Congress Hopes for Friday Social Security Hike Revived
Congress moved to ease retail costs with a packaging and labeling bill and advanced budget items for education and anti poverty work as part of Johnson's Great Society. The social security hike died but its revival was promised when Congress reconvenes in January. The Senate approved $6.1 billion for schools for two more years, with provisions on deferrals and hearings. The Appropriations Committee added about $100 million to poverty funds and the total bill stood at $5.09 billion, exceeding the House figure by about $177 million.
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Washington
Congress
Johnson
Senate
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Mental Health Board Denies Charge In Hospital Case
The State Board of Mental Health rejected claims it offered superintendent John F. Lowney a quiet resignation and denied patients at Connecticut Valley Hospital were used in drug testing. Minutes from Aug 26 and Sep 13 meetings were released. Lowney was suspended then fired on Sep 22 amid political controversy surrounding gubernatorial candidate Clayton Gen.
Kennedy urges Irwin vote as crowds pack Bridgeport
Senator Edward M. Kennedy campaigned in Bridgeport and two other cities for U S Rep. Howard J. Irwin in the Fourth District. About 2 000 heard at Central High School as Kennedy linked Irwin to John F Kennedy and Johnson programs. He praised Irwin on water pollution, rail aid, education and care for the aged, and vowed to wipe out poverty and inequality.
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Bridgeport
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
U.S
Howard J. Trewin
Central High
Central High School
Kennedy
Rep
Irwin
Washington
John F. Kennedy
Johnson
Auto
Stamford
Norwalk
Dempsey
John M. Bailey
Curran
Jfk Stadium
New Haven
Fairfield U Forum Outlines Region Transport Needs 1950 Outlook
At a Community Forum in Fairfield University Campus Center Herbert R. Levinson Yale transportation expert projected 1950 Greater Bridgeport area population at 1.3 million with 560000 cars. He urged short distance air travel improved rail service better roads and integrated city transport plans. Leo V. Donohue deputy state finance commissioner added New Haven Railroad will shoulder much modernization cost including electrification and new cars. Continued discussion noted.
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Martin H., Moore
Fairfield University
Herbert R. Levinson
Yale University
Bridgeport
Levinson
Fairfield County
Espe
Truck Crash Drops Silver On Route 1 in Saugus
A silver spill occurred on Route 1 when a truck overturned after a collision with a northbound vehicle. Nelson Godfrey of Providence was driving the truck bound for Alabama. the vault split and spilled about 50,000 ounces of silver worth an estimated 60,000 dollars. Police guarded the cargo as the vehicle was towed to a garage.
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Saugus
Mass
Nelson Godfrey
Providence
Banking Plums Charged by GOP in Hartford Scuffle
Republican leader A Searle Pinney accused Democratic State Chairman John M Bailey and allies of using bank charters as political plums. Bailey countered, noting Bailey’s son in law is a founder and director of Constitution Bank & Trust Co. The piece cites charter issuance and state Banking Commission figures amid partisan tension.
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Hartford
John M. Bailey
GOP
A. Searle Pinney
Pinney
Bailey
New Constitution Bank & Trust Co
Connecticut
Woodbridge Bank &Itrial
Trust Co
Frank Piccolo
New Ha
Stratford
UF Nearing Half of Goal at Eastern Fairfield County Campaign
Bridgeport effort reports $718,103 pledged, 46.3 percent of the $1.55 million goal. Special gifts lead with $31,783 pledged, 70.6 percent. North End promotional demonstrators spark lunch as workers are urged to meet pledges today. Last year’s total was $50,000 less.
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North End
United Fund of
Fairfield County
William A. Bevacqua
North End Club
Bridgeport
Bevacqua
Johnson visits New Zealand pledges unity amid antiwar protests
President Johnson and Prime Minister Holyoake exchanged pledges to deter aggression and pursue peace in Viet Nam during Johnsons 24 hour New Zealand visit. About 600 demonstrators heckled from Parliament grounds as police clashed with roughly 400 hecklers outside the building.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Viet Nam
Johnson
Keith J. Holyoake
Parliament House
LBI
Australia Prepares Warm Texas Style Welcome for LBJ
Canberra readies a grand reception for President Johnson during a four day visit to Australia. Australia to host a barbecue on a 10 000 acre ranch near Canberra and showcase its vast support for the United States in Viet Nam. Canberra plans the largest motorcade in its history and a wide communications network to relay Johnsons speech to the US and Voice of America. The Johnsons will stay at a Canberra hotel bedecked with yellow roses as crowds are urged to line streets.
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Australia
Johnson
Manila
Viet Nam
U.S
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LBJ
Texas
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Sydney
New South Wales
Sydney Morning Herald
Cials
United States
Voice of America
Rioting in Oakland: 250 youths run wild at Castlemont High
Rioting and looting erupted in Oakland after Castlemont High School closed early. About 250 youths, many nonstudents, beat five white teachers and three white students, shattered windows, and looted stores along East Oakland streets. Police sealed off blocks, enforced an 18-year curfew, and armed patrols patrolled the area as damage mounted.
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Castlemont High School
Rana Davstandad
Atca Bulance Oakland
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81St
Sith Avenues
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East Oakland
Castlemont High
Aiken Hopes LBJ Declares Viet Nam War Won
Senator George D. Aiken urged President Johnson to declare at the Manila meeting that the United States has won the military war in Vietnam. He proposed gradual redeployment and shift to reconnaissance in place of bombing, drawing praise from Senate leaders Fulbright and Mansfield.
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George D. Aiken
Johnson
Manila
United States
Viet Nam
Vermont
Republican
Senate
U.S
Aiken
Sen
J. W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Mansfield
Five of Seven Ky Cabinet Minsters Tear Up Resignations
In Saigon five of seven cabinet ministers who quit reportedly tore up their resignations. Premier Ky faces a hoped unity front at the Manila conference as corruption charges threaten the regime's image. One resigned member will head the South Vietnamese government during Ky's attendance at the Manila talks.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Cao Ky
Manila
Viet Nam
South Viet Nam 'Ap
Nguyen Sao Ky
Nguyen Luu Vien
Manilla
An Truong Thanh
Nguyen Lau Vien
Minors at Beer Party Raid Near New Canaan
New Canaan police raided a party at a host's home leading to the arrest of Victor Cosgrove on liquor to minors charges. About 130 underage guests were present. beer and pills were confiscated and examined in Hartford. Police cited noise and peace disturbances and noted the party was planned for Atlantic City and moved up due to complaints.
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Hartford
Sts
Victor Cosgrove
Atlantic City
N.J
Henry Keller
Viet Cong Hit U.S. Helos in Delta Battle Near Can Tho
In the Mekong Delta near Can Tho 26 miles southeast of Saigon, Viet Cong gunners downed four U.S. helicopters and damaged about 20 while casualties among crews were light. About 1,000 Vietnamese and 1,000 Communist troops fought fiercely Tuesday and Wednesday as U.S. B 52 bombers struck suspected camps south of the DMZ.
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U.S
Mekong River
Can Tho
Guam
Record rainfall floods Fairfield area causing multiple mishaps
A 2.33 inch rainfall drenched Fairfield county with ongoing showers from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Auto accidents rose on slick highways as the US Weather Bureau in Bridgeport reported the heavy rain, the heaviest since September, part of a larger East Coast storm. Weather officials warned of slow improvement and possible clearing later today.
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Weather Bureau
Bridgeport
Funay
Long Island Sound
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Fairfield County
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Stratford
North Carolina
Windsor Locks
Crosswords and TV Features Dominate Telegram Daily
A digest of daily pages shows comics, Dear Abby, and theater notes alongside puzzles and ads. Obituaries and financial news appear in the mid sections, with bridge columns and Sylvia Porter guidance sprinkled through.
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Sylvia Porter
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