Rusk backs U S policy in Vietnam amid critics
The secretary of state defended U S Vietnam policy at the United Nations General Assembly and in public remarks. He rejected calls to pause bombing, urged clarity between Washington and Hanoi, and praised South Vietnam’s move toward constitutional governance amid a broader U S Southeast Asian commitment.
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Congress
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China
Guevara's Body May Be Turned Over to Family
A Bolivian government source said Che Guevara’s body identified in Bolivia could be turned over to the Guevara family for burial in Argentina. Roberto Guevara arrived in La Paz and refused to say if he believed his brother had died in Bolivia. A doctor cited by authorities said seven bullets hit Guevara with one through the heart, casting doubt on army accounts of his death.
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Ernesto Che Guevara
Guevara
Argentina
Roberto Guevara
Arab UN Speech Critiques Israel During Vietnam Spotlight
In a tense UN session the Arab spokesman condemned Israel while urging an unconditional halt to U.S. bombing in North Vietnam as a path to peace. He argued a lasting settlement requires talks among North Vietnam the Viet Cong and South Vietnam amid pressure for a U.S.-Soviet accord on next steps.
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Middle East
H.S. Amersinghe
Ceylon
U.S
North Vietnam
Viet Cong
South Vietnam
Seniority Guides Longshoremen At City's Piers
The union spokesman for International Longshoremen's Association Local 1398 says seniority will govern disputes at New Haven and Bridgeport piers. About 90 men unload ships here, with openings filled by the most senior workers, unlike New York where area seniority creates divisions. The article contrasts local practice with broader New York waterfront rules and notes the New Haven district’s lack of a waterfront commission problem.
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New Haven
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Longshoremen's Association
New York
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Civil Service Board Banquet Set Thursday
The Civil Service commission holds its traditional fall banquet next Thursday night at Hillandale country club in Trumbull to mark Bridgeport's 132nd civil service anniversary. Officers will be elected for the new year. Stephen Jankura, reappointed by Mayor Curran to a five year term, has served as president since the beginning.
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Trumbull
Bridgeport
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Curran
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Waterfront hurdles in New York cited by Pietrini
Pietrini states New York faces complex local issues with many employers and piers across districts while Bridgeport and New Haven had simpler oversight. He notes the absence of a Waterfront commission to coordinate such matters.
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New Y_ k
Johnson Seeks Tax Boost as Budget Talks Continue
Johnson tells House the panel will vote to cut appropriations by about 6 billion instead of 5 billion as it moves toward the target. Rep. Ford of Michigan hopes the cut could exceed 6 billion and Shivers of the Chamber of Commerce urges spending cuts to prevent deficits and inflation, signaling a possible tax bill.
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House Appropriations Committee
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Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
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Allan Shivers
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Texas
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Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Frank T. Bow
Ohio
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Police Seek Identity of Drowned Bridgeport Man
Bridgeport detectives continue efforts to identify an elderly man who drowned after leaping from the Stratford Avenue bridge into Bridgeport harbor Wednesday afternoon. Approximate age 67, height five feet nine, grey hair, partially bald. He wore a blue plaid shirt, olive green work pants and a blue waist length coat. Police have followed multiple leads with no ID at this time.
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Bridgeport
Bridgeport Harbor
Stratford Avenue
UAW Rejects Ford Offer Deepening Strike Deadlock
DETROIT AP The United Auto Workers rejected Ford Motor Co offer as talks stall over a 36 day strike. An informed source said the offer was generous but no details were released amid a news blackout. UAW President Walter P. Reuther appeared briefly at Ford HQ with bargaining teams, then departed without signs of a breakthrough.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers Union
Ford Motor Co
Associated Press
Walter P. Reuther
UAW
Ford
Dearborn
Reuther
Ex Klansman Reveals 1964 Mississippi Killings Details
An ex Klansman testifies about the 1964 Mississippi killings of Michael Schwerner Andrew Goodman and James Chaney. He describes the abduction by a dozer operator who buried them in an earthen dam, and notes the FBI later paid him to testify. Witnesses name Klansmen involved and discuss motives and prosecutions.
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Michael Schwerner
Brooklyn
Meridian
Andrew Goodman
New York
James Chaney
Schwerner
Neshoba County
Price
Alton Wayne Roberts
Billy Wayne Posey
Jerry McGrew Sharpe
Jimmy Arledge
Jimmy Snowden
Horace Doyle Barnette
FBI
Delmar Dennis
Dennis
C. W. Miller
Meridian Klavern
Titan
Juveniles Blamed for Basement Blaze in Bridgeport
Bridgeport police investigate minor basement fire at 152 Morgan Avenue. Fire officials say a cardboard box was set alight in the basement of a residence and juveniles are suspected. No damage reported. case referred to juvenile authorities.
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Bridgeport
Morgan Avenue
City Salutes Columbus With Varied Events
Bridgeport gathers for Columbus Day events featuring mayor Curran urging unity and civil harmony, citing Columbus’s discovery as a guide to solving city ills. Speakers include Vincent Fazio and Albert Perrocco as candidates praise the flag and national unity. A talent show follows with top winners from local youths.
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America
Curran
Bridgeport
Vincent Fazio
Columbus
Albert M. Perrocco
Helen Korzinski
John
Harras Avenue
Dale Gianpalo
Brookfield Drive
Huntington
Ratana Parker
Leonard M. Cocco
Richard W. Pinto
Italian Community Center
North End Columbus Association
Judy Blair
Blair Dance Center
Pete Maslronardi
Leete R. Doty
Post Publishing Company
Albert “Johnny” Altieri
Philip Morris Cigarette Company
Charles Marsiello
North End
Donald R. Irwin
Irwin
Columbus Prize Awarded to Dr Gabor for Communications
Dr Dennis Gabor of CBS Laboratories received the $8,000 Christopher Columbus international communications prize from Genoa Italy. He was cited for advances in the mathematical theory of communications with practical uses in frequency compression and color television. He is called the father of holography.
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Genoa
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Haiphong Raid Hits Bridges and Shipyards
U S and Vietnamese sources report heavy air strikes on Haiphong targeting bridges fuel dumps and the MIG base. Carrier aircraft claim damage to two boat yards while ground action remains light. No U S plane losses announced. Hanoi cites two jets shot down. Casualties in DMZ sectors drop to two month low.
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Enrollment pressures ease with Bassick and Harding expansions
Superintendent notes Bassick High School enrollment of 1050 can grow to 1500 or 1600 after the Bas sick project enlarges capacity, easing crowding at Central. Harding currently holds 1655 regular students plus 29 special, with space expanded to 1800. Sept 30 district enrollment reaches 24080, above forecasts for the year start and end of last year.
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IGOP Nominees Back Success Village Bid
Republican candidates for the 138th district pledged support for a program from the Success Village Cooperative association board. Richard Pettit Kenneth Bishop Vincent J. Fazio and Bernard Tapor joined in backing plans for a neighborhood playground snow and garbage removal and more street lights on Success Avenue and in the development.
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Kenneth ‘Bishop
Vincent J.fazio
GOP
Bernard Tapor
Success Avenue
Pedestrian and Cyclist Injured in Stratford Crash
A 10 year old pedestrian was seriously injured and a 27 year old motorcyclist hospitalized after a crash at Hard's corner Stratford. Kazimier Fritz 51 of 34 Soundview Avenue Shelton suffered a broken right leg and head injuries in Bridgeport hospital listed in poor condition. Ogden H Seaholm of 149 Lincoln Street Stratford listed in fair condition with back injuries and facial lacerations after his motorcycle struck the pedestrian. Police have not completed their investigation. motorcycle was southbound on Main Street at Stratford Avenue intersection.
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Bridgeport
Kazimier Fritz
Soundview Avenue
Shelton
Ogden H. Seaholm
Lincoln Street
Main Street
Stratford Avenue
American charity gives Jordan second $1 million relief check
Near East Donations Inc. a wealthy US charity, presented Jordan a second one million dollar donation for war refugee relief to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency which handles Arab refugee issues.
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Amman
Jordan
Near East Donations Inc
United States
U.N. Relief and Works Agency
City tackles raw waste discharges amid water quality concerns
Alderman Sabo highlighted three forward steps to curb pollution in Bridgeport. The city secured about 50 000 from the federal government to fund sewage plant planning. The Humane Affairs department ordered property owners near Black Rock yacht club to install septic tanks after sewage was emitted into Black Rock harbor. Teetor Dobbins Inc was directed to locate unknown discharges into city storm sewers. The mayor and Water Resources commission were praised for progress, though the effort may take years. A dredging temporary oil slick was ruled non persistent. The Bridgeport-Trumbull sewer contract was approved to avoid overloading treatment facilities and to extend sewer lines to the final 20 percent of Bridgeport.
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Humane Affairs Department
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Teetor-Dobbins, Inc
Curran
Water Resources Commission
Bridgeport-Trumbull
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