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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1968

Page

6

Bridgeport Post Telegram subscription rates and notices

The Bridgeport Post and Bridgeport Telegram publish schedules and subscription costs. Rates shown include daily, Sunday, and combined options, with separate pricing for distances beyond Bridgeport. Also notes Associated Press rights and mailing details for Bridgeport, Conn.

Cea Bridgeportal Post Publishing Company Publishers Bridgeport Post Bridgeport Telegram Bridgeport Sunday Post Sun Post Associated Press Bridge Port Conn

Futility of Numbers Game in Vietnam Conflict

A reflective column notes Viet Cong losses in early attacks far exceed U S casualties, while U S fatalities total five from an embassy assault. It quotes Gen Westmoreland on the enemy plans and argues the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese can still muster forces for a major battle. Senator Clark urges negotiations for peace with strength.

Vietnam U.S Saigon William’ C. Westmoreland South Vietnam Khe Sanh Dien Bien, Phi United States North Vietnam Asia Joseph S. Clark Pennsylvania

Job Corps funding cuts threaten youth job training progress

The piece notes reductions in Job Corps funds and related centers risk cutting back youth teaching and training, leaving many in disadvantaged areas unable to access needed instruction. It stresses unemployment remains unresolved and urges rapid enrollment to equip youths for future work.

Irony of Cold War Diplomacy Highlighted by Humphrey Visit

The piece notes Vice President Humphrey's Africa tour mixing Vietnam stance with diplomacy. It recalls Bourguiba's Tunisian independence fighters using violence, and Humphrey praising Tunisia while condemning terrorism. The writer calls it an irony of the cold war era.

Africa Humphrey Vietnam Habib Bourguiba Tunisia France Bourguiba Viet Minh United States

Federal System in Danger Warns of Urban Strains and Upheaval

The Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations warns that urban distress and failing local responses threaten the federal system. It calls for expanded federal roles or bold urban suburban metro governance to stabilize cities, urging shared responsibility across cities and suburbs.

United States Advisory Commission On Intergovernmental Relations Congress Commission

Editorial musings on Pearl Harbor era and Vietnam war mood

The piece questions if the Pueblo incident was staged to stir wartime sentiment, cites caution from a Philadelphia Bulletin editorial, and notes Richmond Virginia's new street line painting machine using dry powder that fuses to pavement with heat, eliminating drying time.

Pearl Harbor U.S Pueblo Washington Vietnam Wonsan Philadelphia Bulletin Richmond

Your Money's Worth and Tax Discrimination Debate

A letter argues that 1967 tax rules unfairly burden single earners. It compares married vs single exemptions, cites examples for a $12,000 income, and notes bills by Rep Kupferman and proposed reforms by Brookings Institute analysts. The writer urges reform to end bias against never married older women.

Sylvia. Porter Theodore R. Kupferman New York City Speceiempiantetaig Joseph A. Pechman Brookings’ Institution Pechman

American Flag Burns During Uruguayan Protest

In Montevideo anti U S demonstrators burned an American flag and tarred a U S labor exhibit before breaking windows at a Pan American Airline office and other nearby sites. They shouted anti Vietnam slogans before fleeing.

Montevideo Uruguay U.S Vietnam

National Whirligig Over Draft Dodging Doubts

The piece questions heroism of elder antiwar figures like William Sloane Coffin Jr and Ben Spock as they face conspiracy charges over aiding draft evasion. It recalls past cases, notes legal limits of free speech versus illegal action, and warns that 500 draft protesters including Mailer Sontag and Ginsberg may face scrutiny for pledging to assist resistors.

Yale Chaplin William Sloane Coffin Jr Onlin Amawen Wewassan Bccid AY Are Sau Ben Spock Coffin Justice Department Sam Boss Spock Lion's den Gene Debs Jrt Coffin-Spock U.S Pate Dodger New York Norman Mailer Susan Sontag Allen Ginsberg

Congress Faces Security and Economic Debates This Week

Congress enters a busy week focused on national security and world economy. Committees hold hearings on civil rights, export policy, arms sales, and nuclear controls while the budget and trade balance receive top scrutiny. Lincoln Day recess follows with limited floor activity.

Washington Senate Thority House Senate’ Armed Services Committee Defense Robert S. McNamara U.S House. Armed Services Committee Navy Bliss Adm Hyman Rickover L. Mendel Rivers D- 5.C McNamara National Security Congress

Wallace and the Right: a defense of Wallace as political foil

A critical column argues conservatives distrust George Wallace yet acknowledge his influence. It cites polls showing widespread anti Wallace sentiment among GOP thinkers and media figures, while noting Wallace’s populist appeal and the danger of demonizing opponents in partisan battles.

Liberalissimos George Wallace Robert Welch Barry Goldwater Barry Welch Wallace Joe McCarthy William Henry Chamberlin Wall, Street Journal Gallup Harris Victor Gold Gold Mencken Huey Long Governor Wallace Bob Welch Waly

Wilson to meet LBJ with two long range ideas

Prime Minister Harold Wilson travels to Washington to meet President Johnson with two main proposals. Britain may sell Polaris submarines and Britain could drop the pound as a reserve currency in favor of a new international trading unit.

London Harold Wilson Johnson Washington America Britain Persian Gulf Southeast Asia Wilson United States east-of-Suez Winston Churchill Franklin D. Roosevelt Vietnam Hanoi Alexei Kosygin Saigon France Lord Wigg West Wigg Roy Jenkins Pound

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