Johnson May Veto Budget Cuts as House Moves
The House Rules Committee cleared a path for a vote on a $2.85 billion budget cut option, with Democrats and Republicans predicting a tight result. It faces a choice among three paths including a Republican $5 billion cut or a budget balance by Johnson’s team after passage of appropriations bills. A separate vote rejected a $1.5 billion Senate House conference report for the Department of Transportation, while a Kelley Flats airport fund transfer faced deletion.
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Truckers Vote Today on Pact To End Strike
AP reports two groups of trucking firms vote on a proposed settlement to end a nine week wildcat strike by independent steel drivers. Violence flared with trucks stoned and shot at in several states, including Connecticut and Massachusetts, while Maryland and Michigan saw earlier incidents. In Beaver Falls a collision between a guarded steel truck and a striker’s pickup injured three men and led to two arrests.
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Weather Outlook for Bridgeport and Vicinity Today
Cloudy and mild with occasional rain across Bridgeport and nearby areas. Highs in the 60s, tonight in the 50s, then gradual clearing tomorrow with little temperature change. Winds southeast to south 10 to 20 mph today, shifting to west to northwest later.
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Governors propose vast plan for racial peace on cities
Connecticut Governor John N. Dempsey unveiled a 10 page advisory report at the National Governors Conference aboard the Independence urging states to mobilize public and private resources to restore order and equal opportunity in urban areas. The plan calls for full participation of all people, physical rehabilitation of blighted areas, improved education and employment opportunities, and broad access to services. Cost details were not disclosed as governors consider actions in a closed session.
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Ike Is Back In Hospital
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower was admitted to Walter Reed Army Hospital with an undiagnosed urinary tract ailment. His condition was described as good as doctors continue studies to determine the exact cause. He was flown from Gettysburg after developing symptoms at home.
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Cop's Wife Dies At Wheel Of Car In Stepney
Mrs. Charles Rudolph 39 wife of New Town policeman Charles Rudolph died after a seizure while driving on Route 25 in Stepney near Capozzi's market. The car ran off the road, hit an embankment and fence post but no other vehicle was involved. She was pronounced dead at St Vincent's hospital after treatment by Dr Francis P A Williams.
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Auto Insurance Probe Urged By House Antitrust Staff
The House Judiciary Committee staff urged a comprehensive inquiry into the auto insurance industry citing slow costly and unsatisfactory current practices. They recommended a full federal or select congressional investigation prompted by mounting complaints and ongoing Senate staff studies.
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Dissident Democrats Move to Block LBJ Reelection
Grass roots movements form across states to oppose President Johnson in 1968 and push for Kennedy or anti Johnson strategies. Groups plan anti Johnson delegate slates or a no vote approach in primaries while coalitions report California and New York as strong bases.
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Unified Budget Plan Aims to End Bookkeeping Confusion
The President's Commission on Budget Concepts proposes a single unified budget summary to replace multiple confusing concepts. Presented by David M. Kennedy to President Johnson, the plan targets clarity for Congress and the public with changes to take effect in fiscal 1969 and broader shifts by 1971.
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Katzenbach Defends Vietnam Policy at Fairfield Speech
Under Secretary of State Nicholas de B Katzenbach defended U S Vietnam commitments at Fairfield University and challenged liberal critics. He compared the alliance to South Korea and urged support, saying the current debate distracts from progress and that alternatives are not easy to find.
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98 GIs Die in Viet Clash Battle Rages for 8 Hours
Police cleared 3 000 demonstrators from the Oakland draft area as 9 buses brought draftees to the Induction Center. More than 25 were held, with 20 taken to hospitals for cuts and bruises amid an eight hour clash.
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Venus soft landing confirmed by Soviet Venus-4 mission
A Soviet spacecraft carrying instruments reportedly landed on Venus after atmospheric entry. Jodrell Bank director Sir Bernard Lovell said signals from the instrument package were being received, indicating the device rested on the planet’s surface. Signals were tracked at 7:58 a.m. Moscow time.
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Catholics Press for Choice on Birth Control Methods
In Rome the world wide assembly of Roman Catholic laymen urged the Church to set clear call on birth control options. The contentious debate reflects a push for defined guidance amid ongoing discussions within Catholic leadership.
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Church Today
Red Force suffers heavy losses in Saigon clash
In fierce all day fighting northeast of Saigon, American troops engaged a Communist regimental force. The battle left 103 Communist dead and 58 Americans killed, with 61 GIs wounded. Three pilots were missing as three American planes were shot down. The clash was the largest ground action since Con Thien.
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Will See Viet War Through Says LBS Johnson
President Johnson told a White House dinner that the United States will ride the tiger in Vietnam until it sees the struggle through. He spoke in a toast honoring Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, aligning U S resolve with Lee’s call for patience and prudence in Southeast Asia.
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Underwater Price Dispute Delays Black Rock Harbor Fill
The City of Bridgeport faces pushback from the Frank M. Flower Co. Inc. a Bayville Long Island oystering firm that holds deeds to over 160 underwater acres near Fayerweather Island hindering plans to extend Seaside Park and westward harbor fill. Yacht clubs back potential purchase but balk at the owner’s high price. Assistant city attorney John J. McGuinness cites a marked price gap in negotiations.
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City Accepts $500000 FAA Aid for Airport Land
The city accepted a federal grant of up to 500000 from the FAA to cover half the cost of land to protect the runway approach at the Municipal airport. Airport Manager Mainiero said the funds fund acquisitions long announced, not a new plan, as surveys and price estimates proceed.
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Nicholas J. Mainiero
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