Bridgeport Telegram and Post publish locally in Bridgeport
The Bridgeport Telegram, morning paper since 1891, shares distribution with The Bridgeport Post for holidays. Rates list annual and six month subscriptions, with separate prices for daily, Sunday Post, and single copies. Associated Press rights noted and mailing details included.
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Built in Tax Increase to Social Security Stirs Debate
The 1967 social security tax rise is described as a built in increase that will raise up to 13.20 dollars per person yearly, adding about 1 billion dollars to the fund. The change affects workers, employers and the self employed, and funds higher retirement disability and health benefits, while critics say it unfairly charges current workers for benefits enjoyed by earlier contributors.
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Congress
Psychologists urge rethink of child labor laws with early work
University of Michigan researchers Dr. Mary Engel and Gerald Marsden study 500 Boston area boys under 14. They find 73 percent worked for money outside family use, with ages 9 to 12 and wages ranging from 1.40 to 13.50 weekly. They argue more flexible rules may aid development and real-world readiness.
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Gerald Marsden
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Joe Corps
High Cost of Foods Spurs Housewives Actions and Theories
Complaints about rising food prices prompt housewives to form groups and push measures to reduce costs. Weather and distribution problems raise prices, while preference for packaged ready-to-use foods drives costs higher, suggesting multiple factors behind the inflation.
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Serigus
1967 Pay Rise Year Could See Major Labor Demands
The 1967 year will bring the biggest round of pay demands by organized labor in years. About 7 million members and up to 1 million smaller unions will seek wage negotiations. 3 million workers will negotiate contracts and 4 million may see wage gains from earlier deals. James Hoffa’s Teamsters plan nationwide bargaining and potential strikes to push a 7 percent rise, risking congressional action if they halt work.
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Teamsters
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Winter vacations shift from luxury to global getaways
The piece notes rising popularity of Caribbean, European, South American and African travel for Americans amid cheaper jet travel. It cites 600000 Caribbean travelers last winter with projected 700000 this winter, Pan Am schedules 81 weekly trips to San Juan, and budget tours like a 10-day Israel trip under $500 and 15 to 21 day Swissair tours from $400 to $800. It highlights a $4400 around the world gardening tour and a sold‑out round‑the‑world alternative.
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Tahiti
RIOT GUNS FOR SALE ALEXANDRIA CASE AT AIRPORT
A well dressed college graduate and mother of a four year old left four packages at Kennedy Airport lost and found containing riot guns a portable flamethrower three Luger pistols bazooka shells machine gun parts and 1352 rounds of .30 and .50 caliber ammo Police found more weapons in her car The case highlights calls for stricter gun purchase controls.
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Providence Journal
Kennedy International Airport
Debating bafflegab on the U. S. economy in 1967
Sylvia Forter explains the era of bafflegab by detailing possible economic states from healthy slowdown to rolling readjustment and recession. The piece notes how public spending rises while private spending slows, urging careful sector analysis and translating jargon for informed debate. Red China aids Tanzania with a $28,000 antiquities fund donation to Tanzania's minister for community development.
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National Governors Clash Over Federal Control Of Poverty Aid
The piece examines Democratic governors resistance to strict federal standards in the anti poverty program under President Johnson. It cites waste and corruption claims, local and national tensions, and calls for reforms before further releases of federal funds. It notes Shriver’s stance and the political stakes for 1968.
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Philadelphia
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Lesotho King’s House Arrest Tensions with Premier
An internal power struggle in Lesotho pits King Moshoeshoe II against Premier Leabua Jonathan. Jonathan, backed by constitutional authority and most chiefs, has placed the king under house arrest with guard oversight. The dispute centers on control of the army police and external affairs ahead of talks with South Africa's Vorster.
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Leabua Jonathan
Maseru
Lesotho
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Jonathan
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Basutoland Congress Party
National Party
Cape Town
Balthazar J. Vorster
Belgium
Vorster
Africa
Amaizing Record Lincoln Foreman Plans 1967 Retirement
Calvin Broughton, foreman for Logan county highway department, has not missed a day due to illness in 42 years and will retire in 1967.
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Lincoln
Calvin Broughton
Broughton
Logan County
Untaintable History By Holmes Alexander on Kennedy Era Public Response
Holmes Alexander weighs Kennedy and Johnson public reactions to the Dallas tragedy, praising dignified commentary and condemning lurid gossip. He argues the era humanizes the Kennedys and Johnsons, defending Jackie Kennedy’s public grace while lamenting sensationalists and loyalist critics.
Reminiscences on Lyndon Johnson and JFK
A veteran reporter recalls Lyndon Johnson's personal warmth and leadership during Kennedy era turmoil. The account defends LBJ's character, contrasts public image with private kindness, and argues Kennedy and Johnson goodwill will endure despite recent criticisms.
Hoffa Eyes Up To Seven Percent Truckers Wage Hikes
Teamsters President James R. Hoffa said he would demand up to seven percent in wage hikes for about 500000 trucking industry workers as talks open January 17 in Washington. He predicted 14000 trucking firms may seek government permission to raise rates to cover added labor costs. Hoffa outlined a three year path to bring 50000 more workers under the national contract and said fringe benefits would not be included in the initial demand.
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Neil Gilbride
Hollywood
Fla
Teamsters Union
James R. Hoffa
Washington
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Teamsters Master National
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U.S
Supreme ‘Court
Teamsters
More females outnumber males in U S by 3.6 million
The 1966 Statistical Abstract of the United States issued by the U S Commerce Department shows women and girls total outnumber men and boys by 3.6 million across the nation.
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