Avco Wins $41 Million Helicopter Contract Plans
The Army awarded two contracts totaling 41 million for Huey helicopter equipment to Avco Corp Lyons division. About 5,008 personnel released from kits and 1.3 million in turbine work. Seabees- Huey enthusiasts may stay on active duty. Stratford plant to build units. Seabee battalions stationed at Port Hueneme Davieville Gulfport will be retired by mid November.
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Washington
Army
Lycombe
Avco Corp
Robert N. Giaimo
Conn
Gisimo
Aveo
Stratford, Conn
Port Hueneme
Calif
Davieville
R. T
Gulfport
Miss
South Vietnam
New Commuter Planes Would Not Alter Airports
A Navy study called Project Eagle outlines short haul subsonic commuter planes using 3500 foot aux runways with no impact on major fields like Kennedy and LaGuardia. The plan shifts civilian jobs, cuts 30,000 positions, and expects 220,000 total Navy personnel by year end. Officials say helicopters are not viable and some bases will be identified for adjustments.
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Secretary of the Navy
John H
Ings
Eagie
Odhers All Navy
Princiwall
Pal
Pentagon
Britpeport
New York
Ife
Kennedy
LaGuardia
Newark
Department of Transportation
John Volpe
Wernor
Massachusetts
Vie
Federal Aviation Agency
Bolivia troops seize Gulf Oil offices and fields
Bolivian troops moved into Gulf Oil Co facilities in Santa Cruz and La Paz after meetings at the presidential home led by Mines Minister Marcel Quiroga. Gulf officials said they received no warning as police entered offices and evacuated staff. The government said Gulf’s stake and payment terms would be determined, amid a broader nationalization push under Alfre do Ovando who seized control last month.
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Marcel Quiroga
Alfredo Ovando
Gulf Ol Hccan
Ovando
Svory
Gulf
la Paz
Washington
U.S. State Department
Bolivie Gulf Co
Santa Cruz
Parker
Wives skeptical but some back Nixon in brief survey
The article records varied reactions as wives in Atlanta Tampa Denver and Fort Collins weigh President Nixon's proposals. Some back the plan citing budget relief while others criticize timing and cost signaling higher prices and delayed effects.
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Nixon
Atlanta
Lee Lane
Tampa
Fin
Sherry Betz
Florida
New York
Ana Michalson
Fort, Collins
Col
Treasury Chief Urges Restraint Amid Business Slowdown
Treasury Secretary Kennedy warned business leaders to adopt enlightened restraint in pricing and urged extension of the income tax surcharge at 5 percent after December 31. He projected slower growth through year end and a possible early 1970 dip, though he hoped for a mild adjustment rather than a serious recession.
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Ary Kennedy
Kennedy
Kelnned
Trade Union Plaza plans housing on East Side site
HSDA considers 18 unit Waterview area development of nearly eight acres with six and eight story towers opposed by some area groups who demand green space and lower density. Architects prepare early designs while public hearings and zone changes are scheduled to decide on co op versus turnkey construction and financing options.
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HSDA
Waterview Arete
LaChioma
Yost
Hbtea
Tcenes
Panik ‘Illage
Williams
Archtect
Maplewood Senior Citizenaire
Tia Chioma
Howard
T. Owens, Jr
DCA
Protests clash over autopsy in Chappaquiddick drowning case
The Chappaquiddick incident continues to spark debate as Flanagan argues against an autopsy and insists the Mary Jo Kopechne drowning was clearly established by law. He questions the blood evidence claims and criticizes an autopsy after burial, noting embalming may affect tests. Judge Brominski prepared for the high profile hearing drawing international attention.
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Chappaquiddick Stand
Mass
Fignagan
Dinis
Mary Jo
Flanagan
Kopeckno
Kennedy
Massachusetts
Larksville
Judge Brominsk
French Priest Boulogne Dies After 17 Months With New Heart
Father Boulogne, a French priest, died after 17 months with a transplanted heart. He endured several rejection crises but remained hopeful about heart transplant viability. He lived in Paris religious community and sought peace during hospital visits for exams and writing. He was among France’s early transplant patients, with initial cases in 1968 and ongoing survival of two recipients.
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Orteberg
Paris
Broussais Hospital
Louis B. Russell Sr
Indianapolis
Ind
Medical College of Virgin] Iy
Richmond
Bluiberg
Father Boulogne
France
Europe
Father Bone Jogne
Charles Dubost
Stamford Passes Fair Rent Ordinance Signed In
Stamford mayor signs ordinance creating a city fair rent commission to review rents with tenant income considered. The measure authorizes a commission to assess fair rent levels and protect tenants in Stamford.
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Stamford
UPI
Conneccticut
Fair Rent Commission
Brung Gigrdann
Troopers Denied Pay Hike As Board Boosts Officers
State troopers and sergeants were denied pay raises while top ranks were increased by 1700 to 2000 dollars. Commissioner Mulcahy said the denial was disappointing and pledged a second appeal next month. The merited raises for lieutenants to colonels were approved amid overtime pay concerns driving the action.
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Hartford
Len J. Mulcahy
Across
State Presennel Appeals Board
T'Nt
Mulcahy
Phillips
Pertie Phillips
Paul Harrington
Connecticut State Employe Associaton
Changes in Priest Roles Favored In Hartford Archdiocese Report
A 12 priest study for the Archdiocese of Hartford proposes major admin changes to parishes. It favors multi pastor teams for large parishes, co pastoral models, and archdiocesan vicars to handle chancery duties. One man parishes would gain curates and deacons expanded roles. The plan aims to align authority with pastoral vocation and local needs.
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Archdiocese of
Hartford
Nasford
Diocesa
Pastoral‘ Board
Con Folic Transcript
New
John F. Wheaton
Patel
Archdiocesan
Vie Cals
Yale
Archdiocese
Ife
Board
New Haven
New Hritein Cleanerls
Fairfield Teens Center With State Unit Advisor
Fairfield teens center leaders meet with state unit advisor Franvis Culp Rev Stanley Hoston and others to discuss youth services programs and possible restructuring. The luncheon at Mrs. Harry B Hatch's home addressed designations, expansion needs, and extending action deadlines for a proposed project amid a busy planning period.
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Franvis Culp
Stanley L. Houston
State Commission
Ton
Hugh Guts
North Clarey
Fairfield Teens Inc
William Thursday
Stansfield
Fairfeld
Connecticut
Fairfield
Pequot Company
Hatch
Southport
Earl Rush
Wednesseek
Witness Identifications Stir Texas Smuggling Case Evidence
Testimony describes how a witness says photos and staged viewing aided by customs and state police led to identifying Miller as Bridgeport Frank. Details recount Caron and others viewing images of Mancuso and Natalizio, with defense alleging lookalikes and improper exposure influenced identifications. Judge McLean denied motion to dismiss, noting defense failed to prove allegations. The trial paused with anticipated continuation Monday morning.
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Frank
Texas
Miller
Bridgeport
Milford
Ahawn Seversi Phsios
Duke
Caran
Anthhony Mancuso
Brooklyn
Mancuso
Brank
Caron
Mara Natassitza
Natalicia
Hartford
United States
Jon. C. Newman
Hatford
Newman
Natalizio
Edward C. McLean
Seotion
Rosario
Topolito
McLean
Monay
Monilay
Broadcasters Back Bill to Limit License Applicants
The Connecticut Broadcasters Association voted to support a Senate bill by John Pastore limiting license applications from competing radio and TV stations. The measure would bar new entrants unless licensees are unfit for renewal by the FCC. The association also announced awards and officer elections during the meeting.
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Hartford, Conn
Marit
Connecticut
der. Association
U.S. Senate
CBA
Fen
John C. Pastore
Uoless
Ticensa
Federal Communications
Sammissani
David Sirmender
Mill Hill
Bridgeport
Emerson College
Boston
Nixon urges public to slow price rises and plan futures
In a weekend letter to business and labor leaders Nixon urges a hard look at government actions over nine months and asks Americans to depend on working and selling to curb inflation. He cites rising hamburger and hospital costs and notes widespread concern and anger while stressing confidence as the nation’s “secret weapon” to halt the inflation cycle.
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Business and Labor
Nixon
Milford Tot Clings To Life in Coma
Salvatore Guzzi, three, was struck by a car near his Milford home and rushed to Milford Hospital in critical condition. Doctors called the miracle that revived him after near death and say he remains in grave danger with a high spinal injury and neck fractures as a dedicated team fights to save him.
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Milford
Salvatore Guzzi
Milford Hospital
Alan Guzzi
Chatsham Avenue
Salvatore
Mainstream Appeal At UC Delegates Conference
Simka welcomed delegates as Mayor Curran out of state. The program includes morning sessions on Church Ministry Education and World Missions, an address on the State of the Conference, departmental sessions at area churches, a report on the United Church of Christ, a Board of Directors report, and a fellowship dinner at the host church.
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Ureban
Simka
Vincent
United Church of Christ
George & Katlenberg
Grand Synod of
Man nicknamed big pusher arrested after hotel narcotics raid
Police describe Erasmo Dominguez 45 as a big pusher after a late night raid on the Majesticans hotel at 1337 Main Street. He faces three narcotics counts with bail set at 10000. Officers seized capsules and other drugs hidden around a light fixture and in a suitcase during the Circuit Court warrant raid led by Sgt. John Halpin.
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East Side
Majesticans
Main Street
Erasmo Dominguez
Domi ‘Nguez
John Halpin
Spt
Halpin
Dominguez
Sgt
Tactical Unit
Frank Flood
Gomber
John Flynn
Jail Priest As Violator Of Probation
The Rev. James E. Gruppi a civil rights leader was jailed for probation violation after the Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld a contempt citation. Milwaukee County Judge Ryan Duffy Jr ordered a six month term after Gruppi’s Assembly chamber takeover and ongoing protest actions.
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Milwaukee
James E. Gruppi
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Ryan Duffy Jr
Groppi
State Assembly Chamber
Spr
Duffy
Leva
Ceva
Assembly
Propos
Madison
Wisconsin
Tre
Supreme Court
Sycarold Priest
Milwauken County
Four Families Escape South End Fire, Blaze Probed
A set fire forced four families to flee a three and a half story dwelling at 225 Warren Street and left them homeless. A second blaze at 150 Waldemere Avenue burned a vacant two story building minutes earlier. Assistant Chief Parka said the rear yard origin near trash and lumber sparked flames up to the second and third floors. Police and Red Cross were asked to aid victims, many of whom are Spanish speaking and staying with friends.
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Warren
Waldemere Avenue
William Parka
St Je
Wilters
Red Cross
Easter Seal Society directors named at 34th annual meeting
Stamford figures Julian Schwartz and Bernard H. Shelton among Easter Seal Society for Crip pled Children and Adults directors announced at the 34th annual meeting. Ex-officio directors include John F. Clancy of Bridgeport and others.
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Julian Schwartz
Stamford
Bernard H. Shelton
New Milford
Easter Seal Society For
Hartford
Olicin
Mrs Elizabeth Landesberg Rites Held in Norwalk
Etta Landesberg 33 wife of William Landesberg of Norwalk died Friday at Norwalk Hospital. Services held today at Temple Shaarei Israel with Rabbi E Jordan. Survived by husband two sons Michael and Lawrence two daughters Regina and Linda. brothers Milton Kane Riverside NY Julius Kane Buffalo NY. funeral by Frank Polke and Son. Burial at Mountain Grove Cemetery.
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Norwalk
Etta Keane Landesberg
William Landesberg
Landesberg
Nanue
York City
Nopum
Frank Polke
Micharl Eld
Lawrence Landesberg
Calvin United Church
Regina Landsberg
Alakandér Halal
Tadway
Star
Milton Kane
Riverside
N.Y
Durial
Mountain Grovel
Julius Kane
Buffalo
Reemeterys NY
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Federal Reserve System
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Fairfield Teens Center
Roger W Hartt
Rush
David Firmender
Guy F. Robbins
Westport
American Cancer Society
Raymond Petrofsky
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PRA
Leonard J. Patricelli
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Kewey Hovland
WGHC
Greenwich
Ralph Klein
WRYM
New Britain
Robert Ardrey
WWCO
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N. Thomas Eaton
WTIC
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