Johnson urges vote for Humphrey ticket in 1968 campaign
President Johnson urged Americans on NBC radio to back the Humphrey Muskie ticket in the November election. He praised past Democratic achievements, warned against harsh political voices, and argued for unity against Wallace as a false prophet of fear. He linked the future to the Kennedy and Johnson administrations and emphasized progress under Democratic leadership.
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Tigers Return Home After World Series Run
Detroit fans mobbed the airport to greet the World Series champions. More than 30 000 people crowded Metropolitan Airport delaying flights as Bill Freehan's final out at about 4 p m sparked a downtown celebration that lasted into the night.
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Conferees OK Radiation Controls On Color TV Sets
Washington AP report says conferees reached late night agreement on a bill to give HEW authority to establish an electronic radiation control program. The measure would set performance standards, fund research, and allow the secretary to fix standards when public health and safety require.
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Weather forecast for Waalkgr Bur and vicinity
A chance of a few showers this morning with clearing by this afternoon. Highs near 60 to 65, tonight in the 40s as showers taper to 10 percent at night. Winds easterly shifting to northwesterly 10 to 15 mph. Atlantic Almanac notes date and tide details. radiation defect notice mentioned as continued on Page Right.
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Rockefeller to Campaign in Fairfield County Oct 28
Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller of New York will campaign in Fairfield County on October 28 for Edwin H. May Jr. of Wethersfield, the GOP Senate candidate. Republican State Chairman Howart E. Hausman announced the schedule, with a series of appearances in the county afternoon before a Hartford fund raising dance for Roger B. Ladd, the First District congressional candidate.
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Gun Control Bill Moves Through Congress in Weaker Form
Congress sent President Johnson a gun control bill that is weaker than he requested but remains the strongest measure passed so far. It would bar sales of firearms or ammunition to felons or in-state residents when outside their home state. The House approved the compromise 16-129 after lengthy debate following the Kennedy and King assassinations, with key provisions weakened and a House exemption for rifle and shotgun ammunition dropped.
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Gun owners face licensing push by industry leaders
Remington Arms and Colt’s Firearms executives urged licensing of all firearms owners before a presidential commission. They backed state permit requirements for purchases and the federal ban on mail order sales and travel of gun and ammo across state lines, while opposing gun registration.
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Egypt Attacks U S and Israel as Peace Spoilers
United Nations reports Egypt’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Riad blamed the United States and Israel for spoiling peace prospects in the Middle East while voicing support for Gunnar V. Jarring’s UN peace mission. He condemned U S arms shipments to Israel and urged adherence to Security Council aims.
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Sikorsky Contract Boosted to 49 Million For CH F3C Helicopters
The Sikorsky division of United Aircraft Corp. received a contract modification from the Naval Systems Command, increasing the value to 71.9 million dollars from 40,952,403 dollars for long lead time effort and materials on CH F3C helicopters.
Senate and House duel over TV debate bill sit out
Senate Republicans use a sit out to block a bill lifting the equal time ban to permit three major presidential candidates to have radio and TV debates. House Democrats plan a counter sit out to force a Senate reconsideration and block adjournment to revive the measure.
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Firemen Battle Blaze at Turner Temple
Fire erupted at Turner Temple on Fairfield Avenue before midnight last winter. Flames broke through the roof of the former Art Cinema theater as multiple fire companies fought the blaze into early morning. One firefighter received inhalation treatment and concerns rose about a potential stern wall collapse.
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Final Voter-Making Session Scheduled at City Hall
The final voter-making session of the year is scheduled tomorrow at City Hall. The hours are to be announced for the morning and afternoon periods.
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Apollo 7 mission set for 11 day moon flight
NASA readied Apollo 7 with astronauts Walter Schirra Donn Eisele and Walter Cunningham for an 11 day mission from Cape Kennedy. Weather and potential delays loomed but officials aimed to depart as planned, noting a possible shortened flight if necessary.
Von Braun Warns Of Soviet Moon Race Potential
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP Space chief Wernher von Braun warned that the Soviet Union may launch a rocket more powerful than America's Saturn V and could use it to land men on the moon next summer. He noted Saturn V will carry Apollo 7, with a possible lunar orbit in December if the mission succeeds. He said the Russians’ big booster has no confirmed men’s flight but could occur any day.
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House Votes Aid Funds Total Lowest in History
The House approved a compromise 1.75 million foreign aid bill the smallest ever, after a lengthy vote that stretched over an hour and a half. It moves to the Senate as part of three money measures, with Johnson's request far higher and a separate 72 billion defense bill awaiting action.
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Peculiar Crossword Contest Doffs Players From $300 Prize
The Sunday Post prize crossword game sees fans eliminated from possibility of winning the $300 purse. Old Maestro divests contenders one by one as none manage a perfect score, leaving Abaya, Jase, and the mystery figure with a sliver of chance for a $25 prize.
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Nine Catholics guilty in draft burnings in Baltimore
A Baltimore jury found nine Catholics guilty on charges of mutilating and destroying government records and hindering the Selective Service Act in the seizure and burning of draft board records. The defendants include Rev. Philip Berrigan and seven others. after verdicts, the courtroom sang civil rights hymns as security cleared the room.
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David Darst
Chingray
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Alsa John Hoek
Maryknoll
Thomas’ Melville
Thomson
Philip Berrigan
Lewis
Lewisburg
Selective Service
B52s Strike North of DMZ In Multiple Actions
AP reports B52s ranged north of the DMZ into southern North Vietnam in three of eight strikes. Tactical fighters triggered numerous secondary explosions over the southern panhandle. Viet Cong attacked provincial capitals including My Tho and Ga Cong in Mong Nhela, with 37 rounds killing two and wounding 18 per Vietnamese headquarters.
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Chest Gets Nod for Clinton Ave House Offices
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the Community Chest and Council to set up administrative offices in a residence at 00 Clinton Avenue near Clinton and Beechwood. In all, 20 pleas were granted, eight denied, two tabled. four original items withdrawn. Denials included Robert Manjoney for a drive in/ takeout at 2520 East Main Street and several two family dwelling projects. About 24 residents opposed the Clinton Ave proposal.
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East Main Street
Charles Leal
Hillside Avenue
Anthony Costanzo
Robin Street
Willian Boyarsky
Ruth Street
Eugene O'Neil
Soviet Pledges 90 Percent Pullout of Czech Occupiers
UNITED NATIONS AP report says the Soviet Union promised a 90 percent withdrawal of Warsaw Pact troops from Czechoslovakia by October 28, the 50th anniversary of Czechoslovak independence. Diplomatic sources cite Moscow pledging to Czechoslovak officials to negotiate a temporary stationed treaty. Remaining troops would be Soviet with limited command officers.
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Jolly Sees $53.7 Million Area Need For Services
James W. Jolly, director of community relations for Southern New England Telephone, says Bridgeport area faces a 53.7 million dollar two year service funding gap. He cites university expansion and local demand for social medical and educational services, urging regional cooperation to raise funds locally.
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