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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1974

Page

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Recaptured Escapee Rodriguez Found on William Street

Floren Gays with restom for 16 year old Francisco Rodriguez of 248 DeForest Avenue Whe tn the past escaped 19 times from detention and Learning centers. Police apprehended him at a girlfriend’s home on William Street New Years morning. He was handcuffed, advised of rights, and transported to police headquarters after a disturbance tip from a nearby location.

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Marketbasket price surge spans cities with 13 percent rise

A survey shows market basket costs climbed across 13 cities from March to December, with increases in items from coffee to detergents. The overall trend varied by city, with Miami up about 28 percent and Salt Lake City near 5 percent, while some areas saw declines. Meanwhile, police report a juvenile suspect tied to an armed escape attempt and being held for court proceedings.

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Gas Scarcity Cuts Holiday Travel Across Nation

Gas shortages kept many at home for the holiday weekend, reducing travel and traffic deaths while stations ran low or closed. An estimated 95 percent of Han service stations were closed or limited on Sunday, with some reopening by New Year’s Day. The National Safety Council warned of possible fatalities, but actual highway deaths fell short of projections as fuel scarcity shaped travel behavior nationwide.

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Weather report for Arideeport and vicinity

Partly sunny day expected with cool high near 80s and cold tonight with lows around 28. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 mph, stronger gusts this evening. Clouds increase tonight with near zero precipitation chance and near calm at shorelines. Highest yesterday and year ago not clearly provided.

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Record-Lot Smoke Rise Home Draws $1 Million Interest

Real estate notes a $1 million home sale in Smoke Rise, a gated community 25 miles north of New York City. George F Folny, president of the Smoke Rise Co, discusses exclusive amenities including a 15-home estate, pool, gym, sauna, and private driveways. He notes high costs but asserts the upscale cluster remains desirable as buyers seek privacy and luxury despite rising prices.

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Pressures Rise to Boost Gasoline Fuel Prices

Washington reports indicate foreign and domestic economic pressures could lift gas, heating oil, and diesel prices by as much as 19 cents per gallon by March 1. Charles R. Owens of the Federal Energy Office cites rising expenses not tied to a fuel shortage and notes oil producers may add 4 to 5 cents per gallon.

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Plane Crash Kills 38 At Italian Airport

A Itavia F28 crashed near Turin on New Year’s Day in fog and rain, killing 38 aboard and injuring others. The plane struck a house and a farm building before flames trapped passengers. Survivors recalled the sudden loss of visibility as the craft slammed into terrain.

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Dominant Labor Party Loses Ground in Israel

In Jerusalem Premier Meir weighs a shaky post election path as Likud surges, signaling hawk-leaning gains. Analysts see possible concessions to Arab talks in Geneva, with Dayan’s position under scrutiny and coalition options narrowing amid partial vote counts.

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New Role for Begin Signals Shift in Israeli Politics

Menahem Begin, now 60, seeks new role in Israel's political landscape. Once famed as a hardline underground fighter, he presents a reformist plan that critics say blends tough stance with pragmatic concessions. His recent statements imply altered views on negotiations with Arabs, drawing both support and concern from voters and allies.

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Quiet New Year Greeting Amid National Shortages

Across the country Americans marked the holiday with modest celebrations despite gasoline and fuel shortages. The Associated Press reports subdued reflections as temperatures plunged to record lows in some states.

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New Year Weather Dampens Parades And Bowl Games

Bitter cold and a major snowstorm dampened many New Year events across the Midwest and South. Cold fronts, power outages, and travel disruptions reduced attendance at the Rose Parade and football bowl spectacles while millions faced subzero wind chills.

State Holiday Toll Pared By Fuel Pinch

Connecticut residents faced a toll and weather toll during the holiday period as fuel shortages and icy roads constrained travel. An early Tuesday crash on Route 4 near Billsiniry killed one driver and left another hospitalized, with Lois Holies of Watertown reported among passengers in critical condition.

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