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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1977
Page
8
The Bridgeport Telegram celebrates its 31st year as an independent newspaper, continuing to publish daily coverage from Bridgeport and surrounding areas since 1895.
The House Ways and Means Committee weakened Carter energy proposals by trimming penalties on gasoline waste delaying punitive taxes on big cars until 1979 and offering rebates for small cars. Congress also halted a national energy czar and may end with a marshmallow plan that satisfies no one.
The article outlines President Carter’s support for a proposed Agency for Consumer Protection and the fierce opposition from business groups. Lawmakers report heavy lobbying and misinformation, with the bill barely advancing in committee and an imminent House floor vote. Carter argues the agency would reduce red tape and save money, while exempting key matters such as gun control and Labor Board proceedings.
A veteran recounts a Cuban socialist named Johnny who supported US Cuban normalization. He recalls Johnny’s exile and death in Havana’s La Cabana after aiding a rebel patrol and asserts Johnny would approve the first step toward restored relations with the United States.
Eugene McCarthy argues in Harper's that press freedom rests on information and truth, but editors must judge relevance and impact. He outlines four standards for editorial selection and warns that censorship by silence shapes what the public sees. The piece weighs whether a free press can guide judgment without bias.
The piece argues against repealing Dade County Florida anti discrimination rules for gays, defending equal housing and employment rights. It asserts liberty without prejudice and opposes government discrimination, while noting potential limits on teaching roles and military firing practices. It frames Anita Bryant and Save Our Children as mis guides.
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