Seven Fire Incidents Ravage Main Street Block
Early Sunday a deliberately set blaze in a two story Main Street block at Capitol Avenue damaged five businesses, wrecked eight cars and a truck, and left eight families homeless. Two other fires nearby prompted police to join the investigation. A house at 25 27 Garfield Avenue received heat damage as fire crews led by Chief Sylvester E. Jennings and Assistant Chief John F. Gleason contained the flames in just over an hour. Wexler Studio at 2525 Main Street was wiped out along with Stay Awhile Tavern, Academy Driving School, and Scottys Barber Shop on the first floor. Green’s confectionery endured smoke damage as Chief Gleason ordered a temporary embargo on foods pending a health department check. The building also houses Capitol Appliance Company, The Custom Shop, Allied Motor Parts, Broderick Real Estate, Constance Beauty Salon, and Bernard Glazer accounting. six firms escaped fire and water damage. The note concludes that the fire was “positively set” and the investigation continues.
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Main Street
Capitol Avenue
Garfield Avenue
Sylvester E. Jennings
John F. Gleason
Gleason
Wexler
Stayawhile
Academy
Scotty's
Health Department
Black Tong
Capitol Appliance Company
Custom Shop
Allied Motor Parts
Broderick Real Estate
Constance Beauty Salon
Bernard Glazer
Bridgeport Day Energizes New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium
Mayor Hugh Curran of Bridgeport headlines Bridgeport Day as Yankee Stadium hosts a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins. More than 2,000 fans attend. Joe Pepitone shines with a two run homer, praising Bridgeport ties and a Rawlings staffer for glove support.
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Bridgeport
Hugh Curran
New York Yankees
Minnesota Twins
Yankee Stadium
Curran
Peter Arroyo
Boys’ Clubs of America
Nick Lanese
Perry Pilotto
Bill Flynn
New York
Yankees
Park City
Joe Pepitone
Perry Pilotti
Pepitone
Perry
Vandals Wreck Beardsley School Over Weekend
Police report vandals entered Beardsley Public School at 500 Huntington Road over the weekend, breaking a rear window and damaging the principal's office and a science room. Detective Coleman McDonough said extensive damage occurred.
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Beardsley Public School
Huntington Road
Coleman McDonough
Does a plastic heart have love in it Dr DeBakey says
Pittsburgh AP reports a child asks Dr Michael DeBakey if a plastic heart can have love. He answers yes, a plastic heart holds much love from people who help others live longer, working daily to learn about real and artificial hearts.
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Dr. DeBakey
Pittsburgh
Michael DeBakey
Houston
Linda Griggs
DeBakey
Liquor Strike Averted As Parties Reach Agreement
Negotiators for Teamsters local 1040 and six Fairfield and New Haven area liquor distributors reached a three and a quarter year contract expiring August 31, 1969. James Simonelli said the local, representing about 70 employees, was pleased. Members vote tonight at 8 in Burr Couch Carpenter's hall to accept terms announced.
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Teamsters Local 1040
James Simonelli
Fairfield
New Haven
Carpenter’s Hall
Burr Couch
New York Bookie Ring Breakup Nets 3 Arrests
A $10 million a year bookmaking ring tied to Cosa Nostra was busted with raids on an east side Manhattan apartment and a New Rochelle answering service. Three men Milton Wekar Pete D Onofrio and Charles Marcus face charges of bookmaking and conspiracy. An unidentified woman was detained for questioning. The operation used a paced call service with messengers delivering winnings and collecting bets.
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NEW York
Cosa Nostra
Manhattan
New Rochelle
Westchester County
Nassau County Dist. Atty
William Cahn
East Side
Milton Wekar
Pete D’onofrio
Brooklyn
Charles Marcus
Flushing
Queens
Nassau County District Court
Mineola
Nassau County
New York City
Cahn
Long Island
D.A
Yanks and Cong Holdouts Clash in Central Vietnam
US cavalrymen clashed again with Viet Cong holdouts in central Vietnam, reporting 51 enemy killed and bringing weekly Viet Cong losses to 187 in Operation Crazy Horse. Scattered heavy fighting continued elsewhere, as Saigon faced internal strife and Da Nang saw loyalist and rebel clashes.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
da Nang
An Khe
U.S
Javits Proposes Law for National Service Enforcement
New York Senator Jacob K. Javits proposed a nationwide national service law requiring all young American men to serve either in the armed forces or in nonmilitary roles. He urged women to volunteer for suitable national service tasks at home and abroad, noting manpower shortages could require some men to perform both forms of service.
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New York
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
United States
Javits
Obituaries and Polly's Pointers Highlight Telegram Page
A Telegram feature page lists sections including Obituaries Polly's Pointers and Dear Abby alongside editorial and theater news. It references a young man’s expected service pattern and notes regular columns on fashion bridge and TV radio.
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Chee Oasis Os Cig Rene
Pesca
Dear Abby
Dr. Brandstadt
Seuades
Jacoby
Polly
Veaeee
Sylvia Porter
Rantee Dower
Cosby First Negro Actor to Win Emmy for I Spy
New York AP reports Bill Cosby became the first Black actor to star in a television series and win an Emmy for I Spy. Cosby shared the spotlight with Robert Culp, who was nominated in the same category. Barbara Stanwyck won for The Big Valley, while The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Bob Hope Chrysler Show split four awards. Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore earned acting honors. Carl Reiner and writers Bill Persky and Sam Denoff won for Coast-to-Coast Bigmouth and The Ugliest Dog in the World.
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New York
Bill Cosby
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Cosby
Robert Culp
Dick van Dyke
Bob Hope
Chrysler
Mary Tyler Moore
Carl Reiner
Bill Persky
Sam Denoff
Rockefeller adviser predicts commuter solution this year
Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller's secretary and transportation chief said Sunday a long term plan to operate the debt-ridden New Haven railroad would be in place before year’s end. The forecast aimed at stabilizing service and funding for the troubled line.
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New York
New Haven
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Makec Pradiction Vo — En
Rowan
Connecticut Transportation Authority
Barnum Festival crowns Gunther and Shik as 1966 King Queen
Catherine Gunther of Lauraiton Hall Milford and John Gregory Shik of Fairfield Preparatory School were chosen king and queen by four judges from 36 candidates to reign at the 1966 Barnum Festival. Allan Cameron and Maureen Corrigan named as first alternates. William Flaherty and Betty Ann Taylor as second alternates. The royal court begins duties June 25 at Klein Memorial Auditorium.
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Catherine Elizabeth Gunther
Lauraltonhall
Milford
John Gregory Shuk
Fairfield Preparatory School
Klein Memorial Auditorium
Lauraiton Hall
John Gregory Shik
Royal Court
King John
Catherine
Allan W.cameron
Milford High School
Walter F.cameron
Bryan Hill Road
Maureen
Anne Corrigan
St. Joseph’s High School
Trumbull
John J. Corrigan
Mohigan Road
Shelton
King
William Flaherty
Bunnell High School
Stratford
William M. Flaherty
Stiles Street
Betty Ann Taylor
Stratford High School
Raymond J. Taylor
Ryegate Terrace
Queen Catherine
Carl E. Gunther
Cuba soldier killed near U S base prompts charges
Cuba reported a Cuban soldier was killed by gunfire from the U S Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay. A Pentagon spokesman said no truth to the charge, while Navy and state officials reviewed the incident and discussed regional rail plans amid changes to the New Haven railroad and commuter service.
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Havana
New Haven
The
News
Jersey
U. S. Naval Base
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Pentagon
Navy
Washington
Ronan
Equip 1
Guantan
Montana Snowstorm Strikes In Late May Amid Heat Nearby
A late May snowstorm and cold snap hit Montana Sunday as central South Dakota sweltered in 90 degree heat. Bozeman reported afternoon snow and a 35 degree reading after a high of 85 the day before. Butte and Spokane logged unusually cold mornings with 35 degrees, contrasting with warm Saturday conditions.
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Bridgeport
Associated: Press
Montana
South Dakota
Butte
Mont
Spokane
Wash
Riot in Saigon as mob torches American vehicles
A violent mob of Vietnamese youths attacked near the Buddhist Institute in Saigon, burning an American jeep and a U S marked vehicle and firing at responds as tensions flare. Witnesses report chants against Americans and a soldier killed a Vietnamese near the scene as authorities vow to crush the rebellion.
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Saigon
U.S
Buddhist Institute
Nguy
Cao Ky
Doctor-Critic Of Auto Safety To Lead Reforms
Washington reports Dr William Haddon Jr a New York physician long critical of car safety features has been chosen to head the new federal auto safety program He serves as associate director of New York State Health department chronic disease services and directs driver research for New York Health and Motor Vehicle departments He will advise on the safety bill and help organize the program Haddon has argued vehicle design is essential to crash protection and urged higher safety standards.
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Washington
Wiliam Haddon Jr
New York
Washington Post
Haddon
New York State Health Department
the Post
Commerce Department
Post
National Academy of Engineering
Troubles Delay Firing Of Rocket in Australia
Minor troubles forced the cancellation of today’s test firing of the Blue Streak rocket at Woomera Australia. The launch was postponed until Tuesday and would, if successful, advance Europe’s plan for a satellite launcher outside the United States or the Soviet Union.
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Woomera
Australia
UPI
United States
Soviet Union
Europe
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