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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1957

Page

7

Bridgeport Publishing Details and Postal Rates

Bridgeport Telegram and Bridgeport Post publishing house details include addresses at 410 State St Bridgeport Conn and rates for daily and Sunday editions. The notice outlines subscription prices, postage surcharges beyond 150 miles, and holidays when copies of The Bridgeport Telegram may be substituted for The Bridgeport Post. It also states Associated Press republication rights and classified matter status.

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Russia readies Rossiya maiden flight amid space race tempo

An AP dispatch reports Moscow plans the 170 passenger Rossiya as the world’s largest airliner with non stop Moscow to New York capability. The Tupolev 104 remains active as Russia positions its aviation lead amid secrecy and propaganda aims.

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Nixon Seeks Senate Probe on Satellite Milestone Fallout

The piece argues Nixon frames Soviet space progress as not altering military balance, urging a stronger defense focus. It notes fear and psychological impact of Sputnik shifting global views, and calls for prioritizing missile and satellite programs over budgets and tax cuts. It ends with a weather and pop culture aside about a singer and a Moonlight Swim.

Senate United States Soviet Union Richard M. Nixon Republican Party Nixon Moon Earth

Educational or Commercial Use of Unassigned TV Channel Questioned

The FCC faces appeals for an unassigned channel from Commercial Station WATR Waterbury and the State Board of Education. The board urges reserving the channel for educational programs potentially ten years ahead, while acknowledging legislative and facility hurdles before any educational service could start. The FCC will weigh public interest and future demand as it considers assignments.

Federal Communications Commission WATR Waterbury State Board of Education FCC State Board

Driver safety urged as accidents rise on Merritt Parkway

State Police logged 18 accidents and 43 vehicles involved on the Merritt Parkway between 5 and 9:30 p.m. last Sunday. The weekend saw arrests for various violations as traffic volumes remained high at toll stations.

Merritt Parkway

Income Tax Shadow in Connecticut Politics

A. H. argues the special session edged Connecticut closer to an income tax by creating a Tax Study commission to review state taxation for a 1959 report. He notes party dynamics, farmer tax relief failures, and mounting real estate and other taxes predicting eventual tax changes regardless of current opposition. Fairfield county secession is raised as a warning.

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They Say Some People Are Superior to Others

Richard Glenn Gettel of Mount Holyoke College urges readers to be among the superior, brighter, and more versatile. A collection of remarks includes officials like Senator Charles E. Potter and quotes from Dave Beck and John L. Lewis, touching on communism, defense, and civil defense scenes in Knoxville.

Richard Glenn Gettel Mount Holyoke College South Hadley Mass

Our Allies Demand Quick Action On Missiles And Satellites

The columnist notes mistrust of Russia among allies and neutrals, warns of potential conflict in Turkey, and argues the United States must accelerate ballistic missile, rocket, and satellite development to maintain leadership and deter Moscow. The piece also touches a postwar Roosevelt anecdote and questions about trust in the Kremlin.

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Turkiye Unshaken by Worst Foreign Crisis in a Decade

Istanbul dispatch notes Turkish calm amid Soviet Syrian charges as Oct. 27 elections approach. Prime Minister Menderes brandishes Syria as arms depot while Turkey readies near 450 miles of border with troops in defensive posture. Turks see Russia as real risk but doubt a broader war. the U.S. market and Japan trade links are highlighted alongside a quip about the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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Soviet plot aims to topple Jordan and Lebanon rulers

Intelligence reports warn of Soviet backed moves to erase Jordan and Lebanon governments to forge a Egypt Syria border and form an Arab Confederation. King Hussein reportedly faces assassination plots while Jordan strengthens forces with U.S. aid and Bedouin allies.

Middle East Jordan Lebanon Egypt Syria

Why 7 by sehr Emery lower Girls at Weddings

Custom of flower girls at weddings traces to medieval times with sisters walking before the procession carrying garlands of wheat. Wheat and corn signified a fruitful marriage and happiness. The text blends prayer for unity with a reference to atomic symbols and the Atomic Energy Agency and President Eisenhower.

The International Path Atomic Energy Agency Eisenhower

Muggeridge to appear on US TV amid royal visit

British critic Malcolm Muggeridge plans a Mike Wallace interview in the United States as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit Washington. WMAL-TV will not carry the program citing respect for the royal visit and concerns about casting a shadow over the trip. Muggeridge defends his remarks and says he seeks truth without suppression.

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Canada to bomb unidentified submarines off coast

Rear Admiral H. Rayner of the Pacific Coast Command warned that Canada will depth bomb any unidentified submarines off the near coast if they fail to surface when ordered. He said subs have been near the shoreline in recent months and the navy remains alert. A Vancouver paper reported the Soviet freighter Alexander Nevsky refueled two Russian submarines in the North Pacific within the last ten days.

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