Bridgeport Post and Telegram Subscriptions and Rates
The Bridgeport Post Publishing Company lists daily and Sunday Post and Telegram editions with varying rates. Local by mail prices include 1 year daily 21.00 with Sunday Post 34.00 and other 10.50 or 14.00 for 6 months, plus 3 months 5.25. Out of town rates show day schedules and single-copy costs beyond 150 miles. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and notes second class postage in Bridgeport, Conn.
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Perlman Urges Integrated Transportation Concept
Alfred E. Perlman president of the New York Central rail system spoke at Trinity College on integrated transportation. He criticized federal subsidies for nonrail services and urged a single organization offering air, rail, and water travel, suggesting the new Department of Transportation should consider it and noting possible mergers of large firms.
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Romney and Goldwater meet in 1964 split are part of 1968 race
A public letter from former Governor George Romney criticizes Senator Barry Goldwater for a southern rural white tilt and failure to unify the party after his 1964 loss. Polls show 27 percent of delegates would oppose a Romney who did not back Goldwater, complicating his bid for the 1968 Republican nomination.
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Tax Sharing Plans Resurrected By Two Parties
In Washington Nov 17 Rep Melvin Laird reiterated his 1958 tax sharing idea to state legislative leaders while Rep Henry S Reuss proposed $25 billion in federal revenue sharing with states over five years. Rep Charles E Goodell of New York offered the most detailed plan, signaling renewed legislative interest.
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Republican plan would share 3 percent of first year federal revenues
Goodell proposes a 3 percent slice of the first year federal revenue for states and cities, rising 1 percent annually to five percent. Half of the fund would go to states for flexible use, 5 percent for executive improvement, 45 percent to cities, with broader grants reforms planned. Amid Viet Nam war strain, Republicans urge decentralization while urging budgets to tighten first.
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Should You Flee Winter for Health Reasons
The piece discusses climate as a health factor and whether changing climate helps. It notes body comfort around 66 degrees, age sensitivity to shifts, and varying effects on diabetes, stress, ulcers, heart disease, and allergies. It advises consulting a family doctor and suggests several possible locations or staying home.
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Ticket Splitting and Voter Honors in U S Elections
The piece examines widespread ticket splitting across states, noting governors and senators elected from opposite parties in many places. It highlights Rhode Island where about one in three voters split tickets, discusses the impact of campaign strength, and suggests rising education may increase such selective voting along with implications for auto insurance discounts tied to student status and deductible choices.
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Your Money's By Sylvia Porter How to Cut Your Auto Costs
Auto insurance costs surge as accidents theft and medical costs rise. A typical two car family with a teenage driver pays about $1,050 yearly for liability and collision coverage with regional bills ranging from $400 to $600. The article cites high accident totals and theft rates as main cost drivers and suggests education and safety standards as long term fixes while offering practical steps to save now.
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Budget logic misreads debt limits in Washington
The Chicago Tribune notes the treasury seeks a higher national debt limit to avoid breaching the current cap, arguing for a cushion of at least 3 billion dollars. It mocks treating the debt law as an inconvenience, comparing the mindset to absurd limits on speed or base distance.
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Bridge Club Women Meet For Cards And Chat
A group of women gathers to play bridge for mental activity and social conversation, sharing stories and light hearted chatter during weekly sessions.
News Behind the News on the presidential campaign fund
The piece criticizes a late legislative measure creating a voluntary presidential campaign fund, calling it a vague beginning with loopholes and influence risks for major parties. It questions reporting reforms, spending guidelines, and the potential for corruption, urging a second, stronger step to reform financing and reduce private influence.
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GOP Governors Plan Bigger Say in 1968 National Ticket
Republican governors press for greater influence in shaping the party platform and nominating the 1968 presidential candidate. Gov. John Chafee of Rhode Island leads a plan to meet, review 1966 results, and push a stronger gubernatorial role in strategy and selections.
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Percy Wins Senate Seat but Faces Test as Newsoft-Liner
The piece critiques Senator-elect Chuck Percy as a fresh, self-effacing Republican promising to be a model freshman. It contrasts him with former Senator Paul Douglas, praising Douglas’ patriotism and anti-communist stance while warning Percy's domestic liberalism may differ in kind. It notes Percy’s opposition to bombing North Vietnam, openness to open housing, and concerns about shifting foreign policy balance, suggesting he may struggle with GOP leadership and war stance in a contentious Senate.
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World Roundup Belgrade Talks on Communist Rift
Yugoslavia's Belgrade hosts Todor Zhivkov premier of Bulgaria for a one day visit at Tito's invitation. The meeting follows his Budapest congress trip and signals a direct exchange amid the Moscow Peking split with aims tied to world Communist party coordination debated by leaders.
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Prince Charles to study at Cambridge Trinity College
London AP reports Prince Charles, Britain's future king, will study at Cambridge University after acceptance by Trinity College for October entry. He turns 18 on November 14 and will likely spend two years there before potential royal service. exams at Gordonstoun remain. His best subjects are English literature, history, and French.
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Italian Embassy cites Mexican donations for Florence Venice aid
The Italian Embassy expects Italian residents in Mexico and charity shows to raise about 328000 for Florence and Venice relief. An El ol report mentions a benefit with a Starcast movie hosted by Pete Tripolitis and Gina Lollobrigida, noting jail time for ten days in the scenario, with figures around 16000 linked to the girl involved.
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