Congress accelerates passage of near five billion money bill
Congress moves a near five billion money bill through the chamber with one point six billion for poverty relief and a question of Social Security benefits unresolved. Senate approves a one point seven five billion poverty fund and a health grants measure awaits final action in the House. A disaster aid bill and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore creation also clear, with conference to reconcile House and Senate versions.
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Yale Prof Walks Nightly Fearing Police Stops
Yale Law professor Charles A Reich says he walks at night and has been stopped by police nine times in recent years. He objects to constant questioning and demands identification as he pursues starlit observation and peaceful strolling without suspicion.
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Bridgeport Area Weather Forecast and Almanac Notes
The U S Weather Bureau reports cloudy cool conditions with periods of rain today and tonight in Bridgeport and vicinity. High near 50, low in the 40s. Tomorrow remains cool with a 30 to 50 percent chance of rain. Winds shift from west to east or southeast. Almanac notes include sunrise and sunset times, humidity around 33 percent, barometer readings, and references to local listings and sections such as obituaries, financial news, and theater updates.
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Johnson lands in New Zealand amid mixed protests
President Johnson and Lady Bird arrived in Wellington as antiwar demonstrations began. The Dominion newspaper declined a pro withdrawal ad, and a threat against Prime Minister Holyoake briefly marred the reception. Gold berg urged Hanoi to state terms for halting bombing during the Far Eastern tour. Air Force One then refueled in Pago Pago before continuing toward New Zealand.
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Veterans Reject Modern Design for Bridgeport War Memorial
The Veterans Council of Greater Bridgeport unanimously rejects the proposed memorial design calling it unfitting for veterans. Stephen Ono Frey, former council president, says ceremonies will be held at the old city hall rock unless the design changes. He labels the plan too modern and urges a traditional tribute to those who served.
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Seven of Ky's Cabinet Resign Shakes Vietnam Gov
Seven South Vietnamese cabinet ministers resigned Wednesday plunging Premier Nguyen Cao Ky's government into crisis just before the Manila conference. The move followed President Johnson's arrival in New Zealand en route to the talks.
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U.S. Planes Reopen Bombing Of Buffer Zone In Vietnam
U S warplanes resumed attacks on the eastern buffer area between North and South Vietnam after a voluntary lull since Sept 27. A bombing mission struck a storage area in the zone amid monsoon conditions while Viet Cong attacks left eight dead and 32 wounded. Premier Ky sought cabinet unity ahead of Manila talks as rumors swirled Johnson might visit Vietnam during his Far East tour. Washington had previously closed the eastern sector to allow IC C investigations into North Vietnamese violations.
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Lease Hotel Barnum to Two NYC Investors for Overhaul
The Hotel Barnum in Bridgeport, a 37 year landmark, has been leased to Anthony Maschetta and Milton Garret of New York. They plan a year end renovation of the 13 story property including 200 rooms, Pink Elephant lounge, Stag room, Winter Quarters, ballroom, and Barnum Arcade shops with a revamp of the Barnum coffee shop. The hotel has a history of ups and downs including a 1932 rehabilitation and ownership changes since 1949.
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Pollution Path Balloons To Rise In Bridgeport Oct 26
Bridgeport will join many cities nationwide in launching helium balloons during Cleaner Air Week to show how air pollution travels beyond city and state boundaries. Assistant Fire Chief Edward F. Bannon says balloons will rise from the municipal parking garage downtown next Wednesday. Balloons previously released here have been recovered as far as Fitchburg Massachusetts, and similar tests have shown up in Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
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U.S. presses Hanoi on halt to bombing Vietnam
At the United Nations General Assembly Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg questioned whether Hanoi would state privately or publicly what would follow if the United States ordered an immediate halt to bombing North Vietnam. The U.S. said it seeks a political solution and would deescalate if assured North Vietnam would not respond. The offer includes private or formal negotiations and a time schedule for supervised disengagement.
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Peru Quake Kills About 100 in Lima and Coastal Cities
Rescue teams comb wreckage in Lima Callao and towns Haucho Huaura after a major quake declared Peru’s worst in 26 years. Unofficial counts show 82 to 87 dead and about 1,000 injured. US officials warned deaths could rise to 125. Dozens of historic adobe homes collapsed and 95 Callao buildings were destroyed.
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Red Bloc Leaders Begin Secret Viet Discussions
Soviet bloc leaders opened secret talks on Vietnam during a nine nation summit in Moscow. Vietnamese prospects and potential peace settlement were discussed amid U.S. military pressure and Chinese obstruction to bloc aid. No hard evidence of a peace move was reported, but a settlement was suggested by some sources.
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Air Force to Buy 99 Jets With Built In Gun
The Air Force announced a 99 jet purchase of improved Phantom fighters equipped with a built in gun. Pentagon officials said these aircraft are designed to give the United States air superiority over Soviet MIG 21s in Vietnam. Initial purchase is from McDonnell Aircraft.
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Opponents to Be Heard in Major Rail Merger Stay
The Supreme Court delayed the Penn Central New York Central railroad merger hearings set for November, scheduling arguments for next year. The stay postpones the takeover of the bankrupt New Haven line and delays the largest railroad merger in history, expected to yield a system with about 20 000 miles of track and assets over 4 billion dollars.
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New York Mourns 12 Firemen Fatal Cellar Blaze
The Broadway at 23rd Street inferno killed 12 firemen and injured 17 in a 19th century building collapse. Rookie Daniel Rey was among the dead, as hundreds watched a grim recovery in front of the Flatiron Building.
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New Haven Railroad Faces Setback After Supreme Court Stay
The Supreme Court stayed a Penn Central merger plan that threatened New Haven Railroad's future. Trustees argued the line survives only if included in a merged system, with governors backing commuter service rescue, while trustees offered no immediate comment. The New Haven has been in bankruptcy since 1961.
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S S Kresge Dies at 93 founder of dime-store chain
Sebastian S. Kresge, PA dairy farm boy turned founder of a nationwide dime-store chain, dies in East Stroudsburg at 93 after a long illness. He built a fortune exceeding 200 million dollars, gave up to 65 million to his foundation, and endured a noted frugal life including a 1924 divorce. He began with eight thousand dollars, once said he spent no more than 30 cents a day on lunch, and recalled spending time searching for lost golf balls. He was born July 31, 1867 near Bald Mount Pennsylvania.
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