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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1958
Page
14
The notice states the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news republication printed in the newspaper and AP dispatches. It notes second class mailing at Bridgeport Connecticut under 1879 act and U S patent office registration.
Bridgeport authorities explain that cars without 1958 registration may be deemed abandoned and towed from BHA property under police supervision. The Beardsley Terrace housing project drive to remove such vehicles aims to curb theft and hazards, with owners warned to keep vehicles within legal limits.
The piece notes a near end to the current session with adjournment soon and rising partisan fights. Domestic issues show bitterness, a possible tax cut may emerge, while foreign aid and trade may pass with bipartisan support. Defense reorganization sparks interservice clashes and labor and education aid face stalled action.
The article notes postwar U S generosity totaling about 15 billion dollars in Asia split into 9.6 billion in economic aid and 4.8 billion in military funds. It seeks to counter Soviet influence, though measuring changes in attitudes is uncertain.
A Tokyo dispatch quotes Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia accusing the United States of igno rance of Cambodian realities and of conditioning aid. He says Red China and Russia offer aid with fewer strings, while Washington’s largesse breeds resentment. He urges aid without conditions to win loyal friends.
The response to recession delays shows a nationwide rally from individuals to corporations. The piece argues bold plans will deliver dollars and cents results, with Americans determined to seize openings and push toward higher prosperity.
The Enfield Dam catch signals the start of shad season on the Connecticut River. The period runs two to three weeks at peak as locals fish banks with bright beads and hooks while debates over shad habits continue. Deboning shad proves difficult but properly prepared fish is valued as nalive shad.
Purdue University plant breeders announce a new tomato variety with nine times the beta carotene of typical tomatoes. The development promises affordable kitchen-scale production of a rich source of Vitamin A for consumers.
Banks and savings institutions are lowering deposit rates for savers in a shift from aggressive rate advertising nine months ago. Analysts predict further cuts by July or December as banks seek to protect earnings. The decline follows the Federal Reserve’s easy money policy, impacting loan rates, bond coupons, and mortgage yields, with savers facing reduced returns.
White House press secretary James C. Hagerty said Eisenhower is expected to vote in Pennsylvania's May 20 primary. The President owns a Gettysburg farm and has been a legal resident of the state recently. He is slated to give a major speech on the economy in New York that evening.
In Copenhagen reports say U S diplomatic gains over Russia’s Arctic veto were short lived. Khrushchev’s third veto heightens European fear of Soviet aggression and fuels push for a summit despite doubts about Moscow’s good faith.
Analysis argues the Rockefeller plan for a forward looking America is ignored in Washington. It criticizes Eisenhower and Rayburn for lacking bold economic leadership, noting bipartisan disillusionment, cautious governance, and debates over tax cuts and spending. The piece contrasts administrations and party factions on education, resources, and recovery strategies.
AP analysis argues the Moscow Peiping alliance endures as both regimes pursue industrialized expansion. It notes China’s support for Moscow in the Yugoslavia split, joint ideological pressure, and Peiping’s Korea peace proposal mirroring Moscow tactics. The piece suggests continued axis cohesion and mutual leverage in Asia.
Bonn West Germany claims the lead as the world’s top exporter of machine tools, a position it has held since 1954. The export sector highlights include steady shipments to Europe and beyond, reflecting robust industry growth and international demand.
Chicago May 7 AP Amer can air force mess sergeant M Spt Ellea C Carter says American housewives overcook and mistime meals hurting taste calories and value. Carter head cook for 2,100 airmen from Fuchu Japan accepted a culinary award. He blames his wife as typical. In Arkansas Mrs Joe Miller wins a mink stole at a convention drawing after buying a mink store and sending to a wives style show.
Charles Klein defends his yard clutter saying it is not a junkyard. He has used beer bottles set in concrete as a wall and china pieces as sidewalk designs. He plans a large sculpture to entertain neighborhood youths as his yard takes shape.
The piece analyzes Democratic leaders Bailey and Ribicoff clinging to neutrality while factions maneuver for the June convention. It notes a strategy to keep others neutral to avoid a costly primary and to let the convention self-select. On the Republican side Meade Alcorn’s national duties spark speculation about a gubernatorial bid and his presence at the state convention.
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