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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1971
Page
6
A Bridgeport based publishing company announces plans to launch a morning street delivery route. The Beleherta plant location and Bridgaport Wests aveding area are cited as initial service zones with potential expansion. Officials emphasize reliability and timely distribution for local readers.
Senate battle over halving US troops in Europe shifts after President Nixon gains a break when Nikita Brezhnev proposes mutual reductions. The move underscores NATO dynamics, with West Germany urged to back a multilateral cut while unilateral US withdrawal risks exposing allied forces. Mansfield and Rogers clash over policy independence amid Cold War tensions.
Selective Service Director Curtiss W Tarr argues the armed forces face a scapegoat role for Vietnam and supports a cautious transition to an all volunteer Army. He favors extending the draft as a standby authority to fill early shortfalls while volunteers ramp up, noting public support and troop strength influence enemy willingness to negotiate.
Senator Fulbright warns that curbing presidential power to deploy troops without Congress could echo Lodge Wilson clashes of 1915. He cites historical battles over the League of Nations and notes domestic political risks and the need for constitutional balance amid wartime policy. The piece links British election trends to U.S. party fortunes and urges Nixon to heed economic and military priorities while preserving a strong national defense. It also mentions California Governor Reagan creating an Ecology Corps offering COs pay and housing to fulfill civilian service.
Readers warned that small investors may be drawn to paid ads promising easy income from vending machines. Promoters exaggerate profits while experts caution many machines yield little return. Research, due diligence, and qualified legal advice are urged before any commitment.
The piece laments modern ice cream as gelatinous and airy, recalling Dakin’s in a Massachusetts town where ice cream was made on premises with authentic Navors and real ingredients. It recalls childhood memories of ice cream sodas, chocolate syrup, milk from Till Bouvier’s farm, and the joy of genuine cream rather than store bought substitutes. It also mentions Billy Power, Joe DiMaggio, and a Kennedy quip about youth and governance.
Nixon faces televised agony as he prepares for news conferences, seen as insecure and hesitant. Analysts warn distrustful voters may view his cautious phrasing as deception, potentially harming his 1972 reelection bid amid Vietnam War and economic issues.
A columnist links Albert Speer and Dr. William Shockley in a critique of racial theory and depersonalizing enemies. The piece condemns genocide rhetoric, notes Shockley’s controversial genetics debates, and warns against using science to justify inequality while highlighting broader racial tensions and political groups.
Hanoi attempts direct contact and coordination with American antiwar groups, praising a New York congresswoman's draft urging total U.S. troop withdrawal by 1971. North Vietnam signals sympathy and assigns officials to develop contacts, provoking concern that foreign interference may weaken domestic protest efforts.
A saying notes gratitude is strongest just before you help someone. The line emphasizes a thoughtful mood preceding an act of courtesy and the value of benevolent intent in daily deeds.
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