tay Ninh.

Hue U.S North Viet Nam Saigon Mekong River Guam Tay Ninh U.S. Air Force Navy South Viet Nam Qui Nhon South Korea Tiger Division

Agreement Near End To New York Cab Strike

A five day taxi strike may end as Mayor Lindsay to decide a wage dispute after a 22 hour City Hall session. About 18,000 drivers had walked out demanding a 50 percent share of meter fares, with 11,772 licenses in operation only for a fraction during the walkout. The APL-CIO Taxi Drivers Organizing Committee and fleet owners must still ratify the negotiated terms.

New York John V. Lindsay City Hall Megister Vincent D. McDongell Apl-Cio Lindsay Brotherhood Railroad Carey Transportation Co

Reading Dynamics method born from Evelyn Wood discovery

The Reading Dynamics method emerged after Evelyn Wood noted a 6000 words per minute reading speed. She found 50 readers who could exceed 1500 wpm with strong comprehension. The method evolved at Jordan High School and the University of Utah, then expanded to Delaware and Washington DC, becoming widespread in 42 cities worldwide.

Evelyn Wood Mrs. Wood University of Utah Jordan ‘High School Jor‘dan Utah University of Delaware Washington, D.C Vancouver British Columbia Sydney Australia United States Hawaii Ben H. Willingham Genesco St. Louis University

Reading Dynamics method teaches durable speed reading

The article argues that machine oriented speed reading collapses after courses. It contrasts obsolete machines with Reading Dynamics which uses the hand as a pacer to guide eye movement, helping students retain and improve speed after training.

Can Reading Speeds Improve After Course Ends

Graduates report they can still raise their reading speed long after completing a course. They maintain current levels and push further with Reading Dynamics, using only their hand as the training tool.

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