Bridgeport Post and Telegram publish local editions
The Bridgeport Post Publishing Company operates The Bridgeport Post and The Bridgeport Telegram from 410 State Street Bridgeport Conn. 06602 with daily circulation and holiday substitutions. Subscription rates vary by duration and distance with prices listed for local and beyond 130 miles. The paper is a member of the Associated Press.
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Why Are Americans So Angry and Hostile Today
Secretary John W. Gardner argues in UNC speech that rising anger and mutual recrimination stem from faster communication, ongoing social problems, and unseen forces benefiting from division. He warns Americans that vitriolic discourse harms the country and calls for collective waking to address the root causes.
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Rusk Compared to Churchill Warns on Asia and China Threat
A columnist likens Secretary of State Dean Rusk to Winston Churchill amid fears over Mao Tse tung and Communist China. The piece argues warnings about Southeast Asia deserve attention, cites Laos as an example, and urges support for U S fighting forces to prevent another Hitler in Asia.
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Primary in Reverse Primary Voting in Wisconsin
Wisconsin shifts in primary voting under a Presidential primary revision law passed this year. Voters may cast a vote for their party's candidate even if not a party member, altering traditional party loyalty safeguards and contest dynamics.
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Wisconsin Democrats Probe No Vote Campaign Against Johnson
Prospective nominees and party activists discuss using a 1964 law revision to organize a no vote campaign aimed at creating an uncommitted slate of delegates. Donald Peterson leads the effort in Wisconsin with support from several local officers, while state chair Louis Hanson opposes it alongside national committeeman David Darley.
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Project One Hundred Thousand trains 46 thousand former rejects
The Defense Department started Project One Hundred Thousand to train men previously rejected for service. In year two the aim is to reach 100,000, with over nine in ten completing basic eight week training. About 15,000 could gain fitness by medical or surgical treatment.
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Future of the Press and Vietnam Expressway Debate
Lord Thomson predicts a rising future for newspapers despite experts doubts while planning high costs for a Vietnam DMZ expressway and Col Robin Olds urges victory as he assumes Air Force Academy cadet commandant duties. The piece links media optimism with defense and infrastructure prospects.
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Your Money's Worth By Sylvia Porter
Interest rates on savings rise as Moody's data show top bonds at over 6 percent and banks offer around 4 1/2 percent. Tax and inflation erode real returns, while corporate and municipal bonds average higher yields. Savers face tough choices as funds chase inflation protection and tax efficiency.
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Soviet nuclear test detected by AEC and Seismology
The Atomic Energy Commission reported seismic signals from a Soviet blast in the Semipalatinsk region of Soviet central Asia. Sweden's Seismological Institute also noted the event, estimating an underground explosion with a yield of 20 000 to 200 000 tons of TNT.
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Diplomats Gather to Decide Next War Outcome
A meeting of diplomats discusses potential sequences and strategies shaping the forthcoming war. Key representatives weigh coalitions, pressure points, and international reactions as tensions rise across affected regions.
Resistance to Byrd Sanctions Resounds in UN Debate
Senator Cooper joined 18 colleagues in opposing a sense of Congress resolution backing Byrd's sanctions on Rhodesia. The piece analyzes UN limits, US ambivalence, and the broader Vietnam context while noting political considerations at home.
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Paring House Rules Two GOP Veterans Stand Guard
Two midwestern conservatives Rep. H R Gross of Iowa and Durward Hall of Missouri monitor House procedures to block speedups. They use roll calls and parliamentary objections to protect minority rights, insisting on quorum and careful scrutiny before unanimous consent. Their actions slow bills but often prompt full debate and amendments.
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Aerosol Disposal Guidance From Chemical Manufacturers
The Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association advises disposing of all aerosol containers with non burnable trash. In apartments with incinerators, check with management about janitorial pickup of aerosols. Never throw aerosols or metal or glass containers into open fires.
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Jordan New Role in Middle East Raises US Watch
Ambassador notes Jordan’s plea for stronger US action to stabilize the region after Israel’s victory and loss of West Bank assets. Prime Minister Saad Juma argues Jordan seeks a broader world order and territorial integrity amid refugee flows and shifting control. The piece contrasts Jordan’s poverty of assets with reliance on tourism, agriculture, and aid while warning of Soviet influence as a potential stabilizer.
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Romney Assent to Clarify Brainwashing Charge
WASHINGTON AP Rep Wayne L Hays D Ohio brushed aside Romney s acceptance to testify on his brainwashing claim from a 1965 Vietnam trip The subcommittee head said there was no need for hearings now Romney noted a full congressional review is appropriate The issue centers on whether State Department briefing led to false information about the Vietnam visit and who provided it
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Singapore Leader Opened US Visit With Peace Aims
Lee Kuan Yew, prime minister of Singapore, told reporters that American voter choices in 1968 would bolster the US effort to foster peaceful and stable world conditions. At a White House welcome, President Johnson praised Lee as a statesman and outlined future Asia-U.S. cooperation. The scene included a red carpet, roses for Mrs Lee, and a 21-gun salute.
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