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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1968

Page

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Bombs Fall as Talks Buzz in Saigon and Hanoi

U S planes hit southern North Vietnam with more missions planned for Saturday. Saigon officials fear a bombing halt could stall peace talks in Paris while Hanoi press seeks concessions before any joint declaration. Riots of reports describe damaged oil storage and supply routes as discussions continue.

Saigon U.S North Vietnam Lo Hanoi Washington Taiew Hanoi Tan

U S Pushes Allies On Ending Bombing Before Inauguration

Washington reports show the United States pressing allies on a peace move as Johnson nears leaving office. Saigon rejects a joint declaration to halt bombing of North Vietnam while North Vietnam denounces the move. Ambassador Bunker meets with Thieu amid the diplomatic surge.

Washington United States Saigon Hanoi White House State Department Johnson Nguyen van Thieu North Vietnam Ellsworth Bunker Nhan ‘Dan

Humphrey Campaigns Today at Avco Plant

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey campaigns in Connecticut with a 2:70 pm arrival at Bridgeport Airport after a noon rally in Hartford. He plans a Q and A with homemakers at Connecticut General Life Insurance in Bloomfield and an outdoor address at Avco Lycoming in Stratford before rallies in Waterbury and a return to Bridgeport Airport for a flight to New York.

Hubert H. Harm Phrey Connecticut Avco Lycoming Division Stratford Bridgeport Hadford Constitution Plaza Connecticut General Life Insurance Company Auditorum Bloomfield Detroit Rumphrey Windsor Locks Martford Thim Bradley International Airport Humphrey Avco Waterbury

Weather Forecast for Bridgeport and Vicinity

A cloudy and mild forecast for Bridgeport today with morning fog and high in the 70s. Tonight mostly cloudy with little temperature change and a low near 44. Tomorrow partly cloudy with a chance of rain and southerly winds 3 to 15 mph.

Weather Bureau Bridgeport

Fairfield GOP Backs Mayor Charter Form

Fairfield Republican Town Committee endorsed a revised charter to create a mayoral post replacing the Board of Selectmen. The vote was by voice with some opposition. the Public Affairs committee favored the changes seven to two. The charter will be voted on in next month’s election.

Fairfield Republican Town Committee Board of Selectmen Fairfield Melfin Fenol Floyd Angevine Fennell

Apollo 7 Crew Adjusts TV Plans Amid Space Flight

Apollo 7 astronauts canceled a live TV segment due to a heavy workload. Commander Schirra asked to skip the show though ground control approved. the crew continues testing guidance and navigation as they near the 11 day flight.

Cnpile Navy Walter 4. Schirra Jr Schirra Space

Massive crowd backs New York teachers at City Hall

An estimated 40,000 protesters gathered at City Hall to support striking teachers and jeer Mayor John V. Lindsay. Reporters said the throng was the largest seen by veteran City Hall observers as Lindsay, attempting a middle ground in the tense dispute over teacher rights and school decentralization, faced loud opposition.

New York City Hall Jos V. Lindsay Lindsay

Aristotle Onassis a Self Made Greek Shipping Tycoon

The profile portrays Aristotle Onassis as the self made Greek who built the world’s largest fleet through tankers freighters and whalers. It notes his quiet style and bouts of melancholy, his marriages including to Jacqueline Kennedy and Maria Callas, and his global residences from New York to Montevideo.

Associated Press Jacqueline Kennedy Willy Aristotle Socrates Onassis Onassis Hor New York Paris Antibes Athens Montevideo Smyrna Argentina Buenos Aires

Almanac Entry For October 18

The text notes October 18 as the two hundred ninety second day of the year and the twenty seventh day of Fall. It records sunrise at 7 08 a m and sunset at 6 08 p m.

United Fund drive in Eastern Fairfield reaches 14.8 percent

The 14th annual United Fund of Eastern Fairfield County drive shows 14.8 percent, $352,488 raised of a $2,412,041 goal in the first 10 days of the four week campaign. Oct. 8 start. $2,059,559 remaining. Special Gifts division led with $24,507 of $45,000. John A. Flynn chairs the division with William J. Fitzpatrick Jr. and notes the late William J. Fitzpatrick Sr.’s contributions. Awards were given for exceptional performance during Operation Giving Day by Norman Lavellette.

United Fund Fairfield County North John A. Flynn William J. Fitzpatrick Flynn William J. Fitzpatrick, Sr The Mr. Fitzpatrick

No Comment From Callas On Onassis Kennedy Marriage

Paris report says Maria Callas refused to comment on Aristotle Onassis marriage to Jacqueline Kennedy as announced Thursday night. The actress previously linked romantically to Onassis did not speak to reporters.

Parisap Maria Callas Aristotle Onassis Jacqueline Kennedy

Church Rules Complicate Kennedy Onassis Marriage

Jacqueline Kennedy and Aristotle Onassis face religious hurdles as Catholic Rome and Greek Orthodox law differ on remarriage after divorce. Catholic authorities question whether annulment rules permit a second marriage, while Orthodox approval had earlier been granted to Onassis's 1960 divorce from his first wife.

Kennedy-Onassis George W. Cornell NEW York Jacqueline Kennedy Aristotlé Onassis John S. Kennedy Onassis North South America Titia

ABCD Seeks Year-Round Westport Busing Program Extension

Bridgeport anti-poverty group ABCD seeks to extend last summer's Westport based intercommunity youth program as a year round effort. The board approved the plan amid public debate over cross community transportation and future growth potential. State funds of 55829 are requested from the Department of Community Affairs as Project Extend.

ABCD Westport Bridgeport State Department of Community Affairs

Jacqueline Kennedy Profile Reveals a Life of Glamour and Tragedy

Born into wealth in Southampton on July 28 1929 Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy grew to be famed for beauty and poise. Her parents divorced when she was young and she later joined the Auchincloss family circle at McLean Virginia. Her debut in 1947 sparked social acclaim and she later studied at Vassar and George Washington University before a Washington Times Herald position. She married John F. Kennedy in Newport Rhode Island and the couple had Caroline and John Jr with a third child Patrick.

New York Jacqueline Kennedy Southhampton N.Y Janet Lee Ho Ivier Manhattan John V. Bouvier T Jacqueline Hugh D. Auchincloss Auchincloss McLean, Va Caroline Lee Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Vassar College Jacqueling George Washington University Washington, D.C Vogue Magazine Washington Times-Herald JFK John F. Kennedy Massachusetts Kennedy Newport R.J Richard Cardinal Cushing Boston Caroline John Fitzgee Kennedy Jn Patrick

Kennedy to wed Onassis amid Greece trip and secrecy

Jacqueline Kennedy, widow of the late president, and her two children flew to Greece aboard an Olympic Airways jet with two sisters-in-law and her mother, amid plans to marry shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis next week on Onassis Isle Scorpios. The Boeing 707 carried 11 passengers and 11 crew. landing is planned at Andragida near Fyrgos.

Jackie Kennedy John Proline Fifth Avenue Greece Inte Aristotle Onassis New York Jacqueline Kennedy Olympic Airways Kennedy Airport Peloponnesis Mediterranean Stephen Smith Patricia Kennedy Peter Lawford Hugh B. Auchincloss Andragida Fyrgos Athens Scorpias Onassis

Puzzle 325 Prize Eludes Fans In Crossword Race

The Puzzlemaster defended a narrow edge in the Sunday Post crossword race winning 325, while fans lined up for another chance. The elusive victor increased the prize to 325 for the next vault challenge and the story continues on page six.

Tines Sunday Post

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