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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1971
Page
9
Fragment from The Bridgeport Telegram page 14 shows the Bridgeport Post publishing note with brief masthead lines. It references the Associated Press service and mentions Bridgeport Connecticut publication details and dates.
New Secretary Melvin Laird outlines an initial 80 billion defense budget for the 1973-74 period, pending reviews by State Treasury and Justice before OMB and Congress. He cites inflation, higher military pay and benefits, and more R and D to close the gap with the Soviet Union as reasons, while stressing defense is not to be cut. Inflation, not more buying power, erodes the dollar’s value.
Short term, Nixon wins perceived bold moves toward wage and price controls and inflation relief. Republicans praise the plan as politically advantageous, while Democrats acknowledge potential gains if the remedies curb unemployment and boost growth, with California spotlighted.
The article portrays President Nixon using unpredictability as a deliberate strategy to keep opponents off balance and reassure supporters. It cites actions from military moves in Southeast Asia to talks with China and aggressive economic proposals aimed at showing resolve despite domestic strains and waning prestige. It warns that if current moves fail, more surprises may follow and calls for immediate cooperation from states and nations.
In Cuba sport serves politics and propaganda as athletes are state trainees. Premier Castro mocked Buck’s claim of Soviet aid, saying Cuba accepts help and invites Latin partners to develop similar sports conditions. Cuba finished second to the United States, warning that politicized sport loses competitive edge.
Indonesia moved from an economic nightmare after independence to near zero inflation under Suharto. Policy focused on halting non essential spending, exporting natural resources, boosting rice self sufficiency, and industrial development. Growth in prices halted in the first half of the year with a steady foreign exchange rate as exports and imports balanced.
A clustered reflection cites Ecclesiastes and Proverbs on looking forward, personal resolve, and upright conduct. Quotes from Bertrand Russell James A Garfield and Samuel 4 emphasize courage, destiny, and humor as remedies, urging steady effort and resilience across generations.
The piece critiques how labor leaders and Nixon aides used sharp language over the Aug 15 freeze while examining wage trends. It cites Meany, Hodgson, and Connally, notes labor strategy, and highlights BLS data showing real compensation growth since 1944 as inflation rises. It also discusses fringe benefits and the political risks of public threats to the Blay Tay Freeze.
The article notes that after taxes the real spendable earnings of workers rose about 40 percent since the postwar period. It argues Americans increasingly buy houses cars and appliances as wages and prices rise, with many in suburbs enjoying modest affluence. It frames Meany and Woodcock as opposing any halt to these rising expectations.
Andrew Tully criticizes the Presidents wage freeze, arguing it is half a loaf and inadequately targeted while urging selective controls. He warns a universal freeze burdens workers despite negotiated raises and dents the economy's relief efforts.
Democratic State Chairman John My Bailey fought to deny Governor Meskiit any income tax under conditions that would let it keep revenue without bearing the tax’s burden. Negotiations faltered when the governor offered shared blame, and party strategists pressed for repeal. The July 1 vote and later sessions saw both sides pursue political gain over practical reform, leaving a grim stalemate and a negative, statewide impact.
Fine Print Berlin Agreement shows Russian, British, French and U S ambassadors shaping steps for home governments to decide next. Western allies seek guaranteed access to West Berlin through East Germany, with emphasis on West German rights and a refreshed 1938 framework. Soviet gains seen in consulate rights and East German leadership shifts spark debate on control and future diplomacy. Protracted talks loom as East and West Germany negotiate trade, security, and the fate of Berlin’s divided status.
A fragmented line seems to reference a bachelor figure known as Rayano who never marries, paired with a red man who always says yes and a mention of never being divorced, though the text is garbled and unclear.
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