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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1974
Page
7
Bridgeport newspaper page Twelve dated January 12 1974 continues coverage from The Bridgeport Telegram founded in 1896. The segment presents local items, notices, and brief briefs characteristic of a daily paper.
State Senator John J. Zajnc Jr. proposes that Connecticut's 187 General Assembly members form car pools to reduce gasoline use and ease the Capitol's parking crisis. The plan would also enable caucusing during commutes and in-transit speeches, while noting some lawmakers live far away and may face gas shortages. Governor Meskill faced a gasless Sunday driving Vermont stories noted as a cautionary tale.
As Nixon prepares his State of the Union address, his era of sweeping promises and reform is fading. Inflation and Watergate damage his standing, with only 29 percent approval and impeachment probes ongoing. Analysts expect limited, pragmatic energy and welfare measures, marking a descent from the era of his “New American Revolution.”
A working wife shares ten personal finance rules for married couples with two incomes. The guidance covers treating money as a partnership, pooling funds for essentials, assigning bill responsibilities, maintaining separate savings, and planning for future child costs while preserving flexibility and prudent debt use.
Washington lawyer Phil Hirschkop, famed for civil rights work, argues judges abuse power and the system pressures lawyers. He notes a 60 day trial rule and lengthy appeals, says many colleagues avoid confrontation, and that his free cases sustain his practice while he dissents from corporate law norms.
Government energy chief William Simon projects calm and decisive action with voluntary conservation and near term relief. Economists like Herbert Stein warn of higher unemployment and emphasize need for presidential leadership to manage prices, wages, and policy shifts amid a growing energy shortage.
Washington report profiles Jill Wine Volner, Watergate special prosecutor, noting her elegance and professionalism. The piece highlights her interrogation of Rose Mary Woods, her stance on gender norms, and Sirica’s remark about not letting two ladies argue. It ends with a playful nod to women ruling the country if they win equality.
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