Fairfield Open Space Plan Backs Federal Grant Bid
RTM committees backed a Fairfield proposal to seek a federal grant for open space including playgrounds parks woodlands and wildlife areas. The plan would not commit funds. state funds were not yet available but may be next year. Nearby residents urged air pollution controls from Handy and Harman plant with a proposal for an air pollution ordinance and enforcement measures.
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Zeisler
Robert D. Gage
RTM
Henry Elstein
William Schaefer
Aaron Schloss
City approves funds for school demolition and road improvements
Joseph R. Coates, chair of the Finance board, approved 10 985 for demolishing the old Sheridan school on Post road and 12 000 for Oyster road subdivision upgrades with costs to be recovered from the bonding company. Also 3 000 for an auto file desk and chair for the zoning enforcement officer. Nello Ceccarelli proposed a voluntary prayers referendum in schools. ATM favored it 22 to 18 but the Board of Education would not change its stance. Darcy doubted such a referendum is permitted under the town charter.
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Joseph R. Coates
Nello Ceccarelli
RTM
ATM
Board of Education
Darcy
Glowing UFO Seen Over Bullard Reported by Several
Youth witnesses describe a stationary glowing craft under 4,000 feet clouds near Bridgeport Airport, then rapid ascent and descent. A jet passed underneath, neighbors and Mrs Sylvestros reported sights, with it appearing like a rotating cold capsule, later seen drifting toward Long Island Sound and described as a silver pin and flying saucer.
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Bridgeport
Sylvestros
Long Island Sound
Lisa Schwarz
Kings Highway
Fairfield
Anti Poverty Bill Draws Praise and Attacks in Debate
Lawmakers clash over a major antipoverty bill with Republicans criticizing inflationary effects and poor operation. Representatives Colmer Quie Goodell Ford Gibbons weigh in as debate stretches across days with about 114 amendments already filed.
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William M. Colmer
Dmiss
Roe
Albert H. Quie
Minnesota
Education and Labor Committee
Charles E. Goodell
R-N.y
House
GOP
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Mich
South Vietnam Assembly Begins After Seat Challenges
South Vietnam's new assembly convenes to dispose of challenged seats after which bylaws will govern action and officers be elected. They may draft a constitution next week with talk of a strong executive and blocs among Catholics independents and a group calling itself 24-24 urging round-the-clock work.
U S Says No Halt Planned on North Vietnam Raids
Bill D Moyers rejected bombing suspension rumors saying there is no change in United States policy or reciprocity. State Department spokesman Robert J McClosky likewise denied the report. The stories appeared in the New York Daily News and the Evening Standard.
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Bill D. Moyers
United States
Moyers
State Department
Robert J. McClosky
New York Daily News
Evening Standard
London
Powell to Stand Trial on Criminal Contempt Charge
Powell faces a criminal contempt trial after violations in libel litigation. Saypol ruled Powell was contemptuous for not answering five subpoenas. The court set a $160,000 judgment against Powell with $600 weekly installments and potential penalties up to 30 days in jail and a $250 fine. Powell sought a writ of prohibition but was denied.
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Police Department
James By
Powell
State Supreme Court
Saypol
Judiciary
Appellate Division
GE Develops Stereo Fluoricon for 3D Internal Imaging
General Electric announced a stereo fluoricon priced at 30 000 dollars that lets physicians view internal organs in three dimensions. It aims to speed heart defect diagnosis for cardiologists and accelerate exams of other organs and swallowed foreign objects. Unveiling slated at the American Roentgen Ray Society meeting in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
UPI
General Electric Company
General Electric
American Roetgen Ray Society
Synagogue Honors Its Ten Founders at Fifth Anniversary
The Agudas Achim synagogue celebrated five years with a dinner in the hall at 85 Arlington Street honoring its ten original founders: Samuel Laden Samuel Plushkin Max Stein Morris Lifshit William Nissenson Isadore Goldman Samuel Woltch Marco Marcus Max Bauman and Max Robinson.
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Agudas Achim Synagogue
Arlington Street
Samuel Laden
Samuel Plushkin
Max Stein
Morris Lifshit
William Nissenson
Isadore Goldman
Samuel Woltch
Marco Marcus
Max Bauman
Max Robinovity
Universal renames The Scandal to The Champagne Murders
Hollywood reports Universal has changed the film title from The Scandal to The Champagne Murders. The project stars Anthony Perkins and advances under the new sobriquet, with production updates forthcoming.
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Hollywood
UPI
Universal
Anthony Perkins
CofC and Industry Rally to Save Local Symphony
Leaders from CofC and the Manufacturers' Association join a drive to fund the 1966 67 Symphony season. Four support paths include season tickets, orchestra chairs at 250, friend gifts 100, and program ads. Mayor Curran pledges 2500, notes industry shortfall. first concert Saturday at Klein Memorial with Lee Venora as soloist.
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Phony
Industralists
Symphony
Harmon E. Snake
Manufacturers’ Association
Samuel W. Hawley
Chamber of Commerce
D. Laurie MacCuaig
Herman Beach
Joseph Goloff
William L. Hawkins
Albert E. Diem
Curran
Hawkins
Klein = Memorial
Lee Venora
Jenny Lind
Hawley
Peoples’ Savings Bank
Diem
Symphony Society
Jose Sturbl
The
Standish
Danbury Police Probe Break at Auto Wrecker Yard
Danbury police continue an investigation into a break at Del’s Auto Wrecking on Plumtrees Road. A warning shot failed to deter a suspect as officers searched area underbrush. Miller’s conviction in a related 18 day trial was announced earlier in June.
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Danbury
Del
Plumtrees Road
Pacific
Navy Seabees
Enn
Miller
U.S
Jon A. Newman
Blumenfeld
Newman
Atty
Percy Foreman
Houston
Texas
W. Paul Flynn
New Haven
Foreman
Flynn
Ford Cuts Price Boost to Meet Its Competition
Ford trims price increases in response to GM and Chrysler moves. The automaker lowers 1967 Mustang price to 2461.46 under Camaro and expands warranty to steering suspension and wheels. UAW comments are awaited as Reuther weighs in later.
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Ford
Johnson
Reuther
Chrysler
Chevrolet
U.S
UAW
Mills Returns to Screen in Cowboy In Africa
Hollywood reports John Mills, Hayley Mills father, reemerges on film with Hugh O Brian in Cowboy In Africa. The veteran actor headlines the Western adventure set in Africa, marking a notable comeback for Mills.
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Hollywood
UPI
John Mills
Hayley
Hugh O'Brian
Wilton Child mistreated. Troopers Seek Man
A 7 year old Wilton girl was given a ride by a stranger around 4 p.m. and dropped off in Saugatuck at 5:30 p.m. Westport Patrolman William Charrenzelli helped return her to her parents as state troopers and Wilton police investigate. Distinguishable details include a 30 year old male suspect and a request for witnesses to call police. The girl’s name is withheld due to her age.
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Westport
Wilton
Saugatuck
William Charrenzelli
Riverside Avenue
William Quaintance
Wilton Police
Former actor Don Taylor to direct Bob Hope Theater segment
Former actor Don Taylor will direct a portion of this fall’s Bob Hope Theater for television. The Washington Monument dedication date noted as February 21, 1885.
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Hollywood
UPI
Don Taylor
This Fall
Washington Monument
Massive air strikes hit Thanh Hoa and Viet Cong targets in Vietnam
U S air units damaged three missile sites in Thanh Hoa about 80 miles south of Hanoi and claimed destruction of 50 boats and three barges. A USAF F105 was shot down and missing. Ground actions near Saigon and in the Demilitarized Zone continued with heavy fighting and raids. Flood warnings and relief efforts spread through the Mekong Delta as tides threaten further damage.
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Thanh Hoa
Hanoi
Dong Hoi
Hiphong
North
Viet Nam
Demilitarized Zone
North Viet Nam
U.S
Saigon
Qui Nhon
South Viet Nam
Laos
Hastings
Prairie
Dong Ha
Marine
South Korea
Australia
Viet Nams
Cambodia
Mekong River
Mekong
Bassac
Vietnamese Red Cross
Red Cross
Air Force
Thuong Thoy
Moc Hoa
South China Sea
Sazom
7Th U. S. Marines
Viet Nam Demilitarized Zone
Gemini 11 May Break Space Flight Records
The Gemini 11 mission began September 12 and set multiple in orbit records including closest rendezvous with Agena, highest altitude, and first tethered flight. Gordon's space walk faced fatigue and equipment challenges after 44 minutes outside, prompting mission adjustments.
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Agena
Conrad
Gordon
Navy
Primary Slated For GOP Today In Fairfield
Fairfield voters head to the polls as the Republican primary takes place today. The article notes many individuals ready to serve and references Merrill Lynch policy offering lawyers value of marketable securities at no charge. It also mentions probate judges rarely needing professional appraisers.
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Fairfield
Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith
GE Talks on National Labor Issue at Bridgeport Rotary
Thomas F. Dowd Jr general Electric public relations manager and Trumbull state representative speaks at Bridgeport Rotary luncheon at United Hall Maplewood Avenue at 12 15 pm The topic is A National Labor Issue Comes to Bridgeport discussing current union management contract negotiations at GE.
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Thomas F. Dowd, Jr
General Electric Company
Trumbull
Bridgeport Rotary Club
United Hall
Maplewood Avenue
Bridgeport
Ainion
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