Subscription Rates For Distant Mail Postage Charge Policy
Subscription terms show extra postage for beyond 150 miles with a 10 cent monthly increase. The notice attributes AP content rights and Bridgeport Connecticut office registration under the 1879 act, with standard Associated Press policy statements and publication details.
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Associated Press
AP News
Bridgeport
Conn
Ender
U. S. Patent Office
Connecticut Thruway Seen as Historic Highway Milestone
Governor Lodge touts the authorized Connecticut thruway as the greatest road project in state history. Abe Ribicoff supports fast completion and interior road development, stressing no interference with regular road funds since tolls finance the thruway. Senator Irving Ives of New York praises highway expansion as keystone to economy and living, urging ongoing modernization.
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John D. Lodge
Connecticut
Abe Ribicoff
Irving Ives
New York
Newburgh
Buffalo
Ives
Publishers form ethics code for comic books
Twenty six of the nation’s comic book publishers voluntarily adopt a code to curb horror and violence. They pledge no stories depicting grisly torture or glamorous crime, no disrespect for authorities, and no detailed crime method scenes. John Goldwater leads the Comics Magazine Association. Charles F Murphy administers the ethics program and seal of approval will be printed on compliant comics.
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John Goldwater
Comics Magazine Association
Code of Publishing Ethics
Charles F. Murphy
New York
Publishers Sweep Ads From Magazines to Please Public
The association promises to censor advertising in acceptable magazines including removal of liquor and tobacco ads, pin ups, knives, realistic toy pistols, gambling gear, and fireworks. The move is welcomed as a long overdue cleanup and may prompt other publishers to follow.
The Driver Opens Up On City Traffic Rules
The driver, a symbol of urban mobility, notes being taxed by laws and police scrutiny. He hints at frustrations with regimentation while acknowledging patience as safety measures shape daily travel. He suggests drivers may offer valuable views if published more widely.
Leave It Not For the Obituary
A college portrait sermon urges living praise for visionaries and neighbors. The author warns that withdrawing praise until death robs both speaker and mover of encouragement. Speak kind words now to uplift efforts shaping institutions and communities.
They Were Wrong Once and GOP Hope in 1966
Danbury News-Times argues Republicans should not concede defeat before elections. Cites 1948 Dewey Truman race and Nixon remarks to urge staying in the fight, noting pollsters and prophets do not decide battles. Calls for persistent effort and never quitting.
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Danbury
Truman
GOP
Nixon
White Ties Revival Sparks Fashion Debate
The New Britain Herald column frets over a shift from formal white tie to modern neckwear. It laments the loss of classic tails while praising pre-knotted bows and colorful striped ties as a sign of liberation for American style, noting Times Square fashion contrasts.
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New Britain Herald
Times Square
Relaxation of U S hostile stance toward Reds eyed
Washington faces a potential shift in U S policy as factors point to easing hostility toward the communist world, notably Russia and China. Leaders discuss peace prospects, while Malenkov signals a more pragmatic approach and accepts the Trieste settlement, easing tensions with Italy and Yugoslavia.
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China
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Trieste
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Yugoslavia
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London
Measuring Earth's waistline could aid military mapping
Washington October 30 AP scientists say accurate earth measurements are crucial for long range missile guidance and map accuracy. new airborne radio and eclipses improve data collection across vast ocean and land areas, linking surveys from arctic to cape horn to Chile. Floyd W. Hough of the army map service notes a firm earth size and shape would help unify international maps and improve navigation.
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Lana
Arctic
Cape Horn
Alaska
Chile
U.S. Army Map Service
Floyd W. Hough
Army Map Service
FBI Chief Applauds Bridgeport Policemen Article
J. Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI, thanks The Bridgeport Sunday Post for its Oct 17 piece praising Bridgeport officers. Special Agent in Charge Joseph J. Casper spearheaded the New Haven response and shares appreciation for the coverage of officers capturing dangerous criminals.
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Joseph J. Casper
New Haven
FBI
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Sunday Post
Western pressure shapes postwar diplomacy in Europe
Moscow pushes internal disputes to weaken the West while Malenkov curbs criticism of British and Egyptian deals. Churchill Eden Mendes-France Spaak Scelba press Eisenhower and Dulles, who face Soviet and communist pressure. European politicians argue for a less antagonistic policy if Russia rejects peace offers, linking taxes to defense support.
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Moscow
Malenkov
Russia
Kcorea
Washington
Eisenhower
Dulles
Conference in Offing Lets Four-Power Talks Begin
Dulles backs a four power conference with the United States Britain France and Russia after a Western European defense framework matures. Bonn admits it cannot field 12 divisions for about two years and Malenkov’s sincerity remains doubtful yet a U.S. peace move could shore up democracies and block Reds critics.
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West European Defense Organization
Hallowe'en by Edgar A Guest
Poem recalling Hallowe'en night with children in masks begging for candy and pennies. The speaker reflects on grown ups pretending to be frightened while people still believe in ghosts and enjoy the playful, spooky mood of the night. The tone is light and nostalgic, celebrating costumes, charity, and a childlike view of ghosts.
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Edgar A. Guest
Candy
Hallowe'en
Connecticut GOP backers tied to Eisenhower wins vote
The Connecticut GOP House delegation is praised for pro Eisenhower votes in the 83rd Congress. Voters may weigh local issues, unemployment, labor, and the McCarthy era in deciding reelection. New England sentiment ranges from admiration for Joe McCarthy to concerns over his tactics.
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Connecticut
House
Albert P. Morano
James T. Patterson
Conn
Horace Seely-Brown
Albert W. Cretella
Antoni N. Sadlak
Congress
McCarthy Legacy Shapes 1960 Campaign Debate
The piece weighs McCarthy era rhetoric against Nixon and party plans. It notes Nixon’s weaker pull compared with McCarthy’s earlier fame, casts doubt on Red baiting’s impact, and analyzes future policy directions. It highlights voter judgment in Tuesday’s vote and predicts shifts toward liberal or traditional Republican lanes. It cites Case, Ives, and Ferguson as indicators shaping White House strategy.
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Rhode Island
Connecticut
Joseph R. McCarthy
Clifford Case
New Jersey
Irving Ives
New York
White House
Homer Ferguson
Michigan
Washington
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