Bridgeport Daily Post Pricing and Publication Details
The Bridgeport Post publishes daily and offers the Sunday Post and Bridgeport Telegram. Subscriptions are available by year or three months with additional postage for distant subscribers. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and serves local news with exclusive AP dispatch rights.
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Eisenhower outlines economic policies and inflation watch
President Eisenhower’s message to Congress praises current prosperity with a 424 billion dollar annual output and 21.5 billion growth last year. He seeks 38 proposed laws including school construction aid and anti monopoly measures while urging wage restraint to prevent inflation. He warns any tax cuts hinge on the budget and stresses public interest in price stability.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Peace and global power tension threaten world security
A viewpoint argues against reliance on disarmament as path to peace amid global gangsterism. The author contends strong nations and their weaponized powers dominate, undermining freedoms and security. He warns Americans not to be misled by peace talks and stresses real threats from organized power.
Period of busy prosperity amid continued defense readiness
The text notes a period of busy prosperity with high trade activity while warning that peace talks and disarmament are futile as international threats persist. It asserts the US must maintain its defense establishment in readiness for any emergency.
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United States
Inevitable Crackup of Communism Across Europe
The piece argues major European communist parties have faltered since Hungary and Poland revolts. It cites drops in readership and membership in Britain France Italy and other satellites, noting de stalinization and re stalinization efforts failed. Observers warn a new crackup may occur with further defections.
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Belgium
Church Fires Faulty Designs Endanger Thousands
Boston reports Horatio Bond of the National Fire Protection Association warns 2000 to 3000 churches in the U S and Canada may be damaged or destroyed by fire this year. He blames architects for concealed fire spreading areas in church designs. He cites hidden spaces between walls and roof where a small blaze can race to the roof or steeple, complicating origin of the fire.
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Boston
Horatio Bond
National Fire Protection Association
U. S
Canada
Bond
What is a billion in the 1958 budget era
A columnist explains billions through vivid comparisons, detailing how the 1958 budget plans about 72 billion in spending and 73 billion in receipts. It highlights major items like 43.3 billion for national security, 38 billion of that to the Defense Department, and 7.4 billion in interest on the public debt. It uses practical examples to illuminate the scale of a billion and the government’s spending trajectory.
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Nixon and Macmillan Quote on Egypt and Sterling Policy
Nixon argues allied support in Egypt would have cost moral world support despite potential military gains. Macmillan warns Britain’s aim to maintain sterling as a stable currency and a key means of payment and exchange is vital for economic stability.
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France
Egypt
Richard Nixon
Harold Macmillan
Behind the News on Pan Am Cash Recapture Battles
National Whirligig reports a Civil Aeronautics Board audit seeking up to 75 million dollars in recaptured subsidies from Pan American World Airways with potential total liabilities reaching 100 million including fines. The piece notes political lobbying, secrecy pressure, limited audits, and a shift toward congressional demand for full public release of findings.
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Harley Kilgore
West Virginia
Paul H. Douglas
Illinois
John J. Rooney
New York
AMCA
Ical
Capital Hill
Samuel F. Pryor
Connecticut
William J. McEvoy
McEvoy
Congress
van Trippe
Analysts See West Unmoved by Red China Link to Middle East
AP analysts say Western nations and neutrals won’t be impressed by Red China’s mention in a joint Russia China statement. They view it as Moscow reacting to events, not Peiping allies, noting China’s differing stance from Western communist leaders. The piece cites China’s reliance on Russia for modernization and Moscow’s aim to restore unity in communist banks after Hungary. The Rev F W Shuttlesworth condemns segregation and supports integrated bus riding.
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Middle East
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Peiping
Korea
Chow En-lai
Chou
Moscow
Tervor Lon
Why 7
A historical note explains ancient beliefs about sneezing. Primitive people linked illness to evil spirits entering the body through an open mouth and offered blessings to protect the sneezer. In Italy a plague led Pope Gregory to order prayers with the cross to aid those who sneezed.
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Italy
Gregory
Bulganin Chow declaration signals Cold War Middle East struggle
An analysis argues the Bulganin Chow declaration signals a coordinated Soviet Chinese push to control Middle East oil and threaten U S interests. It warns Washington must weigh risks of military action as Moscow and Peiping align against Western influence.
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Middle East
Washington
Connecticut court reform split over town and city courts merger
Governor Ribicoff signals a reform plan excluding probate courts while opponents push a bill to merge the Superior and Common Pleas courts. The proposed amalgamation would not address the core issues in town and city justice but would harm prestige and effectiveness, offering empty reform in 1957.
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Ribicoff
Connecticut
General Assembly
Superior and Common Pleas
Justice of the Peace
Superior Court
Common Pleas
Eisenhower Nominates Three Coast Guard Captains
President Eisenhower named three Coast Guard Captains for promotion to rear admiral and urged Senate confirmation. Named were Stephen Hadley Evans, Edward H. Thiele, and Allen Winbeck, all 51. Evans serves as deputy chief of staff, Winbeck as assistant chief of the office of personnel at Coast Guard HQ in Washington.
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Eisenhower
Coast Guard
Senate
Stephen Hadley Evans
Edward H. Thiele
Allen Winbeck
Evans
Winbeck
Fifth Coast Guard
Norfolk
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