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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1958
Page
9
Reporters observed Atlas ballistic missile tests from Cape Canaveral while national speculation ran high. The 100 ton, 70 foot tall craft reached several thousand feet and speeds before exploding though tests showed forward progress. The piece argues such demonstrations spur national resolve and record both successes and failures.
Secretary Ezra Taft Benson frames four farm freedoms in a National Press Club speech freedom to plant freedom to market freedom to compete and freedom from government interference He contrasts them with Roosevelts four freedoms and argues they would restore self respect and prosperity for 22 million Americans on farms amid slim congressional odds.
Don Oakley notes the planned dedication of a national cemetery tied to the turning point battle of the Civil War. Governors' commissioners invite the era’s greatest orator for the main address, with a formal invitation extended to the President, whose remarks are described as a brief consecration amid solemn ceremony.
The essay recalls Lincoln at Gettysburg, framing his words as a pivot in American history. It argues the nation must rededicate to liberty, confronting internal challenges rather than external threats, and notes Gettysburg did not decide the Civil War but vice versa. Lincoln’s call to preserve the nation’s “last, best hope” remains urgent.
The National Safety Council reports 95,000 US deaths and nine and a half million injuries from accidents last year with nearly 12 billion dollars in economic loss. Motor vehicle crashes led deaths but 27,500 occurred at home, highlighting dangers beyond roads. Stay alert to hazards everywhere.
The National Board of Fire Underwriters urges yearly cleaning campaigns to remove burnable waste and inspect homes from cellar to attic. Since 48 years ago Miss Bertha Chapman led early efforts in Cleveland, campaigns have grown nationwide, improving streets, beautifying homes, and aiding fire prevention.
A guide warns parents about two tax traps in gifting securities to children via stock custodian arrangements. It explains income tax risks if income is not used for the child’s support and an estate tax trap if a parent dies while custodian, plus steps to avoid by not naming oneself custodian and by using alternate custodians. Tomorrow item teased: casualty losses.
The Library of Congress receives Abraham Lincoln’s letter to his wife on his eastern campaign, noting his worries before Cooper Union speech. Lincoln’s bond with supporters is shown by gifts from Lincoln Isham and others as scholars discuss the 1860 campaign.
The article argues Pope Pius XII favors a three stage package ban on nuclear tests with inspections, while rejecting unilateral action. It contrasts Vatican independence with U S and Soviet positions, noting Cherwell’s criticisms and Conway’s refutation of Kremlin propaganda. It highlights the Vatican's global influence behind the Iron Curtain and its stance on a summit.
The new Soviet envoy Mikhai Alenshikov, also spelled Menshikov, arrives in Washington with a mandate to win sympathy in official circles for a summit without foreign ministers meetings. The article notes his Communist ties, Khrushchev's confidence, and contrasts with the earlier deceptive ambassadorial setup. It discusses U.S. resistance to summit talks, calls for German reunification as proof of Kremlin good will, and compares Menshikov to Hans Dieckhoff.
A quotation highlights moral courage beyond battle, urging standing for what is right. The text cites Dr William L Thomas of the University of California, warning that future generations may call our era the Godden Age of Waste due to dwindling resources.
In a look ahead to spring six weeks off, business leaders expect renewed auto sales, lower mortgage rates, and brighter building activity. Oil, tire, and retail sectors anticipate demand rebounds while labor talks and wage pressures loom, with concerns about inflation and arms race implications.
A brief cartoonish item highlights a woman known for unpredictable speech patterns. The gag centers on her mouth’s misfires and the humorous consequences in everyday dialogue.
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