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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1966

Page

2

U S Proposal called Sham at UN in Viet Nam debate

Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko and U Thant addressed a U N General Assembly debate on Viet Nam with calls to end bombing and withdraw forces. Goldberg of the United States outlined nonproliferation and base nonconfrontation, while North Viet Nam denounced U S proposals as hypocritical.

United States Viet Nam Hanoi U. S Gromyko U.N U.S North China East Germany United Nations U Thant Thant Assembly Asia Africa Latin America Goldberg East West Germany Democratic Republic North Viet Nam

Nixon calls Goldberg Viet Nam pullout plan dangerously naive

Former Vice President Richard Nixon denounces UN Ambassador Arthur Goldberg's troop withdrawal proposal as dangerously naive. Speaking in Bartlesville during a Republican tour, Nixon urged President Johnson to reject the idea promptly, citing past Korea War losses when accords failed.

Nixon Bartlesville Okla Richard M. Nixon United Nations Arthur J. Goldberg Viet Nam Johnson United States

Mrs. Alva Craw Dies at 66 in Bridgeport Hospital

Mrs. Alva Craw, 66, died at 7:05 p.m. yesterday at Bridgeport Hospital where she had been admitted on August 26. The obituary notes her residence and surviving family.

Alva Craw Bridgeport

East Sider Nabbed With Home Brew

Treasury agents with state and local police arrested Bridgeport man James H. Williams at 601 Newfield Avenue on possession of home made beer and wine. Officials seized 14 gallons of wine and beer and Williams faces federal charges of possession of non taxed paid distilled spirits and related state violations.

Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division Bridgeport James H. Williams Newfield Avenue ULS David Margolis Margolis Williams

Draft Deferment Passing Grades Across Majors

An analysis by Science Research Associates shows 81 percent scored passing grades in the draft deferment test. Humanities and physical sciences matched closely, with medians within two points for social sciences history engineering and biological sciences and medicines. Agriculture education and related majors had lower pass rates but average scores still reached 72 or higher.

Tists Science Research Associates

Hanoi denounces U S bombing plan and calls for NLF recognition

Soviet agency reports Hanoi condemns U S bombing in North Vietnam and accuses Washington of hypocrisy. It urges recognition of the South Vietnamese National Front for Liberation as the sole legitimate representative and criticizes U S pressure at the United Nations. Remaining text describes a murder investigation scene and police updates with no clear link to Hanoi remarks.

United States South Viet Nam National Front For Liberation Viet Cong U.S Goldberg Lyndon Johnson South Viet Nam NLF United Nations Viet Nam LBJ Sidekicks

Peace negotiations blamed for expanding war in Viet Nam

The text accuses imperialists led by Johnson and his accomplices of using fake peace talks to conceal rapid war expansion in Viet Nam, push for November U S elections, and counter global condemnation. It claims every mention of peaceful negotiations accompanies increased aggression.

Ment Maicateca pAatcie Ud Viet Nam United States USA Johnson

Thirteen mob leaders hit with 1.3 million bail in NYC raid

Thirteen underworld chieftains were each ordered held on 100000 bail after Thursday’s La Stella restaurant roundup in Queens. Authorities say the men, dressed in fine clothes and carrying cash, are key figures in the Cosa Nostra and are questioned about major crimes including the Cannistrac slaying. The incident marks the largest roundup since 1957.

New York Underworld Cosa Nostra Queens Atty Nat Hentel Cosa Nostra Power Henzel New York City Gaetano Lucchese la Stella Forrest Hills Garciik State Supreme Court Joseph M. Conroy Hentel Joseph Cannistrac Manhattan

UB Freshman Queen to Be Chosen Tonight

Connecticut's sole contestant Toby R. Lichter 18 of 84 Quinsey Drive is among six finalists for Freshman Queen. Lichter plans to study legal secretarial studies at Webster Secretarial School, a division of the Junior College of Connecticut. Student ballots decide the winner at a gymnasium dance tonight.

Connecticut Toby R. Lichter Quinsey Drive Weybster Secretarial School Junior College of Connecticut

City Redistricting Hearing Set for October 11

A public hearing on city redistricting will be held October 11 at City Hall to review the present 16 aldermanic districts and 10 Assembly districts with maps. Kathleen Kane serves as secretary. The commission includes four Democrats, four Republicans, and Democrat Maiocco. Changes aim to balance voter numbers and will go to the Common Council then to the General Assembly or a referendum for potential 1967 city elections.

Kathleen Kane Democratic Party Republican Party Maiocco Common Council General Assembly

Seven-State Alert Issued For Alleged Abductor

Northampton Massachusetts state police issued a seven state alert for an alleged abductor. Jeremy Steele a 21 year old from East Hampton claimed a man jumped in front of his car in Hatfield on Tuesday and forced him into the trunk. Steele said he remained trapped until Friday morning when the car stopped on Route 128 near Dedham and the abductor released him.

Northampton Mass UPI Northampton Commercial College Jeremy Steele Easthampton Hatfield Boston Steele Route 128 Dedham Bud

Prestige Mark For Us Florida Firm Retains City Bonds

Bridgeport's August 24 bond issue of 1.475 million saw the Florida National Group, lowest bid among 16, retain the bonds in its portfolio rather than reoffer them. City Treasurer Vincent M Simko called the action a prestige mark for Bridgeport, noting the bidders respected the city's triple A rating and credit history. The Florida group, tied to the duPont family interests, bid four percent interest plus a 737 dollar premium, with tax-free yield cited as advantageous.

Bridgeport Florida National Group Northands Vincent M.iSimko Tnough Florida Group Simko Hartford Greenwich Florida duPont

London Rhodesia Deadlock Persists Amid Talks

London reports the Rhodesia issue remains deadlocked as Prime Minister Tan Smith tells the Rhodesian Front congress the end is in sight to negotiations with Britain. British officials decline comment while sources say London doubts unilateral independence will be recognized.

Bulawayo Rhodesia UPI Tan Smith Rhodesian Front Party Congress Britain London Smith Harold Wilson

Party Today to Mark Silliman Centennial

The Silliman company at 290 North Avenue marks its 100th year with an outdoor celebration this afternoon on company grounds.

Silliman Centennial Silliman Company North Avenue

Johnson appeals to states to cut spending across federal aid

President Johnson urges governors at a briefing to accept smaller funds and enact about 3 billion dollars in federal outlay cuts. He cites a 1 billion dollar public construction target and 12 billion from state and local governments, with total federal grants and loans to the states at seven billion this year.

Johnson Frederick E. Silliman Serandeen

Enraged Players and Fans Kill Somali Referee at Stadium

In Mogadishu at the national stadium a Public Works team and fans attacked referee Salah Mobarek after two players were sent off. Mobarek died 10 minutes after hospital arrival. Police arrested all members of the Public Works team and three others. stadium and club were closed.

Mogadiscio Somalia UPS National Stadium Public Works Ministry Mogadiscio Municipal Salah Mobarek Public Works Mobarek Public Works Team

Thant Accepts Invite to A U Assembly in Addis Ababa

Secretary-General U Thant has tentatively accepted an invitation to attend the Organization of African Unity heads of state and government assembly opening November 5 in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. The AP reports the meeting will discuss regional development and cooperation in Africa.

United Nations, N. Y A ‘Thant Assembly of Heads of State Organization of African Unity Addis Ababa Ethiopia

U.S. Reports Widespread Destruction in Vietnam Action

U S Marines report heavy fighting along the southern edge of the demilitarized zone near Gia Binh and along routes into the old Hastings area. A Marine unit counted 16 enemy dead after fire support from warships and air forces helped repel infiltrators from the 18th Regiment and the 3248 Division.

17Th Parallel South Viet Nam 41St Regiment 22Nd Divison Saigon U.S. 7Th Fleet Gia Binh Hanoi

B52 Raids Near Zone Mark Fourth Bombing Run

Aerial strikes by B52 bombers from Guam hit enemy storage areas just north of a six mile wide zone in Vietnam. Marines near Dong Ha report facing three Red battalions totaling about 1500 men, possibly signaling a major Communist offensive as seasonal monsoon shifts approach in October.

Guam Mu Gia Pass Dong Ha South Viet Nam Red China

Youths Rob Package Store With Knife

Two youths threatened staff with a knife at a package store and grabbed the cash from the register before fleeing. At 10 p.m. Sgt George Pastor detained a suspect on Taylor drive who fit the description. The youth was questioned late last night by Detective Carroll.

George Pastor Taylor Drive Carroll

Philadelphia man held for threats to kill president

Philadelphian 27 was arrested by Secret Service and FBI for threatening to kill the president. Charles Taylor, assistant special agent in charge, led the seizure at Marshall's home. Marshall, single and living alone, cooperated and was brought before U.S. Commissioner T Gene Leomporara, held on $15,000 bond. OBrien called him a harmless young man who had too much to drink.

Secret Service FBI Charles Taylor Marshall U.S T. Gene Leomporara O'Brien

Gangland killings widen feud in Massachusetts driving deaths

Two cars were fired on in a Massachusetts road chase as bullets shattered windows and the vehicle speared into a swamp. Police say a submachine gun fired the mortal blows. The deaths rank 31 and 32 in a gangland feud involving the Charlestown McLaughlin brothers and James Buddy McLean of Somerville, linked to a series of slayings since March 1964.

McLaughlin Brothers Charlestown Boston James Buddy) McLean Somerville McLean McLaughlins State Prison

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