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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1964

Page

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Ship Attack Deepens Cuba Tensions Aboard Sierra Aranazu

Unidentified speedboats attacked the 20 member Sierra Aranazu crew near Cuba, killing the captain and several officers and wounding seven others. The 1,000 ton Spanish freighter was bound to Havana with a textiles and toy cargo. Survivors described the assault as U S and Cuban exile reports weighed who was responsible. Some Cuban exile sources blamed Castro Cubans while others denied involvement. Survivors await flights to Spain as authorities investigate.

San Ivan Pugina Rico Cuba Wwe Daid Havana Spain U.5 Mathew Tow Bahamas U. S Navay Bese Panama Caribbean Manuel Artie Manolo Ray Miami Fla AML

Gladys Chilled and Dora Dead in Atlantic Storm

Fragmented report shows Gladys, Ethel, and Dora named in storm notices. The text notes Eddie forecast of a fourth hurricane and seventh tropical storm weakening from 80 to 75 mph as a trough cools the North Atlantic. Weather advisories declare Dora dead as hurricane Ete nears demise. Bridgeport area forecast calls for sunshine, cool temperatures, and a warming trend later.

Mian Gladys Strem-Balleres Sisles Atlantic Weather Bureau Atantic Dora

Thurmond Backs Barry and Switches to GOP

Columbia Broadcasting system broadcast reports that Strom Thurmond, the former States Rights candidate, will announce support for Barry Goldwater and switch to the Republican Party. The move would be the first such party switch by a U.S. senator since Oregon’s Wayne Morse left the Republicans for the Democrats two decades ago.

New York Apcus News Wieht Sen Strom ‘Thirmond D-5.c Barry Goldwater Roditz CBS Paul Niven Thursmond Aish Wayne Morse Oregon Columbia Broadcasting System Walter Cronkite Washington Thurmond Ate Flee Columbia S.c.oma South Carolina Amorrow Fred Bushardi

Barry Goldwater Attacks Court Across South

Sen Barry Goldwater campaigns in the South denouncing federal courts as pandering to criminals and urges constitutional amendments to return powers to states. He outlines his view during stops in Winston-Salem Atlanta Orlando and Tampa with crowds between four and twelve thousand.

Goldwaters Atlanta Barry Goldwater Hurt Park Meinee Salk St, Petersburg Fla Supreme Court Goldwater Winston-Salem Orlando Tampa Mao Khrushchev

Nikita Claims a Weapon That Could End All Life

In Moscow premier Khrishelics told a visiting Japanese parliamentary group that the Soviet Union has developed a weapon capable of destroying all life on Earth. The claim comes amid Cold War tensions and arms race rhetoric.

Nikita Moscow Khrishelics Soviet Union

Doctor Massages Heart to Revive is Dead Son

A Vancouver man reportedly slashed his son's windpipe with a kitchen knife and attempted revival by external massage after the child stopped breathing. Dr Joseph Winke monitored the effort as Thomas, eight, suffered convulsions and died, with details described in chaotic, unclear terms.

VANCOUVER, B_C Vancouver Davis Joseph Winke Thomas Ier

Physician's Son Saved Children After Mentrea Internship

The physician's father Mrs Mary Hinke said her son told her he had saved many children's lives while an intern in Mentrea but it was not on his own child. The Royal Observatory reported a severe earthquake 1700 miles southwest of Hong Kong at 12 35 A M today Hong Kong time. The epicenter was believed to be in the Bay of Bengal.

Mary Hinke Mentrea Eee Weavy E Hong Kong Royal Observatory Bay of Bengal

Medicare Set Back In the House Conference

The Medicare health program for the elderly faced a setback as the House declined an early showdown and sent Senate crafted legislation to a House Senate conference. Only four supporters remain among the 12 conferees, with opposition among key lawmakers, diminishing chances of revival this year despite Johnson urging Americans to stand up for Medicare.

Washingtonapihe House Senate Senate House Johnson Senaté Vnal Cecil R. King Calif King Miami Beach Iiné Afl-Cioh International Association of Machinists Administration House

Ex-Rebel Troops Return to Mekong Delta War

Rebels head back by trucks to the Mekong delta from Saigon after a brief uprising. Leaders failed to seize Nguy_n Khan's objectives but troops appeared refreshed and cheerful as they departed the capital. Air force helicopters shadowed the convoy to monitor loyalty.

Reds Saigon Viet Nam Mekong Thei Belduty

Freedom to Eat Event Highlights Cooking School Start

A Pest Publishing cooking school began yesterday in Stein Memorial auditorium with a focus on safe eating and proper food preparation. Miss Ann Norman, a lecturer, warned that misusing the idea of freedom to eat can lead to obesity. Two men later stole coins from a car parked on West Taft avenue, as witnesses described a blunt Southern drawl and hurried pace in their statements to police.

Si Dad Sessio Pest Cooking School Stein Memorial Ann Norman Bood Satiss Taft Avenue Inter Benjamin Levine West Tuli

President Johnson Tours Cape Kennedy on Non Political Florida Visit

President Johnson spent 91 minutes at Cape Kennedy as part of a trip billed as non political visiting Florida. He praised space progress and noted intent to advance peace and prosperity while marking Florida as a great state. He spoke to Space Age technicians and referenced space plans amid political context and rival Goldwater criticisms.

Cape Kennedy Pia Johnson Florida Visilly White House Barry Goldwater Jehnson Cape Heruietly Anid United States Thelman Miami Beach International Association of Ma Na Lyhe Avallina Space Center Tong Eisen-salvong Project Apolia Mars Marinerin

Wildcat Walkout Ends as Ford Pact Talks Resume

DETROIT AP negotiations between Ford Motor and the United Auto Workers were interrupted for nearly five hours by a wildcat strike at the Rouge complex. Several thousand workers walked out, shutting down about half the Rouge site, but all shifts reported for afternoon showup. UAW President Reuther called the walkout sabotage, while Ford said it would resume talks. Ford, with 125,000 workers, had offered wage freeze with pension increases. Chrysler’s offer to 74,000 hourly workers was noted.

Detroit Ford Motor Company United Auto Workers Union Ford Rouge UAW Reuther Secu Chrysler Corp Ege Rouge River Dearborn Chrysler

U. S. Questions Khrushchev over New Weapon Threat

U S sources skeptical that Khrushchev rattles at the West and China with a new Soviet “terrible weapon” capable of wiping out life on earth. Analysts note past talk of a 100 megaton bomb and discuss neutron weapons as a possibility, though no confirmation exists.

Washington Khrushchev Red China Russia U.S Thay Ady America

Thieves Steal 36 Paintings Including Masterworks

Police report in Chigi Albenville of a two story break in thefts. Thieves escaped with 36 small paintings attributed to Raphael, Guido Reni, Andrea Mantegna and Rembrandt, dating back to the 16th century, leaving priceless works behind. The Brandstadt family is noted as a real estate wealthy line.

Chigi Albenville Raphael Guido Andrea Mantegna Rem Brandt

Fate of Big Foreign Aid Bill in Doubt

The Senate remains in a deadlock over the 4.3 billion foreign aid bill as two rival amendments are defeated. Dirksen’s compromise “sense of Congress” rider and Thurmond’s House bill version both fail, risking a long stalemate and delaying reapportionment measures ordered by the Supreme Court. Only a congressional resolution to fund aid could unlock new money, with House origin required. Humphrey signals ongoing effort despite defeats.

Washington Imore Congress Senate Sberals Dirksen Tider Supreme Court House Hubert H., Humphrey Minnesota

Makarios Offers Greek Cypriot Peace Plan

In Nicosia President Makarios announced a five point Greek Cypriot peace package including immediate end to economic blockade, unimpeded Turkish Cypriot aid access, removal of armed posts, and a pardon for Turkish Cypriot rebels. He sent the plan to UN Secretary-General Thant citing a wish for peace and normalcy on the island.

Nicosia Cypris Matarids Makarios Turkey Cype

Italian Villa Looted of $360,000 Paintings

Rome police report Renaissance paintings valued at 360000 dollars were stolen yesterday from a downtown villa near Princa Aleszane Oro Torlonia, tied to the era’s wealthiest individual. The case involves a high profile theft at a private residence, with authorities investigating possible suspects and motives.

Rome Princa Aleszane Oro Torlonia Jaly

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