Bridgeport Newspapers Offer Daily and Sunday Subscriptions
The Bridgeport Telegram Morning daily and The Bridgeport Post publish from 40 State St Bridgeport Conn. Subscriptions priced at 22 annually and 11 semiannual with postage surcharges beyond 130 miles. On holidays Bridgeport Post readers may receive Telegram copies. The Post prints local news and is a member of the Associated Press. Public notices and mailing details listed.
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Churches Renew One Great Hour of Sharing Appeal
United churches and synagogues launch annual overseas relief drive led by Protestant One Great Hour of Sharing Catholic bishops relief fund and United Jewish appeal. More than a billion pounds of food have been distributed in 60 areas plus clothing medicines and emergency supplies. This year offerings will be sought in coming week with Sunday March 16 as a key collection day.
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Byrd seeks expert views on economy to end recession impact
Senator Byrd, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, sent a questionnaire to over 100 business, financial, and farm leaders asking for opinions on ending the recession. Recipients were given until April 1 to reply, aiming to broaden the committee’s grasp of policies to restore normal conditions.
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Rail Freight Rates Cut Debates Heat Up
Railroads push rate cuts to regain truck and barge business amid rising costs and wages. Carriers seek lower prices to win back freight and compete with large operators, with shoppers benefiting from possible price relief across regions.
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Tess Dean
Meyner backs Adlai Stevenson for third presidential bid
New Jersey Governor Meyner endorses Adlai Stevenson for a third run in 1960. Washington observers note the move could revive Stevenson’s prospects despite past doubts. Analysts point to Eisenhower era diplomacy and polling history as context for renewed interest.
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Doubled Relief Caseload Signals Strained City Welfare
The Board of Public Welfare reports the city relief roster has more than doubled in five months, highlighting worsening economic conditions. Agencies seek additional funds as treasuries run low, urging voluntary gifts to address escalating local problems.
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Budgeting on Hopes
Government bookkeepers find income and spending off plan, creating a large deficit. The Eisenhower budget, handed to Congress, is already obsolete as unexpected expenses and a slower economy force higher spending and delayed surpluses.
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Consumer confidence and prices drive postrecession rebound
President Eisenhower says upturn hinges on millions of citizens choosing to spend with confidence while business investment could signal a stronger recovery. Nationwide signals include price cuts on home appliances and used-car promos as machine-tool orders hint at a rebound. firms push sales training and institutional ads to boost optimism.
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Severe sand storm shuts Suez Canal and airfields
Egypt suffers its worst blinding sand storm in years closing the Suez Canal and airfields. The British freighter Shahzada ran aground in the canal while traffic was halted and ships diverted as visibility dropped and operations ground to a halt.
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Solar Ice Box Promises Cheap Refrigeration for Israel
In Haifa and Acre reports Ray Tucker on Technion research enabling solar cooling. A glass reflector box heats water to drive ammonia cooling, potentially four days per sunny day, with a projected $350 retail price. The piece also profiles Haifa’s mayor and historical notes on Acre and the Stern Gang.
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West Maps Disarmament Talks Strategy at UN
Western diplomats aim to press Russia into private disarmament talks through a Security Council resolution. The plan envisions purely procedural meetings of the 25 nation Disarmament Commission and the Security Council to secure backing for talks, with flexibility as the key word. Ambassador Wadsworth outlined the approach to Soviet delegate Sobolev, signaling hope for Moscow’s participation while anticipating a boycott.
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Remembering Stalin and the Soviet Threat Five Years On
This retrospective notes Stalin’s five decade grip on power and the costs borne by the USSR. It discusses the postwar fate of Eastern Europe, Khrushchev's fragile hold, and the ongoing power struggle within Moscow amid crises like Hungary, while warning of continued tyranny beneath a façade of peace.
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Nutmeg Politics Focuses on Connecticut Republican Caucus
A. H. O. evaluates the Connecticut special session as a prolonged caucus shaping the June Republican state convention. He notes Governor Ribicoff’s influence, the unemployment issue, and the chance for candidates like John Alsop of Avon to present policy proposals and demonstrate leadership.
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Senate blasts foreign aid and calls for Alaska Hawaii statehood
Senator Ellender denounces a $4 billion foreign aid request as waste and argues the U.S. must restrain spending while defending Korea. House Speaker Rayburn labels the nation capable of overpowering rivals if roused, and Seaton calls for Alaska and Hawaii statehood to gain momentum. The dialogue reflects tension over defense policy and American resolve.
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