House Debates School Busing and Desegregation Ties
The House debated a measure on busing tied to desegregation and civil rights while Senate amendments trimmed references to racial imbalance. Amendments shifted powers on student transport, funds deferral, and hearings, with strong party contrasts and a Hollywood note on actor Edward Everett Horton.
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House
Senate
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
James G. O’hara
D-Mich
L.H. Fountain
D-N.c
Cal
Inez Shrugs Toward Yucatan After Cuba Toll
Inez grinds toward the Yucatan Peninsula after devastating western Cuba where 12,900 evacuated and crops damaged. Ports and fishing fleets in Yucatan were ordered to seek refuge in Campeche as Porto Progreso evacuates 15,000 residents and Merida monitors the storm.
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Mexico
Porto Progreso
Inez
Gulf of Mexico
U.S
Cuba
Havana
Pinar del Rio
Campeche
Draft Card Burned by Cambridge Youth Faces Five-Year Term
A federal court in Boston sentenced 18 year old David Benson of Cambridge to five years in prison for burning his draft card and destroying related records. The judge ordered psychiatric evaluation before the sentence is reviewed. Benson was convicted by a jury on September 22.
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David C. Benson
Cambridge
Anthony Julian
Benson
Johnson
Viet Nam
White House
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Llewellyn Thompson
Moscow
U.S
Johnson plans overseas trip amid Viet Nam notes
President Johnson discussed his upcoming Pacific journey and Hanoi war talks, noting no clear path to peace in Viet Nam. He warned against optimism from recent bombing halts and urged exploring leadership proposals for an honorable settlement.
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Eisenhower
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Philippines
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Japan
Johnson
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Pacific
Puzzle clues clash over word choices in a dense cryptic list
A long OCR puzzle segment analyzes word pairings and correctness across many clues. It scours terms like SCORE versus STORE, MEND versus SEND, HERB versus HERD, and WATERING versus CATERING. It references Bridgeport authorities, Yale epidemiology, Hartford hospital leaders, and medical societies while noting wording nuances and clue accuracy in multiple items.
Pacifist Benson Defends Draft Stand in Court
Benson told the court he is a pacifist and that the Selective Service system perpetuates violence. He argued against conscription as part of a broader antiwar stance.
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Benson
Humphrey Likely To Skip Connecticut Campaign Stop
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey may miss a political appearance in Connecticut during October as his schedule is tightened. His press aide said Johnson's trip to the Far East is behind the changes, making fullfilment of tentatively planned commitments unlikely.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Connecticut
Humphrey
Johnson
Far East
Voters Added to City List in Eight Hour Session
The Board of Selectmen and Town Clerk Frank J Verrilli added 144 registered voters at City Hall in an eight hour session. Of these 26 joined the Democratic party and 31 joined the Republican party. An additional session is slated today from noon to 5 p.m. with four more sessions next week during weekday evenings staged by the Mayor's Non-Partisan Committee on Registration and Voting. A special telephone line 335 0047 was set up with ABCD office cooperation to provide registration information and arrange transportation.
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Frank J. Verrilli
Democratic Party
Republican Party
ABCD
Turkish Officials To Visit New Haven Today
Five Turkish governors and a Turkish city mayor visit New Haven hosted by Mayor Richard C. Lee, the Redevelopment Agency, and Community Progress Inc. They tour renewal areas Dante Community school and the CPI skill center during a six week U.S. tour.
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UPI
Richard C. Lee
New Haven Redevelopment Agency
Community Progress, Inc
United States
Dante Community School
CPI
Two Killed in Old Town Road Smashup
A crash on 3105 Old Town road left two dead and caused lesser damage to one vehicle. Mr. Kent suffered a left leg laceration and was treated at St. Vincent's hospital. The Lacobelle car headed west struck the Stoeppel car traveling east on a steep hill described as dangerous. Police Lt. John T. O'Leary and officers John Sleeper Stephen Nemeth and Robert Kochiss filed a full report pending. Witnesses said the westbound Lacobelle car hit the eastbound Stoeppel car on Old Town road.
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St. Vincent's Hospital
Steep Hill
John T. O'Leary
John Sleeper
Stephen Nemeth
Robert Kochiss
Lacobelle
Stoeppel
Bograd Proposes State Aid for Police
Stewart T. Bograd a Republican candidate for the 15th Assembly district proposed state funds to Connecticut cities to build up and better staff police departments and pay officers for the protection citizens expect. He spoke to campaign workers at 180 Tesiny Avenue noting a high city crime rate and understaffed police departments.
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Stewart T. Bograd
15Th Assembly
Connecticut
Tesiny Avenue
Hospital Wing Dedication Marks New Era in Bridgeport
The 1958 dedication inaugurates a hospital complex expansion with plans for phases three and four. City officials note revisions to the 1956 master plan due to advances in hospital administration. Mayor Curran hails the facility as a regional asset while older sheds are cleared for new construction.
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Bridgeport Hospital
Curran
Bridgeport Health Initiative Highlighted by Officials
The mayor forecasts Bridgeport becoming a great medical center with new hospital facilities. Bishop Walter W. Curtis calls the dedication a monument to life and healing, while Daniel Reed speaks for Congressman Irwin detailing support for health needs in the Fourth District.
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Bridgeport
Walter W. Curtis
Daniel Reed
Donald J. Irwin
Reed
Irwin
Fourth Congressional District
Fennell Defends Tree Survey Amid Neary Criticism
Bridgeport officials clash over a city tree survey as Deputy Tree Warden Fennell and Park Board President Neary trade charges of laxity and progress. Fennell defends the two thirds completion claim, cites staffing limits, and notes ongoing removal records and expert input. Neary calls for more action and an expanded crew. authorities discuss budget and winter work.
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Nearry
Neary
Bridgeport Postmiister
Mr. Neary
Claude Correnti
Curran
Bridgeport
Rail freight climbs 8.6 percent year over year in 1966 week
The Association of American Railroads reported last week freight traffic reached 15.2 billion ton miles, an 8.6 percent rise from the prior year. First weeks of 1966 show about 553 billion ton miles, up 7.3 percent, with 613 294 carloadings, up 2.8 percent from the same week a year ago.
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Washington
Association of American Railroads
Jet engines added to Fairchild Hiller C-118 flying boxcar
Fairchild Hiller’s aircraft division wins an Air Force contract to jet assist a C-118G flying boxcar. Two General Electric J85-17 engines will replace or augment the existing powerplants to improve takeoff, climb, and high altitude performance. No dollar figure disclosed.
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Hagerstown
Fairchild Hiller
Air Force
General Electric
Mechanical Heart Trial Plans and Implants Nears Refinement
Doctors Schumacher and Burns describe a nearly refined mechanical heart and discuss cautious implantation. They note it resembles an open heart operation, uses a 1.8 inch by 1 inch electric motor, wired to a portable battery, with future aims for wireless power and atomic battery possibilities.
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Schumacher
Burns
Johnson Warns on Spending and Taxes
The President says defense spending in Vietnam is under review by Robert McNamara and will be weighed against domestic programs. He warns that increased spending could lead to new taxes and a call for appropriation bills.
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Johnson
Mac
Robert S. McNamara
Searchers Find Body of Missing Boy in Greenwich Area
Three searchers found the missing boy's body near his home after his sister lost sight of him briefly. Police declined to comment on possible foul play until medical examiner's report. extensive search included state bloodhounds, Coast Guard helicopters, scuba divers, and volunteers. The father, an electrician in Stamer, waited at police headquarters as the mother, Mrs Banks, remained under sedation at home.
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Bethany
Greenwich
Coast Guard
Stamer
Englishman Freed From East German Prison
Arthur Wilbraham, 28, a geophysical engineer from Plymouth, was freed from an East German jail after serving part of a four year sentence for helping East Germans escape. An East German source said clemency was sought by his lawyer and Wilbraham was allowed to return to the West.
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Arthur Wilbraham
Wilbraham
Plymouth
Asknoll
John Wayne Appeals For Support Of YAF
Movie star John Wayne appeals for broad support for Young Americans for Freedom. He is on the national advisory board and urges moral and financial help for the youth group promoting heritage and Americanism. The appeal is circulated in a personal letter by YAF officials including Maureen Moore and Louis M. Sclubba.
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YAF
Sharon
Wayne
Vista Maureen Moore
University of Bridgeport
Lousign M. Sclubba
Fof
UECalls Strike Vote In GE Row
The UECalls strike vote follows GE's economic offer seen as lacking cost of living protections and not meeting worker needs on pensions insurance vacations and contract changes. Negotiations resume in New York with further sessions planned and IUE workers previously postponing a walkout at President Johnson's request.
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New York
Iick
International Union of Electrical Workers
IUE
Johnson
Washington
LBJ Aides Set For GE Negotiator Talks Today
President Johnsons mediation panel will meet with GE and AFL CIO I W workers negotiators to avert a possible strike that could disrupt wartime production in Viet Nam. McNamara Wirtz and Connors to meet at an undisclosed time. Meany and union leaders push for stronger cost of living protections while GE sticks to wage and benefit offer.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Viet Nam
Johnson
Eisenhower
West
William
Westmoreland
U.S
Washington
General Electric Co
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Willard Wirtz
Commerce
John T. Connor
William E. Simkin
Philip D. Moore
Paul Jennings
Afl-Cio International Union of Electrical Workers
Moore
Jennings
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Meany
General Electric
Slim Pickens to star in The Film Flam Man at Fox
UPI reports comedian Slim Pickens will take a featured role in The Film Flam Man for 20th Century Fox. The project marks a notable screen return for the actor as production moves forward in Hollywood.
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Slim
Tollywood
UPI
Slim Pickens
20Th Century Fox
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