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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1966

Page

2

Democrats Vote Today in Primary in 133rd District

Registered Democrats in the new 133rd Assembly district vote noon to 8 pm to pick a state representative. Major contenders are John P. Majocco Jr. and Michael L. Riccio, with polling sites at Webster School North Avenue Oak Street Seventh district City Hall Lyon Terrace Shelton School Wheeler Avenue. Approximately 2,260 of 2,280 eligible voters participate in this only primary, with Majocco backed by Mayor Curran and the party committee, and Riccio emphasizing civic and fraternal work.

133Rd Assembly Common Council John P. Majocco Jr Michael L. Riccio Webster School North Avenue Oak Street Lyon Terrace Shelton School Wheeler Avenue Lincoln Avenue Maiocco Curran Democratic Town Committee Aisber Riccio John F. McCarthy Samuel B. June Lorraine’ Street Vine Street John EF. Anglace, Jr Garfield Avenue June Kennedy Anglace Maiocco Group

France And U S Disagree On Viet Withdrawal Proposal

French Foreign Minister voiced a new peace initiative while U S officials pressed for a balanced approach. Goldbergsays Washington will consider all proposals and insists any plan must address both sides. Couve de Murville calls for a Geneva based political settlement and UN backed treaty neutrality. France plans a voluntary UN donation after assembly action on management reforms.

U.S Goldberg Charles de Gaulle Phnom Penh America United States Viet Nam Couve de Murville France United Nations U.N

Hurricane Inez devastates Guadeloupe killing fifteen

Officials tally 15 dead 72 injured and 6000 homeless as Hurricane Inez slams Pointe-a-Pitre and surrounding districts. The storm uproots 100 year trees damages public buildings and funds show power plant repairs may take months while fear of a second hurricane Judith grows.

Pointe-A-Pitre Guadeloupe Inez Lauridsque Judith Place Des Victoires Sts. Peter and Paul Basse- Terre Pointe-a-Pirie Francois Sta, Rose and Des Abymes

Inez Storm Threat Looms Over Hispaniola and Haiti Coast

Forecasters warned of a powerful storm off the Dominican Republic and Haiti with eight to twelve foot tides along the south shores. Barahona could see higher waves as land traps the surge while fragile housing raises damage fears, and mountains may reduce impact only slowly. The system's reach toward Cuba and the U.S. remained uncertain.

Dominican Republic Barahona Punta Este Haiti Sugg Port Au Prince Sage Cuba United States U.S Gordon Dunn Miami

State's Witness Slain in Boston Gangland Gunfire

Boston AP report details the slaying of 47 year old John W. Jackson a prosecution witness in a murder case. His death marks the 33rd gangland killing in the Boston area since March 1964. Jackson had testified before a Suffolk County grand jury investigating the 1964 downtown restaurant killing of a Boston woman.

Boston John W. Jackson Back Bay Jackson Back Suffolk County Grand Robert Palladino Winchester North End South End Route 114 Middleton

Maddox Upsets In Georgia Runoff Victory

George T. Smith as House speaker led Maddox to a surprising win over incumbent Lt. Gov. Peter Zack Geer in the Georgia runoff. In other contests Rep. G. Elliott Hagan clashed with State Sen. Frank Downing in a tight congressional race, while State Rep. Jack Brinkley led Erle Cocke Jr. for Callaway’s district nomination. Maddox’s bid for lieutenant governor failed along with two Atlanta mayoral races.

George T. Smith Peter Zack Geer Ues G. Elliott Hagan Frank 0. Downing Savannah Jack Brinkley Erle Cocke Jr Callaway Atlanta Maddox

Mental Health Center Faces Control Dispute In Council

Council leaders argue that current plans to run the center jointly with Bridgeport Hospital will erode community ties. Executive director Mrs. Roslyn Fishman notes the ethnically based committee operates under the larger Mental Health Center Council. The article lists newly elected council officers and members of the executive and board of directors from Bridgeport and affiliated groups.

Bridgeport Hospital Roslyn A. Fishman Bridgeport iMental Health Association of Elwyn Smolen Eugene Michaels Mr. Bushnell Charles Gordon William A. Hawkins Bridgeport Area Smolen Edward G. Zibell Mr. Dawson John Grabo Anthony Graziano Jewell Heine Anne Jarmack Vincent McKelvey Father McGrath Richard S. O'Connor Francis A. Paul Ruth Peterson William Rafferty Francis Shanley Douglas Thomas B. Cortez Tipton Kenneth Wood

Anglican Leader Joins Pontiff in Peace Plea

Archbishop of Canterbury joins Pope Paul VI in urging urgent prayers for peace in Viet Nam. Speaking at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver during his Canadian tour, he warns the war could widen if it persists.

Pontiff Vancouver B.C Canterbury Paul VI Viet Nam Michael Ramsey Christ Church Cathedral Canada

10 Percent Pay Hikes for 130 City Supervisors Approved

The Common Council approved a 10 percent pay increase for 130 city supervisors in the classified service, with specific job scales listed and retroactive pay from the week closest to July 27, 1966. Nine special positions receive adjusted scales, while police pay negotiations and a pending contract for firefighters continue separately. The motion, by Robert C. Gerte, also rescinds a Feb. 17 plan that would have raised policemen and general city employees.

Barrett Police Hillside Hospital Ganitarian III Commission Civil Service Commission City Hall Bargaining Committee Robert C. Gerte

Guardsmen Move Into Frisco As Riots Continue

Riots erupted in Hunter's Point and Bayview as guardsmen entered Frisco with 105mm recoilless rifles. A fatal shooting of a Black teenager by a white officer sparked seven hours of unrest, with windows smashed near Mission Street and police deploying near Mission Dolores Park to separate marching groups of white and Black youths.

Hunter's Point Bayview Mission Street Mission Dolores Park Mission High

Marines Repulse Counterattack in Delta Campaign

U.S. Marines and Vietnamese troops press a joint operation in the delta near Honda and Hon Ba. Aerial raids and recon reveals a large enemy cache south of Saigon while Peking cites a plane downing. in Saigon 60 Viet Cong killed in Operation Sunset Beach as relief teams aid flooded territory.

4Th Corps Mekong River U.S Honda Hon Ba Quang Ngai Peking Hanoi Thanh Hoa Saigon All Demilitarized Zone Haiphong Delta William C. Westmortland 25Th Infantry Division Sergio Pignedoli Tran van Do Viet Nam Canada Vatican Paul

Campaign Aides Named by Keogh Campaign managers named

Patrick Keogh Stratford Town Council chair and Democratic State Senate candidate from the 21st district named Edward H. Bourque of Stratford and Gilbert M. Chaude of Milford as campaign managers. Bourque will handle Stratford operations. Chaude is a Milford lifelong resident and Milford High School graduate.

Patrick Keogh Stratford State Senate Milford-Stratford Edward H. Bourque Gilbert M. Chaude Milford Bourque Chaude Milford High School

Democratic Dinner Highlights Connecticut Campaign

Ribicoff set a Dempsey fundraising record at a CT dinner while urging support for the full Democratic ticket. Governor Dempsey praised the $80 million commuter program with New York and declared no state income tax as long as he serves. Messages honored Perry and Meshken, with Meshken slated for discharge from St. Vincent's Hospital.

Dempsey Lawrence Wien Connecticut Nelson A. Rockefeller New York New Haven Albert L. Coles Superior Court Soke Robert M. Owens Fairfield County Perry Meshken Ribicoff Wren Archie Perry Fairfield Birchwood Samuel E. Meshken St. Vincent's Hospital Michael Benton

Litterbug Penalties Vary Across States

A UPI report from New York notes Keep America Beautiful finds state laws favor fines over prison for litterbugs. In 35 states courts can jail offenders, Alaska and Missouri allow up to a year, while 34 states cap terms under 60 days. Fines typically run 10 to 25 dollars with limits up to 500 in some states.

New York UPI Tajl America Beautiful, Inc KAB Alaska Missouri Texas

Contract Accord Averts American Airlines Strike

Negotiators for Trans World and American Airlines reached a tentative accord after a recent strike threat. TWA aimed for wage increases totaling 30 percent over three years with fringe benefits, while a 59 cent top-bracket offer was rejected by nonoperating staff. The cooling-off period ended with a renewed bargaining push and a strike deadline looming.

TWA Afl-Cio Machinists Eastern National Trans World United Northwest Airlines American TWU PWU Johnson Federal Railway Labor Act

Police Use New Patrol Setup Here

A new patrol plan splits 30 officers into four platoons to cover critical times with overtime shifts. The system aims for better citywide coverage at lower cost, with ten overtime units always available regardless of vacations or sickness. Eased traffic control will focus on busy streets and intersections, including Main and State, East Main, and Golden Hill corridors.

Walsh Main State Streets Main Street Fairfield Avenue Golden Hill East Main Hickory Street Arctic York Harrison Street Hickory Harrison Streets Supt Walshi North End East Side West End Black Rock

Miss Los Angeles Star to Play Streetwalker in Chubasco

Hollywood report from UPI states Joan Thomas, Miss Los Angeles 1964, will portray a streetwalker in Warner Bros drama Chubasco. The casting adds a notable pageant alumna to the film's ensemble, with the project currently in production.

Hollywood UPI Joan Thomas Los Angeles Warner Bros

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U. S Fenneman Frisco U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Division South Keogh American Airlines Ment Bepareser Ueag
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