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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1967

Page

3

Board Approves Car Junk Yard and Two Large Buildings

City zoning board approved a car junk yard at a site with two large buildings and granted multiple conditional permits. Plans include a three story Wat apartment at 56 and 62 McKinley Ave, a ballet and ballroom school at 222 Charles St, and various additions and new uses across numerous addresses including 387 Cheten, 190 Herald Ave, 16 Madison Ave, and 478 Savoy St. Rejections included Ronald Condon’s regalization bid and a pool installation near lot lines.

Amal McKinley Avenue Bamb Joseph Delesus Charles Street Pérmissso Gertie Cheten Ronald Condon Blackman John Foster Herald Avenue Anthony Piccirillo Madison Avenue Leon Barnaby Silliman Place Stookside Stepping Center, Inc Main Street Angelo Viadera Dweling Savoy Street Anthony Cursini Jewett Avenue Rebecca Griffin Earl Avenue Anani Polchowski Jefferson Street Andrew J. Kolh Archangelo Valentina Barnum Avenue Colonial Dodge, Inc Ness Mairfield Avenue John Street West Avenues Barnum Auto Sales, Inc Milton MM. Amaral MM Automotive General Stillman Street Peter DelFranco Fairfield Avenue Joseph FE. Puglio Chestnut Hill Harry Ticker Brothwell Street Luther Paramore Pearl Harbor Street Park City Robert J. Farrane Evrastroe Joseph Boros Rewina Smith Rae Woodward and Company. Inc Pleasantview Avenue Frouze Corporation Park Avenue Liberty Auto and Fleetme Company Gordon Street Ealem Street Marma Praka- Veet Olympia Prakas Christ Pack Avenue Garfirla Avenue Lawn Metal and Surplus Company Deacon Street Imate Central Avénue Sixth Street

Civil Service Unit Meeting Scheduled For Tuesday

The Civil Service Commission schedules its next monthly meeting for Tuesday at 4 p.m. The notice indicates the original date was postponed to a future date to be announced.

Civil Service Cool Service Commission Niquet

Four Men Held on Dynamite Charge After Truck Shooting

Milford police arrested Martin Nelson of Newtown Pennsylvania Learus Blue Jr of Trenton New Jersey Roman Sharp Jr of Trenton New Jersey and Joseph Kukorlo of Dover New Jersey after a truck shooting near North Haven. Four sticks of dynamite four dynamite caps and a .32 caliber revolver with one spent shell were found in their auto. They are held without bonds on dynamite and weapon possession charges and to be arraigned in circuit court today. Police credit Patrolman Kenneth Smith with spotting the vehicle and requesting a search. State Police joined Milford officers at the scene and recovered the dynamite and revolver. Bullets were found in the cab and the truck bed.

Connecticut Bethany Milford Martin L. Nelson Newton Learus Blue Jr Trenton N. J Ted North Haven Woodmont Road Newtown Learus Blue, Jr Roman Sharp, Jr Nuls Joseph Kukorlo Dover Kenneth Smith Route 9 Pat Johnan Smith Kenneth Gandnow Bordentown Goodnow Cartier Tme Gondnow Merident Liedtka Trucking Company

Jury Deadlocked in Conspiracy Trial Over Civil Rights Slayings

Jurors cannot reach a verdict in the conspiracy trial of 18 defendants linked to the 1964 racially charged killings of three men whose bodies were buried beneath a clay draw forty-four days later. Defense counsel Mike Watkins challenged the judge’s charge over costs and a partial verdict as jurors sent five notes signaling deadlock. Judge Cox noted lengthy deliberations and emotional strain, denying a request for further instructions after prosecutors and defense teams failed to agree.

Mike Watkins Watkins Cox

LBJ Supporters Seek Senate Help on Spending

Johnson backers push for Senate action to alter a House spending plan. Pastore calls for targeted cuts, urging Congress to decide where to trim. If Senate rewrites, a conference could form, with conferees at odds over independent office appropriations as House members resist further cutbacks. The House rejects most rent supplements and scales model cities funds.

Johnson Pastore Congress Senate House Senate House

Maoists Seized Control in Nuclear Province Report

Reported gains by Maoists in Sinkiang Uighur region claimed to have secured party and government control. Wang’s influence cited as potential replacement for Kun, while leaders warned outsiders of punishment for provocation. Inner Mongolia reports named Jeng Hatching as new commander amid anti Mao disturbances elsewhere.

Sinkiang Kun Wang Sinkiang- Uighur Autonomous Mao China Chang Kuo- Hua Tibet Chengtu Szechwan Inner Mongolia Ulanfu Peking Jeng Hatching Cultural Revolltion Committee Mongolia Soviet

Mariner 5 Confirms Venus Data From Flyby

The Venus flyby yielded evidence of a hostile atmosphere nearly all carbon dioxide and a surface too hot for metal melting. Mariner 5 did not measure surface temperature directly and experienced a 21 minute radio blackout as it passed behind Venus.

Snyder Mariner 5 U.S Venus Venus 4 Earth

Bedtime Story Phone Service Overwhelmed by Calls

The Bedtime Story Line faced an overload as many sought favorite tales like Hoot the Owl for a three year old. Telectronics halted live calls and switched to a Uncle Jimmy recording while more lines are added. Bridgeport and other cities will receive extension soon per Mr Criscuola.

Southern New England Telephone Co Telectronics Uncle Jimmy Criscuola Bridgeport Telegram Bridgeport

United Fund Box Score Boosts End of Campaign Totals

A United Fund box score shows cumulative totals by category with figures including 33,991 30,425 382,621 96,227 25,697 16,600 117,037 9,680 and 24,768, reflecting year end fundraising performance across multiple drives and campaigns. The data highlights overall progress and remaining gaps toward the fund’s targets.

Milford Lawyer Joseph Bernblum Dies Suddenly

Milford lawyer and former Milford Town Court judge Joseph N Bernblum died around 6 30 p m leaving his office at 1 Cherry Street from an apparent heart attack. Born in New Haven he practiced in New Haven and Naugatuck before moving to Milford in 1949 where he served as judge until 1955. He held leadership roles in Jewish community groups and Boy Scouts and was named Citizen of the Year in 1958. He is survived by his wife Helen two sons Stephen and B J and a brother Harry. Services will be held today at 1 p m at Weller funeral home New Haven with burial at Beth Shalom cemetery West Haven.

Milford Joseph N. Bernblum Maple Street Milford Town Court Cherry Street Bernblum Milford Hospital B. B. Rosenthal New Haven Mr. Bernblum Yale Law School Naugatuck Manpower Commission Veterans’ Administration Connecticut Bernblun Milford United Fund Jewish Community Center Milford Brotherhood Committee Woos Milford Boy Scout Council West District Boy Scouts Greater Helen Bernblum Stephen Bernblum B. J. Bernblum Harry Bernblum Weller Funeral Home George Street Beth Shalom West Haven

Steel plants suspend operations amid hauler strike

A major steel plant halted operations starting at midnight due to a hauler strike, as producers redirect shipments to rail. Nine weeks of wildcat walkouts have caused delays and production cuts while drivers dispute settlements and some carriers face pressure to recall strikers.

William Kusley Gary Ind John Ready Lrmir Ready

Opponents Seek Delays in Penn Central Merger Appeal

A Philadelphia based merger story notes opponents urging 15 day appeal deadlines as Penn Central faces early activation. Norfolk Western questions rapid consolidation before determining the fate of three smaller lines. A three judge panel includes Henry Friendly and federal district judges, shaping the case.

Penn-Central Norfolk & Western Nicki Plate Wabash Fenn-Central Henry J, Friendly U.S. Court of Appeals Ric

Congress Approves High Speed Rail Demonstration Plan

Washington sources say a 1.5 billion transportation bill includes 4.5 million for a Boston New York high speed train demo on New Haven tracks. The Senate sent the measure to Johnson after a House cut. a final compromise kept the funded demo.

Congress Washington Congressional Transportation Department New York City Boston Senate Johnson New York New Haven House

Democratic Governors Rally Behind Viet Policy Debate On War

Democratic governors press for endorsement of Vietnam policy amid a stormy voyage stopover in the Virgin Islands. Governors Hoff and Tonnally defend taking a position, Rhodes hints at vote to support fighting men, while Republicans oppose a resolution. Romney probes administration messaging and considers a new neutralization proposal as leaders debate nonbinding conference recommendations.

Independence Virgin Island Vietnam Texas John B. Tonnally Philip H. Hoff Vermont St. Thomas Hoff Rhodes U.S Connally White House Marvin W. Watson Reagan Romney Conference

B52s Strike Near Con Thien Amid Vietnam Campaign

B52s raid staging areas and anti aircraft positions four miles northeast of Con Thien and again near the Red bivouac three miles southwest of the Marine outpost. Air Force missions ranged from 44 total strikes to targeted railroad bridges and truck parks near infiltration routes. Combat reports claim enemy and U.S. casualties in recent days, with election guard deployments and a calmer sabotage environment than prior weeks.

Air Force Thailand Hanoi Pan Gia Pass Dien Bien Phu South Vietnam Saigon U.S Red Bivouac Con Thien Demilitarized Zone Leatherneck Dmz House of Representatives

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