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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1977
Page
9
A dated critique argues fictitious business names dodge lawsuits, leaving misled consumers with unrecoverable refunds. It suggests reforms like mandatory true name posting, centralized state registries, or enforceable judgments against the actual business entity to curb unfair advantage and restore access to justice.
The article critiques the surge of Watergate coverage as the Nixon interview series with British journalist David Frost debuts. It notes Time magazine's cooperation and media dynamics, citing Washington Post and others publishing internal Frost communications and presidential tapes, highlighting press leverage in a free society.
The Connecticut State Senate debated the bottle bill amid TV coverage and crowded galleries. Proponents framed the issue as a test of public will to move from affluence to prudence, likening the choice to a broader shift toward conservation and disciplined use of resources. The chamber offered a cautious, maybe answer as Luddites of old resisted progress yet progress and prudence now contend.
The article ties Frost interviews on Watergate to Nixon awareness and journalistic competition. It then critiques federal bilingual education, noting $115 million this year and $135 million sought next year, with studies finding limited English gains and calls to curb native language maintenance in schools.
A 1960s era analysis cites 23 million adults unable to read or write well, with declines in SAT scores and classroom shifts blamed on television and budget cuts. It argues early childhood development is crucial, urging parental commitment to nurture intellect to close the growing literacy gap.
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