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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1966

Page

2

Strike talks at General Electric overshadow Viet Nam war aims

Union and company negotiators faced deep hostility over a three year contract as White House mediators rejected GE’s voluntary no strike pact. The unions seek binding arbitration and higher wage gains, while an 80 day Taft Hartley injunction looms to avert a potential record GE walkout involving up to 125 000 workers.

York Johnson Labor Department Meany General Electric White House Defense Department Viet Nam Brunner U.S United Electrical Workers Union New York

Columbus Day Parade Honors Italian American Leaders in Bridgeport

Parade and talks mark Columbus program as Buccaneers Drum Corps and Naval Reserve salute. Mayor Curran and leaders including Irwin, Sibal, Gerardo, Testo attend in Bridgeport at the new Columbus school. Speakers laud Italian American heritage amid comments on Columbus discovery.

U.S. Naval Reserve New Columbus School Curran Donald J. Irwin Abner W. Sibal Congress John Gerardo Dominic Cretella Robert J. Testo John J. Maiocco Jr City of Bridge Port Hugh Currano Columbus America Yale University Leonard Cocco Sibal Sons of Columbus Gerardo Bridgeport Irwin Testo Maria DeFelice Powell Terrace Frank Farina, Jr Sound of Music Lynn Pavlovsky Wheeler Road Monroe John Altieri Michael Riccio Richard Scalo

Italian Center and North End Columbus celebrate with parade and talent show

The event honors community leaders and volunteers with a parade and talent show. Mistress of ceremonies Dorothy A Johnson and Judy Blair helped, while Sandula praised organizers. Parade marshal Anthony Palumbo led helpers including Corica Vernuccio DelGais Sampiere Altire Monaco and Pinto. Honorary marshals include Rizzitelli Caposella Lauro D Addario Zenzo Mattioli Vazzo Orlando Asdrubali and Buccino. Co chairs Tornillo duo aided by Sciortino Fazio Mastri. Finance aides included Marsilio Fiorito Riccio Montana Fratarcangelo. Secretary to marshal Mrs. Carmella Christensen.

Charles Marsillio Peter Masronardi Dorothy A. Johnson Judy Blair Dean Schwartz Italian Community Center North End Columbus Association Sandula Aids Sandua Silvio di Zenzo Mr. Cocco Anthony Palumbo Edward Tornillo Michael Sciortino Vincent Fazio, Jr Earl Mastri Charles Marsilio James Fiorito Michael Riccio Charles Montana Louis Fratarcangelo Carmella Christensen

Weaver Acquired by Suns From Indians Affiliate

The Jacksonville Suns announced they obtained pitcher Floyd Weaver from the Cleveland Indians Portland affiliate in exchange for infielders Ernie Bowman and Lou Klimchock and an undisclosed cash amount. Weaver went 8l with a 4.38 ERA while Bowman hit .250 in 128 games and Klimchock batted .230 in 120 games.

NEW York UPI Jacksonville Suns New York Mets Floyd Weaver Cleveland Indians Portland Ore Ernie Bowman Lou Klimchock Weaver Bowman Klimchock

Ky Embarrassed By Threatened Split in Cabinet

Ky faces a cabinet split amid trust and regional tensions in South Viet Nam as northern and southern leaders clash. Informants say Deputy Premier Nguyen Luu Vien and several ministers have resigned or threatened to walk out. Ky aims to present a united front in Manila with regional allies.

South Viet Nam North Manila Australia New Zealand Philippines South Korea Thailand United States Nguyen Luu Vien Kha Vien Au Truong Thanh

Market Climb Sparks Broker Optimism After Dow Dip

Brokers encouraged by market rally as Dow Jones fell to 744.32 last Friday, the lowest since 1963. The index then rebounded with gains on Monday and continued upward on Tuesday amid broad advances across 1,386 issues with 916 rising and 261 falling. Notable closes included American Telephone 55.87, Xerox 149.00, Fairchild Camera 115.75, Polaroid 133.50, Chrysler 36.37, Itek 69.37, and General Motors 76.00.

American Telephone Xerox Fairchild Camera Polaroid Chrysler Itek General Motors

Frisco S&L Hit By $1 Million Run on False Rumor

The San Francisco Federal Savings and Loan faced a false rumor of impending failure triggering a run. A company vice president said the rumor may have been printed, the FBI was notified, and the bank with five San Francisco branches holds about $180 million in assets, including over $40 million in the Chinatown branch.

FBI San Francisco

Journalist Jules Sebestyen Taken To Hospital After Incident

Fairfield reporter Jules Sebestyen of the Post Publishing company was taken to a hospital after an incident yesterday at 410 State Street. He was reported to be resting comfortably last night as more than 50 species of dolphins and porpoises were noted in the newspaper office habitat.

Jules Sebestyen Post Publishing Company Newspapers Haue Vincenus State Street

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