NYSE Climbs Substantially Amid Market Gains
The U S stock market advanced Monday with the Dow rising 7 18 points to 778 89 and the NYSE composite up 46 cents as 775 issues gained 388 declined amid moderate volume Blue chips and glamour stocks led gains on stronger earnings and prospects of Viet Nam conflict easing Reuters AP notes American Telephone led activity up $1 to 55 25 while Hertz rose 5 75 to 39 25 on merger news Other notable closes included General Motors 71 87 up 75 cents Xerox 102 25 up 3 75 and Polaroid down 50 cents to 133 75 pointing to a rally with profit taking later in the day.
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American Telephone
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General Motors
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Xerox
Purez
Polaroid
Minister Guilty of Littering Bible Passages
A Circuit Court jury in Chicago convicts Rev. Vernon C. Lyons and his three children of littering park property with copies of the Acts of the Apostles. The jury reached its verdict in nine minutes. Sentencing and post trial motions are scheduled for November 15. Lyons faces a maximum fine of $200.
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C. Lyons
Maurice Lee
Lyons
Aldermen Propose Laws On Glue Sniffing and LSD
Two council members introduced separate ordinances at a City Hall session aimed at curbing teenage glue sniffing and LSD use. The proposals would ban inhaling or distributing related substances to minors and impose six months in jail or a $100 fine or both. Officials plan to merge the measures into a single bill for council consideration.
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City Hall
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William J. Lavery
Lavery
Ment
Curran
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Council
General Assembly
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John E. Zelinski
Special Services
Apparent homicide casts cloud over Ohio church center death
Dr. Robert W. Spike a 43 year old ministry professor and civil rights worker was found dead with a head wound in a blood spattered room at a Columbus religious center. Franklin County coroner called the death apparent homicide as police sought a blunt metal object. Spike directed ministry at the University of Chicago Divinity School and served with the National Council of Churches Commission on Religion and Race. He had helped dedicate the new center near Ohio State University and was to fly back to Chicago for classes. Survivors include his wife Alice and two sons Paul and John.
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Commission On Religion and Race
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Granville
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Colgate Rochester’ Divinity School
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Daily News Endorses Rocky's Re-Election
The New York Daily News endorsed Republican Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller for re election citing he is the preferred candidate overall. The tabloid highlighted Rockefeller as the better balance among contenders in its lead editorial.
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New York Daily News
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Officials Meet On Pinchin Case In Fairfield
State's Attorney Otto J. Saur continues to evaluate a request by Fairfield officials for a warrant to arrest Tax Collector John Pinchin over a reported 154,499 shortage in advance tax collection accounts. County Detective Raineault met Fairfield officials and will report findings, while Pinchin remains hospitalized at Veterans Administration West Haven for an alleged illness after 18 years of service.
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Moliere Topic of UB Lecture by John Wood
The inaugural Art of the Theater lecture at University of Bridgeport Drama Center explored Jean Baptiste Poquelin known as Moliere. John Wood cited his rise of comic drama, truthfulness, humanity, and the lasting influence on theatre. noted controversy shaped his life and Canada? death while performing Le Malade Imaginaire in 1673.
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Drum Corps to Join Kennedy Stadium Rally
Two drum corps exhibitions will precede Senator Edward M. Kennedy's appearance at John F. Kennedy Stadium tomorrow night at 10. The Bridgeport PAL Cadets and the Notre Dame girls’ high school unit will perform around 9 p.m. with a possible brief candidate introduction. Kennedy backs Rep. Donald J. Irwin in the Fairfield county event.
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Bids Opened on Trumbull Road Drainage Project
Waters Construction Co. of New Milford submitted the apparent low bid of 162665 dollars to install 3430 feet of drainage on Route 127 in Trumbull. The bid was announced by the State Public Works Department on Monday.
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Trumbull
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Office robbed of 550 typewriter at Canndelite Terrace site
Police report thieves entered the Bader-Firestone Corporation offices at 550 Vincellette Street yesterday and stole an electric typewriter valued at 690 along with 15 in cash.
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Dempsey Denies Charge of State Hospital Deal
Hartford UPI Governor Dempsey calls Republican charge of a cover up at Connecticut Valley Hospital absolutely ridiculous. He defends running mate Attilio Frassinelli over back taxes and denies any deal with hospital trustees or the ousted superintendent. He stresses growth as the key campaign issue and hopes voters ask state level questions.
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Dempsey
Ani
Clayton Genigras
Attilio R. Frassinelli
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Consumer Protection
John F. Lowney Jr
GOP
State Board of Mental Health
Lowney
Connecticut
Tax status sparks debate in Stafford Springs
Commissioner Pinney argues Frassinelli paid taxes late and questions selective treatment. He says if all residents paid when convenient, Stafford Springs would go bankrupt and criticizes state government integrity. He challenges why foreclosures or state action did not occur.
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Mr. Pinney
Frassinelli
Stafford Springs
Frassinelli Attack Pressed by Pinney in Connecticut
Hartford UPI reports Republican State Chairman A Searle Pinney criticizes Democratic figures over tax and campaign fund issues. He cites Sen Thomas Dodd under investigation for diverted campaign funds and Lt Gov candidate Frassinelli after five years of unpaid Stafford Springs property taxes. Pinney calls for higher ethical standards.
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UPI
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Dempsey
A. Searle Pinney
Connecticut
U.S
Thomas Dodd
Attilio R. Frassinelli
Stafford Springs
Fuel Tanks Authorized For Katz Building
The Common Council authorized installation of new fuel oil tanks in the A Katz and Son building at State street and West avenue. The project ties to a planned new heating system. Work must be supervised by the Fire department per the council's stipulation.
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Horse Rescued From Mire After Rider Is Thrown
Miss Linda Misik of Shelton rode her horse in the woods north of Stratford near Pumpkin Ground road when the animal bolted into a swamp and threw her. Stratford police and Fire Department Emergency Squad spent two hours pulling the horse to safety with a rope, after which it regained footing and the rider rode off toward home in Shelton. Egypt may seek a loan from the World Bank.
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Albert Evanko
Michael Kovach
Stephen Erdos
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