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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1967

Page

3

Soviet Venus probe Venus 4 reports signals despite not landing

Soviet Academy president M Mensiav Vo Keldysh said Venus 4 aimed to study the atmosphere and likely could not guarantee a soft landing. The craft, sterilized to prevent Earth microbes, sent signals back though previous Soviet Venus probes failed to transmit.

Earth Mensiav Vo Keldysh Soviet Academy of Sciences Keldysh Venus 4 Venus Britain Jodrel Bank

Harvester Local 505 backs UAW dues hike

Members of International Harvester United Auto Workers Local 505 voted to support the national UAW in its strike against Ford Motor Company. The meeting at the Duke of Abruzzi hall on 75 Hurd Avenue approved any necessary dues increase to bolster the union strike fund.

International Harvester United Auto Workers National UAW Ford Motor Company Duke of Abruzzi Hall Hurd Avenue Pope Paul VI Assembly Third World Congress Lebanon Tanos E! Hajf Raimondo Manzini Vatican Osservatore Romano Manzini Catholic Press Union Rome

Motel Hostess Testifies in Bank Robbery Trial

A motel hostess and government witnesses linked suspects Alfred Cappabianca William Sasso and Edward Reed to a $25,000 robbery of the Arlingtown branch of the First New Haven Savings Bank on April 28. FBI fingerprint matches tied Cappabianca to a brown bag later found with $9,000 in a motel room.

New Haven West Haven Robert Connors East Haven Tte Cappabianca William L.sasso Waterbury Edward Reed Arlingtown First New Haven Savings Bank Robert Hawley Federal Bureau of Investigation Capprbianca Carl White Marilyn White White

Newtown Youth Sentenced in Assault Case

In Danbury Circuit Court Judge rottman ordered a suspended term for a Newtown youth after finding him guilty of aggravated assault following a July arrest for breach of the peace. The case involved a 17 year old from Boughton Street and occurred while he was on probation.

Danbury Giilaren Aisin Roattman Reiske Boughton Street COGAN Rottman Felice Danice Bethel Howard J. Moraghan Robert J. Michael Danise John A. Minor Darien State Traffic Commission George Vallee Midway Drive Lucien Labbe Town Hill Avenue Wagsen

Fairfield saleswoman wins big lottery prize

Mrs Helen Radley of 143 Old Stratfield Road Fairfield a Topps department store saleswoman has become a lottery winner with at least 3000 guaranteed and prizes up to 100000. She plans to cash the ticket and hopes the money changes her luck. The report links local bank play and a model cities grant list in St. Louis.

Arnold C. Borgman Hilltop Road J. L. Lucas and Son, Inc Black Rock ‘Congregational Stanley R. Allaby Oaklawn Henry E. Bishop Dean Borgman Daniel Borgman New York City Donald Borgman Brazil Paul Borgman Chicago Peter Borgman Los Angeles Calif J. David Borgman Marine Corps South Vietnam Ruth Borgman San Pete Mastronardi Pough- Pet Puerto Yu Gat Ann Borgman Oeaton Black Rock People's Savings Bank New York Black Rock Cow Gregational Church Helen Radley Old Ae Stratfield Road Fairfield Topps Department Store New Haven Porter St. Louis Post-Dispatch

City Not on Secret List For Model Cities Aid

Bridgeport seeks about 104000 dollars in federal planning money for a model city program on the lower East Side while Washington officials deny any secret list exists. A HUD spokesman says a 75 city list looks good though no award date or contents are disclosed as nearly 200 cities apply for planning grants.

Bridgeport Lower East Side Washington Department of Housing and Urban Development Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco The Post-Dispatch Dispatch

Fairfield woman relies on sweepstakes for mortgage relief

Mrs Radley, a Fairfield resident, has bought New York sweepstakes tickets each month since sales began. She hopes the drawings pay down her mortgage, with her number drawn again Tuesday making her eligible for 5000. She plans to buy a new car if larger prizes come.

Fairfield Poe Radley Jack

West End Protest Over Tyre Fire Smog

William Koerner of the West End ABCD council sent a telegram to Mayor Curran protesting a burning tyre incident at Seaside Park. He urged faster action to end the smoky nuisance affecting the P. T. Barnum apartments area, noting plans for a new incinerator to ease life in the neighborhood.

Seaside Park P.T. Barnum William Koemer West End ABCD Curran Eieeram Koerner West Mr. Koerner Koermmer

Katzenbach Defends Vietnam Policy at Fairfield Dinner

Under Secretary Katzenbach argues U S Vietnam policy is sound while blistering critics. He rebuts claims of a yellow peril and mocks misread remarks by Secretary Rusk as he outlines civil rights concerns. The event at Fairfield includes remarks by university leaders and a student forum with questions on war and protests.

Brinsko Katzenbach Fairfield U Fairfield University James W. Birkenstock New Canaan IBM Nicholas Katzenbach William C. McInnes S.J Vietnam Mr. Katzenbach Rusk Katzenbach China Romney Reagan California Ronald Reagan Michigan George Romney Richard Joyce Smith University Smith New Haven Fairfield America Washington, D.C Marmion Phelan J. Gerald Phelan Bridgeport Fletcher-Thompson, Inc Tol McInnes Donald J. Irwin D-Conn Curran Fairfield First John J. Sullivan Gonzaga Auditorium State Department

Ribicoff Backs Bill to Revamp Interior Department

Senate hearing backs a proposal to convert the Interior Department into a Department of National Resources. Senator Moss says resistance will come from agencies losing functions but hopes coordinated planning will overcome obstacles. Senator Kennedy says reorganization would help balance development and preservation. The plan would move the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Office of Territories to Health, Education and Welfare.

Washington Department of Interior Department of National Resources Frank E. Moss Utah Senate Edward M. Kennedy Dmass Ribicoff Abraham Ribicoff D' Zonn Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Territories Interior Department Department of Health, Education and Welfare

Area to Honor Afghanistan Envoy at UN Day Event

Bassick High students mobilize clubs to greet Abdul Rahman Pazhwak ambassador to the United Nations from Afghanistan who presided over the last General Assembly. Mementos and welcome letters will be given Tuesday at Fairfield University Oak Room during the area UN Day program run by the United Nations Association of Greater Bridgeport and the tri universities.

Bassick High School Abdul Rahman Pazhwak United Nations Afghanistan General Assembly Ambassador Pazhwak Fairfield University Audrey ‘Thomson Bernard Shapiro Bassick High Edward Zotian James Curiale Bridgeport Board of Education Curran Fairfield John Sullivan Bassick Curiale

Dr Jay E Starrett Urologist Dies at 63 in Arizona

Stamford obituary for Dr Jay Ellis Starrett 63 of Bartina Jane a urologist who died unexpectedly in Phoenix Arizona while attending an aviation conference. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church Stamford with burial in Long Ridge Union Cemetery. He belonged to Fairfield County Medical Society Connecticut State Medical Society and Connecticut State Urological Association. Survivors Veronica Hicks Starrett a son Robert B Starrett of Weston a grandson and a granddaughter.

Stamford Jay Ellis Starrett Bartina Jane Phoenix Ariz International Order of Characters First Presbyterian Church Donald F. Campbell Long Ridge Union Cemetery Bouton and Reynolds Funeral Home Bedford Street

Public Hearing on Goldenrod Ave Sidewalk Curbs Nov 6

The Common Council schedules a public hearing at the start of its next meeting at City Hall on Nov 6 regarding a petition from John Anastas and others for installing sidewalks and curbs on Goldenrod Avenue between Wayne and Peet streets. The petition signed by 33 residents requests paving with highway committee still studying the issue.

Common Council City Hall John Anastas Goldenrod Avenue Wayne Peet Streets Anstall Ezra Street Summit Harmony Streets Public Works Department

Sikora Heads Park City Toastmasters Install

Michael P Sikora of Trumbull was installed as president of the Park City Toastmasters club at a dinner in the Fairway restaurant. Educational vice president Joseph La Motta and other officers from Bridgeport Fairfield were named along with speakers Michael Terek Michael DelVecchio and George Terek.

Michael P. Sikora Trumbull Park City Toastmasters Club Fairway Joseph la Motta Bridgeport Monte S. Klein Mel Cortiglia William Oakes Don Knutch Fairfield Michael Terek Michael DelVecchio George Terek Paul D'Elia Joseph LaMotta

Burglars Hit Local Businesses and Homes Overnight

Police report four burglaries scattered across the city. Break ins targeted a house on 269 Pearl street with over $960 in cash and bonds missing, University Club at 232 Golden Hill Street, Harold's Muffler 2050 Fairfield Avenue, and Monroe Shade and Blind Company 1419 Stratford Avenue where entry was gained by a broken rear door window. A Linch TV set was taken from Harold's Muffler. An unclear amount of cash and cigarettes also vanished from the other site. Public notices toward church statements appear in unrelated items.

Anthony Rich Pearl Street University Club Golden Hill Street Harold

Rockefeller Denies 1964 Presidential Candidacy Aboard Ship

Gov. Nelson Rockefeller declared he does not want to be president and is not a candidate. At the 59th National Governors Conference aboard the SS Independence he urged organization to support George Romney. Rhode Island Gov. Chafee warned moderates against waiting for Rockefeller to run.

Independence Nelson A. Rockefeller New York United States Rockefeller Virgin Islands Rhode Island John H. Chafee Michigan George Romney Romney

Woman Outpolls Kinsella in Hartford Primary

In Hartford Miss Ann Uccello a Republican and city councilwoman outpolled Democratic mayor George B. Kinsella by about 180 votes in the non-partisan council primary. Deputy Mayor George J. Ritter trailed third, more than 1 500 votes behind. Uccello, a G Fox & Co. employee, is seeking reelection.

Hartford Ann Uccello George B. Kinsella George J. Ritter Kinsella Miss Uccello Atty George A.thanson University of Hartford Democratic Council Ritter Raymond J. Kelly Athanson Francis M. DeLucco Thomas H. Corrigan Athamnson

Ford and UAWs Bargaining Into Second Long Night

Negotiators for Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers enter a second long night of talks aiming to end a 41 day strike. Reports say a quick settlement remains unlikely as 160,000 Ford workers stay idle across 25 states and top teams resume subcommittee work.

Detroit Ford Motor Co United Auto Workers Associated Press UAW Walter P. Reuther Ford Malcolm L. Denise General Motors Chrysler

John Wakeman Found Dead In Trumbull Home

John N Wakeman Sr 63 of Taunton Lake road owner of Wakeman nursery in Trumbull was found dead in his home by his son Charles Wakeman. Medical examiner Dr Francis Williams attributed death to natural causes. Services set for Thursday at 1 am at Charles H Lewis funeral home burial at an unnamed local cemetery. He was born in Westport and recently moved to Newtown. survived by Betty Ferrucci Wakeman his widow two sons and many relatives.

Newtown John N. Wakeman Taunton Lake Road Wakeman Nursery Trumbull Charles R. Wakeman Francis Py Williams Charles H. Lewis Westport Wake- Man Fairfield Fish and Game Association Betty Ferrucci Wakeman Sjr Monroe Charles Wakeman Mary G. Wakeman Wilbur G. Wakeman Isaac B. Wakeman Robert T. Wakeman George Wakeman Massachusetts Walter Wood Allen Vaitses Mattapoissett Mass John Kay Easton Edward Sargent Frank Shaw Vernon

Bethel Marine Killed in Vietnam War

Bethel mourns Pfc. Gary C. Griswold 20 killed Saturday in Quang Tri Province. He joined the Marine Corps in June 1966 and went to Vietnam in January. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Clifford E. Griswold live on Codfish Hill.

Bethel Gary C. Griswold Vietnam Pfc Griswold Quang Tri Province Marine Corps Clifford E. Griswold Codfish Hill

Pequot Tribe Chief's Daughter Dies Here

Mrs. Jessie Harris, 77, daughter of the last Pequot chief James H. Harris, died at home at 39 Herald Avenue. Born on the Kent Reservation, she was a chef at Woodfield Village. Survived by a son James H. Hennessey of Bridgeport and two grandchildren. services to be announced by Robert E. Hennessy Funeral Home.

Jessie Harris Herald Avenue James H. Harris Robert E. Hennessy Main Street Harris Kent Woodfield Village James H. Hennessey Bridgeport

Services Today For Drowning Victim In Bridgeport Harbor

Services will be held today for an unidentified man who drowned October 11 after jumping from the Stratford Avenue bridge into Bridgeport harbor. The services are at Godfrey and Conway Funeral Home, 309 Washington Avenue, with burial at Park Cemetery.

Stratford Avenue Bridgeport Harbor Godfrey and Conway Washington Avenue Park Cemetery

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Arnold Borgman Machine Firm West End Abcd Bill Dept. of Interior Pazhwak Jay E. Starrett Goldenrod Ave Trinity United Church of Christ Congress Street Main Congress Streets Mary Mullen Bartlett Street Parents and Friends of Bernard Green Brooklawn Place Greene Sikora-Headed Rocky John Wakeman Pequot Tribe
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