Bridgeport Post and Telegram publish and distribution notes
The Bridgeport Post and Telegram announce combined publication and mail subscription details. The Telegraph operates morning and Sunday Post, with pricing for 1 year 21.00 daily and 34.00 with Sunday Post, plus 3 and 6 month options and single copies.
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Bridgeport Telegram
State St. Bridgeport
Conn
Bridgeport Post
Post Publishing Company
Bridgeport Sunday Post
Audit Bureau of
Sunday Post
Sun Post
Bridgeport
Associated Press
New York Lottery Plan Uses Horsebowl Compromise
Governor Rockefeller and the New York Legislature propose a lottery where winners are drawn by lot and prizes are determined by horse race results from the prior week. The plan allocates 300000 in prizes per 1 million dollars in tickets sold, revealing both the selection method and the major prize structure.
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Rockefeller
New York
Gov. Rockefeller
Economics education push targets illiteracy in U S
A 1963 study shows fewer than one fifth of large school systems require economics and only 22 states require courses for social studies teachers. The Joint Council on Economic Education funds 44 local councils, with the Ohio Council on Economic Education at Ohio University leading efforts, including courses, seminars, and a new junior high curriculum.
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Joint Council On Economic Education
Ohio Council On Economic Education
OCEE
Ohio University
Athens
Vernon R. Alden
Roman F. Warmke
Minnesota State Council
Railroads Cite Post Office Losses as Profit Obstacle
Railroads warn that passenger service profitability remains elusive with the New Haven line cited as a prime example. They argue post office subsidies and related costs hinder overall earnings for rail transport.
Rail mail cuts blamed for shrinking passenger rail service
The Association of American Railroads argues the Post Office policy to divert mail from railroads drives down passenger service, noting mail accounts for about 30 percent of passenger train revenue. Government spokesmen counter with data showing increased PO payments despite a 65 percent drop in mail trains. Both sides claim cuts reflect shared blame.
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New Haven
Association of American Railroads
U.S. Post Office Department
United States
Daniel P. Loomis
Post Office Department
Railroad Association
Social security boosts spark long term savings questions
A detailed look at rising social security payroll taxes from 4.4 percent on earnings up to 6600 dollars to 4.6 percent. It calculates worker and employer contributions, potential accumulated savings by age 65, and hypothetical monthly withdrawals at 4 percent interest. It notes current maximums and hints at future increases while tying in political commentary on Romney and Johnson.
Death on Launch Pad 34
Boston Herald reflects on the loss of three American astronauts Gus Grissom Ed White and Roger Chaffee. The piece notes national mourning front page banners and world leaders’ condolences while praising their courage and the quest of space exploration.
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Boston Herald
Newsapers
Vietnam
Gus Grissom
Space
Ed White
Roger Chafee
Earth
Grissom
Fife
Your Money's Worth Tax Changes for 1966 Explained
Congress enacted several tax changes in 1966 affecting investment credits combat pay and bad debt reserves. The article outlines four key points including the suspension of investment credits, Vietnam combat pay exemptions, new deductibility for reserves on installment sales, and filing deadline rules. It notes the 1966 return is unaffected by later 1987 changes.
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Congress
Coed
SYMVA
Vietnam
Treasury
Toi Comic Dictionary defines economist role and cost of living
The Toi Comic Dictionary notes an economist as a specialist who explains how to raise living standards but not how to do so without increasing the cost of living. It contrasts higher living with higher prices as a tradeoff.
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United States
William Welch
Ilminster
England
Johnson's political deftness keeps agenda moving in 1967
An analysis notes President Johnson remains a deft political performer as his 1967 program menu lands in Congress with plain language and restraint. Republicans lack a unified line, while Fulbright criticizes Vietnam but with muted impact as party sparring stays low.
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White House
Congress
Vietnam
Sen
JW. Fulbright
Arkansas
Johnson
Jas
Mao Seen Winning Struggle and War Likely
Hong Kong observers say Mao Tse-tung and allies control major cities and will pursue a more aggressive foreign policy. Experts note a new party apparatus, continued struggle since 1959, and potential clashes with the Soviet Union as Mao tightens grip after Liu Shao-chi and Teng Hsiao-ping.
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Mao
John Cantwell
Hong Kong
Mao Tse-tung
China
Mandate of Heaven
Liu Shao-chi
Teng Hsiao-ping
China Watchers
Soviet Union
Liu
Teng
Central Committee
Chinese Communist Party
Heavenly aid in wars seen as divine support
The piece argues that history and heaven favor the side fighting just causes, citing Truman era doctrine and global anti communism. It frames Greek civil war and Tito's split as providential safeguards and claims righteous action attracts aid from above. The commentary links faith, fate, and foreign policy to justify U.S. stance.
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Uvaveny Suukea
Red China
Mao Tse-tung
Hitler
Luftwaffe
Britain
Russia
RAF
Moses
Churchill
George Washington
France
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Greece
Tito
Yugoslavia
Stalin
Dent Truman
Truman
Arthur Krock
Trumean
Krack
U.S
Congress
United States
Mao
Congress Critics Target Johnson Tax Surcharge Proposals
Senate and House Economic Committee members sparred with Chairman Gardner Ackley over the six percent tax surcharge in Johnsons economic program. Republicans warned of inflation and recession risks while pressing for wage and price guideline reforms and restraint by labor and management.
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Washington
Johnson
Senate Houses
Henry S. Reuss
D-Wis
Ackley
Reuss
Tam
W.E. Brock
R-Tenn
Brock
William’ Proxmire
Wis
Percy
Charles H. Percy
R-Ul
Council
Arthur M. Okun
James S. Duesenberry
Russia to Bolster China Border Units
AP reports diplomatic sources say the Soviet Union will withdraw about 50,000 troops from Eastern Europe to reinforce defenses along the Chinese border. Western moves by Soviet units across Poland are rumored but not confirmed, with estimates showing 500,000 troops in Eastern Europe and 300,000 under arms in East European states.
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Red Guards
Liu
Teng
Peking
Mao
Soviet Union
Russia
United States
Sinkiang
Jess
Warsaw
Poland
Europe
East Germany
Hungary
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