Hanoi Accuses Hanoi of Using POW Photos for Propaganda
Deputy Defense Secretary Paul H. Nitze charged North Vietnam with merchandising films and photographs of captured U.S. servicemen for cash and propaganda. He cited East German and Life magazine images, called the acts a violation of the Geneva convention, and urged access for the Red Cross to prisoners of war and their mail.
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Geneva
North Vietnam
Nitze
Hanoi
East Germany
U.S
International Red Cross
Red Cross
Elmo Roper Joins Britannica Board
Elmo Roper of West Redding and founder of Roper Research Associates has been elected to the Encyclopaedia Britannica board of directors in Chicago. He retires from executive duties with his firm and serves as a consultant on POW treatment and Geneva convention issues amid Pentagon casualty tallies.
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Elmo Roper
Chestnut Woods Road
West Redding
Elmo Roper and Associates
Encylopaedia Britannica, Inc
William Benton
Chicago
Roper
Active
United States
Hisl
Senget Hanoi
Biar
Demifirm
Roper Research Associates
Prisoners of War Inc
New York City
Pentagon
Navy
Air Force
Life Photo Series Reveals North Viet Prison Life
Life Magazine published a 13 page photo essay on captured American servicemen claiming to show prison life in North Vietnam. East German journalists Heynowski and Schellmann say the images, shot near Hanoi, include a sequence of an Air Force pilot Charles Boyd bound for a prison ox cart. They note the U S government doubts the camp was genuine and calls some pictures staged for propaganda.
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New York
Life Magazine
North Vietnam
Walter Heynowski
Gerhard Schellmann
U.S
Oxcart
Life
U.S. Air Force
Charles Boyd
People’s Militia
Boyd
Jeter
Imean
OA 2
North Viet
Heynowski
Schellmann
Potemkin's
East Berlin
Deutsch Films
German Democratic Republic
Hanoi
Viet Pacification Overhaul Targets hamlets and chiefs
The article discusses a major overhaul of the Viet pacification program led by province chiefs including Thang. It notes 1100 hamlets chosen for pacification, with progress measured against a US goal. Questions remain whether declared pacified areas truly support the government amid senior military opposition and fading power. The piece ends by noting the U S Naval Academy’s 1845 founding.
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Thang
U.S
Vietnam
Roper Named Analyst and Director Across Multiple Firms
The text profiles Mr. Roper a renowned writer and election analyst. It notes his role at Fortune magazine survey and The Saturday Review. It lists directorships at International Research Associates Audits and Surveys and Haug Associates and trustee roles at American University in Cairo and University of Bridgeport. He has World War I service and holds honorary degrees from several universities.
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Mr. Roper
Saturday Review
You
Washington
Office of Strategic Services
War Production Board
Office of War Information
Traub Company
American University In
Cairo
University of Bridgeport
Nebraska
University of Minnesota
University of Edinburgh
Scotland
Williams College
University of Nebraska
University of Louisville
University of North Dakota
Lutheran Rally Urges New Bible Translations Across World
About 1,200 people gathered at Klemm Memorial auditorium for a Lutheran Hour rally urging modern Bible translations. Dr Oswald Hoffmann spoke on By Grace, stressing Luther’s 450th anniversary as motivation to reach nations with the Gospel.
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Dianne
Severance
Zion Luth
Oswald Hoffmann
Jeran School
Holy Cross
Theran Church
Trumbull
Robert Schiow
Klemm Memorial
Hoffmann
Martin Luther
Luther
Ronald Mandeville
Theia
Lows Wohilberg
Begin-Liice
Orville Greunkening
Othel
Adele Fichler
I John
Dr. Hoffmann
Gram
Vernon Koch
Pred Ruopp
Sons of Decorations
Oscar Milke
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Norwalk
Fires Ruin Dozens of Homes Around Los Angeles Area
A Chatsworth blaze skirted around 1 000 homes as fires burned over 800 acres in the San Bernardino Mountains. Three homes and 20 acres burned in Hacienda Heights. A separate late afternoon disaster damaged city streets and ancient fire equipment amid spectator crowds near a Barnum era site. Several injuries reported including a patrol car crash. one death and five injuries in a prior collision.
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Chatsworth
Barnum Museum Reopens In November After 100000 Renovation
The Barnum Museum in Bridgeport will reopen in early November after about a year of restoration led by William D. Lee of Lee Associates. An invitational preview is planned for Oct. 27. The building’s interior and exterior have been refurbished while preserving original features.
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Barnum Museum
William D. Lee
Lee Associates
Lee
Barnum Festival Society
Gilbert Street
P. T. Barnum
Bridgeport
Circus
Barnum Circus
B52s Strike Red Infiltration Pass In Vietnam Action
U S forces report renewed B52 strikes on infiltration routes near Tam Ky 350 miles northeast of Saigon amid mortar and ground attacks on a battalion command post. Six American soldiers and six enemy fighters killed, 21 paratroopers wounded, nine Viet Cong killed in nearby skirmishes with the 1st Airmobile Cavalry Division.
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U.S. Army
Tam Ky
Saigon
Eliza Fane
U.S
Panik
Bridgeport
101St Air Hospital
Fane
1St Airmobile Cavalry Division
U S Travel Handbook Guides Congressional Overseas Trips
Washington AP reports the State Department released a Handbook for Congressional Foreign Travel. It outlines VIP treatment expectations, transport, press briefings, and security, aiming to bolster U S diplomacy while avoiding wasteful “junkets.”
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Washington
State Department
Department
U.S
America
House
Congress
India
Pulaski Day Parade Observed With Speech and Music
A Pulaski Day procession of about 600 moved along East Main Street with speeches at Washington Park. Dr. Joseph YZapytowski and Rev. Edmund Szymiewicz spoke on Pulaski’s life, with greetings from Mayor Curran and Congressman Irwin. A parade float featuring Hele Heyka and Mary Smolen highlighted the event amid multiple musical ensembles.
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Pulaski
Casimir Pulaski
Savannah
East Main Street
Washington Park
Joseph Yzapytowski
Fairfield
Edmund Szymiewicz
St. Michael’s Church
Count Pulaski
Curran
Donald Irwin
Alexander W. Samorajczyk
United Polish Societies
Schaefer Brewing Company
Hele Heyka
New Britain
Connecticut
Mary Smolen
Bridgeport
Regina Nikel
PAL
Notre Dame
Meriden
Kosciuszko
Thompsonville
State Master Barbers Elect Keller Tutoli
Joseph T. Keller owner of Joe's Barber Shop at 576 Gregory street was elected second vice president of the Connecticut Master Barbers Protective Association at its 43rd annual convention yesterday at Al Vitti's Inn in Stamford. Benedict Tutoli owner of a shop at 445 Main street was named honorary trustee. State Barber Commissioner Patsy Cello spoke at the meeting.
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Joseph T. Keller
Joe
Gregory Street
Connecticut Master Barbers Protective Association
al Vitti’s Inn
Stamford
Benedict Tutoli
Main Street
Patsy Cello
Joseph Metcalf dies. private services set in Bridgeport area
Joseph Metcalf of 231 Unity Road Trumbull died Saturday at St. Vincent's Hospital. Private services will be held Wednesday at Henry E Bishop and Son Funeral Home 1139 Fairfield Avenue with Rev George L Werner officiating. Burial is at family convenience. He was born in Leeds England and lived in Bridgeport for years. He was a cabinet maker for City Lumber Co until retirement 11 years ago. Survivors include wife Sophie R Metcalf of Trumbull and several nieces and nephews.
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Joseph Metcalf
Unity Road
Trumbull
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Henry E. Bishop and Son Funeral Home
Fairfield Avenue
George L. Werner
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Metcalf
Leeds
England
Bridgeport
City Lumber Company
Sophie R. Metcalf
Miss Esther De Caro Rites Planned in Bridgeport
Miss Esther De Caro of Harral avenue died Saturday at Fairfield Hills hospital. Services set for Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Parente Lauro funeral home and 12 p.m. at St. Raphael's church with a Mass of requiem. Burial in St. Michael's cemetery. Survivors include her father Marino De Caro and five brothers and four sisters residing in Bridgeport, Vernon, Stratford, and Huntington.
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Harral Avenue
Fairfield Hills Hospital
Parente- Lauro
Jose F. Tosado
Avenue
Esther de Cara
Anaconda Plant Workers in Waterbury Plan Strike
Anaconda five Waterbury plants employ about 1,600 workers in copper tubing metal hose and shell casings. The company offered a contract last week that would cut wages for about 20 percent of jobs prompting union leader Shaw to insist talks are not about wage reductions. UAW Local 1078 represents the employees.
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Waterbury
Shaw
Anaconda
UAW
Mayer Named Vets Day Parade Grand Marshal
Arnold W. Mayer commander of the Harry Congdon post of the American Legion was chosen grand marshal for the Veterans Day parade on November 11. The event will start at 2 p.m. from North Washington avenue and Main street, ending at McLevy Hall. Twenty seven veterans organizations will participate along with Red Cross Civil Defense Civil Air Patrol Sea Cadets and Gold Star Mothers. Benjamin B. Wurtzen will be parade second division marshal. No keynote speaker yet.
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Arnold W. Mayer
Harry Congdon
American Legion
Thomas J. Nelson
Veterans Day Committee
United Patriotic Societies
Mayer
John J. Banville
Benjamin B. Wurtzen
Nelson
Washington Avenue
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Broad Street
McLevy Hall
Broad and
State Streets
Red Cross
Civil Defense
Civil Air Patrol
Sea Cadets
Gold Star Mothers
Lung Cancer Rise Linked to Cigarettes Says Society
The society warns new cancer cases will be discovered and 100000 lives lost. It estimates one in four Americans will face cancer and two of every three families will be affected, underscoring the need for earlier detection and better treatment.
Burglaries Target Shrine and Local Businesses
Intruders broke a window at a chapel in the Shrine and entered Heritage Service Station at 2383 Fairfield Avenue and Survey's Service Station at 1250 Barnum Avenue, with investigations ongoing to determine missing items. Police report Took's Restaurant at 620 East Main Street was entered via a rear door and several cases of social were noted missing.
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State Street
Fairfield Avenue
Barnum Avenue
Took’s
East Main Street
Mrs. Theresa Nuzzi Deamico Dies at 0
Mrs. Theresa Nuzzi Deamico of 1337 Beacon Drive Holly Hill Florida died at home Saturday. Funeral arrangements are pending at A R Abriola and Son Funeral Home with burial at St Michael's Cemetery. Survived by husband John Deamico two sons John C Deamico and Guy C Deamico two daughters Dorothy Failla and Mary Canfield two brothers Louis and Thomas Nuzzi two sisters Lillian Oliva and Jeanette Bates six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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Theresa Nuzzi Deamico
John Deamico
Beacon Drive
Holly Hill
Fla
A.R. Abriola and Son Funeral
Main Street
St. Michael's
Deamico
Bridgeport
Stratford
Ladies Guild of
Blood Bank Today Opens at City Hall Lyon Terrace
A Red Cross blood bank opens to the public today from 11 45 a m to 4 30 p m at City Hall on Lyon Terrace.
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Red Cross
City Hall
Lyon Terrace
State Executives Start Conference Cruise Today
Governors Reagan and Romney discussed Vietnam policy and 1968 presidential plans during televised interviews aboard a conference cruise. They debated neutralization, possible invasion risks, and the need to persuade Congress for a war declaration if escalation occurred.
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Reagan
Romney
United States
South Vietnam
Vietnam
NBC
Meet the Press
ABC
Issues and Answers
South Asia
U.S
North Vietnam
Congress
Waldorf-Astoria
Independence
Tragedy Strikes Bridgeport Family As Boy Hangs Self
John Segarra a 10 year old Bridgeport pupil and altar boy died after a belt was found around his neck in the family home on Andover Street. Officials named accidental death. Services set at Dougiello and Sons and St Stephen's with burial at St Michael's Cemetery. Survivors include his parents a brother and grandparents.
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John Segarra
Sergio Segarra
Andover Street
Dougiello and Sons
Park Avenue
St. Stephen's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Theodore Zitnay
Bridgeport Police Department
Mrs Jessie Mae McDonald Rites Planned in Batesburg DC
Services and burial for Jessie Mae McDonald 38 wife of Albert McDonald of 102 Hanover Street will be held in Batesburg DC. The M McDonald Isaac Jr funeral home 185 Stratford Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
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Jessie
Mae McDonald
Albert McDonald
Hanover Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Batesburg
D.C
M. McDonald Isaac Jr
Stratford Avenue
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Bridgeport Area
Immanuel Lutheran School
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Concorida Collegiate Institute
Bronxville
N.Y
Daniel G. Renning
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Hartford
Emil Rosenach
Walter Schneider
Fred Schiller
Ted Ruopp
Alvin Eiehstaedt
Tosado
State
Yale
George Zwally
Alberto Marchuonni
L. A
Keller
Tutoli
Esther DE Caro
Vets’ Day Parade
Blood Bank Today
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