Ex-Klansman Details How 3 Murdered Civil Rights Workers
Former Meridian resident James E. Jordan testified in a federal court in Meridian about the killing of three civil rights workers. He described the Ku Klux Klan plot, the Philadelphia kidnapping, and the night of the executions. Jordan said he helped round up the men but did not witness the shooting, as he stood guard on the highway. He recalled shots, a remark about picking up shells, and the bodies found near a dirt road before the crime scene was moved to a wooded area.
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Meridian
Miss
Cecil Price
Neshoba County
Jordan
Georgia
FBI
Philadelphia
Man Killed In Three Vehicle Pike Crash
Milford Bridgeport man Curtis Lee Hardy, 23, was killed near 11 p.m. on the Connecticut Turnpike in a crash involving a truck and two cars. Hardy, of 34 Beardsley Street Bridgeport, was reportedly outside his car at a radar checkpoint when hit. The truck fled and was pursued by State Police. a vehicle believed to be the involved truck was intercepted in Devon as investigators probed late last night.
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Milford
Bridgeport
Milford Hospital
Curtis Lee Hardy
Beardsley Street
Bethany Barracks
Devon
Bridgeport Identifies 3 Firms Dumping Untreated Wastes
State Water Resources commission named Heppenstall International Harvester and Carpenter Steel for discharges into Cedar Creek Pequonnock River and Bridgeport harbor. Bridgeport Brass Housatonic plant also sent treated effluent into Pequonnock River. Alderman Sabo says actions underway to meet clean water standards and add secondary treatment plants.
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Sid Folsom
Bridgeport
State Water Resources Commission
Robert J. Sabo
Heppenstall Company
Cedar Creek
Black Rock Harbor
International Harvester Company
Metro Body
Pequonnock Tiver
Carpenter Steel
Bridgeport Harbor
Bridgeport Brass Company
Housatonic
Pequonnock River
West End
Black Rock
Common Council
Water Resources Commission
Alderman Sabo
Bridgeport Area Weather Forecast From U S Weather Bureau
Variable cloudiness and cool today with a high around 60. Tonight will be fair and cold with a low 35 to 40. Saturday fair and milder with near zero probability of showers tonight. Winds under 10 mph today. Almanac notes Friday October 13 marks the 286th day of the year with sunrise at 7 01 a m and sunset at 6 17 p m.
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Bridgeport
Floods Outside Buenos Aires Kill Dozens and Displace Thousands
A roaring torrent of water broke an embankment near Buenos Aires flooding two industrial districts. Officials report 31 dead and 170 missing as 120000 people fled their homes in the worst floods on record.
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Buenos Aires
Cards Take Series In Clutch Victory
The St. Louis Cardinals won the 1967 World Series in seven games, defeating the Boston Red Sox 7-2 in Game seven. Bob Gibson tossed three hits over seven innings, struck out 10, and homered twice as Julian Javier also homered. Lou Brock stole three bases, setting a Series record with seven steals, while Tim McCarver and Mike Shannon delivered key hits. The Red Sox, led by Jim Lonborg on two days rest, managed two runs off Lonborg through six innings.
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Egston Red Sox
Dick Williams
St. Louis Cardinals
Red Schoendienst
Red Sox
Boston
Bob Gibson
Gibson
Julian Javier
Jim Lonborg
George Scott
Scott
Javier
St. Louis
Rico Petrocelli
Norm Siebern
Carl Yastrzemski
Lonborg
Cal Maxvill
Curt. Flood
Roger
Maris
Lou Brock
Matis
Brock
Tim McCarver
Joe Foy
Mike Shannon
Wiverhote
IBM
Puzzle Fans Confounded by Puzzle 698 Contests
The Sunday Post prize crossword crowd failed to reach a perfect score on puzzle 698 and the paper hints a new chance to win. The Old Maestro is singled out as overly keen, and the gag line about a “gate” swinging open for a better shot at getting rich quick appears as a teaser for Page Six continuation.
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Sunday Post
Rich
Saudi Arabia rejects Israel and calls for liquidation of June war aftermath
At the United Nations Arab envoy Ibrahim Al Sowayel declares the existence of Israel unacceptable and urges ending all consequences of the June 5th Arab-Israeli war. He warns only an explosion in the Arab world would follow if the threat is ignored. The General Assembly debate stalls as behind the scenes talks on Security Council action proceed. The Asian group requests a delay to allow negotiations, with Western nations reportedly favoring postponement.
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N.Y
U.N. General Assembly
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Ibrahim Al-Sowayel
Washington
Assembly
Palestine
Al-Sowayel
Egypt
Syria
Jordan
Middle East
Security Council
Asian Group of Nations
Johnson Presses Tax Surcharge Amid Price Rise Debate
Washington AP Johnson presses a 10 percent income tax surcharge to curb consumer price increases. He cites CPI rises from 1966 to 1967 and again this year. White House aide says outcome on the proposal remains speculative as Fowler to meet Johnson to discuss tax options. Congress debates cutting the budget as Mahon leads questions.
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Dear Abby
Dr. Brandstadt
M.D
Dad's Selec
Washington
Jacoby
Sante Benes
White House
Sylvia Porter
Theater
George
Christian
Porter
Johnson
Fowler
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry H. Fowler
Congress
George H. Mahon
Rusk Defends U.S. Policy in Vietnam
Secretary of State Dean Rusk sharply rebutted critics of U.S. Vietnam policy during a long news conference. He rejected Fulbright’s charge that Washington was not pressing for U.N. mediation, urged that Hanoi blocks talks, and said he is encouraged by progress toward peace through military, pacification, and political steps in South Vietnam.
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Washington
Dean Rusk
Sen. J. W. Fulbright
Rusk
Arkansas Democrat
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
United Nations
Vietnam
Rusky
U.N
Hanoi
South Vietnam
Secretary of State
House
John McCormack
Yom Kippur Begins at Sundown This Evening
Yom Kippur marks the end of the ten day penitential season and begins at sundown today, ending at star out tomorrow night. The fast and prayer period lasts over 24 hours with liturgies including Kot Nidre, Shaharit, Musaph, Mincha, and Neilah.
Bullard-Havens to Expand Facilities with 235000
Bullard-Havens Vocational-Technical school will use a 235000 state appropriation to enlarge the bakery cafeteria and other facilities. Reinhardt W. Buchli said the State Department of Public Works will handle the project after eight remaining tasks finish. The plan also adds five new lathes under the Manpower Development act replacing older models and offers new courses in short order cooking and waitress training.
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Bullard-Havens
Buchli
Register Today Noon to Eight At City Hall
A public notice invites residents to register today from noon to 8 PM at City Hall. The event specifies registration windows and location for voter or civic records. Local officials encourage attendance to ensure updated registration details and compliance with municipal procedures.
City Salutes Columbus With Varied Events
Bridgeport held Columbus Day ceremonies with a grand parade of more than 1,000 people and 13 bands from Lafayette Square to Columbus Elementary School for a talent show after wreath layings and speeches. A prior wreath was placed at a Columbus statue in Seaside Park and the Italian flag raised at City Hall. Mayor Hugh Curran praised Italian descent contributions and urged unity across race as education, employment, housing, and church life were highlighted amid questions on coexistence.
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Bridgeport
Christopher Columbus
America
Lafayette Square
Main Street
Columbus Elementary School
Seaside ‘Park
City Hall
Columbus ‘School
Hugh Curran
Columbus
Ameries
Haiphong raids target major shipyards and airfield
U S Navy jets from two carriers blasted Haiphong area shipyards and a barge plant in the first strike on targets once on the restricted list. The raids aimed to cut access from the port by damaging drydocks, repair facilities, and river facilities while also targeting the Cat Bi airfield and a large military compound with missiles and helicopters under construction.
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Haiphong
Key Red Port
Saigon
Pentagon
U.S
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Wnhit
Navy
Cua Cam River
Haiphong Harbor
Mediation Fails Striking Workers Halt Haddam Plant Dedication
Six day old strike against Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Co. ends without progress. The breakdown in talks forces cancellation of Thursday night dedication for the new Haddam Neck generating plant.
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Meriden
New Connecticut
Enrollment Drop Ending In the City High Schools
Bridgeport school enrollment stabilizes after years of declines in high schools led by Central High. Total enrollment Sept 30 was 24 080 with high school 5 923 down 57 from last year. Elementary enrollment 18 557 up 117, total 60 higher year over year. Central High over by 100, total 2 789 including 55 specials, nearing emergency capacity.
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Bridgeport
Board of Education
Lester S. Silverstone
Supt
Silverstone
Central High
Frank Piazza
Central
Cen
Dancers End 27-Day Strike at Music Hall Return
The Radio City Rockettes and BALLET dancers end a 27 day strike at the Music Hall in New York City. The 103 performers resume the stage show as box office losses mount. The picket lines disperse outside the theater on Sixth Avenue as management surveys attendance and prepare for a swift return to the stage.
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Leity
Radio City
Music Hall
Hall
Sith Street
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