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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1958
Page
9
Ray Tucker answers readers questions of general interest on national topics. Questions may be sent to him at 7008 Hillcrest Place, Chevy Chase, Md.
Ray Tucker reports on arguments for and against a $5 billion tax cut versus a $5 billion public works program. Economists favor a hybrid approach of accelerated public works plus tax relief, noting time lags and bill costs, while surveys suggest limited immediate impact from tax cuts.
Publication pricing and circulation notice for The Bridgeport Post The Bridgeport Telegram and Bridgeport Sunday Post with address 434 State St Bridgeport Conn open daily by mail rates and distant subscriber surcharges. Associated Press rights noted.
Hartford reports unemployment fell to 88,400 in the week ending March 15 from 94,800 on March 8 with gains led by Underwood workers in Bridgeport and Hartford and a seasonal apparel upswing in New Haven. Bridgeport 14,600 jobless, Hartford 13,900, but prior week Hartford had 18,100 unemployed. Connecticut Manufacturers notes 6,500+ unfilled state jobs via agencies. 3,100 via 23 private agencies at February end, with eleven agencies reporting higher employment in 1958, ranging from skilled to unskilled. Evidence suggests a beginning of demand recovery, echoing Eisenhower’s view of an end to the slump.
The Senate Rackets committee releases its first year report denouncing the Teamsters and James R. Hoffa as corrupt leaders, tallying over 10 million dollars in embezzlement and warning of a risk to the economy. It urges voluntary reforms or harsh laws to curb union looting and protect honest business, stressing the urgency to curb a “hoodlum empire” within organized labor.
A constitutional clash unfolds between Congress and the Presidency over who controls land, naval, and air forces. The text notes Article I limits and Article II grants commander in chief powers, highlighting decades of executive dominance, with Eisenhower cited as reinforcing this trend.
A split erupts over reorganizing U S defense in the rocket age as Congress considers bills to curb the Secretary of Defense and limit the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Senators Bridges Mansfield back a companion measure while Arends Vinson and Kilday push the House bill, arguing Congress must set roles while critics warn of hamstringing the Commander in Chief.
Forty two Fairfield County policemen completed an eleven week FBI and Connecticut Chiefs of Police fingerprinting course. The program aimed to raise police efficiency and readiness to protect residents against rising criminal activity and smarter offenders.
Three Waterbury youths, ages 18 and 19, were sentenced by Federal Judge Robert P. Anderson to 12 and 10 years each for a February 6 bank robbery that netted $20,301. A 14-year-old was sent to juvenile authorities after the raid, which ended with arrests in a Miami hotel and a costly miscalculation of risk.
Washington Daily News reports a proposed $10 million plan to remodel the Capitol Building east front, backed by Speaker Sam Rayburn and opposed for architectural taste. Edmund R. Purves of the American Institute of Architects cites patriotic preservation and aesthetic objections, calling the remodeling a monumental waste of public funds.
A. H. O. argues Governor Ribicoff and Democratic State Chairman John Bailey must remain neutral in the senatorial fight under the new primary law. Their restraint could shape convention outcomes and avoid risk of rebuke from a future primary, raising questions about leadership and authority at state and local levels.
A collage of quotes from scientists, politicians, and religious leaders discusses media handling of space milestones, education, and the future role of the United States. Figures referenced include Charles F. Kettering, Sen Clifford P. Case, Gen Carlos Romulo, Bishop W Angie Smith, and rocket expert Krauth Ehricke, highlighting optimism and concern across domains.
A fragmented reminiscence on jazz legend W C Handy and St Louis Blues through memories of performances in New York and Hollywood. The piece quotes analysts from the era forecasting music’s social impact and the forthcoming space age driven by tech and politics.
City attorney ruled the new Redevelopment agency operates outside Civil Service and its competitive appointment. Civil Service commission will review the ruling at the April 8 meeting. Only staff member Julia O Shea is in place, appointed outside Civil Service.
The piece outlines Khrushchev's rise to premier and secretary general, the Western debate over a summit with the Soviet Union, and Dulles and Eisenhower stances. It compares to Vienna 1814 15, warns against hasty talks, and suggests a ministers level agenda with concrete agreements on Germany before any top level meeting.
In a mixed tone the Business Mirror surveys early 1958 indicators: Cleveland orders rise 18 percent from January and 23 percent from December, bank loans jump over 500 million dollars, and some banks may report gains while many firms show earnings declines. Retailers see spending near a year ago with notable strength in life insurance drugs tobacco and beverages. Airlines report Europe bookings up and cheaper fares boost travel. Recalled layoffs and cautious optimism color the outlook as the economy steadies toward a bottom that may signal renewed growth.
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