Taxes Work Both Ways In Connecticut Suburbs
A University of Connecticut survey notes rising suburban populations in Hamden Manchester and Windsor squeeze town services and tax revenues. The Hartford Courant warns a shift toward taxes by benefits could occur as residential subdivision grows and older residents bear higher costs. It stresses per person tax fairness is hard to apportion and notes homes with inhabitants drive local economies and payrolls.
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Do Not Follow Cars Too Closely On The Road
The piece warns drivers against tailgating, noting it causes chain crashes and doubles danger when emergencies arise. It argues many motorists stay close to avoid passing, provoking rear end and head on collisions, and cites safety rules across states urging upholding safe distances.
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Travel on Their Stomachs in Old Army Saying
A reminiscence recalls the adage that an army travels on its stomach, stressing nourishment as a core prerequisite for effectiveness and broader logistical needs. The passage hints at the broader requirements beyond food.
Unified B type field ration adopted by all services
The Army Navy Air Force and Marines adopt the same B type field ration while continuing A type rations with fresh foods when possible. New B type serves fifteen days of meals in compact, nonperishable form with eleven canned meats and innovations like fresh baked items and solid meats. Distribution simplification and greater variety are expected to boost efficiency and morale.
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Intolerable Shortage of Elementary School Teachers
An opinion on the long standing shortage of elementary teachers. The piece argues not for a solution but urges realistic thinking to bring back women to classrooms, questioning pay, delinquency, credit systems, and workload as factors in the shortage. It reflects a 20th century concern about female teachers and labor conditions.
Speed limits vary across states and roads
A traveling observer notes state by state speed limits, from 50 mph in the North Atlantic to 65 in Indiana with gradual city approach drops, no limit in Illinois and Missouri, 60 in many plains states, 55 in California, and 66 between Colorado and Utah with Colorado 60 open country and 40 mountain. He jokes about a Nebraska curve and suggests placing Kansas style bends elsewhere.
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Nixon sees worst Republican better than best Democrat
Vice President Nixon suggests the sharpest GOP option may outperform the strongest Democrat, while hinting at possible bias in judgment.
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McCarthy’s Global Image Defies European Alarm
London dispatch notes Europeans see Senator McCarthy as a domestic issue with little impact on U S foreign policy. British and Continental papers mock the anti McCarthy zeal and point to overseas McCarthys in parliaments as far more influential in shaping policy and preventing a wider war.
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Joe” McCarthy
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Republican chancery fears race issue in Ribicoff bid
The Republican state command seeks to bury potential charges of prejudice in the Connecticut governor race noting Ribicoff’s minority background and the political risk of fanning religious or racial conflict. It argues a clean, decent campaign protects the party from backlash and loss.
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al Smith
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Quotes on Cold War issues from wartime leaders and officials
A compilation of remarks from U S officials and public figures on communism, justice in investigations, and defense policies. Notable voices include John Peurifoy Douglas MacArthur Carl Byers Joseph McCarthy Arthur Watkins and President Eisenhower citing dangers of trade with Russia and the need for a strong military reserve program.
Germany and NATO in crisis as Germany seeks security from USSR
News analysis says West Germany faces pressure after France rejects the EDC. The Kremlin suggests Soviet mediation could deliver German unity while Bonn seeks a Western light to rebuild NATO cohesion. Eisenhower's aides warn of a potential shift toward Soviet cooperation if the West stalls. The piece cites German sentiment leaning toward Russia and predicts erosion of Western unity without prompt action.
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Letters to the Editor Free Expressions Invited
Telegram invites signed letters from readers with name and address. anonymous submissions not considered. Letters over 300 words may be shortened by editors, and confidentiality cannot be guaranteed if desired.
Pedestrian Motorist Cooperation Urged by Letter to Editor
A reader from the Fanny Crosby area argues for mutual courtesy at Fairfield and Grove. The letter urges motorists to stop at red lights to respect pedestrians especially the elderly grandma figure. The writer calls for better road manners to reduce tension between drivers and walkers.
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Merritt Parkway traffic hits record and toll plan
Hartford report shows 11,337,500 cars passed Greenwich toll station on the Merritt parkway in the year ending June 30. Traffic was heavy with a summer peak. Merritt Parkway Commission urged restaurants on the parkway and will seek legislation for installations in the General Assembly session.
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Two cave explorers claim world record depth in France
In Grenoble area, Jean Cadoux and Georges Garby descended 2,485 feet into Berger cave, claiming a new world record for deepest descent in a natural cavern assisted by three others. Italian team had claimed 1,902 feet at Abyss of Preta a month earlier.
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Weather outlook for New England with light rain
All New England states except Maine remain cloudy and cool with occasional light rain on Tuesday. Maine stays cloudy and cool with light rain mainly in central and southern portions Tuesday and Tuesday night, then Wednesday rain. Winds from Eastport to Block Island steady east with overcast rain and reduced visibility Tuesday.
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