Bridgeport Telegram Page Thirty Two
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1974
Page
16
The page presents a compact local newspaper card with brief items on events and notices. Readable captions reference community happenings, with names and places tied to Bridgeport and surrounding areas.
The article notes limited moves toward better ties after the United States eased a car sales ban to Cuba and suggested Cuba might join Western Hemisphere discussions. It cites Kissinger’s stance, Nixon’s political constraints, and lingering speculation about future rapprochement despite Cuba’s limited leverage.
The article notes the 55 mile per hour highway limit reduces traffic fatalities and should remain. Connecticut reports 84 road deaths by mid April, down from 126 last year, with slower speeds playing a key role alongside fewer miles driven. John Sawhill, newly named energy czar, urges states to keep the 35 or 55 speed emphasis to save lives.
The piece urges readers to join the spring gardening surge to curb food costs amid seed shortages. It advises beginners to plan carefully, avoid overbuying, and study seed packages for days to maturity and indoor starting needs. It cites resources from agriculture guides and extension services, noting a Dutchess County plan turning $3.10 in seeds into $100 groceries.
Ray Dirks uncovers Equity Funding fraud, leading to 22 indictments and $288 million loss for stockholders. He argues regulators failed to protect small investors, detailing misrepresentation and forged assets while noting NYSE listing helped mask the scheme. A new book with Leonard Gross recounts the case and questions stock market vigilance.
A commentary notes President Nixon's blend of world statesmanship with fragile vanity. It highlights a 1969 memo by Jeb Stuart Magruder showing Nixon seeking to shape press coverage, demanding equal time and tailored editorials. The piece argues these insecurities undercut his ability to see the big picture amid Watergate-era pressures.
A lunch in Washington features Polyester proposing a computer matched wife swapping concept to ease road-weary husbands. The plan links commuting spouses via data to vent and share duties, with surrogate partners hosting at home and no sexual activity. The group finds no obvious flaw in the scheme.
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