Bridgeport Telegram Publication Details and Rates
The Bridgeport Telegram Morning edition is published by The Post Publishing Company of Bridgeport Connecticut. It operates daily and night editions with several related papers and offers home delivery by mail with annual and weekend combinations. Subscription rates include daily at 15.00 and Sunday Post at 22.80, with postal adjustments beyond 150 miles and holiday substitutions. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and dispatches.
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Suez Delay Threatens World Trade and Oil Flows
The editorial warns that delays in salvaging and clearing the Suez canal hinder global shipping and oil supply. It argues the blockage harms multiple nations, urges immediate clearance, and notes UN officials stress the channel as a critical liability that all concerned must address quickly.
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Christmas tolls spark push for nationwide traffic safety
Connecticut reports a subdued Christmas traffic toll with four deaths, far below 1955’s ten. Nationally 705 fatalities during the holiday period exceed prior highs, prompting Governor Ribicoff to press for stronger enforcement and a push for uniform highway laws. The governor leads safety efforts as New Year’s forecasts warn of more deaths unless driving habits improve. Connecticut’s year to Christmas Day totaled 37 fewer deaths than last year despite more new drivers and vehicles.
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National Safety Council
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National Governors’ Conference
Proven traffic measures touted to reduce deadly tolls
Officials argue several proven methods can cut roads deaths, but persuading other states remains challenging. Transportation experts push enforcement and design changes to curb fatalities and improve safety nationwide.
Connecticut in 1956 Progress Across Statewide Sectors
Connecticut moves forward in 1956 with gains in manufacturing production and distribution, a skilled labor pool, and strong organizational know-how. The year saw expanded orders for parts and finished products for modern living, and a younger generation poised to add energy.
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Arthur S. Barnes 85 Noted Bristol Press Pioneer and Statesman
Arthur S. Barnes, longtime editor and developer of The Bristol Press, died at 85 leaving a legacy in Bristol and Connecticut journalism. A Yale alumnus active in alumni affairs and early state politics, he helped grow the paper from weekly to daily and mentored two sons in the business over 54 years of community impact.
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Connecticut
General Assembly
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Bristol Press
New Safety Record Set By The Airlines
Worcester Gazette notes air travel safety improved in 1956 with 0.62 fatalities per 100 million miles on domestic scheduled flights, down from 0.76 in 1955, despite a Grand Canyon crash last July. Non scheduled flights show 0.00 fatalities since November 17, 1955, underscoring growing dependability of plane travel.
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A-Plant and Research Center Plans in Nuclear Field
The Hartford Courant notes two New England moves toward nuclear power. New England Electric System may build its own atomic plant, signaling progress in Yankee project plans. Separately Sylvania Electric Products and Corning Glass Works propose a joint nuclear fuel elements center near Andover Massachusetts.
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Corning Glass Works
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Connecticut
Steel tax decision dents steel expansion drive
American Industry reports that denial of a fast depreciation write off for new mills cools steel expansion plans and may push prices higher. Some firms defer capacity projects while others proceed but demand higher prices. GE also halts three building plans due to market strain. Steelmen insist depreciation should be replacement based and urge liberal allowances to fund new capacity.
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Two Great Crises Define 1956 International Turmoil
A year of upheaval in 1956 centered on the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Khrushchev denounced Stalin, triggering destalinization and revolts in Georgia, Poland, Hungary, and Bulgaria as Soviet control weakened. In the Middle East Nasser's nationalism and Suez tensions drew Britain and France toward action, while U S indecision and Israeli fears widened regional conflict and exposed shifting power. The year ended with unresolved crises and a cautious world awaiting 1957. Gen Curtis E Lemay notes strategic air superiority amid these strains.
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Tito
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Suez Canal
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Algeria
AP Analysts View on U S Middle East Policy
AP analysts summarize Le Monde’s view that the United States lacks a coherent Middle East policy. The piece notes Washington may pursue a UN buffer force to stabilize Palestine, while Arabs seek to move beyond Israel as they address internal development and regional threats.
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Vatican Ties Up For Debate In Cold War Era
Eisenhower faced calls from intelligence chiefs to resume informal relations with the Vatican noting its powerful network of political and economic intelligence. They argue Moscow and Budapest posts stay useful despite access limits, while Vatican offers broad access to global developments including areas behind the Iron Curtain. The piece cites Roosevelt Myron Taylor and Truman’s aborted ambassador nomination amid lobbying and geopolitics.
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Bulgaria
Poland
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English Declared World's Chief Language by U S Educator
Washington dispatch reports Oliver J. Caldwell of the U S Office of Education stating English is the world’s chief language, spreading after World War II and now used as a standard medium even among non English speakers. He cites 250 million native speakers and 50 to 100 million as second language users.
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Oliver J. Caldwell
U.S. Office of Education
Asia
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Merit Board Adopts Budget for 1957 58
The Civil Service commission approves a $52 764 budget for the 1957 58 fiscal year starting April 1. The amount exceeds the current appropriation by 10 586 and was adopted at Thursday night's meeting. The budget note was sent to City Comptroller John J Morris yesterday, the deadline for requisitions. Morris will present proposals to the Board of Apportionment and Taxation in January as the Tax board plans February hearings before finalizing the budget and tax rate.
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Fire cripples center city as smoke shrouds Philadelphia
A stubborn blaze raged through a midcity office building in Philadelphia causing a massive traffic tieup. Gimbels department store nearby filled with smoke and closed in the afternoon. Independence Hall remained safe two blocks away. Several firemen injured. no deaths. By 4 05 p m the fire was under control and smoke blanketed the central city with early darkness.
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