Speakers at Vietnam forum urge hard line on war
Fr Lyons warns against negotiations with North Vietnam unless tied to a mutual cease fire and asserts steady bombing and anti sanctuary policy. Rep Lukens defends US stance, urges unity, and backs Israel amid Arab conflict. Fourth Congressional District Republican Women sponsor forum.
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Rostow Denied Poor Risk Claim in Closed Hearing
State Department security evaluator Rostow faced a closed hearing with a nonpublic brief. A source who read the document says Rostow was deemed not meeting specific security requirements, not a matter of overall risk or security concerns.
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Upstate Man Donates 80th Pint of Blood
TORRINGTON AP Arthur Irvine donated another pint of blood to the Red Cross in Torrington bringing his total to 10 gallons. Irvine a factors worker at Turner and Seymour Manufacturing Co was given the day off. The local Red Cross chapter presented him with a decorated cake. He has donated blood for 17 years.
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Mayoral Candidates Speak at Forum in New Ferty Election
Three mayoral hopefuls Edward Veccata of ERICA Democratic Curran Vincento Fazio Republican and Albere Mo Perrocca Socialist will speak at a Meet Your Can We fort sponsored by Trade and Cov atina and ast Brvige dagas. Jay Clark of WNAR will moderate the discussion at the Forway restaurant on East Main Street dinner open to the public.
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Minotti to Be Honored at Testimonial Dinner Tonight
Michael T. Minotti international vice president of the Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers union and resident of 42 Aldine Avenue will be honored at a testimonial dinner at 7 oclock tonight at Stratfield Motor Inn. About 600 people expected including Thomas Murphy international president William Connors international secretary George W. King first international vice president John Joyce international treasurer Renato E Ricciuti state labor commissioner and Mayor Curran Leo J Dunn Sr deputy state labor commissioner. Minotti served 15 years as state conference president of the union and was appointed international vice president in August. He was corresponding secretary of Bridgeport local 2 and its business agent from 1937 to 1952 before becoming an international deputy and then vice president.
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Stratfield Motor Inn
Thomas Murphy
William Connors
George W. King
First International
John Joyce
Renato E. Riccuiti
Curran
Leo J. Dunn, Sr
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International Union
State Confirms 10 Socialists Off City Ballot
The state ruling bars ten Socialist candidates from city ballots under minor party rules requiring a gubernatorial vote share or petition for new offices. Petitions are now too late. removals include Jo-Ann Perrocca and Harold Saunders for Board of Education and five aldermen candidates in the 134th district. Remaining on the ballot are Porrecca for mayor Cousins for city clerk Fiorvanski for town clerk and Berling for city treasurer.
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Perracen
Evelyn Cousins
Aloysius
Porrecca
Maser
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Nir Fiorvanski
Behiing
Cite
Two Held in Store As Shoplifters
Two men were arrested at the Shoppers Fair store in Rastan on larceny charges. Laws Dial, 35, of 446 Helen Street, and Witham Canon, 28, of 11 Williston Street, were released after posting $25 each for circuit court appearance.
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Witham Canon
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Heat shortage tightens downtown stores amid relocation plans
With winter approaching, Blinn's Toy and Kaylore Shoe face heat failures in the Dewhirst building causing a temporary relocation. City HUD led talks aim to purchase the building for a courthouse site while federal open spaces funds may aid displaced tenants in finding new locations and moving costs.
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Beulah Recovery Efforts Continue Across Texas Coast
Beulah damage spurred rescue and cleanup in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Homes and resorts on Padre Island reopen slowly as floodwaters recede, refugees housed at Fort Ringgold, and federal aid and Red Cross relief mobilize to aid 26,000 destroyed or damaged homes and 876 treated residents. A separate fire on Barnum Avenue displaced families including Nilda Diaz and Arthur Wertman, with quick firefighter action limiting spread.
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Wisconsin Democrats Plan Anti Johnson Primary
A group of antiwar Democrats announced plans to challenge President Johnson in Wisconsin’s April 2 1968 presidential primary. If successful, the effort would produce an uncommitted delegation to the Democratic national convention in Madison.
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Wisconsin
Pontiff Gifts to UN on Public Display Monday
A diamond encrusted cross and ring given to the United Nations by Pope Paul VI will be shown in a closed case near the Meditation room in the public lobby. The display runs daily until 11 p.m. the following Saturday.
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McLaren Sets Record In Qualifying Round
Bruce McLaren of New Zealand led qualifying for the Canadian American Challenge Cup at Laguna Seca with a 1 minute 02.69 second lap on the 1.9 mile circuit. Dan Gurney followed in a Ford powered Lola with 1.03.10 and Denny Hulme, another McLaren driver from New Zealand, posted 1.04.03.20. Pole position will be decided Sunday morning.
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Hong Kong Reds Extremist Throws Hazardous Device
Police chased and captured an extremist who hurled a hazardous device injuring 33 and fatally harming two in Hong Kong and Chinese tenements. He attempted to strike pursuing officers but the device failed to explode and he faces attempted serious case charges. Communist newspapers urged greater combat against British Fascist authorities.
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Battle Rages Over Onitsha River Town In Nigeria
Reported Friday heavy fighting between Nigerian troops and Biafran forces for Onitsha, Nigeria's second largest city in secessionist Biafra. Nigerian army says it controls most of the city. witnesses report fires at the Onitsha market and continued combat across the Niger River.
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Fairfield Giants Meet New Canaan Sunday in Big Derby
Fairfield Kiwanis Giants aim to extend a four game unbeaten streak as they host undefeated New Canaan at Tomlinson Junior High field in Fairfield. The Pee Wee also plays, with kickoff at 2 pm. Giants rely on Kevin Hustek and Paul Stone while New Canaan features Graham Davis and Dave Benko.
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Frank Pannella
Ridgefield
Ford and UAW Exchange New Contract Proposals
Ford Motor Co. said it made a new contract offer to the United Auto Workers and the union quickly countered. Both sides kept details private after briefly lifting a three day news blackout and then restoring it.
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Tax Board Observes Humane Affairs Department Fund Shift
The Tax Board met to discuss the forthcoming year with Alan T Mosman as secretary presiding. Board president Joseph Schultz and vice president John L Simpson retired last month and the mayor has not named successors. Other members present included Carl Kreinknecht Robert W Naramore Sylvester D Romano and Leo J Redgate.
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ABA Opens Campaign Under Huge Fanfare
ABA Commissioner George Mikan announces the league is ready to challenge the NBA as regular-season play starts in Minneapolis Saint Paul. He cites 11 solidly financed franchises with players ready to showcase both big and small men in a confident season kickoff.
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Reagan Embarks On National Fund-Raising Tour
Governor Ronald Reagan leaves for a two stage seven state GOP fund raising swing covering Midwest and South regions long viewed as Nixon country. He will attend the National Governors Conference aboard the ocean liner Independence between New York and the Virgin Islands.
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Mrs Irene Petroff dies. Hampton widow of Thomas Petroff
Mrs Irene Petroff widow of Thomas Petroff Sr of 515 Marion Road Hampton Virginia died yesterday in Patrick Henry Hospital Denbeigh Virginia Services will take place at the convenience of the family Survivors include three sons Thomas Petroff Jr William J Petroff and Stephen Petroff Jr all of Hampton a daughter Mrs Virginia Chaffens of Newport News and several grandchildren
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Virginia Chaffens
Newport News
Bi Cultural Day School to Exhibit and Sell International Art
The Bi-Cultural Day School in Stamford will sponsor an international art exhibit and sale on October 22 23, with hours 1 5 pm and 7 30 10 pm at Agudath Sholom synagogue 301 Strawberry Hill Avenue. Emerging Art Inc New York prepares the exhibit with the support of Akeata Sime Fd GNA UE.
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Strawberry Hit Avenue
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New York City
U S Planes Hit MIG Field Deep In North Viet Nam
U S Phantom jets struck a MIG field near Cam Pha and hit a bridge and causeway connecting to a major highway. B52 bombers attacked artillery positions and storage areas near the DMZ north of Con Thien and in Pleiku and Binh Long provinces. The new operation near Saigon’s vicinity targeted the Rung Sat Special Zone as infantry battalions began search and destroy missions.
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Nixon to Decide By January on White House Bid
Nixon said he would decide by January whether to seek the 1968 Republican presidential nomination. He expected LBJ to run again unless polls worsen and noted possible GOP nominees George Romney Nelson Rockefeller or Robert Kennedy as a factor in party dynamics.
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Thieves Take $40 From Delicatessen on Madison Avenue
Burglars broke into the Tastee Delicatessen at 819 Madison Avenue last night and escaped with $40. Det. Charles Kinsman said a rear door was smashed to gain entry. Patrolmen Robert Miller and Norman Barnum found the broken door while on a routine check.
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Robert Miller
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Cuba compares United States to Nazi in UN debate
Cuba denounced U S actions in the United Nations calling them akin to Nazi practices and urged North Vietnam to prove that halting bombing would quickly yield a peaceful settlement. The assembly president announced plenary meetings would be suspended with focus shifting to the Middle East upon resumption.
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Penguins defeat Blues 3 1 in NHL game
Pittsburgh Penguins beat St Louis Blues 3 1 as Art Stratton scored the winner converting a rebound. Earl Ingarfield added the third, Kenny Keenan tied for St Louis, and Ab McDonald opened scoring for Pittsburgh. Straton, Ingarfield and McDonald stood out in a rough first period.
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Central Hockey League
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National Hockey League
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Bob Dillabough
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Mexico City to Host Feather Title Fight
A near capacity crowd of 90 000 is expected at the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City for a featherweight title bout between Vincente Saldivar and Welshman Howard Winstone. Also on the card Ernie Terrell seeks redemption against Manuel Ramos with other stellar matchups including Harada Olivares Caraballo and Castillo. Saldivar defended his title twice against Winstone and is the favorite to win a third time though Winstone claims he has learned.
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Howard Winstone
Ernie Terrell
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Ushiwakamura
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Colombia
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Caraballo
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Sentencing Delayed In Child Abandonment Case
Mrs. Janice Lo'dice, 38, a waitress, faced sentencing in Circuit court for abandoning her 15 month old son in a car. The hearing was continued and rescheduled for October 20.
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GNP Surges Ahead as Predictions Exceed Expectations
The third quarter GNP rose sharply aided by a drop in inventory drag and steady consumer spending. Officials cited a possible fourth quarter jump beyond 20 billion dollars if inflation pressures stay contained and the Ford strike ends. President Johnson proposed a 10 percent surcharge on income taxes to curb inflation and hold rates steady.
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Eleven Hour Voter Registry Session At City Hall
Voters fill City Hall as 11 hour session to push fall total beyond 1,000. Frank J. Verrilli and the Board of Selectmen recorded 142 new registrants yesterday, bringing fall total to 906 after eight sessions. Today’s hours run 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lunches arranged to avoid turnout drop. Democrats add 33 to reach 243, Republicans gain 10 for 74.
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Frank J. Verrilli
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Francis A. Campagnone
Mother and Child Hurt When Car Hits Pole on Madison
A mother Dor othy N. Pitty aged 42 of 63 Ridgefield Road and her six year old son Dennis were injured at 6 14 a m yesterday when the car she drove struck a telephone pole on Madison Avenue near the Rooster River boulevard. They were taken to St Vincent s hospital for facial injuries with police noting mechanical failure as the cause.
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