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The Bridgeport Post Publishing Company operates The Bridgeport Post and The Bridgeport Telegram with daily and Sunday editions. Subscription rates list one year at 21.00 for daily, 34.00 with Sunday Post, and 30.00 beyond 150 miles with 49.00 for six months, plus single copies at 10 and 0.35 for Sun Post.
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College Opens Doors to All Students With Grants and Loans
President Johnson hears that a college education is now within reach for every qualified American through federal grants loans and work opportunities. Muirhead says students can start without any initial funds, easing entry and increasing demand for both traditional and community colleges nationwide.
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Peter Muirhead
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America
A Time to Be Cautious About Door to Door Sales
This piece lists six prudence rules for direct selling encounters. It advises verifying identification with police if needed, avoiding sympathy ploys and persistent pressure, exiting when surveys become sales pitches, delaying signings for contracts, reading fine print, and skepticism toward promised “big bargains” from legitimate sellers.
Trinity College Adds Humanitarian Touch to Courses
Educators note hidden educational problems from large enrollments and limited advising. Trinity College Hartford shifts policy toward broader college requirements and preferential treatment for certain young men.
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Trinity College Offers Flexible Path for Slow Starters
The college plans to ease access for students from disadvantaged backgrounds by allowing freshmen with preliminary training to take fewer courses and extend study to five or six years. The Trinity degree remains unchanged, and all requirements must still be met. The approach aims to reduce early discouragement for slower starters while ensuring eventual degree completion.
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Speedier Health Care Through Instant Hospitals Tested
The Kaiser Foundation introduces two pioneering medical systems. A centralized hospital pattern reduces patient walking and speeds meals. outer visitor corridors keep staff areas clear. The second system uses periodic ambulatory evaluations with 12 chemical tests, computer history printing, and instant physician guidance. California shows success. others study adoption.
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World Weather Watch Launched by 100 Nations
The World Meteorological Organization leads a global weather watch with 100 nations, including the U S and the Soviet Union, using satellites, rockets, and ships to read weather worldwide. Alf Nyberg of Sweden speaks at Geneva to 300 experts about benefits for economies and the enduring question of whether the weather will improve.
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Ghana panel urges civilian rule after coups risk
Ghana's National Liberation Council political committee says military regimes foster subversion and urges a return to civilian rule to prevent coups since Kwame Nkrumah's overthrow. In France, Charles de Gaulle confronts his stormy parliament session as opponents seek a decisive challenge.
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Beatniks Abroad Stir Global Commentary In 1950s Echo
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes American beatniks traveling abroad appear as ragged, unshaven figures who beg or pass the hat after street performances. Mexico City France Madrid North Africa Turkey Greece Nepal take steps to curb these travelers amid concerns over cultural portrayal and behavior.
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Daily Forward 70 Years Old By Leon Dennen
The Jewish Daily Forward marks its 176th anniversary as a symbol of American melting pot ideals. Founded on New York City’s East Side by Abraham Cahan it influenced public affairs and labor, championed social justice, exposed communism, and offered immigrant guidance through the Bintel Brief and citizenship lessons.
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Vatican allows Bishop to visit jailed priests in Eger
Vatican announces Bishop Pal Brezaneczy was granted permission to visit 14 priests jailed in Eger Hungary after a Vatican envoy submitted a special request. The visit underscores church efforts amid postwar tensions.
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UPI
Pal Brezaneczy
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Myth of free collective bargaining ends at national risk
AP analysis argues that free bargaining erodes when strikes threaten national health or security. It notes Johnson’s emergency 20 day railroad strike ban, stalled proposals, and past airline back-to-work orders, concluding lawmakers avoid decisive anti strike action until a major disruption occurs.
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Johnson Sees Summit Pledges for Latin Market Signatures
Punta del Este Uruguay AP report says President Johnson leaves with Latin American pledges for a common market and social progress, while Ecuador’s Arosemena balks at signing the declaration. Other leaders call the meeting useful, with success hinging on follow through and economic growth efforts.
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Raul Leoni
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Latin America seeks common market at Punta Del Este talks
President Lyndon Johnson faced Latin American resentment over U S policy as Punta Del Este aimed at a Latin American Common Market. Bolivia’s Barrientos stayed away over Chile seaport demands while leaders urged US commitment, regional blocs, and fair trade terms amid debate on aid, balance of payments, and regional projects.
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Humphrey predicts 1968 victory after tough decisions
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey told about 5,000 University of Georgia students in Athens that Democrats will retain the White House next year despite unpopular decisions. He defended Great Society programs, criticized King’s antiwar stance, and urged broader congressional ethics reforms while acknowledging mistakes in antipoverty efforts.
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