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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1952
Page
8
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A Congressional Quarterly survey suggests the Senate will remain in Democratic hands regardless of the presidential outcome. It notes that only a Republican landslide could overturn the balance, with 34 seats up in 33 states and 20 held by Republicans, 14 by Democrats, requiring a net gain of three seats for GOP control.
A reader argues that two billion dollars in U S aid to Greece failed to stop communism or improve living standards. The piece cites a Greek editor claiming communist infiltration, spiraling inflation, and asks whether more funds will change global outcomes.
Police departments and highway safety authorities study the complexities of their problems and grow to believe suppression is inadequate. They state that serious accidents deaths and terrible injuries demand broader solutions beyond suppression.
The piece argues that criminal enforcement alone fails to curb road danger. It proposes adding driving education for youths, ideally in classroom simulations with driving machines, to instill responsible habits. If implemented, traffic issues could gradually fade into the past.
American contractors defend their North Africa air base project amid Senate and House inquiries. They claim reports are biased, deny delays and waste, and argue investigations should allow them to present their side. The secret, hurried nature of the work increased costs, and officials describe the project as a mess awaiting proper justification.
Hartford Times reports on William N. Oatis the Associated Press correspondent jailed in Prague for over a year. The State Department notes the interview with Ambassador Briggs offers no guarantee of release but provides cautious encouragement. Oatis remains imprisoned on a trumped up charge despite health and reading rights, with embassy support including cigarettes and letters from his wife.
Washington May 11 Democratic leaders see a cleaner campaign image for Truman as he quietly reshapes the Subversive Activities Control Board. Peter Campbell Brown becomes chairman, replacing a string of lenient chiefs, signaling a tougher stance on the Communist Party and allied groups. The move aims to curb red influence, with SACB to decide if the party must register as foreign agents, affecting national security ahead of the November election.
An analyst who recently left Moscow reports Russians pity Americans for unemployment and poverty while Soviet propaganda inflates living standards. He notes the Kremlin’s careful messaging, the milking of captive nations, long queues for flour and bread, and state control of housing with crowded quarters for many families.
Austrian Chancellor Leopold Figl arrived in New York for a 16 day state visit to discuss an Austrian peace treaty with President Truman and other leaders. He warned a separate peace would split Austria, leaving Vienna to Russia in the eastern zone. He had just concluded a three day visit in London and urged continuation of the Allied Council in Vienna as the four power meeting body.
In Washington Dr. Leopold Figl Austria's chancellor and former Dachau survivor meets U.S. officials hoping for renewed Allied support to free Austria and secure a lasting peace. He recalls his wartime ordeals and argues Austria should gain true independence under Western guidance.
Navy reports a new lightweight radar system used in a transport and in the presidential plane Independence has already prevented a serious crash. The incident involved fog and a mistaken right turn toward a hill. The system warns of collisions with aircraft and terrain, spans up to 200 miles, and aids navigation.
A collage of statements from Brig Gen Harrison former AG McGrath Queen Juliana Senator Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson and others. The snippets touch truce talks maturing democracy education manpower and wartime rotation while noting cultural and artistic remarks and military advice drifting through public discourse.
Cloudy and cool with occasional rain across all New England states through Monday and Tuesday. Eastport to Block Island small craft warnings remain in effect as east to southeast winds rise to 25 to 35 mph, backing to southerly on Monday. Overcast conditions bring rain and visibility ranges from fair to occasionally poor.
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