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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1968
Page
14
The Bridgeport Post and Bridgeport Telegram publish daily and Sunday editions with holiday arrangements. Subscriptions vary by term and distance, with rates listed for daily, with Sunday Post, and single copies, plus mail delivery details and AP affiliation.
A close, capable brain trust forms around Richard Nixon as he launches his second presidential bid. The group blends liberal Republicans with Nixon’s centrist stance, emphasizing youth and experience over strict ideology. Price notes Nixon’s personal qualities and the goal of building toward a significant victory. Nixon at age 55 leads a slate with Romney 60 Rockefeller 59 Reagan 56 as potential rivals.
The Pueblo incident unsettles Americans by exposing gaps in presidential briefing and decision making. Reports claim key actions were decided ahead of the President, prompting questions about command authority, readiness, and trust in government amid heightened military tension.
At a Western States Water Council meeting in Albuquerque New Mexico Lewis Smith of Denver argued Canada may need to export water as demand outstrips supply. He spoke for the Federation of Rocky Mountain States predicting abundant water and thick reservoirs could make exports feasible.
An expert argues that abundant water is essential for daily use and power, suggesting Canada could profit by exporting its water. The plan envisions vast reservoirs and a network of aqueducts and tunnels to redirect water to expanding regions, promising a future with greatly increased water availability.
A Washington notice about miniskirts and cold weather proved to be a hoax. The Federal Housing Authority said no policy bans short skirts and the only effect of cold would be a look of blue stockings.
Patricia Neal arrives in New York to begin work on the film adaptation of Frank Gilroy's Pulitzer winner The Subject Was Roses. She had been blinded and paralyzed by a stroke three years earlier but expresses hope for a successful return as she steps off a plane at Kennedy Airport wearing a green hat and mink coat.
New Orleans States Item notes rising danger in presidential campaigning as mobs harass officials like Dean Rusk and Robert F. Kennedy. Demonstrations threaten mobility and free debate, with riots straining the Justice Department's intelligence program amid broader public contempt for democratic processes.
A University of Maryland model projects per capita real spending rising 4.0 percent in 1968 versus 1967, lifting average spending to 2447.26 dollars from 2347.30. Elastic items like autos and appliances surge, while education and tobacco show declines, with shifts in health services and personal finance ahead.
Jordan and Pakistan urged immediate Israeli forces withdrawal from all occupied Arab territories including Jerusalem. The stance followed King Hussein of Jordan's visit and Pakistan President Ayub Khan voiced concern over escalating tensions and threats to regional peace.
The Tass news agency reported the Soviet Union will set up a scientific research station on King George Island also known as Waterloo near the tip of South America. It marks the first Soviet presence in the western half of Antarctica.
The piece argues over a 1966 Framingham youth’s draft card burning and the First Amendment. It notes Marvin Karpatkin’s claim that bans on burning cards are unconstitutional, while Justice Black highlights limits on protest. It quotes Chief Justice Warren and Justice Fortas on freedom of expression versus conduct.
An ABA analysis urges judges to use probation or nonconfinement as the starting point in sentencing, with limited use of prison for serious violence. It cites cost savings and rehabilitation potential, while noting punishments can be irrational and vary widely by offense.
The piece argues that the Anglo American alliance, forged to resist Nazi conquest, should endure against modern threats. It cites Churchill’s promise never to surrender and notes the persistence of English language, institutions, and NATO-linked defenses from the Caribbean to Europe as a bulwark, urging continued vigilance and strength.
The Civil Aeronautics Board approved rounding fares to the nearest dollar on domestic trips by 750 miles or less, with longer trips allowed to 1 dollar increments. Airlines began eliminating pennies Thursday though some dates for full implementation extend to March 1.
Joseph N Dyer of Manchester appointed state antipoverty director in Hartford to oversee compliance with state guidelines. He will require quarterly financial and progress reports from local programs and conduct on site inspections.
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