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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1958
Page
15
Dr. Fred V. Hein of the American Medical Association criticizes highly organized Little League for excluding less physically gifted children and calls for a program including all boys and girls. He warns against exploiting youth but supports broad participation with local controls to prevent harm.
The piece notes horror from the three day Fourth of joy weekend with many deaths and injuries. It cites extensive safety warnings but reports persistent carelessness on water resorts streets and highways. It warns statisticians will log new death reports but urges life saving efforts.
The article notes an auto industry downturn with 1955 peak output of 7.9 million and 1956 around 5.8 to 6 million. Optimists foresee a rapid demand rebound to near 8 million, while a 5 million year would be a solid outcome. Industry capacity exceeds 10 million cars yearly with trucks and buses included. On New Year's Day over 63 million passenger autos were registered.
The article notes similar total miles of road as ten years ago underscoring the close link between transportation infrastructure and the auto industry and its broad impact on the economy.
A public hearing on Fairfield county's commuting situation will be held in Darien on Tuesday, July 15, by the special legislative railroad study committee. Citizens with proposals may attend to suggest measures for improving seating, schedules, and overall rail service.
President Eisenhower sent Herbert Hoover as his representative to the Brussels World Fair. Hoover warned against communist misrepresentation and recalled America’s unselfish role in three wars, fighting for freedom without seeking territory or reparations. He urged that democracy be kept safe by peaceful means.
The column discusses deductible business gifts and entertainment, focusing on the Adams Goldfine case. It explains ordinary and necessary business expenses, the need for expected returns, and disallowance of political influence deductions. It notes many examples of non deductible gifts and emphasizes policy reasons behind limits.
A compact term notes a radio or TV advertisement promising a lifetime of exposure by offering nearly limitless hourly airtime. The entry frames the idea as an exaggerated sales pitch used in advertising to suggest lasting impact.
A letter from E H of Albuquerque argues Americans shoulder vast costs of overseas aid despite personal sacrifices. It describes wage, taxes, and living limits while supporting foreign nations and laments Adams's ties to officials, noting the Goldfine testimony and growing anti Adams movement.
AP analyst J. M. Roberts discusses Western reactions to Soviet and East German coercion. He argues that halting downed U.S. fliers in Russia differs from political kidnappings in East Germany and other communist territories, noting the dangers posed by hostile planes and the varying responses of governments. He contrasts both sides’ methods with Cuban rebels and Red China.
A collage quotes Igor Moiseyev on American culture, Carlos P Garcia on sacks of goodies, Charles Malik on national identity, Barbara Hayward on Miss Corrugated Fits, Mrs Willis Adams Jr after a kidnapping incident, Mitch Miller on radio uniformity, and Emanuel Celler on merging Congress.
Secretary of State Dulles left Paris convinced France has a steady government under Premier De Gaulle. He noted De Gaulle aims for France to be an atomic power like the US and UK and to deter communism with its own nuclear capability.
Analysis of the Connecticut senatorial race describes Chester Bowles facing manipulation at the convention. Delegates and televised pitches are blamed for Bowles’ weak showing while Benton’s faction stays in the race. The piece argues Bowles is a genuine candidate fighting through lowbrow campaign devices.
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