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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1958
Page
11
Legal boilerplate outlines the Associated Press exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches. It notes second class mail status in Bridgeport Connecticut and U S patent office registration.
The state development commission aims for a strong summer return on a modest budget to promote Connecticut as a vacation destination. It cites Washington DC tourism as a model with 14 million residents and delegates fueling a $352 million impact, urging broader cooperation to beat the recession and spur local jobs and demand.
The postwar union movement totals 13,339,000 dues paying members with declines across sectors. The auto and steel unions shed hundreds of thousands, while new railroad affiliates offset some losses. Machinists gain a 22 cent package at Lockheed, signaling potential pattern shifts as negotiations loom. Poor manufacturing demand worsens industry-wide strains.
Stratford police report four month accident totals fell from 253 in 1957 to 160 this year, while traffic arrests rose from 393 to 445 as enforcement intensified. Captain William A. Treland submitted the figures to Chief Patrick J. Flanagan, highlighting the link between enforcement and accident reductions.
Police efforts cut automobile accidents while arrests rise. During the period, 73 written warnings were sent to the Motor Vehicle department, up from 52 the previous year. The figures invite cautious interpretation, though the facts are on record.
Statewide and nationwide tests show delay in alert reception in several small communities exceeding 20 minutes. Leo J. Mulcahy urges faster alert signal distribution, more volunteers, and broader public participation to improve effectiveness and public welfare.
Prices in Moscow show steep rises in staples like caviar and vodka. Black caviar climbed from 12.70 to 19 per kilo while ordinary workers pay 7.50 for the same amount. Vodka rose about 20 percent to 3 a pint as the Washington Star notes Soviet ads favor cheaper items like herring and cod livers.
The parents of Oh In Ho urge leniency for the nine or more youths who killed the UPenn graduate in Philadelphia. They claim the attackers acted out of crime but officials insist they are dangerous and must be removed from society.
House and Senate conferees approve a four cent postage rate and a seven and a half percent pay rise with a temporary two and a half percent increase for postal workers. About 500,000 workers will benefit while deficits remain around 700 million a year. The plan raises mailing costs for many firms but may not curb junk mail. The three cent rate had stood 26 years and now faces higher costs amid inflation since 1932.
A tight deadline looms as the administration and Congress weigh tax reductions to fight recession. Proposals include lower excise taxes on autos and major appliances, relief for small businesses, accelerated depreciation, and a possible broad individual income tax cut. Some leaders warn that moving only with limited excise relief could trigger political backlash. The July 1 deadline tightens as past postponements show Congress acting quickly yet carefully on this pivotal tax measure.
Speaker Sam Rayburn has risen as a central Capitol power broker coordinating with Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson and Treasury Secretary Robert B. Anderson. He negotiates with administrations and Republicans, blocks liberal tax cuts, opposes large public works, and resists rapid Defense reorganization while pushing investigations into regulatory agencies.
AP Analysis discusses Nehru delaying resignation to study the Congress decay and India's path amid world communism. It notes his plan for a limited vacation, the rise of Indian communists exploiting party troubles, and Nehru's stance on neutralism versus international communism.
A collage of remarks by Henry Cabot Lodge Dag Hammarskjold and Herbert Hoover along with thoughts from Scott Buchman and Dr Marion Hillard. The statements touch on language and diplomacy, disarmament, national cohesion, medicine, and the demanding role of motherhood.
Analysis argues that trips by top U S officials to Latin America are needed to reveal Vice President Nixon to the risks of violence from communist-led student crowds. The piece questions whether such exposure serves U S interests and security considerations.
The piece weighs whether presidential foreign travel builds goodwill and risks. It cites Nixon’s Latin American receptions, contrasts staying home versus diplomacy abroad, and notes Russia’s metal sales and tin exports affecting world markets. It also reflects on past presidents and the spread of communism in Latin America.
The season brings longer warmth as evenings grow still with persistent mosquitoes. Residents notice nights hum with insects while daytime heat eases, shaping outdoor routines and comfort.
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