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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1966
Page
2
Surveyor 2 failed to reach its lunar target after a Cape Kennedy launch. Controllers attempted course changes 15 hours in and one landing rocket did not fire, causing the craft to spin as the other two rockets blasted.
Police say a 14 inch black handled bayonet with a nicked blade was found and checked for prints. Valerie Percy suffered four crushing head wounds and ten stab wounds in her Chicago home, killed by an intruder surprised by her stepmother.
Congress opens in January with Powell’s authority limited in three areas. He must secure majority approval for committee personnel changes and for spending, and he loses the pocket veto on bills from committees. The change shifts control away from Powell, reducing the aura of his chairmanship.
Defense chief Robert McNamara announced plans to add 280 F4 Phantom fighter bombers, boosting annual procurement to about 800 to 1,000 planes for fiscal 1967 and 1968. He expected a possible supplemental funding request to Congress in January and cited Vietnam clash losses, with 505 aircraft downed to date.
Connecticut cities share HUD funding with Hartford receiving a 10.5 million grant for urban renewal in downtown 24 acres and a 13.5 million loan. East Haven gets an 824,500 grant for a 3.1 million sewer project. Willimantic sees a 64,621 loan increase for a 50 unit elderly housing project.
Puzzle details debate word choices for pairing clues with solutions such as RELAYED over DELAYED and CUPS over CAPS, with notes on correct terms like PORT over PART and GIFT over LIFT. The text lists multiple clue-answer pairs and reasoning.
The Exchange Club of Bridgeport will learn how beer is made at a meeting today at 42:15 p.m. in the Stratfield Motor Inn. A film will be shown by the F and M Schaefer Brewing Company of Fairfield.
A wartime briefing cites claims of enemy casualties and allied losses. The report notes a tragic minefield accident near Phuc Vinh killing seven U S soldiers and wounding 14, plus additional fatalities as rescue teams triggered further mines. It covers air strikes, naval actions, and air-to-air combat with MiG fighters, while detailing troop totals and logistical losses as the Vietnam conflict escalates.
Dr Norman argued America must back its Vietnam stance despite protests, while Dr Davis claimed North Vietnam sought negotiations but was blocked. The hour long debate drew 50 plus attendees and featured sharp exchanges over Geneva accords, elections, and U.S. intervention.
House backs a voluntary Truth In Packaging bill with cents off promotions and serving counts. Provisions to prevent partial fillings and define serving size were added. Senate acceptance uncertain. some lawmakers doubt floor support, though committee members pledge firm conference positions. Connecticut Highway Department reports over 5300 permanent highway employees.
A Moscow building on No 8 Malaya Molchanovka Street suffers extensive damage after a faulty repair. The paper notes incomplete exterior work, tenants in residence, a vacationing repair chief, transferred chief engineer, and two firings for drunkenness as new managers take over.
Yom Kippur begins tonight with services across area synagogues. Readings include Yiskor memorial prayers and Neilah closing rites, with times listed for each congregation from 6:15 p.m. to sundown and morning sessions starting around 9 a.m. across multiple temples.
Cornel Wilde will produce direct and star in Beach Red for United Artists. The project marks Wilde’s triple involvement in the film.
The Connecticut Board of Mental Health dismissed Dr Lowney, citing unsatisfactory administration at Connecticut Valley Hospital while investigations probe alleged drug experiments on patients without full informed consent. The probe traces to admissions policy scrutiny ordered by Gov Dempsey and reported by Middletown Press.
House Tax Group backs a $15 000 per purchase cap during suspension to aid small firms and farmers while permitting some corporate tax credits. It also extends investment credit from five to seven years after 1967 and raises annual credit to $25 000 plus 50 percent of remaining tax liability after suspension, aiding large investments and firms with slim profits such as airlines and railroads.
Fairfield board halts a feasibility study by Perkins and Will on secondary school classroom needs. The plan could expand seventh and eighth grade centers, add to high schools, or build a third high school. Estimated cost ranges up to 20 000 with 13 000 to 15 000 targeted.
New Canaan launches a nationwide search for a new superintendent as Dr. Albert P. Mathers announces he will leave at the end of the 1966 67 year. The brochure cites a starting salary of 25 000 to 30 000 with a three year contract and the school board votes to hire two professional advisors at 2000 plus 500 in expenses.
The Orioles clinched the American League title with a 6-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Hank Bauer led the club as manager while Frank Robinson, boosted by a pre season trade from Cincinnati, topped the offense with home runs and key hits. Jim Palmer pitched a five hitter as Baltimore, despite recent injuries, swept Kansas City to seal the pennant before a 5 250 crowd.
United Electrical workers turn down a modified contract offer from General Electric after the company proposes a 38 month pact with wage and benefit freezes. GE would add a ninth paid holiday in 1968 and extend some skilled trades pay adjustments. Pension and insurance improvements were previously agreed to, including daily payments for pensioners during Medicare confinement and hospital stays.
Legislation on gun control moves forward with Hruska and Dodd proposing different mail order controls. Hruska targets handguns and adds age and local police notice requirements with seven day shipment delay. Dodd seeks broader bans and affidavits but no import restrictions noted. President Johnson urged action after the University of Texas sniper attack.
The Chamber of Deputies approved a June 1 convention with Italy and 20 Latin American nations to establish in Rome an institute to promote mutual cooperation. The vote was 358 to 24 and the measure goes to the Senate for re examination and final approval. Life magazine printing moves to Australia.
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