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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1973
Page
6
A Georgia man was fined 750 dollars and given 42 months probation after his theater showed Carnal Knowledge. The piece notes Supreme Court sentiment on community standards, cites Paper Moon, and argues for clear, uniform guidelines to curb local censorship.
Connecticut boaters and related recreation generate about 131.7 million dollars in annual economic activity. Boatyards and marinas on Long Island Sound contribute 31.7 million, with state wide boating enthusiasts spending around 100 million yearly. A gasoline restriction could threaten thousands of jobs and ripple through the economy, so careful fuel-saving measures are needed rather than rash limits.
A shift in U.S. tax policy favors incentives over loopholes as energy shortages and price spikes spur calls to boost production and self sufficiency. Key figures like George Shultz advocate using the oil depletion allowance to push oil exploration, with a coordinated push by former Treasury officials and a new council to promote capital formation through favorable tax structure, arguing this approach could spur jobs and growth while addressing energy needs.
At NATO meetings in Brussels Henry Kissinger signals a move from Gaullist one man diplomacy to a European community and Atlantic partnership. He backs a common energy policy with Germany and the Netherlands, promotes two young Europe friendly aides, and calls Brussels the heart of European unity while facing Gaullist critics.
The Connecticut General Assembly moved to meet only daylight hours one day per week due to energy concerns. The piece praises reduced sessions, potential budget focus, and hints at lawmakers adopting restrained rules, ending a trend of expansion and higher salaries. The writer notes the shift could curb energy use and restrain legislative excess.
In a heated opinion, the High Court overturned an Oregon hold up case ruling that allowed a juror instruction presuming witness truthfulness. Justices split as Rehnquist emphasized innocence still applies, Brennan warned the error harmed due process, while the majority deemed it harmless. The piece criticizes the decision as undermining the jury and fair trial principles.
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