Bridgeport Telegram and Bridgeport Post Information
Publication notice lists Bridgeport Telegram morning and Bridgeport Post editions with prices 15.00 daily, 22.80 weekly with Sunday Post. Exchange address 410 State St, Bridgeport Conn. Payable in advance. postage adds 20 cents daily beyond 150 miles. Associated Press member.
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Taxpayers Care Very Much Rep Cannon Urges Economy
Rep Clarence Cannon Missouri Democrat with 34 years in Congress criticizes the spending climate calling this a spending Congress and administration. He says there is little hope for cutting appropriations and links peacetime spending to wartime habits, urging sharper economy though defense needs limit scope.
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Clarence Cannon
Missouri
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
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State's Attorney Appeals for Public Help in Crime War
The Connecticut public is urged to aid police after a surge of slayings and robberies. State's Attorney Albert S. Bill asks residents to provide information to help investigators, noting no perfect crime exists and emphasizing cooperation between state and local authorities.
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Connecticut
Hartford
Albert S. Bill
Alcorn Emerges as GOP National Committee Nominee
Washington reports name H Meade Alcorn Connecticut national committeeman as likely successor to Leonard W Hall. White House backing noted as Jan 22 meeting set to choose new chairman replacing Hall who leaves Feb 1. Alcorn praised for 1952-53 work with Hall and at the convention. Hall may return to law or seek New York governor run.
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Len” Hall
Alcorn
Sherman Adams
New Hampshire
Eisenhower
White House
Len Hall
New York
N. Y
Nassau County
Congress
Jim Farley
Averell Harriman
Corn
G.O.P
Suez Clearing Delays and UN Efforts Detailed
News notes that UN led efforts under Lieut. General Raymond A. Wheeler expect the largest Suez obstruction, an Egyptian landing ship loaded with cement, to come out in about three weeks. The piece discusses uncertain timelines for shipping and ownership disputes over the canal, plus a domestic court case where a New York woman was fined fifty dollars for striking her husband with a lamp. A brief trade note reports weak demand for canned rattlesnake meat.
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Suez Canal
United Nations
Egypt
Raymond A. Wheeler
United States Army
New York
Sparing the Rod and School Discipline Debate
The Boston School Committee under chairman John P. McMorraw pushes a comprehensive program to tighten discipline in schools. It notes corporal punishment remains part of the code but is carefully restricted. readers are urged to see discipline improving at home and in classrooms as essential.
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John P. McMorraw
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Boston
Banking giants test state limits in New York suburbs
The First National City bank seeks to expand into New York suburbs via a holding company. Chase Manhattan also aims to extend beyond the city. The moves trigger a heated policy debate on bank concentration, with officials warning of power centralization and lawmakers moving to revise banking laws.
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First National City Bank
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Chase Manhattan Bank
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Cellet
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Wagen
Ilinois
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Florida
New Jersey
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Pennsylvania
Republicans and Democrats clash over committee control in Ike era
In a clash over committee assignments the Senate shows deep rifts between factions. Conservatives gain influence while liberals battle for a voice on key panels. Eisenhower supporters face isolationist labeling as Democrats snub New Deal allies. The piece notes Kennedy and Lausche promotions and Javits Cooper Morton on pivotal committees.
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James Q. Eastland
Mississippi
Judiciary Committee
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Rayburn- Johnson
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Eleanor Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Estes Kefauver
Stevenson
Tennessee
Frank J. Lausche
Taft
GOP
William E. Jenner
Indiana
Chapman Bevercombe
West Virginia
Joe’ McCarthy
Jenner
Jener
Eisenhower
John Sherman Cooper
Thruston B. Morton
Kentucky
Jacob K. Javits
New York
Cooper
Morton
District of Columbia
Javits
Columbia
Rules
London
Congress
Harry
Democrats
Eisenhower Macmillan contacts aim to mend Anglomerican rift
The article notes direct talks between President Eisenhower and Britain's new Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, who plans a Washington visit within weeks. It contrasts Macmillan's realistic view of Britain as a shrinking power with Eden and Churchill, stresses the need for U.S.-Britain cohesion, and previews discussions spanning global issues including the Middle East.
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Eisenhower
Britain
Macmillan
Washington
Anthony Eden
Wen
Anthony
Churchill
Dulles
Eden
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Kremlin
Kremslin
Sir Anthony
Geneva
Middle East
Auaelvenmaiuif Iil
Suez Lanal
America
Free World
Western
Europe
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Far East
China
Chou En-lai
Axis
Analysts Debate Timing of Soviet Withdrawal From Germany
AP analysis argues for delaying troop withdrawal until West Germany can self defend. Senator Humphrey urges including withdrawal talks in disarmament plans, warning Russia seeks neutralization and a German negotiated unification. Allied forces in West Germany deter a Soviet attack, creating the security base for eventual disengagement.
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United States
Russia
Adenauer
West Germany
Dminn
U. S
United Nations
Germany
British Leaders Fault Suez Handling and Global Strategy
The commentary surveys Britain's leaders including Macmillan and Eden, criticizing Suez intervention as a misstep born of poor U S coordination. It argues for a united Anglo American front, stronger Western resolve, and alignment with law and oil interests amid rising Soviet and Chinese influence.
Demand for higher yields shifts funds to corporate bonds
The New York market reports higher corporate bond yields drawing big investors from savings bonds. Savings issues at 3 percent lure less, while corporates offer up to 4.5 percent on certain debentures and utilities. Banks and insurers push into debt as Congress weighs money policy and rate trends.
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