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Newspaper

Newport Daily News

Location

Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1969

Page

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Hartford Curfew Maintained After Four Nights of Unrest

Hartford remains under an 8 pm to 4 am curfew as four nights of unrest wind down. Police fired pepper spray and tear gas at crowds, with no fatal shootings reported, while windows were smashed and stores looted in parts of the city. State emergency powers stay in place to allow possible state police deployment. city officials meet to plan end of the emergency.

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Two Car Crash Injures Three in Tiverton Route 24 Collision

Police report a noon crash on Route 24 near the Massachusetts line in Tiverton injured three. John J. Polak of Fall River and Miss Floresce G. Paul of Assonet drove separate cars. Paul passenger Walter Hyson was treated and released, with Hyson later admitted for observation.

Tiverton Massachusetts John J. Polak Fall River Floresce G. Paul Assanet Mass Miss Paul Polak Walter Hyson Assonet Ste. Anne’s Hospital Stone Bridge Sires Department Hyson Union Hospital

Anti-Strike Legislation Splits British Factions

London AP reports Prime Minister Harold Wilson and British union leaders remain at a standstill over the Labor government's anti-strike bill. Wilson seeks swift passage to curb wildcat strikes amid economic recovery, while the Trades Union Congress votes to counter the measure, arguing for stronger discipline and a separate machinery. 34 to 40 Labour leftists oppose the bill, with about 100 more aligned with the TUC for electoral support.

London Harold Wilson Wilson Oprion Isbor Trades Union Congress TUC Britain Barbara Castle Labor Party House of Commons

Maine Man Fined for Car Theft and Probation

A Portland man, Raymond W. Brown, 24, was fined 50 and placed on one year probation for stealing a wallet, ring, watch, and a car with credit cards. He confessed to assaults and using the stolen items to travel between Middletown and Portland, and he faced additional charges after attempting to use cards in Providence. Other local cases included reckless driving fines and DUI pleas. The article also references a broader wartime context with Midway and North Vietnamese actions.

Portland Maine Tudge Arthur J. Sullivan Raymond W. Brown Brown Middletown Robert D. Belisle Falls River Belisle New. 3 Port Motor Inn Whealdrod Boston Sitlen Newport Providence Robert J. Cocralt Jay Freebody Street

Newport name festival restrained in West Coast case

George Wein, longtime Newport Jazz Festival producer, won a temporary restraining order against West Coast promoters who marketed a Devonshire Downs event as the Newport Pop Festival. Judge Richard Schauer set June 16 for a hearing on a permanent order. Wein accuses the promoters of unlawful trade name infringement by P festival Productions Inc.

George Wein Devonshire Downs Calif Richard Schauer Los Angeles Iuperior Court Wein Tnc

Anther Use Found in Cotts Vallay California

In 1981 missiles were new and hand made with Army models costing about 1 million each. The town of 3,678 spans a secret part used as street culverts as noted by City Manager Friend Stone.

Cotts Vallay Leach Federal War Sur Stone

Man of the Week column discontinued at Forum paper

The weekly notice announces the ending of the Man of the Week feature due to few deserving candidates. It will be replaced by a monthly Man of the Month column published by inmates of the Nebraska penal complex.

Lincoln Neb The Forum Ne+braske penal complex

Agnew Calls Older Americans to Help Shape a Stronger Nation

In Columbus Spiro Agnew urged the older generation to stop cringing and defend America’s inheritance. He warned that if they fail to act, the next generation faces a lawless society driven by emotion over reason. He urged calm responses to student complaints and stressed defending democracy and equal opportunity to strive for higher living standards.

Columbus Ohio Spiro T. Agnew Nixon Agnew Ohio State University Cabinet R Treasury David M. Kennedy Utah Weber State College Commerce Maurice He Stans Orea Elly College Pennsylvania Yéasan Catlega America

Midway Summit Set To Shape Vietnam War Effort

Nixon and Thieu meet at Midway Island after Honolulu stop to decide actions in Vietnam. The plan includes a five hour formal conference, informal talks, and a major policy announcement. Midway, a historic WWII site, hosts 1,240-acre Navy base with personnel and facilities.

Midway Island Aidhway Nixon Nguyen Vang Thien South Vietnam Oi Midway Central Pacific Thiet Bate Midway Honas

Haitian Exiles Plot to Invade Haiti From Miami

AP reports a plane carrying Haitian exile leaders landed at a Grand Bahama site after a Wednesday mission from Miami. Nine raiders were detained, with three returned to Dade County jail. Names include Rene Leon, Charles Smith, and Howard Davis. leaders reportedly planned an invasion to topple Francois Duvalier.

MIAME Haiti Miami Grup Francois Divalier Grand Bahama Dade Country Rene’ Leon Duvalier Charles Smith Howard K. Davis Leon Halti Devis

Firemen Tow Disabled Boat Near Third Beach

The Middletown Fire Department towed a motorboat owned by James Herstoff of 151 Kay Street after engine failure 200 yards off Third Beach. Rescue boat crews responded at 1 pm yesterday using the department’s 17 foot craft to bring the disabled vessel to shore.

Third Beach Middletown James Herstoff

Too Many Dogs In Kingston Woman Keeps Five Dogs

In Kingston New York a justice of the peace visiting 86 year old Rachel Seidenberg found over 70 dogs at her Tyonsville home after she said 11 had lapsed licenses. A friend left a door open allowing breeding. All but five dogs were taken to the SPCA kennel. Seidenberg chose the five to keep with the stipulation they be male only.

Kingston N.Y Justices of the Peace Rachel Seidenberg Tyonsville Ais Sei- Gepberg SPCA

Officer Training Wing To Open Monday For Navy Cadets

A new technical building for Officer Candidates will open Monday costing 3.1 million. The four story Academic wing serves over 2,000 students with classrooms, admin facilities, and training devices including simulators, a rifle range, and closed circuit TV for instruction.

Navy Wty Shipy

Cross To Mark Kennedy Grave Site Progress

The site at Arlington National Cemetery is planned as a $677,000 permanent grave with a white cross and a granite wall etched with Kennedy quotes. Congress must appropriate $257,800 to begin, with the Kennedy family funding the remainder. The permanent grave sits near the $2.4 million Kennedy grave and within the cemetery’s 3.2 acre plot used for the assassinated president.

Washington Robert F. Kennedy Congress Kennedy Sen. Kennedy John F. Kennedy Grassy Hill Artington National Cemetery

Weather Summary for Newport and Coastal Areas

Mostly fair conditions in Newport with a drop to mid 50s tonight and cooler Sunday a high in the mid 60s. East to north winds Sunday 10 to 15 knots, Block Island to Eastport variable 15 knots tonight turning easterly 15 to 20 knots, with a chance of rain late Sunday south portion. Fog and showers possible, followed by partly cloudy conditions Sunday across central Massachusetts, with highs in the 60s and a few showers. Tides listed and sunrise set for 11 AM.

Newport Block Island Eastport Massachusetts

Body of Marine Sgt Merl E Cheisten Found After Boat Mishap

The 39 year old Marine Sgt Merl E Cheisten missing since a boat capsizing near Goat Island May 11 was found at 1:30 p.m. yesterday by a Navy supply-boat crew about 200 yards off Caddington Point. Two others, Charles P Prehodka and Mignael Lyons, were rescued after exposure treatment at the Naval Hospital. The body was identified by friends and clothing and wallet, and taken to the Naval Base Morgue pending funeral arrangements.

Mer E. Cheisten Theeachor Goat Island Caddington Sel Christensen Maffit St Middletown Goat and Rose Islands Newport Bridge Charles P. Prehodka Russell Ave Mignael Lyons Collins Ter Naval Hospital Sgt. Christensen James J. Ratchford Prescott Plage Naval Base

Court binds three over for trials in Superior Court

Three defendants were bound over to Superior Court after waiving District Court exams. David BR Oliver, 22, of 18 Catherine St faced a violent assault charge on May 3. Bertha A Grover of Portland waived exam on aiding a break in at Carroll Cement Co. Eric Peterson, 18, Jamestown, waived exam on marijuana possession and conspiracy charges. Sundelia was fined for possessing undomesticated deep seed last September and appealed. Olson, Arthur G., 39, Portsmouth admitted sufficient evidence for DUI and appealed.

Arthur J. Suilivan David BR Oliver Catherne St Jerry W. McMennaney Shore Patrol Broadway Brand Bertha A. Grover Portland Gerald D. Stark Port+1 Caroll Cement Co Aquidneck Avenue Middletown Eugene Cochran Concord N. H Stark Eric Peterson Reaver Jail Road Jamestown James Own Ball Sundelia Prudence Island Arthur G Olson Mail Coach Road Portsmouth Mill Street

Aid Change Is Opposed In Welfare Group Action

After a meeting with Gov Licht at the State House the Newport Pair Welfare Group joined with the Welfare Rights Organization to oppose a flat grant system. The Welfare Department proposes a three percent increase and removal of special grants while the group argues that aid would not compensate for those losses. A speakers bureau of welfare recipients will visit civic groups. Open house is planned June 22 with officer installation, a food sale June 23, and tag day July 12.

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Broadway Gang Beats Up Youth on Broadway

Wendell Harris reports his 16 year-old son Jef rey Harris was attacked on Broadway at 11:40 by a gang of 8 to 10 youths. The boy was dragged to Ayrault Street then punched and kicked, later walked home and was taken to Newport Hospital with a bruised forehead. Police investigate the assault.

Wendell Harris Lincoln St Broadway Jefrey Harris Ayrault Street Harris Newport Hospital

Seve n Day Baptist Eastern Association meets in Hopkinton

The 131st annual meeting of the Seventh Day Baptist Eastern Association opened Friday at the Seventh Day Baptist Church in Hopkinton. The association includes churches in New England, parts of New York, and New Jersey with the theme Farmers of Men. The report noted mission work and church activities across member congregations.

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Death Notice for Richard C. Green in Staten Island

Died in Staten Island New York on June 5 1969 Richard C Green in his fifth year residence 7 Hush Street Newport Services at Nambly Funeral Home 30 Red Cross Avenue Monday June 3 at 1 am Relatives and friends invited to attend

St Mark's Sets Eucharist Rites

St Mark's Church in Jamestown announces special eucharistic services led by Rev Beaulieu tonight and tomorrow. An evening mass at 7 tonight is followed by private adoration. Tomorrow a 5 PM mass for the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament leads to a Bible vigil closing the two days of rites.

Aus. Mark’s Church Jamestown Reymond A. Beaulieu Tag Parm

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