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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1958
Page
15
The President signed the Postal Policy Act of 1958, granting retroactive pay raises to 520,000 postal workers starting last January. Congress indicated a quick veto override and debated the link between rate increases, deficits, and worker pay. Rates rise after August 1 with higher postage and mail costs offset by a growing postal deficit.
The report notes four straight weekly declines in insured unemployment through May 16, suggesting the high point may be behind. It cites May 10 figures of 3,101,500 insured unemployed, a four week drop totaling 262,000, and compares present levels to 1,373,200 a year earlier.
Truck owners and Stratford officials discuss reducing the 75 cent Stratford toll to curb trucks leaving the turnpike to use residential streets and nearby avenues. They argue a fairer fee could keep drivers on the toll road and ease traffic conflicts while acknowledging the drivers’ side of the dispute.
Acting Secretary Hugh M. Milton says missile modifications halted at all Army sites after the Middletown New Jersey blast that killed 106. Investigators note the improved device was not on the exploding missile, while hundreds of other missiles with changes remain in service. The investigation seeks the true cause and prevention steps for future incidents.
Soviet leaders respond to persistent shortages by ordering a 279 percent rise in children's wear production. The plan targets shoes, stockings, underwear, outerwear, sweaters and boots with a focus on durability to reduce citizen complaints and improve satisfaction.
Secretary Weeks told an American Management Association conference that 1968 should see an American economy creating jobs for millions. He cautioned that short term May downturns do not signal a long term recession and urged optimism based on projected employment growth.
The article notes tens of thousands of women will graduate this June with one third of 390,000 bachelor’s degrees. Most will work by fall in professions led by teaching, nursing, science, and finance. Starting salaries for chemists and statisticians may reach about 90 dollars weekly. The piece argues women’s work patterns and political influence are expanding, and calls for greater financial education while defending the ascent of women into the labor force.
Air Force Capt Walter Irwin says he feels much safer up in a jet than on city streets or freeways. He notes the cars go fast while describing his record speed of 465 miles per hour in the F-104 Starfighter.
The piece analyzes how consumer prices rose about 6 percent despite unemployment and factory slowdowns, driven by long term labor contracts. It discusses Reuther and McDonald pushing for higher wages and benefits, the risk of strikes, and the impact on auto and steel industries amid reduced car sales and lower steel output.
AP analysts discuss Charles de Gaulle and France's political crisis. The piece questions de Gaulle's aims whether he seeks power, unity, or a return to dictatorship and weighs his stance against military and parliamentary dynamics. It notes France's fear of military politicians and the unsettled choices for Algeria and civil order.
The text quotes Charles F. Kettering praising low priced 1958 cars and Detroit products. It cites Sen. George A. Smathers warning of a Latin American danger signal and a retired Air Mail official recalling 1918 craziness. Evangelist Billy Graham comments on dress and morals.
Foreign Affairs notes Washington fears dealing with a de Gaulle led France as Algeria tensions rise. Reports from Moscow and Paris claim communists oppose his return to power. Eisenhower era friction grows due to de Gaulle's assertiveness and Allied command clashes. The JCS warned de Gaulle to behave or face removal.
May 28 195? AP report notes Eisenhower resists new tax cuts, cites rising deficits as inflation risk. U.S. and allies friction over Algeria surfaces via de Gaulle Soustelle, Gaillard government unrest. Warm weather lifts orders. steel runs up, autos and rails eyed for relief.
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker’s Conservative majority defeated a Liberal motion of non confidence in the government. The motion backed by Lester B. Pearson urged trade expansion and charged the government with diverting trade from one country to another.
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