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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1971
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR snippet shows Bridgeport Telegram daily publication details from The Associated Press. Mentions circulation, rates, and subscription terms with references to Sunday editions and advance payment options. Names and places are partially damaged but indicate 19th century newspaper publishing context.
Memorial Day 1971 remarks recall the Civil War origin of the holiday and General Logan’s call to honor fallen soldiers. The piece notes World War I adaptations, the sacrifices of Americans overseas, and ongoing questions about war, leadership, and the nation’s future as veterans seek meaning and peace.
Bridgeport Taxpayers Association warns against a tax strike as city approves a 62,532,969 budget with a 7.69 mill tax rate. Officials stress taxes fund education fire protection and services while urging citizens to fulfill legal obligations and avoid harming community programs.
The Memporarg Cemneil Boy Scouts aim to improve the Ast Creede boundary waterway this Saturday as part of Clean Up America Day. Volunteers from Scouting, the National Guard, and public works will collect trash, with local businesses supplying bags and free fuel for cleanup efforts. A permanent committee including planners and experts will guide ongoing shoreline restoration and community problem solving.
A reflective tale explores a young woman overcoming anxiety through counsel, recognizing she is “good for something.” She learns sins grant no immunity, and that mortal flaws can feed inner strength, offering a hopeful view that even sinners contribute to the world’s warmth.
European and American intellectuals led by Sartre Sontag and Moravia condemn Fidel Castro for Humiliation of Heberto Padilla. The protest notes Padilla stayed in Cuba despite reservations, his confession and detention, and cites reactions from Le Monde and New York Times as signs of a broader break with Castro's Cuba.
The article discusses Simon How entering the primary for Illinois governor with or without party backing. It notes intra party divisions, the machine era led by Daly, and potential matchups against Thomas Foran and others. It highlights Simon's independence goals and possible effects on Daley’s control.
The piece mocks and parodies Ogden Nash through playful, clipped prose, mentioning Churchill, diaries, and Broadway style wit. It reflects on Nash as a comic genius and notes the oddities of fame, with tangential references to arts, literature, and public perception.
Mary McGrory analyzes the Berrigan case and its wider impact on the FBI and public distrust. The piece volgt Hoover era questioning of parents and associates in Danbury jail linked to alleged plots, highlighting tension between peace activism and government tactics.
A partisan Senate showdown centers on the Mansfield Amendment while critics praise the chamber’s integrity. The piece notes strong figures like Muskie Kennedy McGovern and Varthe, lauding their decency even amid sharp ideological divides. It highlights NATO, troop withdrawals, and shifting alliance dynamics as context for the debate.
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