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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1968

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Huey Newton Sentenced to Prison for Fatal Shooting

Huey P. Newton, Black Panther leader, is rushed to prison after a Superior Court verdict sentencing him to two to fifteen years for voluntary manslaughter in the death of white police officer John Frey. Spectators shouted "Power to the people" as Judge Monroe Friedman delivered the term.

Oakland Calif Huey Newton John Frey Huey Monroe Friedman Newlan Leath

Nurse Robbed During House Call At Beardsley Terrace

Nurse from Tridgeport Health department reports handbag theft after a house call at Beardsley Terrace apartments on Trumbull avenue around 2 pm yesterday. Victim Marion S Mertens of 7 Valley road Huntington says two youths snatched her purse containing $20 cash and checks, and fled toward Bidg 13 area. Calls for help allegedly ignored by bystanders as incident unfolded.

Tridgeport Beardsley Terrace Trumbull Avenue Marion S.mertens Valley Road Huntington Mertens

Bridgeport Weather and Almanac for Today and Tomorrow

Bridgeport and vicinity forecast mostly sunny with little temperature change today and tonight. Tomorrow remains sunny and mild with a 10 percent chance of rain, light variable winds becoming westerly. Almanac notes mark day 232 of the year, seventh day of fall, sunrise at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:04 pm.

Haim U.S Apo Almanag

Allied Post Attacked Near Da Nang by Foe

Saigon dispatch reports a ground attack on the Thuong Duc Green Beret position five miles west southwest of Da Nang. Two Allied soldiers killed and 11 wounded. South Vietnamese civilians and Green Berets repelled two rough attacks amid shelling and rifle fire. Enemies suffered heavy losses as advances stalled near the Cambodian border and DMZ area.

Thuong Duc da Nang 1St Corps Saigon Fay Nioh Borden U.S du Lap Demilitarized Zone Sixth Regiment

Penalty Nullifies Jets Winning Field Goal

The Bridgeport Jets and Lowell Giants tied 10 20 26 in a disputed finish at Kennedy Staglord. Rob Anderson kicked a late field goal that would have won Bridgeport, but a procedural penalty nullified the score and forced a final stalemate before 3 782 spectators.

Bridgeport Jets Lowell Giants Kennedy Staglord Bridgeport Rob Anderson Anderson

AMC Posts Smallest Boost in Tennessee Car Prices

AMC, the smallest major U.S. auto firm, joined the price hike parade as it posted higher sticker prices for 1989 cars going on sale Tuesday. The $43 per car rise includes federal excise tax and dealer charges, with GM already raising prices on its 1968 line.

Detroit American Motors U.S AMC General Motors

Lederer Replacing Leste As Parcel Redeveloper

Redevelopment agency approves Lederer Inc to replace Leste Really as redeveloper of a State street renewal parcel at Broad street and Frontage Road. Lederer to assume loan of about 117000 and erect two large store buildings after Common Council approval. Also approves land strip sale near Italyaerece project area for 1009 HUD ratification and sale of Tandon Bostwick Ave site to Arrow for 4100 for manufacturing building.

Lederer, Inc Leste Really, Inc Lederer Company James P/E Schwartz Jayson B. Rome State Street Broad Street Common Council Lederer Sleen T ‘Schwartz Jayson Haves Jay James Photo Ayame McLevy Rail John P Flac Rae Or.c, Fenlly Company Frominge Road Us, Housing and Urban Development Department Tandon Bostwick Avenue Beween

ICC Refuses iTo Speed NHRR Takeover Order

The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected an attempt to rapid take over the bankrupt New Haven Railroad. Trustees bondholders and the states of Connecticut Massachusetts and Rhode Island had sought the order. The commission will proceed with a hearing on disputed assets and value at the assets of the bankrupt line, with a hearing set for December 7 in New York.

Wasiington Iap Interstate Commerce Commisee Penn Cen Hew Haven Railroad Haven Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island Rod S. Baw

UN Probes Action on Arab Treatment in Occupied Lands

United Nations Security Council urged a prompt investigation into the treatment of Arab civilians in the territories seized by Israel in 1967. The vote 12 to 0 with the US Canada and Denmark abstaining, sought a special envoy to conduct the inquiry and urged Israel to cooperate amid charges of torture and forced displacement.

United . Nations Security Council Israel United States Canada Denmark Arsh Pakistan Senegal Secretary Thant Yonetkoan Tekoan

Features for Everybody to Telegram Every Day

Classified ads and comics fill a page with puzzles, Dear Abby, and editorial notes. The section lists bridges, TV and radio guides, obituaries, and women’s news, highlighting daily miscellany for readers.

Abby Jacoby Bridge Eye Women's News We

Johnsons Day At White House Honors Longtime Aide

Washington reports President Johnson personally praised Thomas J. Johnson for 34 years and 11 months in government, last 18 as an usher at the Executive Mansion. The event featured a Johnson Johnson photo beside 27-year-old Tom Johnson as Johnson noted the aide’s near-record service and health, with only 21 sick days in his federal career.

Washington Johnson White House Franklin D. Roosevelt Thomas J. Johnson Executive Folinson Winston Churchill Chiang Kai Shek Russia W.M. Molotov Jonnson Washington, D.C Johnsons Tom Johnson Johnson, Johnson and Ishawon

Odd Parachute Jump Dazzles Crowds At St Pauls

The army parachute regiment staged a simulated jump from the St Pauls cathedral dome to mark a youth festival opening. Onlookers, including Dean Sullivan, praised the exhilarating experience, while some critics called it undignified. The leap occurred 165 feet above the dome, in London.

Godfrey Anderson London Dega St. Paul's Cathedral England New Zealand Dean G. Sullivan Caen Las Bean Army Parachute Regiment Sir Christopher Wrens St Paul's Duke of Wellington Winston Churchill Westminster Westminster Abbey Langan Arthur Morrison Christopher Wren Beilish Parachuts Regiment

Dall Joins Campaign Attacks Against Nixon Agnew

Former UN chief delegate Ball leapt into the presidential race attacking Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew while defending Hubert Humphrey. He criticized Nixon and Agnew for political cynicism and announced his resignation to aid Humphrey’s bid. Ball outlined strategy talks on the West Coast after leaving the United Nations post.

Unite Nations, Nyi George W. Dall Richard M. Nixon Spira TF. Agnew Hubert J. Husphrey Ball Congress Gordon Allatt R. Cale United Nations United States Hall Allett

Old hand at advising in new role Wiggins at UN post

Washington Post editor J R Wiggins, named as ambassador to the United Nations, described himself as an experienced adviser to government yet new to representing it. He told reporters at the White House this is a duty newly undertaken, preferring not to discuss foreign policy yet while settling into the role.

Washington J. R. Wiggins Wiggins White House Johnson Washington Post George W. Ball U.S United Nations Ball Hubert H. Humphrey Maine

Fortas Senate confirmation faced growing opposition

Washington AP Abe Fortas's chances to be confirmed as chief justice slimmed Friday as the Senate prepared to vote on closing debate. Republican leaders voiced second thoughts about backing the nomination, urging Johnson to withdraw to avoid harming Democrats. Senator McClellan warned further delays could erode public confidence in the Supreme Court.

Washington Abe Fortas Senate Senate Repub. Vican Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Faw Johnson John L. McClellan Dirk Democratic Party Supreme Court McClejlan Clillord P. Hansen Wyoming Partagy

Hanes May Resign As Ray Counsel

MEMPHIS Tenn AP Ar hur J Hanes raised the possibility he may withdraw as counsel for James Earl Ray charged in Dr Martin Luther King Jr slaying He cited serious differences with Rays defense and said he might resign at a future date The court hearing on contempt over articles about Rays treatment continued Monday morning

Mempnls Tenn Arhur J. Hanes James Earl Ray Martin Luther King Jr Hantes Shelby County Criminal Court Hanes Artleles Mene Ray Healy Kay Inbal

City Moves to Demolish Howland Block for Plaza

The city begins demolishing buildings in the downtown Howland block to clear the site for a new county courthouse and adjoining plaza. Community Development Administrator Joseph A. Dearborn said specifications are ready and will go to the Board of Public Purchases for bids. Some occupied structures will be cleared as ready. fire officials pressed condemnation to speed cleanup after a July blaze.

Howlind Plazy Courthouse City Plaza Joseph A. Dearborn Board of Public Purchases Howland Deathorn Bowland Board of Fire Commissioners Board of Condemnation

Danbury Fair Opens Today With Record Crowds Forecast

Danbury Fair opens at 5:90 a.m. today for nine days led by General Manager John W. Leahy and C. Irving Jarvis. Gates open at 9:20 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. daily with expectations of over 250 000 attendees, mainly on the two weekends. Weather completions appear.

Danbury John W. Leahy C. Irving Jarvis Lesien Dr. Tolittic

Retirement planned by Judge Sullivan in Hartford

Judge John S. Sullivan of the Circuit Court, a New Haven resident, announced plans to retire at age 65 on December 3. He notified Governor John Dempsey, who must nominate three Circuit Court judges by year end. Sullivan took the bench eight years ago amid vacancies and retirements.

Hartworb, Conn John S. Sullivan Circuit Court New Haven Frinby de Wall Sullivan John Dempsey Cirecuit Marili d, Mostyn Hartford John Cleata Wess Haven

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