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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1973

Page

7

Rockefeller Resigning Triggers Bid Talk In 1974 Race

Nelson Rockefeller resigns as New York governor after 19 years to join national commissions. Lt Gov Malcolm Wilson to become governor, sparking talk of a GOP bid for the presidency and a possible 1974 gubernatorial race as Perry Duryea weighs a run. Rockefeller denies seeking the presidency, citing service to the state and nation.

Albany Nelson Rockefeller New York Nanon Rockefeller Malcolm Wilson Assembly Perry B. Duryea Duryea Nelson A. Rockefeller Montauk Duryen N.Y Malcalny Bavernor Republicas Wilson Hegean

Connecticut Chairman Sees Rockefeller 1978 Bid Step

Hartford AP report notes Connecticut Republican Chairman Brian Gaffney saying Nelson Rockefeller could be a strong 1978 presidential candidate. Gaffney stressed his remarks were not an endorsement and described Rockefeller's resignation as a possible step toward a bid.

Hartford Brian Gaffney New York Nelson Rockefeller Gafiney

Two teens arrested at Gimbels on larceny charges

Two separate arrests on larceny charges were made at the Gimbels department store, 899 Broad Street, yesterday afternoon by store security. Doreen M. Anderson, 16, of 3245 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield, allegedly attempted to leave with two sweaters valued at 26 dollars. Emma Maria Benco, 18, of 87 Connecticut Jene, allegedly had a 2 dollar necklace in her handbag. Both were released on their own recognizance pending court arraignment.

Gimbels Broad Street Doreen M. Anderson Mill Plain Road Fairfield Emma Maria Bensco Connecticut Jene

Wilson and Rockefeller clash over budget and ethics in era

Political observers note a shift under a Wilson administration with more conservative fiscal and ecological stances compared to Rockefeller. The contrast spans personal style, wealth, and demeanor, alongside Wilson's Catholic beliefs and past in New York politics. Wilson, born 1914 in New York City, rose from patent attorney to Fordham Law graduate to New York State Assembly member and partner of Rockefeller. He is married to Katherine McCloskey with two married daughters.

Senate Mins Hte Lave Wilson Rockefeller New York City Yockers Fordham Law School Sin State Assembly Rockefeller- Wilson Katherine McCloskey

New England Governors Blast Oil Firms Over Energy Crisis

Rhode Island Governor Noel and other New England leaders accuse oil companies of profiteering amid energy shortages. Maine Governor Curtis cites an impending 9 cent home heating oil rise costing residents 45 million, calling policy a government industry handout. The region seeks a regional energy strategy with state specialist funding totaling 1.2 million, while Congress critics urge Nixon administration action.

Warwick Rilo New England Governoors Nixes Rhode Island Philip Noel New England Regional Commission Maine Kenneth Curtis Curtis New England Washington Thomas Salmon Vermont Nook Nixon Woel Sai New _ Raglan

Governors Curtis Salmon and Melchint Thomson to Attend National Governors Energy Meeting

New Hampshire governors Curtis Salmon and Melchint Thomson Jr. travel to Washington Thursday to meet with the energy and environment committee of the National Governors Conference, raising questions about the federal energy policy. Noel was elected state co chairman of the commission, replacing Say. Francis W. Sargent of Massachusetts. Thomas J. Meskill of Connecticut is named alternate state co chairman.

Curtis, Salmon and Melchint Thomson Jr New Flampshire Meskill New England Governors Conference Noe Noel Contmission Russell Merriman Nixon Thomas Salmon Vermont

Envoys arrive in Geneva unsure of peace conference site

Diplomats head to Geneva for next week's Arab‑Israeli peace talks amid uncertainty about the exact venue. Officials say they know hotels and transport but not the conference site, with some pointing to the Geneva International Conference Centre as a possible location amidst shifting arrangements and sparse public details.

Geneva Switzerland Hat United Nations

Real Forecast Foretells Coldest January Day in England

Patrick Murphy's Weather Al manac for 138 claimed January 20 would be the coldest day of winter. It proved England's coldest in generations, marking Murphy's Winter as a harsh season.

Patrick Murphy England Murphy

Accused Bank Robber's Home Is Burglarized

Detectives reported six burglaries yesterday including the home of Mrs. Dubuly at 150 North Bishop Avenue tied to Gerald Sukuly, held in $15,000 bail for the Dec 6 Barnum Avenue Bank theft. Stolen items include a typewriter, stereo accessories, groceries, cash, jewelry, two TVs, and other goods.

Whemon Dubuly North Bishop Avenue Gerald Sukuly Barnum Avenue Lafayette Bank and Trust Company Brratford Avenue Aus Master Craft Claudia Alpert Nancy Edward Tolinski Doreen Jariye

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