Guessing Game in Vietnam
American and South Vietnamese commanders monitor four North Vietnamese divisions along the Cambodian border amid predictions of a November campaign. U.S. officials say movement is needed soon for any major action, with N-Day set around November 15 in critical Saigon provinces.
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Congress Fails to Improve Viet Policy Says Laird
In a question and answer exchange with students, Secretary Laird defends Vietnamization as the best path to reduce casualties and withdraws more troops. He asserts broad support in Congress and for the policy, while acknowledging continued losses as the war drags on.
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Ace Moon Scientist Quits NASA
Dr. Persa R. Bell, director of America's Moon Laboratory and a vocal critic of moon science plans, resigns after learning an engineer would take over his duties. Bell announced the move in a staff meeting and confirmed plans on Monday, noting his role in early lunar rock experiments.
Miller retrial opens with 76 pounds of heroin displayed
The Milford hairdresser James Miller’s retrial began as prosecutors displayed 76 pounds of heroin worth 35 million dollars seized from key witness Joseph Caron in 1963. Caron identified Miller as the man to whom he delivered two loads in Bridgeport before arrest at the Texas border on October 10, 1963.
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Frenchman pays ransom for tot returned from kidnap
Sophie Duguet, three, was found safe in the yard of a police station after her father, Philippe Duguet, paid 180000 francs to kidnappers who had seized her Friday. A note demanded one million francs and warned not to call police, with three days given for details.
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Weather Summary for Bridgeport and Vicinity
Variable cloudiness winds and cold today with a high near 50. Tonight remains cold and fair with a low around 30. Tomorrow should be mostly sunny with higher temperatures and a 20 percent chance of precipitation today and 10 percent tonight. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph today easing to 10 to 15 mph tonight.
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GE Strike Threatens Anti Inflation Drive
General Electric faced a nationwide walkout by about 147 000 workers, potentially curbing production across locomotives hydroelectric generators light bulbs and toasters. The strike, involving the two main unions IUE and UEW and over 100 locals, could affect defense orders and Nixon’s anti inflation plan while some plants remained operating under existing contracts.
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Fairfield Hearings Urged On Standards for Zoning
A Fairfield town plan and zoning resolution is urged to guide standards. Robert D. Gage is praised for 14 years in the RTM as debate centers on district design and permit regulations. The meeting at Grasmere school covered proposed revisions and appeals to state standards.
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Leaders set for peace talks in Lebanon amid clashes
Lebanon's political and military leaders meet in Beirut and Sidon to map strategy for crucial talks with Arab guerrillas. The region endures casualties as President Helou, outgoing Premier Rashid Karami, and top military chiefs plan steps despite renewed violence. A separate nighttime attack on Transarabian Oil Pipeline Co. tank near Sidon caused a fire with no casualties, the blaze contained within hours.
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Arabs puzzled observers of Israeli election
Arab guerrilla activity and internal tensions color the closing days of Israel's campaign. In Jerusalem and other cities, violence and political anxieties mix as voters head to the polls amid reports of continued clashes and propaganda debates.
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Picketing at GE Bridgeport Plant Passes Quietly
Peaceful picketing continued at General Electric Bridgeport plant gates as union members struck against the company. Police praised the cooperation of workers and managed entry for salaried staff without incident.
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GE Space Work Unharmed by Nationwide Strike
General Electric said the nationwide union strike would not halt its Apollo Systems contract work. More than 4,400 workers at seven GE plants across Florida Alabama Texas New York and Washington DC reported to work, with nonunion staff receiving the same benefits as unionized peers. Plants listed include Cape Kennedy Huntsville Houston Downey Bethpage and St. Petersburg area sites with salary raises enacted.
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Church Bingo Fix Failed at Pittsburgh Church
A mother Bernadette Adamchik and daughter Susan 18 along with Anthony Andrews and son Robert were held for the grand jury on charges of conspiring to rig a church bingo game using a two way radio. Police say a transmitter at St Michael's church relayed numbers to a car outside to print a winning card with a portable kit.
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East Side Group Demands Traffic Action From Supt Walsh
East Side parents urged the Board of Education to improve traffic safety around Waltersville school after an 8 year old child was killed near Father Panik Village. About 160 people attended the meeting in City Hall as they pressed for patrols signs and lights. Francis J King said traffic issues are not the boards concern but offered to meet with residents and Police Supt Walsh. A follow up meeting was set for today.
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City boards weigh school lunch plan and probe teacher misconduct
Assistant Schools Supt. Walter C. Chop outlined a six to eight week start for a no home lunch program with cold meals, charging for those not eligible for free lunches, pending a $286000 first year budget. The board aims to inform city parents before final approval and votes on the plan amid a separate inquiry into complaints about Longfellow teacher Albert J. Bevilaqua for alleged corporal punishment.
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Justice Marshall Orders Release Of Father Groppi
Justice Thurgood Marshall ordered the release from prison on bail of Rev. James E. Groppi a militant civil rights priest. If the Supreme Court rules against him his freedom would end automatically. Groppi said he was happy to be out and planned to return to his parish to celebrate Mass.
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