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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1967
Page
2
A city candidates forum discussed policing, race, and hiring gaps with the mayor noting 13 Negro officers and few Puerto Rican recruits. Critics urged more aggressive recruitment and training while debates covered court limits, open housing, and budget paths for expanded police presence and urban renewal programs.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory completes a new facility to house research animals in a controlled environment nearly free of viruses bacteria and parasites. The project aims to improve biosecurity and experimental reliability for upcoming studies.
The Marchetti case was argued before the Supreme Court regarding the required records doctrine in gambling tax matters. Both sides agreed the doctrine does not apply and debated whether the $50 gambling tax stamp and registration reveal incriminating information should be limited in prosecutions. Justice Brennan pressed on whether officials could avoid using registration data, noting the stamp would be publicly visible at a gambler's business. Marchetti, arrested with 47 others in 1914, faced charges for accepting wagers without compliance during large IRS raids in Connecticut.
Yommie Goins, 26, who is deaf and blind, is midway through a Master’s Degree in English at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. She hopes to teach English at the college level someday.
Dr. Fern Stukenbroeker, FBI assistant to J Edgar Hoover, warned General Electric executives at a Patterson club dinner about foreign espionage attempts targeting vital GE technical data. He outlined a five step pattern from approach to blackmail and urged stricter gun controls to curb crime overall.
Vito J Dentato Jr of 2575 Main Street was appointed a probationary policeman by the Police Board last night. Commissioner Andrew Lindmark administered the oath and welcomed him with greetings from Commissioners O Connor Delaquila and Rinko. Dentato to report for training October 18 at Headquarters.
Peter Marsala of the United Steel Workers said no progress was made yesterday in contract negotiations between Dolan Steel and Local 5748 USW. Talks continue today at the Howard Johnson Motor Inn in Stratford. The current three year contract covers about 100 production and maintenance workers and expires November 1.
Harry Buckingham of Lyons and Mather told the board the February opening timeline depends on electrical work. The project pace improved after workers were drawn to a new United Illuminating plant. Major construction at Bassick and Harding renovations proceed, with furniture and equipment to begin mid November. West Side site purchase remains under study while St Mary’s seeks to buy adjacent Newfield property if vacated.
The board urged ending high speed pursuits of fleeing vehicles noting speeding or minor infractions. It called for new orders to stop or slow at corners and cautioned officers to use utmost care at all times. The panel approved removing four Main Street meters and enforcing tow away rules post removal.
A beverage truck crashed near the North Benson Road ramp in Fairfield at 3:15 p.m. injuring no one. Driver Antonios Saravanos of Bridgeport, 21, fled the scene but was later arrested for reckless driving as two patrol cars parked on the grass were struck.
Japanese Prime Minister Sato said Indonesia seeks a peaceful settlement in Vietnam. He cited Acting President Suharto’s strong desire for peace and noted Indonesia’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, while acknowledging Indonesia’s cautious stance on relations with North Vietnam.
Shareholders of Hupp and White Consolidated Industries approved a merger recommended by both boards. White expects annual sales near 350 million with about 12 008 employees. White voting results were 2 444 856 for and 16 751 against. Hupp's preliminary vote showed 4 787 897 for and 596 014 against with 90 454 preferred shares for and 5 283 against.
A local agency reiterates its mission to inform educate and entertain while acting as the publics proxies in public affairs. The statement emphasizes accessibility transparency and civic engagement across programs and services.
A military communique said Guevara’s campaign unit was seized and six other guerrillas were killed. Costa Mendez questioned the report and doubted Guevara’s death, noting prior false alarms. Three Cubans among the dead were reported near Higueras as troops displayed the body, with two others identified as Cuban fighters El Moro and El Chino.
A man died after his own car struck him and he was moved by ambulance to Bridgeport hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Gannon and O'Connor Funeral Home on Washington Avenue. Police investigators include Patrolman Nagyare and Officers Gaudett Sambrook Carroll and Fabrizi.
In Little Boston residents express tepid support for the Red Sox and Cardinals pennant race. Louis Mrozinski and David F. Raymond say they’d like to see the Red Sox win while others remain indifferent or split with family members preferring different teams. In Big Boston excitement builds as the game nears, with many planning to crowd the park.
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