30 Oct 1968
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1968
Page
1
Larry Gedacy of the Institute said students and staff rushed to exit buildings but no noticeable damage followed the震. The observatory reported a 7.0 magnitude on the Richter scale and Sitka's Coast and Geodetic Survey observatory noted a similar reading.
A state nun died and three others were injured when a vehicle crashed off a bank, struck a bridge abutment, and burst into flames after the trunk or rear deck detached. Police said the car plunged over 100 feet, catching fire as it rolled.
A three car collision on Route 1 in Naugatuck, Connecticut, late Monday night killed three people and injured five others. Victims were Richard Cosgrove, 34, William Waite, 19, and David Angislillo, 51, all residents of Naugatuck. A third car carrying five women crashed into the wreckage and overturned on the front lawn of the Peter Paul plant. Police described Cosgrove as in a small foreign car and Waite in a new model car with Angislillo as passenger. The women were transported to St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury before release.
In a news conference Menninger says violent crime shows no real increase and calls for a shift from punishment to reform in prisons. He urges a higher concept of police duties, notes mixed police reactions at a Democratic convention, and criticizes “law and order” rhetoric as fear feeding. He cites the Earth’s equatorial diameter as 7,926 miles and polar diameter at 7,439.
President Johnson hosted General Abrams in Washington for private talks amid cooling Vietnam prospects and no announced breakthrough. Officials noted Abrams returned to discuss strategy, possible bombing halt, and U.S. objectives with no changes in policy. Rumors of additional meetings remained unconfirmed as press inquiries were handled by White House and Defense Department spokesmen.
Sandula and Stapleton clashed during a Bridgeport Town Committee session over distributing a charter revision pamphlet with campaign literature. Sandula urged full distribution, while Stapleton objected, calling the tactic party manipulation. The incident follows prior endorsements of the charter and a related campaign plan, with police later reporting a bank robbery at Connecticut National Bank on Main Street.
Saigon says Hanoi refuses unilateral bombing halt and demands NLF as a separate negotiating entity. Thieu, commenting on pre election Paris talks, warns of no goodwill gestures from Hanoi and possible delaying of negotiations. He notes US and South Vietnam see no major rifts on secret talks and reports a tactical pullout not political.
Ghosts witches and gorillas invade the Orcutt Boys Club for a Spook House event with a 6 pm start in the gym. Prizes for best costumes, pie eating, racing and dunking games. Abbott and Costello Meet Mr Hyde film shown. Lions and Mothers clubs sponsor candy and treats. Leonard Paoletta to present awards.
Argentina holds 43 percent of capital among the 50 largest firms in Argentina, with 2 percent European and 22 percent North American. The text notes all river deltas are named after the Nile delta due to its triangular shape like the Greek letter delta.
McCarthy backs Humphrey over Nixon sparking mixed reactions as Humphrey campaigns in Pittsburgh. The senator praised Humphrey of showing grasp of domestic needs and willingness to act and hinted McCarthy’s support could sway California and Connecticut voters. Humphrey welcomed the boost while McCarthy avoided predicting a Nixon loss.
Defense Minister Moshe Dayan warned Egypt it is not immune to an Israeli strike. He told the Knesset that Israel has strengthened positions along the Suez Canal cease fire and that continued Arab aggression will not force a peace bargain. Jordanian rockets wounded two Israelis while a sabotage band was repelled near upper Galilee.
Hartford clergy leader Rev Joseph Duffey says Senator McCarthy's endorsement of Humphrey is important but unlikely to alter Connecticut votes significantly. He notes McCarthy followers have largely decided to back Humphrey amid practical campaign issues and party loyalties.
Hartford reports indicate Connecticut districts will receive about one third less federal funds for the 1968-69 school year than the prior year. State data show allocations dropping from 2,578,143 to 2,338,400 dollars, affecting new innovative projects while allowing continued support for existing ones. New programs will begin in Branford and North Haven. Buenos Aires is noted as the largest city south of the equator.
Bridgeport with 36.3 million, New Haven at 34 million, Stamford with 20.6 million and 20.2 million in Waterbury, the study said. The Clear Air Task Force was authorized by the 197 General Assembly and appointed by Governor Dempsey.
A series of mysterious deaths and disappearances among German officials triggers an urgent inquiry led by Chancellor Kiesinger and Vice Chancellor Brandt. State Secretary Carstens interrogates security and intelligence chiefs as suspicions swirl of a coordinated Communist plot and NATO mistrust.
Dr Charles Stokes head of the Economics department at the University of Bridgeport will moderate a conference on Urban Economic Problems at the Park Plaza Hotel in New Haven November 16. More than 100 administrators and teachers are expected to attend the one day meeting sponsored by the Connecticut Council for the Advancement of Economic Education based at the University of Connecticut. Panelists include John J Driscoll president of the Connecticut State Labor Council and John F Merchant deputy commissioner Connecticut Department of Community Affairs. Featured speakers are Dr Oscar Ornai economics professor at Newark University on The Basic Problems of the Cities and Dr Robert J Havighurst University of Chicago professor of education and human development on The Curricular Implications of Urban Problems.
In Memphis Tennessee Olan testified that a plastic surgery on Ray was performed three or four weeks before the shooting of civil rights leader last April 4. He said Galt asked the Los Angeles County Medical Association for a qualified plastic surgeon and Hadley’s records were discussed with authorization from Galt.
Stamford mayor asks landlords to help house families displaced by a fire. He plans temporary housing for 22 families, including nine in a hotel, amid pressure from Soviet actions in Czechoslovakia and concerns about public safety. Local youths protested and police dispersed demonstrations after a day of tense scenes downtown.
City plans to acquire 137 acres near the airport and hold a joint meeting with the Stratford Conservation Commission in Stratford Town Hall at 8 p.m. late May. The forum aims to discuss mutual interests including conservation goals and land use implications for the area.
The Quinnipiac College Black Student Group hosts an ethnic fashion show featuring African and Indian garments from the African Room of Westport. The event Sunday at 5 p.m. in Alumni Hall, Student Union, showcases models Tanya Davis Barbara Goode Barbara Antum Patricia Pat Osborn Barbara Jones Alex Flowers Nellis Wilson Ronald Rudd and Mathew Mukwawaya alongside an exhibit of works by area Negro artists and a performance focusing on balance and hearing aids.
A Democratic rally for Mith Assembly district 41s schnd will be tonight at 8 o'clock in Veterans hall 1107 Barnum avenue. Guests include Congressman Donald J. Irwin State Sen J Edward Caliwell State Rep William J Lavery and Mayor Curran. Edward R McPadden chairs the rally with the Democratic Town committee members Stephen L McMahon Georges H Koehm Minnie Gregges and Catherine McPadden assisting.
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