U S Bombing Inside Cambodia Continues Across Border
U S forces attacked across the Cambodian border near Bu Prang and Duc Lap with up to 20 B 52 bombers dumping as much as 600 tons of explosives. An Air Force forward air controller was shot at and landed safely after guiding strikes against North Vietnamese gun positions. Ground fighting near Bu Prang left 16 North Vietnamese dead and two South Vietnamese soldiers killed with five wounded. Deputy Secretary Packard arrived in Saigon to discuss further troop withdrawals and Vietnamization progress.
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Bu Prang
Duc Lap
U.S
Air Force
Cambodia
Camp le Rolland
0.S
Laos
Bu Prange
David Packard
Saigon
Packard
Nixon
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Tan Son Nhut
Laird
Pres
Mrs Gandhi Defies No Confidence With Broad Support
Mrs Gandhi appears secure as she retains power despite losing a majority. The plan includes backing from 25 independents, 25 DMK members, and 43 Communists, while opposition names Morarji Desai as parliamentary leader with two deputies. Desai, 73, seeks Premiership since Nehru's era and leads the recognized opposition party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Party
Madras
S.N. Mishra
Congress
Desai
Fairfield Chimney Fire Damages Home In Fairfield
A chimney fire yesterday at 4 52 p m caused possible smoke damage in the home of Frank Youhouse 28 Rakoczy Avenue Fairfield Firefighters from Companies Two and Three extinguished the blaze Fire officials reported Meanwhile in Saigon President Nixon cut U S troop strength by as much as 40000 by year’s end and a rescue plan was mounted as a worker on a two story house was stranded on the roof during gutter cleaning
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Frank Youhouse
Rakoczy Avenue
Fairfield
Nixon
Vietnam
John Magnuson
Saigon
Washlydale Road
Magnnington
U.S
Three Monroe youths die in smashup tragedy
Funeral services are set for three Monroe boys killed in a crash with two others injured. Details list burial plans at Center and East Village cemeteries, with services led by local clergy. Surviving family members and relatives from Monroe, Stratford, Charleston, San Diego, and Athol are noted, plus affiliations with Masuk High School and DeMolay.
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Monroe
Theodore S. Burr Jr
Charleston
D.C
Jon Burr
Farmington
Glenn Bancroft
San Diego
Cal
William Kmetzo
Stratford
Wilson
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Daniel Colley
Center Cemetery
Albany N.Y
Masuk High School
de Molay
St. Peter's Church of
Richard Robert Wilson
Lieut
Richard A. Wilson
U.S. Army
Lance Cpl
Paul E., Wilson
U.S. Marine Corps
Stephen A. Wilson
Edmund I. Wilson
Chatham
Mass
Russell Limbach
Athol
Gaffney
David York
East Village
East Village Cemetery
Bridgeport
Morston
Sete
Russell, Gaffney Sr
Gregory John
Russell, Jr
Daniel Gaffney
Harold Sabin
Protest Sparks Okinawa Outrage and Tokyo Marches
A protest movement in Okinawa seeks U S ouster after World War II era treaty changes. Firebombs and stones injure minorly as riot police clash with students. Thousands march toward Ginza in support of socialist and communist groups while large rallies are held in downtown Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ginza
Japan
Socialist’ Party
Communist Party
Nixon Aide Joins Debate on TV Bias
A Nixon aide says the White House is concerned about TV news coverage but argues the administration should not provoke a defensive clash with networks. He voices overall belief in fair coverage while urging speaking out on perceived bias and urges self reflection on media bias.
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Nixon
White House
Klein
Joseph Kennedy Near Death as Family Rallies
The ailing Joseph P Kennedy, longtime ambassador to Great Britain, faced another grave setback after a stroke left him largely bedbound. Sen. Kennedy flew in from Washington to visit and stayed at the Hyannis Port compound as family members including Jean Kennedy Schlossberg Stephen Smith and Patricia Lawford gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
Washington
Kennedy
Jean
Stephen Smith
Patricia Lawford
Black Panthers Sponsor Free Breakfast in Panik Village
The Black Panther party sponsors a Peggy and Frances Carter Free Breakfast program in Father Panik Village. Lawrence Townsend, acting organizer, says hot meals will be served from 7 am in the gym, funded by East Side and downtown stores and run by community volunteers. The program honors two women linked to the Rackley murder case. Similar programs exist in New Haven and New York City.
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Black Panther Party
Father Panik Village
Lawrence Townsend
East Side
Peggy and
Frances Carter
Alexander Rackley
Middletown
Mr. Townsend
Harambee
Bridgeport
New Haven
New York City
Egypt Frogmen Strike Two Israeli Ships in Red Sea
Egyptian officials claim frogmen damaged two Israeli ships, with light damage to the Da jlia and evacuation of crews from Hey Daroma and Dalia. Israeli spokesmen say no trace of attackers found as ships stayed at anchor. Egypt asserts successful mission and threatened further actions. Simultaneously, Israeli aircraft attacked Jordanian targets across the Jordan River, with raids near Jericho and in Gaza, while curfews and retaliations unfolded in Gaza and the West Bank.
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Hey Daroma
Dalia
Tel Aviv
Cairo
Egypt
Middle” East
Suez Gulf
Eilat Harbor
Aqaba
Jordan
Red Sea
Eilat
Amman
Jordan River
Gaza Strip
Shuieh
Waqaqas
Jericho
Allenby
Prince Mohammed
Subaihi
Libya bans flight of all aircraft at Wheelus base
Cairo AP reports Libya has banned all U.S. planes at Wheelus Air Force Base except supply aircraft. Defense Minister Col. Adam Hawwaz cited tighter supervision amid accusations Wheelus aided NATO maneuvers with alleged Israeli unit involvement. Junta seeks stronger base control and threatening stance against the United States if delays occur.
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Cairo
Libya
U.S
Wheelus
Air Force Base
Adam Hawwaz
al Ahram
Hawwaz
Libyan Arab Republic
Sidris
Muammar Kadafi
United States If
Iit
Tripoli
NATO
Southern Europe
Mediterranean
Stoddard Elected Regional VP of Real Estate Institute
Fairfield broker Moreau L. Stoddard, based at 1191 Post Road, was elected regional vice president of the National Institute of Real Estate Brokers last week at the 62nd annual convention of the National Association of Real Estate Boards in San Francisco. The institute is an affiliate of NAREB.
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Moreau L. Stoddard
Fairfield
Post Road
National Institute of Real Estate Brokers
National Association of Real Estate Boards
San Francisco
NAREB
City Man Hurt As Car Hits Parkway Barrier
Benjamino Viselli 28 of 257 Sylvan Street Bridgeport received facial lacerations at 12:25 a.m. Sunday when his car struck a center barrier on the Merritt Parkway east of the Route 57 westbound entrance in Westport. He was taken to Norwalk Hospital and released after treatment. State police said he pulled left to avoid a car that swerved in front of him. No arrest. In Norwalk Pietro Santella 18 of 15 Elmwood Avenue escaped injury at 12:30 a.m. when his car struck a center guard rail east of the Fairfield Avenue exit of the Connecticut Turnpike. Santella was arrested by Trooper Gerald J. Fucci on a charge of failure to drive in a lane. Also in Norwalk Glenn Pollard 22 of New Haven was arrested at 3:30 a.m. for failure to drive in a lane after his car struck a guard rail near the Norwalk toll station. Pollard escaped injury. In Stamford James Smith 22 of 119 Main Street Norwalk was charged with following too closely after his car collided with Brett Conaway 24 of Medford Massachusetts near the West Avenue exit on the Connecticut Turnpike at 6:15 a.m. No injuries were reported.
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Benjamino Viselli
Sylvan Street
Bridgeport
Merritt Parkway
Westport
Viselli
Norwalk Hospital
Robert Blomquist
Norwalk
Pietro M. Santella
Elmwood Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Connecticut Turnpike
Santella
Gerald J. Fucci
Glenn J. Pollard
New Haven
Gerald J. Fuch
Pollard
Stamford
James F. Smith
Main Street
Brett P. Conaway
Medford
Mass
West Avenue
Young Woman Found Dead Off Road in Bolton
A man and his son out fishing near South Road in Bolton found a young woman's body about 16 feet from the road. Police reported wounds on the body and ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Identity was not immediately learned.
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Bolton, Conn
South Road
Four House Breaks Reported in City
Four house breaks were reported to city detectives on Sunday. Nina Mandanici said cash and jewelry were missing from her home at 15 Lorraine Street after intruders forced a door. Debra Jefferies reported a stolen television set from 508 Railroad Avenue. Entry was gained by climbing a tree and cutting a window screen. Leon Steele’s home at 731 William Street was broken into and ransacked. A wristwatch and cash were missing from Stanley Evick’s home at 1656 Chopesey Hill Road after burglars pried open a door and left with jewelry and a clock.
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Nina Mandanici
Lorraine Street
Debra Jefferies
Railroad Avenue
Leon Steele
William Street
Stanley Evick
Sey Hill Road
Goldmark Links Social Strains to Rapid Technological Change
Dr Peter C Goldmark president of CBS Laboratories in Stamford says social problems stem from a 50 year surge in ecumenical change tracing back to the printing press. He spoke at the First United Church of Christ 75th anniversary dinner urging decentralization into smaller living centers with distinct local cultures. The event drew many religious leaders and noted figures from Bridgeport area churches and communities.
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Peter C. Goldmark
CBS Laboratories
Stamford
Goldmark
First United Church of Christ
Dr. Goldmark
Steven Dohanos
Westport
Stephen Feica
St. Dimitri’s
B. Cortez Tipton
Council of Churches of
Arnold Sher
Park Avenue Temple
Emil Nagy
Ambrose Cikay
Stephen Olah
Arthur Vince
John Kol
John Sombatj
Stephen Koteles
John Butosi
Hungarian Reformed Church of
South Norwalk
August Molmar
Rutgers Uni
Birthday party for Joan highlights race and care in St Louis
In St Louis AP reports a 20 year old white woman Joan longs for her Negro foster mother Mrs Iverson Jimmerson who raised her from infancy. funds totaling over 10000 support their shared room at a nursing home after Jimmerson fell ill. observers note Joan cannot speak or walk but understands. The party included nursing home staff and neighbors as the two hope for reunion if Jimmerson improves.
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ST. Louis
Joan
Iverson Jimmerson
Dan Brocker
Hoss Cartwright
James Utley
Jimmerson
Fairground Manor
Watt
Shooting Puzzles Cops in Hartford
Freddie Lee Baker 2 was shot on a Hartford street corner Sunday evening and police searched for the assailant. He was wounded in the chest and left arm near 1 Deerfield Street, found a police cruiser nearby, and was taken to St Francis Hospital in critical condition. A rifle and a shell were found in a driveway between 6 and 8 Deerfield Street. The motive was not learned.
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Hartford, Conn
Freddie Lee Baker
Hartford
Baker
Deerfield St
St. Francis Hospital
Slashing at Al's Bar and Grill Leaves Patron Wounded
Bridgeport detectives investigate a Sunday 12:30 a.m. bar stabbing at Al's Bar and Grill on Booth and Steuben. Harry Reardon of Father Panik Village was wounded in the head hand abdomen and torso during a dispute with an unidentified man who produced a knife and fled. suspect remains at large.
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Bridgeport
Al’s Bar and Grill
Booth and
Steuben
Harry Reardon
Bldg
Father Panik
Reardon
18 Inch Snowfall Hits Upstate New York Area
A Lake Erie storm dumped up to 18 inches of snow in the Buffalo Niagara Falls region. Two traffic deaths were blamed on icy roads. Niagara Falls International Airport closed for 10 hours after reporting a foot of snow. Snow fell hardest in Buffalo suburbs and on Grand Island where cars were ordered off the roads. Visibility was under 10 feet in heavy lake shore snowfall. inland sections saw lighter snow. The Weather Bureau recorded 3.7 inches at Greater Buffalo International Airport, seven miles from the lake. Roads were plowed by evening as temps rose into the mid 30s.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Lake Erie
Buffalo-Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls International
Erie County
Grand Island
Niagara River
U.S
Greater Buffalo International
Helsinki Arms Talks Begin With Cautious Tone
The start of Helsinki discussions featured pledges of security and secrecy with U S diplomat Smith warning that details will remain scarce. The Soviet side, led by Vladimir, prepared statements for a ceremony broadcast on Finnish television as embassies near Helsinki provide tight security and easy concealment of movements.
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Smith
Nixon
U.S
Helsinki
Vladimir
Somen
Stolen Car Recovered But Valuables Missing
The report details a recovered auto at Bridgeport with valuables missing from its trunk. Police notes indicate silverware worth over $2,500 and tools taken. Owners Conrad, Gordon, and Bean observed the scene and assisted authorities, while investigators inspected the vehicle for deposits and evidence after the theft.
Teenagers Charged in Break-In at Steve's Market
Three youths were arrested by Bridgeport police at 3 a.m. Sunday for breaking and entering Steve's Market at 240 Newfield Avenue. Kevin Hank, 16, of 202 Smith Street. Aldron Booker, 17, of 1081 Stratford Avenue. and Willie Rucker, 17, of 43 Beardsley Street were placed in juvenile custody for further investigation.
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Bridgeport
Steve's Market
Newfield Avenue
Kevin Hank
Smith Street
Ronald Booker
Stratford Avenue
Willie Rucker
Beardsley Street
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Ngueyen van Thien
Tran Thien Khiem
Thien
Congress Party
Jawaharlal Nehru
Mrs. Gandhi
Monroe Boys
Okinawa
Joseph Kennedy
Black Panthers
Panik Village
Missouri State University At
Columbia
Raeli
Dajlia
Gaza City
Benny Meitiv
West Bank
Ra‘mallah
el Bireh
Ramallah
al Fatah
Tekdajar
Mindasa
Iknakhlah
Corminunique
Israel
Milford
River Street
Stoddard
Parkway
Bolton
Dennis Stocs
St. Emery’s
Howard Orr
Olivet Congregation
Howard T. Nutting
United Congregational Church
Nicholas Titus
First’. Baptist Church
Paul Ferenczy
Hungarian Reformed Federation
Stephen Bessemer
United Church of Christ
Stephen , Sziarto
Washington, D. C
Albert Elswick
The
Reformed Church of
Upstate
Space Voyagers
Clear Lake Methodist
Mission-Central
Gordon
Mission Control
Earth
Russell Moss
Auto
Morgan Avenue
Dows
Windsor Street
Moss
Car
allConrad
Newfield Ave
Travel
Main St
Conn
City of Bridgeport Civil Service Commission
Hamilton Street
Gilmore Street
Pembroke Street
Hallett Street
Howard Avenue
North Avenue
Teliny Avenue
State Street
United Status
Office of the Civil Service Commission
City Hall
Lyon Tenace
Connecticut
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