Bridgeport Telegram and Post Rates and Notice
Local publishing details for The Bridgeport Telegram and Bridgeport Post include contact, publication hours, and pricing. Subscription rates cover daily and Sunday editions, with separate pricing for distances beyond Bridgeport. Page notes that The Associated Press provides local news republication rights.
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Higher Parking Fines Considered by City Board
The Board of Police Commissioners weighs raising penalties for on street parking. Superintendent Joseph A Walsh advocates increasing the one dollar charge to five dollars and raising the three dollar fine for parking near intersections and hydrants to ten dollars. The Common Council must decide. The proposal favors walking as inflation bites.
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Free Ballot Pledge Cards Stir New Hampshire Democrats
Democrats in New Hampshire distribute signed numbered pledge cards urging a write in Johnson for the March 12 presidential primary. The cards enable the Johnson campaign to verify signer loyalty and erase doubt about ballot secrecy, drawing criticism as an intrusion on free ballot rights.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Granite State
John W. King
Thomas J. McIntyre
Bernard L. Boutin
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Eugene J. McCarthy
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Texas
White House
Chicago Riot Potential Amid Integration and Daley Alliance
The piece outlines Chicago racial tensions as busing for school integration rises, with the Daley administration alleged to have secured DNC calm during the August convention. It cites slashed federal funding, high Negro unemployment, and grim prospects for the city’s poor, warning moderation voices fear ongoing unrest.
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Chicago Faces Social Unrest Amid Budget Cuts
The article notes unrest driven by jobless Black youths described as the city’s social dynamite. It says the Johnson administration wants to keep Chicago calm but is constrained by anti-poverty budget cuts and Congress budget slashes. Daly will be tested to maintain stability ahead of the August Johnson nomination.
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Anti-Red Refresher Course Trial At Georgetown University
A group calling itself the Court of World Public Opinion will stage a televised show trial in Washington at Georgetown University beginning Monday to "bring to light" alleged crimes of communism. Witnesses include Herbert Philbrick Eugene Lyons and David Jones with Daniel Lyons. the event aims to spotlight oppression in Russia and harassment of writers amid anniversary celebrations. The sponsors deny direct response to a prior war crimes tribunal but imply parallels. the trial ends February 21 with an absent accused.
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Learning From Children and a Peculiar Lawsuit
A study notes children need exercise and quiet activities, with winter confinement stressing parents. It suggests using imagination and child input for ideas. George Albrecht sued builders after a fall, then sued God and 30 churches for damages, calling them his agents. Australia drops "British" from passports while keeping the crown symbol, not signaling policy change.
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Eartha Kitt Opines On Crime In Mrs Johnson’s Luncheon
The piece argues Eartha Kitt spoke frankly at a White House luncheon on crime in the streets, noting the Johnson social hours are work sessions not social events. It contends the First Family’s gatherings should not be double standard, and if guests must stay polite they belong at evening parties.
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YOUR MONEY'S WORTH HOW TO CLAIM CAR DEDUCTIONS
A 1967 Form 2106 update changes auto expense rules for mixed pleasure and business use. It explains prorating expenses by months with business travel and offers a flat mileage deduction option, plus tips to maximize tax savings in 1968 and notes on depreciation and qualifying proof. Tomorrow: Business travel.
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Sylvia. Porter
Castro Again Offers Volunteers for Hanoi
Fidel Castro reaffirmed on Thursday his willingness to send Cuban volunteers to Vietnam to fight alongside North Vietnam or the Viet Cong. The pledge was reported by the Havana based Gramma after a meeting with a Viet Cong representative and the North Vietnamese ambassador. Local papers praised what they termed communist successes in Vietnam.
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Hoang Rich Son
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News Behind the News National Whirligig and Garbage Strike Politics
The column critiques political figures amid New York garbage strikes, noting Gov. Nelson Rockefeller’s mediation move and history with union leader John J. DeLury. It questions Lindsay’s stance, links labor pressure to wage settlements, and laments cynicism toward politicians while urging citizen resolve against mob rule.
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Joelson Attacks House Appropriations Process
Rep Charles S Joelson a New Jersey Democrat denounces the House Appropriations Committee procedures as archaic and undemocratic criticizing secrecy in subcommittee hearings and late full committee ratifications He says budgets such as CIA funds are hidden in other accounts and reform efforts falter under powerful chairmen.
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Texas
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Tom Steed
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Mahon
Appropriations
Polish East German Meeting Revealed
Polish Foreign Minister Adam Rapacki ended a two day visit to East Berlin. He met with East German counterpart Otto Winter to discuss European security and other mutual interest issues.
Politics as a Party Life for Hugh Scott
A concise portrait of Hugh Scott, noted Republican insider, chronicling his political rise from Virginia youth to national prominence. The piece highlights his playful take on GOP triumphs and defeats, encounters with FDR Truman Dewey and Kennedy, and his shift to a party insider role, ending with a note on an autobiographical book titled The Life of the Party.
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Romney Attacks Nixon On Vietnam Napalm Charge
In Manchester New Hampshire Gov George Romney accuses Richard Nixon of echoing discredited Johnson policies and escalating the Vietnam war with napalm on civilians He criticizes Nixon as a me too candidate lacking a peace plan Romney says victory must come from winning hearts and minds not military force He also comments on Rockefeller Lindsay and the NYC garbage strike during a long day of campaigning
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Lawmaker Predicts Westmoreland Dismissal Before Easter
Rep. Glenn Davis, a Wisconsin Republican, said Gen. William Westmoreland would be dismissed as U.S. commander in Vietnam before Easter. He cited a White House source and predicted Gen. Creighton Abrams Jr. would replace him.
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