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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1958
Page
9
The Bridgeport newspaper page carries the Associated Press claim to republication rights and notes AP and local news usage. It states the paper is a second class matter under U.S. postal regulations and carries publication dispatches.
A medical advisory warns against relying on lower polio case counts as protection. It notes the drop from 28,938 in 1955 to 15,400 in 1956 and 15,894 in 1957 largely came from Salk vaccine use. The piece stresses herd immunity does not protect all and urges parents to vaccinate children and start the three shot series now.
The piece argues Soviet test suspensions were a propaganda move after a nuclear fallout disaster, noting the tests produced heavy fallout and damaged credibility. It contends the U S should highlight clean bombs versus the Soviet dirty bombs and emphasize the impact on civilian areas.
A psychologist notes that the phrase about intelligent women and men can be rearranged to convey an opposing truism. The quotation explores gendered fears and how language mirrors social beliefs about intelligence and gender.
The article notes Eisenhower's sympathy for Japan and Nobusuke Kishi's pledge of business cooperation while denying recognition of Red China. It describes a failed $196 million trade blackmail and Japan's firm stance amid hunger for trade to keep mills running and people fed.
The piece explains how the 1936 act requires American crews, U S built yards, minimum voyages, and 20 year ship replacements for U S flag lines. Subsidies parity payments offset higher costs to enable competitive freight rates and keep a robust merchant fleet supporting American employment.
The piece contrasts Don Quixote’s chivalry with four American citizens aboard a 30 foot ketch entering the nuclear test zone in the Pacific. The Atomic Energy Commission barred entry and warned that those entering the danger area did so at their own risk. The four men Albert S. Bigelow William R. Huntington George Willoughby and David Gale could be detained if they disobey the regulations.
Moscow Idaho has not recorded a fatal traffic accident within city limits for ten years. The community pursued traffic safety through seminars, patrols at dangerous intersections, and strict enforcement, showing that collective action can prevent tragedy and inspire nationwide audits.
Government forces push toward Bukittinggi the rebel capital as Jakarta says rebels face defeat. Reports say Padang fell to two Jakarta battalions after street fighting. rebels vow guerrilla resistance while government troops advance from north, east, and south.
Alderman Sarefino Sgro reports the Highway committee will meet next week to survey locations and cost estimates for installing lights beneath 21 railroad viaducts in the city. City electricians will perform the work after Mayor Tedesco assures installations. aim is six weeks. About 50 requests for new street lights are pending.
Hartford April 18 Legislature adopts a resolution urging Congress to convene a constitutional convention to bar states from levying income taxes on residents of other states. Sponsored by Senator Abner W. Sibal the measure arises from Fairfield County protests over New York income taxes on Connecticut residents who work there.
AP Analysis Views by J M Roberts argues dissenters in free nations shape policy while the Kremlin uses fear to justify negotiations. It asserts Soviet threats and U S readiness with Strategic Air Command, B cords and alert crews, claiming Russia could remove danger without UN help if needed.
The text cites Lord Mayor Frederick A Schuster of Saarbrucken visiting Pittsburgh to study urban problems and calling for discipline in classrooms. A New York judge supports reasonable force with troublesome pupils. Dr Jason J Nassau notes the high probability of billions of planets with Earthlike conditions.
Reader questions about federal efforts to fight the recession. The piece notes rapid government moves since 1950s, including public works, defense outlays, foreign aid, and unemployment extensions, with delays in mobilizing impact and possible tax cuts sought. It references Eisenhower proposals and Truman’s political activity and influence on 1960 nominee strategy.
In Washington on April 18 AP report says William M. Holaday, director of guided missiles at the Defense Department, told the American Society of Newspaper Editors that a defense against intercontinental missiles now seems feasible and is being pushed to the technological limits. He noted missiles with hydrogen warheads and 5,000 mile ranges no longer define ultimate weapons due to limitations in versatility. He compared Russian missile progress to U S programs and stressed continued defense development.
Former U S Representative Geelan of New Haven says he may seek the Democratic nomination for sheriff of New Haven county. He plans a formal decision within 10 days and would face Republican incumbent Sheriff William F Pollard. Former Sheriff Red ding is also considered a Democratic candidate.
Hartford April 18 AP State Comptroller Fred R. Zeller charged that apparent over-expenditures in March trimmed a large part of the 14.6 million saved through General Fund economies over 10 months. Finance adviser George J. Conkling called the claim inaccurate.
In Cape Canaveral on April 18 AP reports technicians fired a Polaris test vehicle for submarine launches. The device was not a complete missile and full readiness is not expected before 1960, with actual launches months distant. Three nuclear submarines will carry the Polaris, which is designed to deliver a nuclear warhead.
John Alsop of Avon, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, says the party must lead an expanding Connecticut economy to match a population surge. He notes births rose from 25,000 to 57,000 between 1938 and 1957 and warns about job market pressures from youth growth. Rep. Kenneth Keating accuses state governments of underusing federal aid.
A satirical note counsels prudent wealth planning, urging careful management of assets for heirs and their lawyers. It contrasts frugal handling of everyday needs with safeguarding finances for future generations and legal matters.
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