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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1968

Page

16

Bridgeport Post and Telegram Publication Details and Rates

The Bridgeport Post Publishing Company describes the Bridgeport Post evening and Bridgeport Telegram morning papers with Sunday Post editions and subscription rates. Pricing includes 1 year daily 21.00 with Sunday 34.00, 6 months 10.50, 3 months 5.25. single copies 10 cents. outer circulation beyond 150 miles lists 1 year 30.00 with Sunday 49.00, 6 months 7.00, 24.50.

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Bridgeport Elks plan new rental housing at East End

New Era Lodge 290 IBPOEW seeks approval from the Common Council to build 34 apartment units near its headquarters in Bridgeport. The Elks coordinate with People's Savings Bank, the Department of Community Affairs, and the Federal Housing Administration to finance a project near $600,000. Rental rates target low and middle income families as officials push to speed rental housing construction under Governor Dempsey's priority.

Bridgeport East End New Era Lodge Ibpoew Common Council The Elks People’s Savings Bank New Department of Community Affairs Federal Housing Administration New Era Court Dempsey New State Community Affairs Department the Elks Bridgeport Council of Churches and People’s Savings Bank Union Avenue Seaview Avenue

It Could Happen Again on the 35th Anniversary of Nazi Rise

The article warns Germany may swing toward militarism and Neo-Nazism as the CDU SPD grand coalition allows the National Democratic Party back into the Bundestag, risking the voice of the Free Democratic Party and a drift away from democracy. It cites Western reaction, mass demos, book burnings, boycotts, and a Shirer broadcast to underscore the caution.

Germany West Germany Christian Democratic-Social Democratic Grand Coalition Bonn National Democratic Party Bundestag Free Democratic Party Russia Europe United States France Britain Swiss Review of World Affairs Weimar Abc-Tv William L. Shirer Shirer

Dent launches lean bid against Clark in Senate race

Rep. John H. Dent of Pennsylvania declares a poor man's campaign against Senator Joseph S. Clark. He forecasts Clark spending about 1.25 million dollars on the race, contrasting it with the senate salary of 180 thousand dollars over six years.

John H. Dent Pennsylvania Joseph S. Clark Clark

Protecting Households: FTC Backs Door-to-Door Sale Bill

The Federal Trade Commission supports a bill to protect housewives from door-to-door salesmen. It would allow cancellation of a sale before the end of the following business day. Hearings before the Senate Commerce Committee's Consumer subcommittee continue with Senator Magnuson leading.

Federal Trade Commission Senate Commerce Committee Warren G. Magnuson Washington Full Consumer Panel FTC Paul Rand Dixon

Rockefeller subtle approach draws minority aid in journalism

The piece argues Nelson Rockefeller shuns broad presidential bid and instead backs minority employment in journalism. It notes the plan could help urban groups, but critiques a lack of communication with minorities and cites low pay and long hours as drawbacks.

Nelson Rockefeller New York Nelson Rockefeller Totes

Reagan's Prescription Interviewed in Sacramento

In Sacramento Governor Ronald Reagan discusses national political leadership and a potential presidential bid. He notes limited viable rivals, says he would not seek second place, and pledges support for the eventual Republican nominee to carry California and similar states in the general election.

Sacramento Ronald Reagan California White House Reagan Romney Percy Nixon Rockefeller Goldwater New York

AFL-CIO urged to clarify inflation stance in Florida meeting

Salt Lake Deseret News notes AFL-CIO executive council in Bal Harbour faces questions over a December statement supporting voluntary restraints during a national emergency while warning that strict compulsory controls might follow if labor won’t cooperate. The piece calls for clear language or leadership change.

Salt Lake Deseret Afl-Cio Bal Harbour Florida Johnson Afl-Cio Executive Council Executive Council

Summer moves waste money and time says Sylvia Porter

The article notes the mass U.S. moving during summer with 41 million Americans moving in 1968 and 24 million individuals in four months. It advocates year round moving to save up to 15 percent and urges better planning, inventory, and reliable bids from movers. It quotes Harold Blaine on mid term changes as beneficial for children and social adjustment.

Dave Kay U.S Juneland Harold J. Blaine American Movers Conference Lyon van Lines AMC Blaine

Battleship New Jersey readied for Vietnam bombardment mission

Aboard the U S S New Jersey the captain describes the ship's role in Vietnam, detailing nine 16 inch guns able to hit 20 miles and a 1400 man crew plan for future operations. The vessel, activated from mothballs, will shuttle 70 officers and 1400 sailors to shell targets along the DMZ and North Vietnam, with emphasis on morale and air power support.

Eugene R. Eisman U.S.S New Jersey Philadelphia UPI William F. Bull Halsey, Jr J. Edward Snyder, Jr Snyder North Vietnam Vietnams Vietnam Tara Wael Naval Academy Thas Snyger PTE Ee Korea Dma Deci Sion Saydne Kaietnam South Vietnam

Mounting Vietnam draft pressures drive calls for reform

Analysis notes mounting American casualties in Vietnam and growing calls to overhaul the draft. It discusses how local boards set varying standards, the failed push for comprehensive revision, proposals from a presidential commission, and Senate and White House actions under President Johnson.

America Vietnam Defense Department Harvard Congress Johnson House Armed Services ‘Committee Paris L. Mendell Rivers D-S.c Armed Services Committee James Marlow Commission Senate Armed Services Committees Beng Edward’. M.kennedy D-Mass

As I See the Story How to Lose Planes By Holmes Alexander

The piece argues national sovereignty and security hinge on air power. It questions who sets US foreign policy amid entanglements and UN membership. It cites SAC incidents, airborne alerts, and McNamera’s deterrence stance to warn against disarmament pressures. It notes Johnson era rationalizations but suggests Western leaders bow to Soviet pressure.

SAC Spain Greenland Kremlin White House State Department Truman Defense Department McNamera Senate Armed Services Soviet Union Johnson

Campaign to build Freedom of Information Center in Missouri

Columbia Missouri AP A broad coalition of newspaper executives plans to raise at least 1 million dollars to erect a Freedom of Information Center at the University of Missouri. Led by Paul L Fisher the center would house a library study areas and offices to answer questions about government transparency press freedom and public access to information.

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Johnson to reveal plan expanding water pollution aid

Interior Secretary Udall said President Johnson would announce in Washington a new formula to extend federal aid to water pollution programs. Udall refused to provide details, stating officials would not scoop the plan, which aims to meet the final commitment under the Jean Waters Act of 1988.

New, York Johnson Washington Udall Jean Waters

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