Gas shortages loom as New Year nears across states
Reports from Houston to Massachusetts warn of extensive gas runouts and shut downs by New Year's. Industry leaders estimate 20-25 percent of stations will be out or closed, with many others opening briefly or not at all Sunday and Monday. Prices surge and enforcement of price rules eyed as regional surveys show wide disruptions.
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Th Annis Gasoline Deslers Association
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Agostinelli Seeks Centralized State Bills Office
Hartford AP reports Comptroller Nathan G. Agostinelli urged Friday that paying of state utility and telephone bills be centralized in a single office. He argues centralization would cut administration costs and allow better comparison of electricity and other services across agencies. Current setup places all bills with the comptroller.
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Nathan G. Agosttinelli
Thomas J. Meskill
Auto makers weigh small car output amid 1974 demand dip
GM officials project a 12 percent drop in new car sales for 1974 with strong demand for small cars. GM will boost capacity for small cars while many plants run overtime. Ford, Ford workers on vacation through next week delaying production revisions as they shift toward small car lines. Chrysler intends to keep January layoff plans firm with about 6,400 workers affected as plants convert to compact production amid a broader employment mix.
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Redistricting shifts district boards and memberships
A town compilation shows the effects of redistricting on local commissions. Ed win S Mak's fifth district drops from six to five. Ratz's first district retains five after gains from the thirteenth. Delaquila's soil district loses Hanson and faces a vacancy to remain at five. Jost's one hundred fifth loses Wortenzio, creating future vacancies. Dore tenzip shifts into the Ivith district, Porzelt gains in the Ivith, and Sigona's district moves to six while cutting others. Two members abstained from voting, Dornzia of the 138th and Mildred Giannini of the 136th.
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Mildred Giannini
Meskill Named Marketing Director In Vermont
Vermont born GOP appointment Gay J Meskill returns to the state to lead marketing and product lines for Bunker Ramp corporation. He previously served as West Coast regional manager for bank sales and as a data communications consultant. The move follows Democratic Town Committee steps and aligns with the company’s spring product rollouts in land and wind systems. The background notes mention his condo near Bromley and ties to state politics amid the aftermath of Connecticut ice storm disruptions.
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Hartford
Thomas J. Meskill
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Bromley
Connecticut
Oil Squeeze Hits European Jobs and Growth
An Italian survey reports 15,000 Italian layoffs with 200,000 more at risk. Britain sees 540,000 job losses since Thursday amid oil and coal disruptions, while Sweden and others face reduced hours. Unemployment could rise to four million in the bloc next year, with retail prices up and exports slowing. Some nations postpone panic as Britain and Germany take measures. migrant workers comprise a sizable share of the affected labor force.
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Persian Gulf
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Democrats Expand Town Committee Size to Fifty Members
The Democrats enlarged the Town committee from four to fifty members, significantly boosting party representation and organizational capacity. This change impacts local governance and campaign operations, signaling a major realignment of party structure in the town.
UI to Sell 45000 Tons of Coal Stockpile to NEES
United Illuminating plans to sell 45000 tons of stockpiled coal to the New England Electric System for regional power production. The coal, from a prior supply, is trucked from Bridgeport Harbor and is described as grindable clear and slack. Conversion would require major plant changes and more than a year, with no immediate release details.
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Public Hearing Vowed On State Health Chief
Hartford AP A legislative hearing is planned by the Executive Nominations Committee to examine the health commissioner's background and qualifications. The panel, led by Rone, will assess Lloyd's experience and the governor's appointee, Franelin M. Foote, amid criticism of inexperience and the need for professional standards. The hearing aims to determine whether the full Senate should confirm the nominee.
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Duke University
Five Attend Meeting On Jai Alai Referendum In City
Alderman John D. Guinnan called a meeting at the Young Democrats HQ to push a 4400 signature petition for a city wide jai alai referendum. Only five people attended, split on support, with Guinnan undaunted promising to press on and seek 6000 to 9500 resident signers by January 17.
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State Auto Insurance Rates May See Cuts in Conn.
Hartford officials meet to discuss possible reductions in automobile insurance rates amid driving changes from fuel shifts. Deputy commissioner J Frederick Bitzer says lower accident rates could boost insurer profits, with proposals to return extra gains to policyowners and credits for carpool drivers under study. Rhode Island floated a 10 percent cut, but Bitzer warns against uniform reductions due to uncertain fuel impacts.
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Connecticut
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Crennecticut
Rhode Island
Peter E. Mullaney
Hilzer
Stock split approved in Portland, directors approve higher dividend
Portland based company announces a stock split and a 50 percent increase in semiannual dividend from 10 cents to 15 cents per share. The plan accompanies the split, with directors signaling continued profitability and a focus on shareholder value.
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Spubslanarte
Peiday & Viously
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Archdiocese Names Lynch Chancellor
Hartford reports the Roman Catholic Archdiocese appoints Lynch as chancellor succeeding Mullen who had held the post since 1963. The move follows Father Lynch’s long service within the archdiocese and replaces the outgoing administrator at a pivotal church office.
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Minuteman Test Firings Set Over US
Washington AP The Air Force will fire four unarmed Minuteman II ICBMs over U S territory in early 1979 for crew training and reliability checks The tests will use dummy warheads and follow strict safety rules The missiles will be launched from Malmstrom AFB Montana and travel southwest toward Idaho Oregon and the Pacific Ocean over sparsely populated areas The program codenamed Giant Patriot could cost about 6269 million and follows past limited tests at Vandenberg AFB California and in Alaska The Pentagon expects Congress to approve funding and safety measures despite previous refusals
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Montana
Natural Growth Oystermen Discuss Designated Beds Expansion
Eighteen oystermen from the Bridgeport Stratford Milford region met at the Miamogae Yacht Club to plan expanding the designated natural beds at the mouth of the Housatonic River. They pressed for clearer laws and opposed power dredging in the natural growth areas, seeking state approval and guidance from State Sen. George Gunther and Aquaculture head Jack Baker.
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Designated natural beds rules spark oystermen debate
At last night's meeting, discussion focused on laws for designated natural beds, who controls them, permitted equipment, and areas of natural beds. Oystermen expressed concerns about oversight and access in these protected waters.
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Parked Cars Damaged By Hit Run Auto
A hit and run driver struck two parked cars on Union Avenue near TU, causing one vehicle to overturn. Witnesses say the high speed collision occurred before fleeing eastbound. Police report the second car damaged belongs to Cornel Diaz and a damaged trailer was found nearby.
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Montague Chosen For Nuclear Plant
Northeast Utilities selected Montague Massachusetts as the preferred site for a 31.35 billion nuclear power facility. The decision ends months of local uncertainty for Montague and nearby Northfield Massachusetts and Town Conn. Plans call for two 21.18 million kilowatt units with early 1980s completion. The project aims to boost the regional economy while meeting Atomic Energy Commission siting criteria.
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Western Massachusetts Electric Co
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Riverside Appoints Howard H. Marsh as Co Executive Post
Howard H. Marsh of Riverside Connecticut has been named co executive in charge of Advertising Contractors Inc. He previously spent twelve years at Westinghouse with Broadcasting Company Inc and held roles at TVAR and RAR. The article also mentions CBS Spot Sales and notes early tree species and Texas tornado activity for context.
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Howard H. Marsh
Riverside
Westinghouse
CBS Spot Sales
Panazio vows real fight over 127th Assembly seat
Panazio pledges a real fight for the 127th Assembly seat as a forthcoming mid February special election looms to choose a successor to the Democrat incumbent. GOP plans focus on election power while Democrats gear up to counter with candidate George Strom and district chairman urging vigilance.
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Controversy over crime data and police probe dominates city politics
After the election Socialist leader cites a 5 percent crime rise contradicting admin claims of a drop. He accuses city officials of hiding data in police computer banks and calls for transparency while criticizing the police probe as a back door move toward a civilian review board. Police resist sharing records and restrict access to investigators, drawing fresh criticism from aldermen and fire officials.
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Bridgeport Telegram Item With Garbled Date
Fragmented OCR reads like a Bridgeport Telegram page note with stray phrases about dates and names. Many letters are jumbled and unreadable, but the snippet hints at a local brief or notice without clear events or outcomes to summarize.
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