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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1958
Page
5
Bridgeport Telegram, Morning daily from Bridgeport, Conn. since 1891 at 410 State St. Dial ED 30161. Exchange links all departments in the paper.
The piece charges Congress with wasting 70 billion dollars via outmoded budgeting and calls for quick Senate passage of H. R. 8002 to restore congressional control over appropriations. It warns that failure will taint the 85th Congress as the body that let billions drain away.
1957 saw Americans allocate 3.9 percent of after tax income to life insurance with per family ownership at 8300 dollars, up 9 percent in a five year span. About 109 million Americans held 458 billion dollars of protection at start 1958, with total in force over a half trillion across 121 million people.
The article reflects on the 44th anniversary of World War I and notes Khrushchev's summit opening date in New York. It describes U S and federal security measures, with police and 150 federal officers under Roderic O Connor guarding the Soviet leader and avoiding incidents by exiles and refugees in the city.
Lawmakers in the economy bloc warn of a growing public payroll with 65 million workers in the United States. They cite eight million in public jobs and a $30 billion annual federal, state, and local payroll. Federal civilian staff rose to 2,333,861 in May, the fourth straight monthly increase, amid questions over political influence on hiring.
The Meriden Record notes that Connecticut records its 100th traffic fatality of 1958 in Plainfield. It cites speed enforcement as a likely factor in the lower year to date deaths versus 1957 and 1956, while non fatal accidents climb to a new high.
The Washington Post denounces the Moscow embassy assault as government staged and calls for decisive American response. It argues the Soviet regime uses provocation to test Western resolve and urges prompt apology, compensation, and safeguards against future outrages.
Aid to Economics notes that state taxes will rise and borrowing will expand as budgets reach new peaks. The piece stresses weak relief from the recession, rising state spending, and tighter tax enforcement, with emphasis on how 1959 will bring many tax changes and higher overall tax bills. It also references Iraqi Premier Abdul Karim Kassem directing envoy to London.
Ray Tucker analyzes diminished influence of major lobbying blocs in the 85th session. He notes labor, farmers, power interests, and veterans fail to secure major gains, while Taft-Hartley concerns and farm programs face shifts. Urbanization and corporate farming lessen need for federal aid.
AP sources in Jerusalem report Israeli opinions on Middle East alignment. Viewpoints stress that Western interests require closer ties with non Arab nations like Turkey Iran and Israel to counter Nasserism and Soviet influence. Israel is seen as a democratic asset capable of opposing Nasser and Khrushchev.
Chief Investigator John Grosch targets Bourbon Street stripteasers amid broader concerns about Western nations and equal rights. The piece notes postwar Arab disturbances linked to youth seeking Western parity and cites diverse views including Vice President Nixon and Senator Wayne Morse.
The piece argues that Washington overestimated Western unity while accepting a Soviet ultimatum for a summit. It notes the Middle East intervention showed US resolve despite Russian saber rattling and predicts the Paris Moscow talks may expand to dissolve NATO and recognize Communist China, with East–West rifts widening, especially over Asia.
New peace hopes rose in Cyprus as Turkish Cypriot newspapers urged an end to Greek Turkish vendetta. Despite editorials aligning with leaders and Governor Foot, violence continued with 85 year old Turkish Cypriot found shot at Chatos village amid monthly vendetta tallies showing 19 Turkish Cypriots and 37 Greek Cypriots killed.
Postmaster Russell F. Neary says the Newfield Post Office building at Stratford and Carroll avenues could open October 1 if construction stays on schedule. Hewlett Construction of 800 Lindley Street built the one story facility, to be leased to the federal government for 15 years by Rocko Voccola. Congressman Albert P. Morano is expected to attend the opening ceremonies. Dr. Robert M. Hutchins comments on American attitudes toward education accompany the item.
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