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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1969

Page

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Dr Fosdick Dies at 91 Churchman a Mighty Voice

New York AP reports Dr Harry Emerson Fosdick, a leading liberal voice in Protestant pulpits, died at 91 in Lawrence Hospital Bronxville after a long career at Riverside Church. Ordained Baptist, he influenced modernist theology, hosted Nations Vespers from 1927 to 1946, and authored The Meaning of Prayer and The Modern Use of the Bible. His 1922 sermon Shall the Fundamentalists Win sparked charges of heresy. Continged on Page Fourteen.

New York Harry Emerson Fosdick Fosdick Lawrence Hospital Bronxville N.Y Riverside Kane Wiiling Uniat Theological Seminary First Baptist Church Montclair First Presbyterian Church Insdick

McGovern Calls for All Troops Out of Asia Mainland

Sen George McGovern urged withdrawal of all American troops from the Asian mainland during a Sunday sermon at Stanford Memorial Church. He said Vietnam troops should be removed as soon as security can be guaranteed and noted that withdrawing from Vietnam would mean ending any presence on the Asian mainland. A large audience gave him a standing ovation as church officials called the response unprecedented.

Stanford Calif George McGovern Asiaas South Dakota Freally Ani McGovern B. Davie Napier

Cuban Defector Flies MIG to Florida Base

A Cuban defector piloted a Soviet built MIG to Homestead Air Force Base near Miami and sought political asylum. The aircraft was detected by radar east of Key West as it approached the mainland. The pilot, not identified in the release, landed safely at 12 25 p.m. State Department notified Czechoslovak Embassy.

Washington Homestead Air Force Use Miami Key West Fla Cohan State Department Czachoslovakian

Nixon plane drama highlights Cold War tensions

Nixon lies, Cuban authorities, and a Soviet era fighter plane entwine in a three day Miami return to Washington. The incident raises diplomatic strain as the pilot and embassy officials handle a Cuba air incident amid protests and calls for asylum. The report notes Nixon’s updates via deputy press secretary and mentions embassy coordination and military security measures.

Actire Washington Nixon United States Twul Iliploito Gerald L. Warren Air Force One

UF Campaign Opens Today In Fairfield County

Campaign opens with a plea to all residents and workers in eastern Fairfield County to donate its 1970s fund, led by Lee Johnson of Sikorsky Aircraft. A Sikorsky helicopter will land at South Avenue landing field near the Sikorsky Bridgeport plant with officials and news correspondents aboard. Norman Lovellette as campaign chairman and John J. O’Keefe urge spreading the message to ensure everyone’s fair share and pledges to support the United Fund’s 35 agencies. Continued on Page Fourteen.

Fairfield County Sikorsky Squth Avenue Sikorsky Bridgeport Lee Johnson United Fund Sikorsky Aircraft Division United Aircraft Corporation Norman L Lovellette John J. O'Keefe Cary, Peign Tovelletts Fair Geld County

Bridgeport Weather Ahead Sunny Mild With Low 40s

Weather Bureau reports Bridgeport and vicinity will be sunny and milder today with a high near 70 and a cool night with 40s. Tuesday looks pleasant with near zero precipitation. Light variable winds tonight. Yesterday’s high 60, low 42. Barometer 30.31, humidity 62. Almanac notes October 29, day 303 of the year.

Bridgeport Bam

Desperado Capture Triggers Woman and Child Search

FBI search intensifies for missing Maryland woman Linda Mae Peugeot and her two year old daughter L Mae after arrest of Stanley B. Hass Jr. in Waterloo Iowa. Newly found evidence ties to a Cadillac car and purse found at a cafe scene. Hass faces federal kidnapping charges linked to prior Pennsylvania cases and an Allegheny County jail escape. Authorities say clues point to ongoing investigation while public details remain limited.

Iowa FBI Tion Nouge Lhis Holtman Elabe Ube Oflpaie Cafe Stanley B. Hoss Jr Huss Wadlenick Hass Ering Polire le Cefe Waterloo Childl Linda Mae Peugeot Maryland Hoss Peugeot L. Mae Cumberland Pennsylvania Neis Verona Joseph Zanella Karen Mal Allegheny County Pittburgh Malgott Wheeling W. Va Charles H. Rehorst Waterco Prce Department Penugeots FRY Evan. Holtman U.S

Save Fairfielder Boat After Long Hunt in Sound

Fairfield resident James Borona, 26, was rescued by Coast Guard after his disabled 14-foot runabout drifted in rough seas off Crane's Neck Long Island. A Coast Guard helicopter, aiding the Saturday search, spotted the craft seven miles from Penfield reef and towed him aboard to safety.

Fairfield Tee Cord Cosat Guard Long Island James Bordna Coast Guard Crane's Neck Penfield Reef Pairfield Joseph Studora John, Serkaols

Foe Steps Up Attacks Near Saigon AsU S Reports

Communist forces launched heavy rocket and mortar assaults against American and South Vietnamese positions for a second day. The U S Command reported 26 shellings Sunday night after a peak Saturday, with eight wounded and no deaths. Four clashes northwest of Saigon left 43 enemy killed with no U S losses. South Vietnamese troops claimed 30 enemy killed in two Mekong Delta ground fights as Air Force B 52 bombers hit targets from northwest of Saigon to the highlands. Wheeler, head of the Joint Chiefs, arrived to review the war effort and suggested the delta remains strategically important to the enemy. He eyed possible further U S troop withdrawals. In Cambodia area, U S infantrymen routed a company of infiltrators.

Saigon U.S Nno South Nineniets Mekong Delta Air Force Earle G. Wheeler Joint Chiefs of Staff Wheeler Delta U.S. Sth Ion Vietnam Cambodia

Wilson Names Two Overlords In Labor Government Shakeup

Prime Minister Harold Wilson unveils a government reshuffle designating Anthony Wed gwood Benn and Anthony Crosland as senior figures to steer technology industry and regional development. Crosland will oversee local government and planning while Benn shifts toward economic and social policy, with several ministers reassigned.

Wilson London Harold Wilson Anthony Wedgewood Benn Anthony Ceosland Vassar Labor Party George Thomson Britain Michael Stewart Thomson Lord Chalfant Foreign Office Haruld Lever

Linkletter Blames LSD For Daughter's Death

Television personality Art Linkletter said his 20 year old daughter Diane died after plunging from a West Hollywood apartment window and charged that LSD intoxication and manufacture caused her death. He said she had recently associated with Hollywood youths who experimented with the drug and urged parents to heed the warning, noting he hoped to spare others a similar tragedy. Linkletter, 57, spoke in Denver shortly after being told of the death and said the tale must be told to prevent loss of a wonderful life.

Hollyway Art Linkletter Diane Linkletter West Hollywood Linkletter Diane Linklester Denver Ald Thad

Four Held in UB Drug Raid Seizing Large Marijuana Cache

Bridgeport tactical unit and state narcotics squad raided Bruel Hall dorm at the University of Bridgeport near midnight. Three students and a fourth man, said to be in the armed forces, were arrested on narcotics and marijuana possession with intent to sell charges. Bail set at 5,003 dollars. Names include Jan Vanetten, George Goguel, Allan Tamsay, and Michael Rowse. Others involved listed as police and officers.

Pete Mastronardi Bridgeport Bruel Hall University of Bridgeport Poline Brandford Rubenstein Incal Tactical Unit Thom Jan Vanetten Monticello N.Y George Goguel Gardner Mass Allan Tamsay Teancomh Michael Rowse Rubenstein Hatrolmen al Best Stephen Cassidy Roger Fal- Teotie Fred DiNepoli Floyd, Pellegrino

Nixon on Verge of Something Says Possible End to War

Senator Hugh Scott on Face the Nation hinted a possible de facto cease fire in Vietnam and noted progress could be military and diplomatic. He warned one more offensive might occur before enemy defeat, with news not ready to reveal. Vice President Agnew echoed cautious peace efforts and Vietnamization, urging North Vietnam to engage.

Washington Hugh Scott Senate Scott Pennsylvania CBS Paris Nixon Thermo Spiro Agnew Agnew United States ABC North Vietnam

Belfast clashes end as tear gas used on militant Protestants

A second clash in 12 hours as Royal Marines and police dispersed about 250 militant Protestants marching to the Martyrs Memorial Church of Rev. Paisley in Belfast. A soldier was shot in the hand, several arrests made, and earlier rioters hurled bricks while crowds gathered outside Paisley’s church.

Belfast Northern Ireland Logas New Martyrs Memorial Church Lav Paisley Templemoor Ave Bob Jones Bob Jones University Greenville D.C Royal Marines Londonderry Paisley

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