Living Dead Man: Civil Death Law Faces Repeal
Charles Starkins, paroled after 17 years in prison for his father’s 1953 murder, works daily in Manhattan yet remains legally dead under New York’s Civil Death statute. His wife remarried, his children were adopted, and Starkins cannot remarry or gain full civil rights. lawmakers consider repealing the 1799 law to restore rights to inmates under life sentences.
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Nassau County
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Russell
Oswald
Little Economic Recovery Seen by Stokes in Bridgeport Area
Dr Charles J Stokes a Bridgeport Area Chamber of Commerce consultant said indicators point to a slow recovery for the Bridgeport SMSA with unemployment up to 17800 by mid March, manufacturing jobs down 906 while other sectors rise. Banking figures show deposits at 1 18 billion and debits at 318 million as bank clearings reach 297 million. Continued on page two.
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Charles J. Stokes
Bridgeport Area
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Connecticut State Employment Service
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Roam
Public hearing set on anti noise ordinance
The Common Council calls a public hearing at the start of its next meeting June 7 on the proposed anti noise ordinance. Alderman Richard Zeisler, chair of the Committee on Conservations, Affects, says the draft by the Mayor's Advisory Council on Noise Abatement will affect heavy equipment and machinery citywide. He asks Dr Janvid Silverstone to place the file for public inspection in the Health and Welfare buildings Pollution Control office. The draft lacks a penalty, to be decided before passage, with enforcement by Police, zoning, and health authorities. The piece notes the plan would allow louder noises during the day.
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Richard Zeisler
Comsittet
Zeisier
Janvid M. Silverstone
Iwon
Aix
Weather Forecast for Bridgeport and Vicinity
Bridgeport area sunny and mild today with increasing cloudiness later. Highs in the 70s inland and near 70 at the shore, tonight cloudy with a 20 to 46 percent chance of precipitation and lows in the 50s. Tuesday mostly cloudy with little temperature change and a chance of late showers. highs again in the 70s, southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
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Interracial dating trend in Harris poll report
New York AP summary from Life magazine notes a rising tolerance for interracial dating. About one in five Americans dated someone of another race, with higher rates among different age groups and regions. The survey suggests supportive attitudes increasing among the young, affluent, and educated, while some groups remain cautious.
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Abrams Furious Over Charlie 2 Laxity Claim Deepens
The Associated Press reports Gen. Creighton Abrams expressed deep concern over alleged laxity in military fundamentals at Charlie 2, the site of a rocket attack that killed and wounded US troops. Spokesmen noted casualty figures varying, with three Americans killed and 50 wounded, mostly at Charlie 2, while denial of precise numbers persisted. The piece also cites Gallup survey findings on public reaction to the Vietnam War and racial attitudes, signaling broad information gaps and political tension.
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Aviv
Lyndon B. Johnson
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Charlie
Johnson Administration
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Catal
Fed Eyes Economy Power Expansion Through Reserve Changes
The Federal Reserve Board urged Congress to widen its control over money supply by altering reserve requirements or by selling government securities. The board argues such moves could tighten or ease monetary conditions to curb inflation or spur growth, affecting all banks and the pace of the economy.
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Pravda Sees Yanks Involved In Six Day War Claims
A Forsaken mix of garbled text and reportage claims Pravda suspects Americans fought in the 1967 Six Day War. The piece references Soviet press, Geneva, and Israeli citizens, with stray notes on emigration and beaches. The fragment hints at geopolitical tension and domestic weather chatter, concluding with a note that the article continues on Page Two.
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Kusneleny
Vietnam
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Geneva
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Kvanetsov
Middle East
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Partiaipata
Velogram Daily features and sections overview
Readable fragments describe a Velogram Daily issue with classified ads comics crossword and Dear Abby. Mentions include Lawrence E Lamb M D obituaries Polly's Pointers Jacoby on Bridge and various sections such as theater news TV radio women’s news and sports.
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Jacoby On Bridge
Lawrence E. Lamb, M.D
Polly
Sis Ieevsene
Sylvia Porter
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Women's News
Israeli diplomat found slain in Istanbul apartment
The body of Israeli consul general Ephraim Micom was found in a luxury Istanbul apartment near his consulate with three bullet holes and hands tied. Turkish security forces launched a large manhunt as leftist terrorists who kidnapped him a week earlier demanded freedom for Turkish inmates. Prime Minister Minat Erin vows swift new laws to crush the terrorist group responsible.
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Turkey
Tercorists
Minat Erin
Tarkish Peoples Liberation Army
Ephsram Micom
Blim
Elram
Une Lsragh Considine
Brom
Irgeaal
Calfin Sindy
Quake Toll Nears 1000 in Eastern Turkey
Rescue workers labored in Blagot and surrounding areas as the Saturday quake's death toll rose toward 1000. Officials said the toll includes deaths in town and outlying villages. many villages remained uncounted amid sparse reports. Survivors searched ruins for relatives while radio reports described a scene of stark tragedy.
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Turkey
Blagot
Bingmi
Jet's a Pyre For 75 in Yugoslavia
A Yugoslav air disaster near Rijeka kills 72, including a Yugoslav family and four British crew members aboard a twin engine Jetset flight. Passengers were restrained by safety belts, with fatalities among children. the crash occurred amid a holiday period. A London raid prior to the crash is noted, but survivors escaped as the fuselage broke away. Police reports indicate poor weather overcast skies and rain at the time.
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Asport
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London
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ACA circulates paper report of campaign contributions
Americans for Constitutional Action lists 1.767 million dollars in 1070 campaign gifts to Senate candidates. The filing shows 33 Democrats receiving funds, seven Republicans, and 10,300 to former Senator Thomas J. Dodd running as an independent. The figures, compiled by ACA’s research staff, include donors to Democratic and GOP hopefuls and show entries filed with federal and state officials.
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Washington
UPI
Americans For Constitutional Action
ACA
Senate
Thomas J. Dodd
Connecticut
House
Lissting
Loopholes Close on Campaign Finance Reporting
A Senate panel advances a Mansfield Pastore bill to tighten campaign finance rules. It would require detailed public disclosure of money raised and spent by presidential and congressional campaigns, closing loopholes for committees and funds. The House fate remains uncertain.
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D-R.l
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