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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1973
Page
6
The Bridgeport Telegram notes Republican leaders in 1973 seek a lean session, aiming for weekly meetings, a mid April finish, and hearings on Tuesdays and Thursdays to curb energy use and speed passage. The piece praises timeliness and efficiency while warning against overreach.
A stalled Senate amendment to the 1972 Fuels and Energy Conservation Act would require energy cost labeling on major appliances including refrigerators, water heaters, and air conditioners. Commerce Department rules would set annual operating costs and efficiency, with labels showing minimum, maximum, and actual efficiency. Energy costs rise, motivating consumer awareness and industry push for standard labeling.
In a candid interview Carmine De Sapio, once mayor of Tammany Hall and national figure, reflects on Watergate and Nixon. He recalls his rise and fall, defends political conduct as a longstanding craft, and argues how leaders shape party ethics while acknowledging the shift away from his era.
Report on Homer D. Babbidge Jr announcing his Democratic bid for Connecticut governor at a Hartford hotel reception. The event featured musical entertainment, notable attendees, staged entrance, and a single minor disruption blamed on interlopers, described as a possible dirty tricks tactic.
A humorous promotional piece touts the Mark VI Presidential Tape Recorder offering high quality hums and erased conversations. It details operation steps, common mistakes, and a warranty tied to impeachment timelines, featuring Rose Mary Woods praise and a repair promise at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
House and Senate members face constant conflicts with two or more committee and subcommittee meetings at once. Proxy voting, split committee groups, and earlier arrivals in December are proposed to reduce running around, form quorums, and enable clearer leadership mapping. A select panel studies solutions to streamline duties.
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