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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1968
Page
14
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Thirty years ago 10 000 passenger trains carried mail. now 741. Three fourths of first class mail deposited before 5 p m is airlifted for next day delivery. Airmail stamps guarantee air transport. others move by rail or truck with standby space. Postmaster O'Brien plans a pre 200 mile air rate and single class in a year, while noting auto sorting, ZIP code use, and rising volumes. Local post offices remain bottlenecks and fail to deliver as promised.
Prince Norodom Sihanouk outmaneuvers Bowles by delaying talks while Prince Phourissara in Hanoi secures a pledge from North Vietnam to defend Cambodia if the U S attacks. The accord allows Vietnam and Viet Cong to push into Cambodia, as Phnom Penh and the ICC rely on Cambodian forces to escalate incursions. Poland and the Soviet Union block U S arms and helicopters, weakening the IC C.
The text argues that U.S. spending abroad and unilateral price inflation threaten the dollar more than the balance of payments deficit. Inflation drives up costs, reducing demand for American goods, while imported competition grows. The core issue is domestic deficit spending fueling inflation, not solely the balance of payments.
A U S Labor Department division reports that it costs more to keep women well dressed than men. The study spans ages two to about 72, noting fathers with small children struggle for new attire. It highlights the largest spending gap at ages 16 and 17, where girls’ wardrobes cost about 42 percent more than boys.
Senator Everett Dirksen, once a firm LBJ Vietnam policy advocate, now questions prospects for victory and peace in Vietnam. The Akron Beacon Journal notes he aims to head the Republican Platform Committee in 1968, softening defense of LBJ to boost his convention bid.
Wichita Eagle review notes a scandal tainted funding for the Subversive Activities Control Board. President linked appointments sparked GOP rebuke as Sen. Proxmire criticized its record and $5 million cost. Congress extended the board to end of 1968 on a closely split vote with limited attendance.
A 42 year old editor argues for immediate price wage controls, warning of pre-freeze price spikes, bureaucratic expansion, rationing, shortages, lower product quality and black markets. The piece cites Korean War era controls, wartime opposition, and historical Diocletian precedent to question feasibility and public support.
A fragmented comic panel caption references a dictionary themed joke about land and heaven. Characters and setting are unclear but the title hints at wordplay and satire. The readable text suggests a humorous exchange or caption style typical of a newspaper comic strip.
The article traces claims that Carmichael urged draft evasion and violence, citing past remarks in Harlem and Washington, a 1966 New York preinduction comment, arrests for incitement, and probes into his trips to North Vietnam and Cuba. Officials debate whether his rhetoric constitutes clear and present danger or treason, with no definitive charges yet.
AP analysis notes President Johnson delivered a restrained 1968 address focusing on Vietnam and a proposed 10 percent personal and corporate tax hike while avoiding bold new proposals. The speech echoed 1967 themes, offered few new details, and aimed to minimize controversy amid ongoing conflict. It emphasizes Johnson’s cautious approach and the impact of Vietnam on his political posture.
The Arctic Sea Route cuts the distance Shanghai to Leningrad from 11697 miles to 8598, linking Eurasia and enabling rapid Soviet troop and ship movements. Proponents stress its strategic value equal to Suez for Britain and argue Moscow uses it to tighten global power, threatening U.S. and Allied interests while expanding naval mobility even in war.
Washington AP Congress delays tax rise while lawmakers demand a full look at the budget. Johnson aims to curb spending mainly on Vietnam and uncontrollable items. A 10 percent income tax surcharge is to be discussed after budget details and possible travel tax questions. Senate and House debate continue as leaders push for cuts and dollar stability.
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