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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1973

Page

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Mayor Panuzio Breaks Tie in Pension Vote Amid Stormy Meeting

Ice storm chaos framed the city council scene as Mayor Panuzio urged disapproval of pension changes. The 11 16 vote split saw 10 yes votes from Republicans and 10 no from Democrats, with Panuzio presiding and threats of defections discussed as off duty police, firefighters, and families watched.

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City Joins in Waste Pact for regional disposal plan

Bridgeport council approved joining seven area towns to form a regional authority for solid waste disposal. The vote drew debate, with Democrats split on procedural points and union leaders urging order for a 300 spectator meeting. The pact runs 23 years with each town contributing and costs debated by taxpayers’ groups and officials.

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Ice storm cripples Fairfield as Guard aids power recovery

Gov. Meskill activated the Connecticut National Guard to clear debris and restore power after what officials call the worst ice storm in 20 years. The 242nd Engineer Battalion began work in Norwalk, Stamford, and surrounding towns, with 5,000 guardsmen on standby. About 120,000 customers statewide remained without electricity, and power restoration progressed slowly in Ridgefield New Canaan, and Newtown amid widespread outages and sheltering of displaced families.

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Bridgeport Council Action Highlights Major Contracts and Sales

Common Council adopted police and firefighters contracts and received Mayor Panadio’s request for 1.65 million dollars in binding. It approved sale of a redevelopment site to Messiah Maplist church, added new city jobs, joined the regional waste disposal commission, and began a study of Police and Fire departments.

Bridgeport Common Council Panadio Regions ‘Commission Apstar

Bridgeport Area Weather Forecast Clarity and Cold Winds

Bridgeport and vicinity expect morning sun then windy, cold conditions with highs in the low 30s. Clear tonight with subfreezing lows near 10 to 15, followed by windy conditions tomorrow and a chance of snow, high mid thirties. Northwest winds today, with little precipitation expected. Almanac notes mark the eighty seventh day of fall as dawn rises at 7:41 a.m. and sets at 4:28 p.m.

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Saxbe Confirmed as Attorney General by Senate

The Senate confirmed Senator William B. Saxbe of Ohio as attorney general by a 75 to 10 vote amid a Watergate era cabinet upheaval. Saxbe, 57, pledged to serve in the nation’s best interests and noted he would not assume the post before January 4, allowing Ohio Governor Gilligan to appoint a Democrat to the Senate.

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AMA Tables CSMS Plan On Death With Dignity

A Connecticut backed resolution on death with dignity, approved by the Connecticut State Medical Society, was tabled by the American Medical Association for further study. The measure would allow a patient with no recovery to request death through artificial means if there is no reasonable hope of recovery. The proposal, originated by Drew Tremain Bradley of Norwalk, was reviewed by the CSMS Judicial Committee and discussed by the AMA in Anaheim, California.

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Robustelli named manager of Giants in New York

Andy Robustelli named director of operations for the New York Giants, effectively the general manager, with authority over coaching, scouting, player signings and trades. He will not coach the team himself but will help select a head coach and key assistants as the Giants, coming off a 2-11-1 season, seek a quick return to success under owner Wellington Mara.

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Gasoline squeeze cuts road deaths in many states

An Associated Press survey reports fewer traffic deaths in at least 26 states as fuel shortages and lower speeds reduce highway fatalities. Officials credit President Nixon’s call to slow down and Sunday gas station closings starting Dec. 2 for the trend. Col. PF Thorp notes declines across multiple states while cautioning about data limitations.

National Safety Couner Associated Press Nixon Col. PF Thorp

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