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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1966
Page
8
A mixed page features a cryptogram puzzle with a sample alphabet substitution and a collection of quotations. It includes a daily cryptoquote sample and famous lines credited to France and Dick Tracy with brief caption notes.
A chatty column promotes do it yourself fixes at home. It jokes about a handy man who vanished and encourages readers to learn basics for shelving garages and other tasks, promising slow clear lessons and affordable methods. It notes options when things fail and teases skills and pride in fixing things.
Archaeologists uncover a 72 word sandstone slab bearing what researchers call the longest known inscription in the ancient Etruscan language. The find comes from an Etruscan Roman temple at a seaport site near Civitavecchia about 45 miles north of Rome.
A vintage sewing pattern advertisement describes pattern 4838 for a three piece suit with a longer jacket and separates in multiple sizes. It lists fabric yardage, pricing, mailing costs, and how to order via Bridgeport Telegram Pattern Dept in New York with a coupon offer for one free pattern in the Fall's 130 Best Designs catalog.
Advertisement for a Poor Boy sweater knitting pattern with sizes 32 to 38, priced at 35 cents plus 14 cents for first class mailing. Instructions include long and short sleeves and ribbing in sport yarn. Mailing address is Laura Wheeler, Bridgeport Telegraph, Needlecraft Dept, Box ll, Old Chelsea Station, New York 10011. Also promotes 1987 Needlecraft Catalog with 200 designs and quilt books for sale.
Emperor Haile Selassie reached Beirut on a three day state visit amid fanfare. Air force jets roared overhead a 21 gun salute and a crowd welcomed him. In Hollywood news John Mills, Hayley’s father, will star with Rod Taylor in Chuka for Paramount.
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