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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1957

Page

10

Post Telegram Cooking School Opens Mealtime U S A

The four two hour sessions begin this afternoon in the Klein Memorial auditorium with free admission for all Bridgeport women and neighbors. Lecturers from the National Live Stock and Meat board present mealtime recipes from across the nation, ending Friday with a Parade of Foods and demonstration of simple kitchen lore.

Klein Memorial Auditorium Bridgeport National Live Stock and Meat Board Post-Telegram Cooking School

Month of Decision highlights paths to education and liberty

The article notes September as a crucial month for education decisions reflecting costs and employment options. It discusses options from training schools to universities, and the value of choosing courses to improve opportunities. It closes with Constitution Day reflections on the 1787 Convention and the 170th anniversary of signing, noting that 39 of 55 delegates signed.

George Washington James Madison Republic Philadelphia Rhode Island

Debating the U S Constitution and Its Amendments

The passage reflects on the Constitution's rejection by many delegates including Patrick Henry and Richard Henry Lee during ratifying conventions. It notes the Bill of Rights became part of the original document and mentions later repeal of Prohibition. It observes that each of the original states replaced its constitution at least once and lauds the document as empowering individual rights.

Patrick Henry Richard Henry Lee Massachusetts New York New Hampshire Virginia Rhode Island

Water Supply Story Highlights Drought Strain on Bridgeport

The Bridgeport Hydraulic Company reports drought reduced rainfall by 33 percent while water consumption rose by over three million gallons daily in the first eight months. July use reached 56.59 million gallons, up from 45.55 million in 1956, prompting conservation guidance without hard restrictions. Reservoirs sit at about 77 percent capacity.

Bridgeport Hydraulic Company Fred B. Silliman

Statewide primary contests loom in Connecticut politics

The Connecticut scene eyes potential statewide primaries as party leaders weigh the shift from smoke-filled rooms to voter driven choice. Thomas J. Dodd confirms Senate candidacy amid talk of Bowles and Benton as strong contenders, signaling a broader primary era.

Greenwich Time Connecticut Thomas J. Dodd Dodd Prescott Bush Senate Chester Bowles William Benton Mr. Dodd Hartford Huck Hartford Times Huckleberry Finn New York City Clemens Huck Finn Board of Education

Inflation Debate Sees Labor and Business Clash Rise

In a wide round of commentary on price pressure, labor leaders blame management greed for inflation while industry spokesmen cite heavy taxes and rising costs. Economists discuss monetary policy, federal restraint, and proposals for tax cuts, spending decreases, and labor reforms to stabilize prices and promote employment.

New York White House Federal Reserve Board Eisenhower Federal Reserve U. S. Treasury National Association of Manufacturers Economic Club of Detroit Carrol M. Shanks Prudential Insurance Company of America

Do We Eat Bread Daily

Earth notes that feeding both humans and livestock is challenging and that historic food policy favored urban bread over meat. Rulers faced bread riots and used free bread and circuses, with Britain’s Corn Laws shaping the bread beef conflict for centuries and the United States rationing meat during war.

Earth Britain

Nationalize Weaving of Social Policy Critics Call Welfare State Expanding

Ray Tucker argues the U.S. has become increasingly socialized under New Deal and postwar programs. He surveys labor and business roles in Social Security, minimum wage, unemployment, farm supports, and proposed federal health and education subsidies, forecasting further expansion under Eisenhower and future Congress.

United States Roosevelt Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower Supreme Court Earl Warren Sihiatinn Bavaal Pri i Britain American Farm Bureau Walter P. Reu Sca Amu Cen Automobile Workers Union

West Germany shifts to middle ground in postwar election

AP analysts note West Germany voters favored centrism over fringe parties, signaling national responsibility and a stable coalition under Adenauer. The public’s lack of fear toward NATO integration and Western cooperation could drive further reform amid a booming economy.

West Germany Germany Europe Adenauer Russia NATO Western

N C Girl Withdraws From Harding High Over Integration

Dorothy Counts a 15 year old Negro pupil and central figure in Charlotte integration protests will withdraw from all white Harding high school her father and pastor say after she reported confusion about Harding and faced abuse at the school He plans to enroll her in a different school within a week or two avoiding Harding.

Charlotte N. C Dorothy Counts Harding High School Dorothy Harding

Adenauer Reaffirms NATO Policy After West German Victory

In Bonn Adenauer, fresh after West Germany's decisive election win, pledges continued pro NATO policy and strong stance toward Russia. He cites disarmament aims and German reunification while eyeing a successor among Erhard, Strauss, or Von Brentano.

Bonn Germany United States Konrad Aden Europe Erich Ollenhauer NATO Jim North Atlantic Alliance Eisenhower U.S. State Department Adenauer Sitter Ilis Ludwig Erhard Franz Josef Strauss Heinrich von Brentano Franz Bluecher

Nutmeg Politics Connecticut Farmer Relief Debate

The public hearing on farm problems under the looming state special session exposed political maneuvering. Republicans push drought relief while farm groups offer only a token subsidy demand, as farmers seek tax justice through land valuation reform and true tax equality.

General Assembly Connecticut Department of Drought Relief Ribicofé

YMCA Enrollment Drive Reaches Forty Five Members

Paul E. Josephson announced that 45 members joined in the YMCA drive to Sept 25, reported at the first meeting. AL workers led by Huntley Stone and Clifford Pearson signed 18. top individual producer is Harold Dunn with four. National League and staff added 14 and 12 respectively. goal is 300.

Paul E. Josephson YMCA American League Workers Huntley Stone Clifford Pearson Red Sox Harold Dunn Yankees Ed Ciarlogue Senators Alvin Peck Orioles Joseph Orban Tigers Robert Bruno Athletics William Koerner Indians John Fitzpatrick National League Theodore Hamilla Robert Knodel Redlegs Anthony Iannone Giants Dodgers John Marr Pirates Eugene O'Neill Cubs Robert Nishball David Smith

Alcorn urges GOP to aid agriculture in Midwest growth

Meade Alcorn, GOP national chairman, told a Fargo fundraiser the party must strengthen farming regions in the Midwest and Great Plains. He outlined expanding markets at home and abroad to raise farm prosperity, noting farmers are not sharing equitably in nationwide gains.

Fargo N.D Meade Alcorn GOP Republican Party Midwest Great Plains States Alcorn

Harris Russell Heads Southport Volunteer Fire Company

Harris Russell was elected president of the Southport Volunteer Fire Company at the annual meeting in the fire house. He succeeds Robert Garofalo and Theodore Kacegowicz was elected chief. Other officers include John Demeter, Michael Zottola, William Russell, Carl Gniadek, and board members Thomas Shaughnessy Jr, Emil Garofalo, Stanley Kacegowicz, Morris Davitt, David Russell Jr, Charles Garobinskiald, Francis Lel Ventricelli, and Ralph.

Harris Russell Southport Voluntee Fire Company Robert Garofalo Board of Selectmen L.A Thomas Shaughnessy, Jr Emil Garofalo Stanley Kacegowicz Morris Davitt David Russell, Jr Charles Garobinskiald Francis Lel Ventricelli Ralph

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