The Bridgeport Telegram Publication Details and Rates
The Bridgeport Telegram publishes daily except Sunday with The Bridgeport Post. Rates: daily 21.00 with Sunday Post 34.00 yearly. six months 10.50 and 17.00. three months 6.25 and 8.85. single copy 10. Beyond 150 miles daily 30.00 with Sunday Post 49.00. single copy 4 10. Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights.
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No Sanctuary Policy Shapes Modern U S War Strategy
The article argues that a no sanctuary doctrine ended lax wartime rules after World War II. It cites MacArthur era limits on bombing bridges and pursuit near the Yalu River and credits the shift with deterring sanctuaries in Vietnam Cambodia and air battles over Hanoi Haiphong. It notes renewed U S warnings and artillery strikes as proof of resolve.
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North Korea
China
Cambodia
Public image of LBJ challenged by Schlesinger clash
Historian Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. questioned Johnson’s self confidence and control on policy, saying intellectuals fear he is not in command. He argued against Rusk’s view of Vietnamese strategy, calling the Viet Cong link to Hanoi and Beijing dubious, while acknowledging Johnson may heed wrong advice.
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Southeast Asia
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China
Asia
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Viet. Nam
America
Where Is Money Going As Savings Drop In April
Government and trade economists warn a billion dollar drop in thrift industry savings in April could tighten credit for home building later. C S Duncan Jr notes housing may become Appalachia of the American economy as spending rises on durable goods and travel while savings move into corporate and municipal bonds, U S Savings bonds, mutual funds and stocks.
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Thrift industry serves saving needs amid inflation
Citizens withdrew savings to cope with rising prices and fear of being priced out. The thrift sector fulfilled its role as a rainy day reservoir and will likely rebound as people resume saving for future needs.
Public Snoop Claims Pulse of the Nation
A private pollster who eavesdrops in elevators and other spots asserts he captures what Americans are saying. He suggests public views on Goldwater, Fulbright, Viet Nam, and Rolls-Royce safety, while noting overheard talk may misrepresent true opinions. He notes the risk of misreading public sentiment and remains cautiously skeptical.
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Goldwater
Fulbright
Safer Tires Bill Advances in Senate Amid Debate
The U.S. Senate unanimously approves federal tire safety standards led by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. Critics note non-mandatory new-tire labeling may still leave motorists at risk, while supporters stress long overdue consumer protection and clarity on tire grades.
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Realistic Envoy Vu Van Thai Sees Viet Nam on Path to Freedom
Saigon ambassador to the United States Vu Van Thai argues for a non communist revolution to give Viet Nam national cohesion and democracy. He believes South Viet Nam can resist communist subversion with foreign aid and the resilience of its people.
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Professor Louis Goldstein Named UConn Professor
Dr Louis Goldstein is appointed professor at the University of Connecticut. He holds a diplomat in Chinese and the Far East from Harvard and has a broad academic background in social work research. He served as a U S Army military government officer in Korea during and after World War II.
Johnson Uses Congress Record As Main Campaign Issue
AP analysis notes President Johnson frames the record of the current Democratic Congress as his party’s strongest appeal in the 1966 elections. Republicans push inflation and Vietnam as likely hot topics, while Johnson focuses on past achievements and calls for continued perseverance in Vietnam.
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Viet Nam
Cameroon Quietly Teeters as Rebel Campaign Persists
AP analysis details decades of Cameroon's 1955 to 1961 terrorism under the Cameroon People's Union and ongoing Bamileke rebellion. It notes 1,200 rebels in a 5,000 square mile region around Nkongsamba, incursions into villages, beheadings of a French courier and violence against Peace Corps and missionaries, with government forces tightening in under President Ahidjo. The piece cites外 Western and Brazzaville links, the end of the campaign after Moumie's 1961 death, and lingering masked loyalty shifts among tribal leaders through executions and public displays of heads.
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Cameroon People’s Union
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Nkongsamba
Yaounde
Bamileke
Red China
Kwame Nkrumah
Ghana
Alphonse
Massemba-Debat
Brazzaville Congo
Nkrumah
Total Revolution
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Peking Radio
National Liberation Army
Nkong
Bakossi
Afana Osendi
Boumbangoko
Bafang
Kandem Ninyim
Ninyim
Disarmament talks at Geneva face old obstacles and new gaps
The piece notes the Geneva Disarmament Conference’s fifth year of talks on banning nuclear weapons and extending underground tests. It cites symbolic moments like China’s nuclear test dust as a reminder of stalled progress, with key obstacles including non nuclear powers’ limited influence and China and France’s absence. It references the 1955 Geneva Spirit and the 1963 partial test ban, urging US action while warning talks lack trust and unity.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Nyet
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Soviet Union
Moscow
Britain
Russia
United States
Atomic Club
Red China
France
United Press International
Dark money in politics and the reform gamble
The piece argues that proposed bans on cash campaign contributions would not stop covert funding. It details how funds from hidden sources pass through intermediaries to appear as legitimate donations, often masking payments for licenses contracts or favors. It questions the effectiveness of reforms in removing dark money from campaigns.
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John Jones
Man Uses Abandoned Car to Get Spare Parts
Derek Taylor drives to a police station asking for parts from an abandoned car near his home. After being advised he would be guilty of theft, he returns with his own car and asks police to place the abandoned vehicle in lost property. The chief inspector notes potential abuse and clutter risk for the police yard.
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