GOP Pay Boost Cuts and Postage Hike Debate
Lawmakers clash over cutting pay boosts while proposing postage rate increases. The bill would raise first class letters to six cents and post cards to five cents, air mail to ten cents, with second and third class rates up modestly over three years. House changes include a surcharge on mass circulation magazines. Senate hearings on pay raises proceed as rates move forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Edward J. Gurney
R-Fl2
Battle Reports from Vietnam Camp Attacks and Air Strikes
Military brief notes a mortar attack on a camp in Binh Dinh Province with nine killed and one captured. Air strikes destroyed a bunker complex and the fighting referenced other scattered contacts as U S forces conducted search and destroy missions near Sai Gon.
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Binh Dinh
U.s
Sth
Saigon
Y Management Club Hears Speaker Tonight
The Bridgeport YMCA management club hosts its first annual program at 6530 tonight with a dinner. Dr Burke will discuss Corporation and the Community, focusing on conservation and geography. Tickets are available through the YMCA program office.
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Bridgeport
YMCA
Bridgeport Ym- Te Street
E. Burke
Gemoalines
Burke
Eure Rasmussen
Columbus Day Parade and Events Named Sponsors
North End Columbus Association led by Frank Rizzirethi and the Italian Community Center under Mario D Addario sponsor a Columbus celebration with a school auditorium talent show and cash prizes directed by Leonard Cocco and Judy Blair. The parade features numerous open cars, antique vehicles, drum corps, and community groups, with honorary and finance committee members listed.
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North End Columbus Association
Frank Rizzirethi
Italian Commmunity Center
Mario D’ Addario
Leonard Cocco
Judy Blair
Michael Rizzitelli
John Rizzitelli
Anthony Pailumbo
St. Raphael's Marionettes
St. Rapheel's Euchaneers
Frank Rizzitelli
Columbus Association
Mario D'Addario
ICC
Hugh C. Curran
Naval Reserves
The
Seabees
Packard
Les Douglas
Donald Irwin
David Protheroe
Mother Cabrimi Council
Knights of Columbus
East Haven
Vincent Fazio
Sons of Legion
Milton Cohen
Cadillac
Daniel A. Tarnello
Trumbull
Precision
Ansonia
Freedman Brothers
Ford
Jerry Bernardo
Troubadour
E. H. Klase
James DeSalle
Seymour van Guards
Derby Cyclones
Derby
Eugene Fraben
James McCoach
Royal Lancers
Jack Behn
Mary Musso
St. Aed Jans
New Haven
St. Raphael’ S Musketeers
Bridgesport
Cochairmen
Cecco
Richard Pinte
Carmelia Christensen
Albert Aii
Anthony Capasso
Gennaro DelGai
Joseph Vernuccio
Daniel Tormillo
Irman
Carson
Charles A
Joseph Monnen
S Marsillin
Liberatore’ Banca
Michael Piccirijlo
Michael M. Rizzitel
Jennie Buccino
Robert Bonazzo
Joseph Capossela
Victor J Castaldo
Anthony Cataldo
Francis D'Addario
Paul DiZenzo
Michael Frascatore
Salvatore Grnsen
Ralph Lauro
Howard Matuon
Orlando Vazzann
Nobel Prize Chemist Succumbs in London
London AP reports the death of Sir Cyril Hinshelwood a Nobel Prize chemist and classical scholar at age 70. Hinshelwood shared the 1956 chemistry prize with Nikolai Semenov for their work on reaction mechanisms.
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London
Cyril Wing
Hinshelwood
Nikolai Semenov
Soviet Academy of Sciences
News Ban Extends in Auto Strike
Ford resumes talks after a pause as the union seeks a substantial wage boost and benefits. Ford offers 13-cent hourly raise plus 2.28 percent increases in years two and three, while the UAW presses for a guaranteed annual income and higher pensions, with Canadian plant parity in pay.
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Ford
Lee Az
J. Edward Lundy
Aj Company
Amott Danx
UAW
U.S
Hearings Set On Abortion Law Changes
Hartford AP A Legislative Council subcommittee will hold public hearings on possible revisions to Connecticut abortion law. Led by Rep. Dominick J. Badalato the hearings will occur in Hartford New Haven Norwich and Waterbury with dates to be announced. The council seeks study of statutes governing when abortion is permitted.
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Hartford
A _Legislative Council
Connecticut
Dominick J. Badolato
New Britain
New Haven
Norwich
Waterbury
Legislative Council
House
General Assembly
Shalvey
Republican
Eazor
Council
Teamsters’ Union
J J Hall Dies Jersey Newsman Ansonia Native
John J. Hall former chief editorial writer for the Daily Journal of Elizabeth and former state athletic commissioner died at St Elizabeth Hospital after a long illness He was 79 A native of Ansonia Conn reared in Elizabeth he covered Newark and New York baseball teams He served as sports editor in 1908 and held the Daily Journal turns in 1932 and after a 194? appointment to the New Jersey athletic commission returned as chief editorial writer Funeral services set for Friday Rose widow a daughter and a brother survive
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Daily Journal
New Jersey Grelk Jetic Commission
Daily Jourwal
Rose
Elizabeth
Stratford Driver Held Again on Suspension Charge
Ralph Roberge 28 of Stratford was stopped on Stratford Avenue by Patrolman Kovach and arrested for driving with a suspended license. He could not produce vehicle registration and used plates from another car. Charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle and misusing marker plates in addition to suspended license. He was released on 700 bond for circuit court appearance. The article notes Massachusetts map history referencing Capt. John Smith.
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Ralph Roberge
Goodwin Place
Stratford
Mithai] Kovach
Statford
Roberge
Kovach
California
United Fund drive shows gains across divisions
In Bridgeport the United Fund reached 35.5 percent of its $233,000 Business and Finance goal with six firms lifting corporate gifts by six percent. Other divisions reported 34.8 percent in Professional, 32.3 percent in Metropolitan, 29.9 percent in Stratford, and 28.8 percent in Public Service. Edward Bullard IV praised United Neighbors for training 150 people over 2½ years at the Railroad and Howard avenues center, which costs $82 per student and has a 30 percent dropout rate. An award honored Robert J. McLevy for leading a $3,154 collection at Ebasco workers, and Education Team 2 in Trumbull surpassed its quota with $2,353.
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William D. Rider
Charles M. O'Connor
Allen G. Bradford
Thomas B. Hoekenga
Chhairman
Stratford
David F. Donovan
Public Service
Robert Keen
Building and Construction Committee
New United Fund
Edward P. Bullard, IV
United Neighbors For
United Neighbors
Railroad
Howard Avenues
Bullard
Bullard Company
United Fund
Bridgeport
Saxton
Robert J. McLevy
Carpenters and Joiners Union
Ebasco Construction Company
United Illuminating Company
New
Bridgeport Harbor Station
Henry Street
McLevy
Trumbull
John Plamer
Adrien Boubouloir
Washington Known as the Evergreen State
The state of Washington is commonly referred to as the Evergreen State in reference materials and informal usage highlighting its lush forests and year round greenery.
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State of
Washington
Evergreen State
Fine Imposed On Tipsy Driver William Newcomb
A $100 fine was imposed in Circuit Court on William L. Newcomb 48 of 941 Noble Avenue for driving while under the influence. Newcomb pled guilty at a Sept. 27 hearing after arrest by Bridgeport police on August 19 following an accident at Noble Avenue and Putnam Street.
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William L. Newcomb
Noble Avenue
Newcomb
Yale Matzkin
Bridgeport Po ‘Tice
Putnami Street
Haulers Propose District Reform Amid Strike Turmoil
The report outlines policy disputes among Shalvey and trucking firms over district boundaries and wait time rates. A seven-state mediation panel produced proposals including a 5 percent haul fee increase. Steel haulers intensified actions with a wildcat walkout, gunfire, and street protests near Youngstown, Pittsburgh, and Chicago as sides clashed over stalled agreements.
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Eazor
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Ohio
Mike Boane
Youngstown
Pennsylvania Turnpike
William Kusley
Gary
Ind
Dirksen Loses Bid on Money Bill Provision
The board created by the Internal Security Act of 1950 remains largely inactive after Supreme Court rulings. Courts have ruled that Communist groups identified by the act cannot be forced to register with the Justice Department due to Fifth Amendment self incrimination protections.
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Dirksen
Supreme Court
Justice Department
Fewer Doctor Visits Tied to Rising Fees and Care Costs
AMA President O Rouse urges a national campaign to stabilize costs as report predicts a 1 3 increase in demand for doctors services 1965 1975 while doctor supply grows only 17 percent general practitioners decline tightening child care access Meany blames fee escalation and calls for medicare fee controls despite debates over reasonable and customary charges. More than half the girls at a Zambia high school are pregnant.
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O. Rouse
AMA
Rouse
Chicago
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Gorham
Johnson
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Meany
Cohen
COMMUNITIES A constructive force for growth and development
A brief note highlights communities as drivers of growth promoting progressive action and development. The message emphasizes collective effort, collaboration, and the role of local groups in fostering positive change. It calls for active participation and shared responsibility across neighborhoods.
Blood Drive At Bridgeport Machines Nets 195 Pints
A Bridgeport Machines blood drive at 500 Lindley Street yesterday collected 195 pints, the 27th bank sponsored by Bridgeport Machines and Produ cotor alongside Howie Manufacturing and Acme Shear. Red Cross praised local firms for meeting 20 percent quotas, with Bridgeport Machines tallying 279 pints to date and Produ cotor at 115. Other firms like Carpenter Steel and Southern New England Telephone also surpassed quotas. Top donors included William Torday and Carman J. Scippa, each reaching their 48th pint, among many contributors from Bridgeport Machines and Producto.
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Bridgeport Machines
Inc
Lindley Street
North End
Producto Machine Company
Acme Shear Company
Howie Manufacturing Company
Bridgeport Machines and
Productor
Producto
Carpenter Steel
Southern New
William. Torday
Carmen J. Scippa
Bridgeport
John C. DeRose
George W. Dasakis
Joseph Zaleha
George H. Avery
Ralph J. Cotton
H. Aksel Nongart
James FE. Wilson Sr
William F. Kilburn
Walter Frymus
Ten
Paul J. Ruzbarsky
James E
Veillette
Harry Degranby
Lews J. Maiocco
Robert Petrier
Thomas Bakalar
Joseph Larue
Paul Ron
Blood donors from Bridgeport and North End firms assist Red Cross drive
A long list of first time and returning donors from Acme Shear Producto Bridgeport Machines Hachel Manufacturing and North End firms aided a Red Cross blood drive. Volunteers included Mrs John Molloy as chair and many staff aides and nurses assisting at the blood bank.
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Richard Johnson
Bridgeport
North End
John Molloy
Red Cross
Seymour London
William L. Brandt
Harold Maquat
Phillip McKenna
Abe Holzer
Harold Krupka
Walter Stieg
Hermann Klavir
Maruice Lipnick
Robert Buchsbaum
Anna Stein
Witness Testimony Highlights FBI Disclosure Claim
The testimony shows Miller denying selling information to the FBI and stating he went to them without asking for anything in return. The prosecutor objected to a question about prayer before God, and Hiller did not need to answer. Jordan is identified by Miller as a Klansman.
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God
Hiller
Miller
FBI
Jordan
Millrng
Flood Deaths Reported in Bihar District
Officials say twenty people died in floods that devastated Patna district in Bihar last month. More than 24,000 homes were destroyed by the disaster in Calcutta reporting.
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Calcutta
India
Patna
Bihar
Jobless rates rise as September figures released
September unemployment figures show total jobless at 2.895 million, a rise linked to ongoing strikes. The overall unemployment rate for men and women diverged, with married men at 1.8 percent and all men at 2.3 percent, while women surged from 3.9 to 4.9 percent as job seekers increased.
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Ross
Afl-Cio
United Auto
Ford
Solons Drop Arms Ban For Nations Serving Hanoi
Washington AP senators drop from the 1967 68 foreign aid bill a provision to ban arms transactions with nations whose ships serve North Vietnam. Deadlock persists over eliminating a Defense Department funded program aiding military sales to underdeveloped nations. Countries affected include Great Britain West Germany Italy Norway and Sweden.
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Washington
Sénate House
United States
North Vietnam
Defense Department
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Great Britain
West Germany
Italy
Norway
Sweden
House
Senate
Upturn in Voter Registration Session At City Hall
A Board of Selectmen and Iowa clerk session at City Hall reports rising voter enrollment with Republicans 33 and Democrats to be tallied. Two additional registration times are scheduled tomorrow from noon to 6 pm and Saturday from 3 am to 6 pm at City Hall.
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Board of Selectmen
Iowa
City Hall
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