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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1957

Page

10

Bridgeport Publishing Details and Circulation Policy

The Bridgeport Telegram Morning paper outlines its publisher The Post Publishing Company and The Bridgeport Post as sister editions. It notes address at 410 State St Bridgeport Conn and AP membership, with subscription rates and postage terms for daily and Sunday editions.

Bridgeport Telegram Dial Edison the Post Publishing Company Bridgeport Post Bridgeport Sunday Post Audit Bureau of State St Bridgeport 2 Conn Sunday Post

MIT president to serve as special scientific assistant to Eisenhower

Dr James R Killian Jr president of MIT will move to Washington this week as special scientific assistant to President Eisenhower. He will help marshal top talent and resources for high priority secret missile programs, coordinating with the Pentagon guided missiles director and William Holaday.

Manhattan Project James R. Killian, Jr Massachusetts Institute of Technology Washington Eisenhower Secretary Killian

Macmillan Warns West Must Cede Sovereignty for Unity

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan warned in Parliament that Western nations may need to surrender more sovereignty to pool political and military power against Communism as the North Atlantic Pact chiefs meet in Paris. He said the crisis will force changes to Britain’s traditions and could trigger a sharp Congress battle.

West Harold Macmillan Paris London Free World Congress Macmillan Britain Ben FDR Eisenhower

Knight Retires Amid Political Pressures in California

Governor Goodwin J. Knight withdraws from the 1958 gubernatorial race under strong pressure from friends and party chiefs. Senator William F. Knowland, planning a 1960 White House bid, also exits the Senate race, signaling a strategic retreat for both leaders and a door open for others in California politics.

Knight Goodwin J. Knight California William F. Knowland Senate White House

Knight's Senate bid tested by intraparty jockeying

The piece reviews how Governor Knight faced pressure from party factions and the looming Knowland challenge in a potential Senate race. It notes Edmund Brown's popularity in the AG race, Nixon's possible backing for Knowland, and Knight's preference to stay governor despite the lure of six years in the Senate.

Edmund Brown Knight Knowland Senate Richard C. Nixon California Nixon

Thorough but unyielding Soble spy tactic revealed

The article cites Boris Morros describing Jack Soble’s hotel room checks to prevent detection. Morros notes Soble removed bulbs, tested furniture, traced wires, inspected closets and appliances, and spoke in multiple languages. Despite precautions, Soble sits in a seven year prison term.

Red Jack Soble Boris Morros Hollywood Look Magazine Mr. Morros Soble

Man in California Yawns 10 Days headline amused readers

A playful item notes a California man yawning for ten days and questions his return to Florida. Health culture and psychology quips mock the situation while referencing a patent medicine with high alcohol content and a jab at popular government. A brief news line mentions Col Rudolph Abel convicted of stealing secrets.

California Florida Rudolph I. Abel Cain Abel

Dangerous Habit for Drivers

A Dallas Times Herald analysis argues social drinkers pose a greater risk than obvious drunks. Officials from 46 states say slightly intoxicated motorists are harder to detect until accidents occur. Texas rural fatal accidents last year included drinking drivers a substantial share. Jurors often drink and drive, hindering enforcement.

Dallas Times Herald States District of Columbia Texas

Inflation and the buyer’s strike in 1957 economy

A reader letters column argues against a consumer boycott as a cure for inflation. The author warns such action could trigger a downturn in 1958, boosting inflation via government stimulus, while urging careful buying and price checks to stabilize living costs.

Sylvia Porter America

Transformation of American thinking for Cold War unity

A veteran essay argues the United States must shed prejudices to meet Soviet challenges. It urges bold, costly reforms in defense, science, industry and alliances, highlighting leaders like Eisenhower and Macmillan and figures such as Lyndon B. Johnson and Styles Bridges.

United States Russia Washington London Eisenhower Harold Macmillan Lyndon B. Johnson Senate Military Preparedness Committee FDR Fdr's “Brain Trust Adlai E. Stevenson

Kennan Sees Khrushchev’s Rule as Transitory

AP Analysts note George F. Kennan, key architect of containment, doubts Khrushchev’s durability amid Russian political instability. Kennan argues the Soviet system may adjust as Russia develops its industrial base, cautioning against overreacting to Soviet troubles while predicting stability only with the collapse of international communism.

Kennan Institute For Advanced Study Princeton Oxford University America Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev Russia United States

Far East crisis looms as Moscow eyes unseen clash

The piece warns Moscow may test the free world in the Far East not the Middle East, arguing a Sino Soviet plan could trigger US naval and air action and risk world war. It notes Soviet proxies, NATO buildup, and Korea tensions with North Vietnam and Formosa amid Western weapon shifts.

Moscow Far East Middle East Kremlin West Pacific Turkey China Ussr lMnk Europe Washington Atlantic Pacific NATO 7Th Fleet 38Th Viet Nam Viet Minh South Viet Nam Formosa United States Soviet Union

Grim talk of guns and butter in Capital debates

The Senate Military Preparedness panel weighs prioritizing weapons over comforts as America faces Korea threats. Critics urge bold thinking while noting limited arms sent to Korea, dual use artillery sans warheads, and possible atomic warhead delays on Okinawa amid a shifting security outlook.

Senate Military Preparedness Committee Johnson Korea Eisenhower ROK Japan 1St Cavalry Okinawa Peiping Fone Reavenen Mey New Haven America Shetland Islands Ton Truman-Acheson

New Haven Vote Drama Redefines 1958 Senate Picture

In New Haven Mayor Richard C. Lee defied rivals by winning reelection with a margin well above his 1956 mark, aided by independent challenger Sam Malkan. The result strengthens Lee’s bid for the Democratic Senate nomination while complicating Governor Ribicoff’s and his own team’s expectations, hinting at a possible swap of offices.

New Haven Richard C. Lee Edith Valet Cook Lee Sammy Maikan Carnation Kid State Senate Malkan Tom Dodd Chester Bowles United States Senate Ribicoff Senate Ribi‘colf Washington

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Associated Press Bridgeport U. S. Pat By Sylvia Porter U. S Red China United Nations Hollington K. Tong U. N Jules’ Moch Musical Chairs Wangat Ray Tucker Styles Bridges New Hampshire Pentagon George F. Kennan Inside Foreign Affairs Overseas Outlook Constantine Brown 38Th Parallel J. M. Roberts Paul Jones National Safety Council Connecticut Yankee
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