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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1966

Page

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Police Close In On FBI Agent Killer in Pennsylvania

State police and FBI agents closed in on a suspect identified as William Diller Hollenbaugh, 44, a former inmate living near a rural Pennsylvania cabin. Agent Terry Ray Anderson, 42, was killed by a rifle shot as officers hunted in a rocky area near the suspect’s residence. Hollenbaugh faces murder charges and earlier burglary sentences. one official described the encounter as shots coming from nowhere.

FBI William Diller Hollenbaugh Pennsylvania Terry Ray’ Anderson Peggy Ann Brodnick Hollenbaugh Western State Penitentiary Farview State Hospital Frank McKetta Anderson Holtenbaugh McKetta Ander Burnt Cabins

Fairfield GOP backs council-manager plan for town

Republican RTM members favor a council-manager form to replace the present Board of Selectmen and seek charter revisions. They urge an elected town plan and zoning board and criticize the 1961 charter revision as harmful, citing overdue overhaul.

Fairfield Board of Selectmen GOP RTM Peter Ball Republican Town Committee RIM Town Plan and Zoning Commission First ‘Selectman John J. Sul Livan Ppp Robert D. Gage GOP Rim Republican Rim

Depositions in Dodd Libel Suit to Be Public

Deposition sessions in the $5 million conspiracy and libel case filed by Senator Thomas J. Dodd against columnists Drew Pearson and Ja Anderson will begin May 26 and be released to the public once filed in federal court. Judge Alexander Holtzoff ordered publication while noting a 10 day clearance process, after previously barring press and public for witness protection. The first witness is Rose Marie Robertson Lampkin, former Dodd staffer, now with Columbia Recording Company, testimony expected to be brief.

Carey Cronan Telerram Washington Holtzoff John F. Sennett Dodd Rose Marie Robertson Lampkin Columbia Recording Company

Hope Mills Police Chief Seeks Pistol for Officer Lucas

Hope Mills Police Chief Floyd W Lu cas told the town board that the town's only pistol won't be. Mayor McKinley Hall instructed the town clerk to get Lucas a pistol. Lucas is carrying a pistol borrowed from the Cumberland County sheriff's office.

Hope Mills N.C Floyd W. Lucas McKinley Hall Lucas Cumberland County Sheriff's Office

Shafer Secures GOP Nomination In Pennsylvania

Lt Gov Raymond P Shafer appeared set for the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania governor as returns from 418 precincts favored him over Harold Stassen and George Brett. On the Democratic side State Sen Robert Casey led over Milton Shapp and Erwin Murray with heavy Philadelphia votes missing none. In a narcotics trial Marie Ida Caron testified that her husband Joseph M Caron a known heroin courier and their family were threatened if he cooperated with authorities.

Hartford Marie Ida Caron Joseph M. Caron Car|on Philadelphia Raymond P. Shafer Democratic Organization Robert P. Casey Milton Shapp Pennsylvania Shafer Harold Stassen Minnesota George J. Brett Lancaster Casey Shapp Erwin Murray James J. Miller Orange Milford Montreal Bridgeport Caron

Hartford Drug Store Burglary Steals Narcotics

Police said about $1,000 worth of narcotics were stolen from a locked cabinet at the St. Francis Pharmacy in Hartford. The cabinet was forced open during the burglary on Tuesday.

Hartford St. Francis

Judges to Name Barnum Festival King and Queen

The 1966 Barnum Festival King and Queen contest moves to its final phase Sunday afternoon with four judges interviewing 38 high school candidates. The grand finale is at 2 p.m. in Klein Memorial auditorium, with doors at 1:30 p.m. Kenneth A. Maloney will serve as master of ceremonies for the sixth year.

Klein Memorial Auditorium Kenneth A. Maloney Valley Road Fairfield Stratfield Motor

Strike Threat Looms Over 6 Area Liquor Distributors

Employee members of Fairfield County liquor distributors voted strike authorization after their contracts with Teamsters Local 104 expired April 30. Teamster officials said they issued a final offer with no progress and warned of a strike if the offer is not accepted by Thursday. Firms affected include Eder Brothers of West Haven and Green.

Fairfield’ County Teamster James Simonelli Eder Brothers West Haven and Green

Norwalk School Fires Prompt Weaning of Egg Incubators

Norwalk authorities will unplug electric incubators in all city schools after a $150,000 to $200,000 fire at Jefferson School on Prospect Avenue. Fire Chief Mangels notes incubators use light bulbs for 120 degrees and were kept on overnight. fire damage affected the second floor and first floor while records and equipment were saved. State Fire Marshal and officials investigate the blaze with over 100 firefighters responding.

Norwalk Jefferson School Prospect Avenue Benjamin A. Mangels William Carroll State Fire Marshall's Mangels

Features For Everybody In Telegram Every Day Page

A listing page shows sections like Classified Ads Comics Crossword Puzzle Dear Abby Editorials Fashions Financial News Jacoby on Bridge Obituaries Polly's Pointers Sports Sylvia Porter Theater News TV and Radio Women's News and other features for daily readers.

Telegram Pc Bee Dear Abby Financial News Jacoby On Bridge Polly Veene Sylvia Porter

LBJ Defends Viet Policy Amid Criticism

President Johnson in Chicago defended his Vietnam policy at a Democratic fundraiser, warning that nervous critics threaten unity. He urged critics to test the United States at the negotiating table, asserting readiness to talk with any sincere government.

LBJ Chicago Johnson Viet Nam

Supermarkets offer tips to beat rising living costs

The National Association of Food Chains urged 20 000 affiliated stores to teach housewives smart shopping to counter higher prices. It criticized the CPI as a poor indicator and warned that national averages may not reflect local costs.

Washington National Association of Food Chains Labor Department Association

Castro Sister to Speak in Stratford June 12

Juanita Castro, Fidel Castro's sister and foe who fled Cuba in 1962, will speak at the Citizens Anti-Communist Committee of Connecticut annual picnic in Stratford on June 12. She is to meet Hartford area Cuban exiles June 11 in a trip sponsored by the group, with exiles citing her Havana sources and authoritative view of events in Cuba.

Juanita Castro Fidel Cuba Citizens Anti-Communist Committee of Connecticut Stratford Hartford Miss Castro

Second patient gets new heart at Methodist Hospital

Walter L. McCans, 61, of Woodinville, Washington, underwent a successful partial artificial heart implant at Methodist Hospital in Houston. He was awake and doing well about four hours after the operation, according to a hospital statement issued in the evening.

Vessel Wrecked in Typhoon Near Cebu Island Disaster

Manila reported the steamer Pioneer Cebu wrecked on a reef during Typhoon Irma with at least 262 aboard. A sister ship Pioneer Tablosan found no survivors north of Cebu, while Manila port authorities cited 1262 aboard when it sailed from Manila for Cebu.

Manila Pioneer Cebu Pioneer Tacloban Cebu Island Philippines Cebu Filipinas Pioneer Lines Manuel San Jose Pioneer

Rail Merger Date Put Off Two Months

The Interstate Commerce Commission postponed the merger effective date for Pennsylvania and New York Central railroads by two months to July 29. The Erie-Lackawanna Delaware & Hudson and Boston & Maine joined the request to allow more time to file merger petitions.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Pennsylvania New York Central Erie-Lackawanna Delaware & Hudson Boston & Maine ICC

Judge Fines Reporter Then Pays It Himself

Gary Indiana city court judge Richard Kaplan fined reporter Bob McClure of the Gary Post-Tribune for speeding. McClure pleaded guilty after being arrested April 8 while pursuing a lead on a policy racket. The judge imposed 25 dollars plus 22.25 dollars in costs and then said he would pay the fine himself.

Gary Ind Richard S. Kaplan Bob McClure Gary Post-Tribune Kaplan McClure

Fierce Mekong Delta Fighting Claims Large Viet Cong Toll

In Saigon a Vietnamese military spokesman reports 132 Viet Cong killed in a fierce Mekong Delta encounter. He adds 100 enemy troops were killed by air attacks Tuesday night and Wednesday. Political crisis diverts government troops from field duty while antigovernment rebels hold in the north. In the central highlands American cavalry routed a North Vietnamese battalion Tuesday as Maj. John K. Norton vows to pursue them.

Saigon South Viet Nam Meking Jnew Highlands U.S John K. Norton 1St Cavalry Mekong

Buddhists Accuse Ky of Treason as Troops Go on Alert

Buddhist leaders label Premier Ky a traitor and murderer and call for calm as elite troops are held in readiness in Saigon. In the north the 1st Corps commander urges dissidents to quit, while the 7th Infantry Division moves toward the capital. Monks threaten hunger strikes and self immolation as protests flare amid American war aims.

Saigon South Viet Nam Nguyen Cao Ky 1St Huynh van Cao 7Th Infantry Tinh Hoi da Nang Ngo Dinh Diem Elec

Peking Claims Photos Prove U S Jets Invaded Mainland

Peking accuses U S fighters of intruding over China and says photographs show a downed Chinese trainer and jettisoned missiles and fuel tanks. Washington denies any entry into Chinese airspace while noting a MiG destruction near North Vietnam. The Chinese agency cites missile fragments bearing U S markings and questions U S claims.

Peking U. S Mainland Tokyo Red China U.S Mekes New China News Agency Makwan Yunnan California Sargent-Fletcher Co el Monte North Viet Nam

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