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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1973
Page
12
President Nixon urged Americans to cut thermostats, slow down, and conserve fuel as a response to Arab oil producers boycott linked to Middle East war. He warned rationing and consumption taxes may be enacted if 17 percent oil use reduction is not met this winter, signaling shared sacrifice.
President Nixon urges Congress to grant sweeping wartime powers and implement year round daylight saving, nationwide 50 mile per hour speed limit, and relaxed environmental rules. He calls for reduced air travel, naval reserves use as last resort, and outlines holiday mail deadlines amid shortages. Postmaster general notes mail service impact and early deadlines for domestic and international mail, with packing guidance and free packing advice available from Consumer Information.
Apollo0 will pass Jupiter at about 1000 miles to study temperature, atmosphere, and potential water. Pioneer 10 will relay data on weather, with NASA expanding interest after biology found alkaline life. Despite uncertainty, Jupiter may host room temperature regions with liquid water, aiding life questions.
The National Society of Professional Engineers urges a 100 cap on political donations by engineers bidding on government contracts, for two years. The plan includes affidavits and criminal penalties for perjury, plus contract cancellation and fee loss. It cites past abuses including Alliances with Spiro Agnew era Baltimore politics and argues for ethical enforcement. The piece contrasts public persona with private belief through quotes from Jefferson and a young man seeking public life, noting risks and potential rewards of living openly.
The piece argues that U S savings bonds may soon carry an announced rate near 6 percent with potential retroactive adjustment to cover November. Treasury officials anticipate a rate rise to guide inflationary effects, noting advantages like payroll deductions, tax deferral, and tax exemptions at state and local levels. It also questions purchasing power under inflation and mentions debates on purchasing power guarantees in public policy and political discourse.
A congressional study blames both the White House and the oil industry for the fuel squeeze. It notes Nixon moved to drop import quotas slowly, avoided a tariff substitute, and left quotas in place for years. It argues the public bears the burden via upcoming gasoline rationing and higher taxes, amid hopes for domestic energy gains.
Washington notes a Conservation Foundation study finds over 2 million snowmobiles in North America. It argues riders incur noise and pollution and calls for heavier taxes to fund state and local enforcement of off road vehicle use. The Treasury is urged to provide an exhaustive study on the issue.
A government report analyzes snowmobile testing, registration fees, and potential land use by converting some models for dry land. It notes Michigan and New Hampshire fees and argues user fees should fund regulation rather than general taxes, while cautioning environmental impact and injury rates.
The piece surveys Connecticut voting history and the shift between independent voters and party enrollment. It traces the rise of party participation after a strong independent stance, then notes a recent pivot back toward unaffiliated voters amid debates over open primaries and reform. It highlights 1871 as a turning point and cites 1871 onward trends, with current figures showing unaffiliated at 394,695, Democrats 574,878, and Republicans 441,700. The author questions the future of open participation without party membership.
A caustic critique of the great resignation flap targets Martha Mitchell and figures like Calamity Joe while mocking Nixon and Kissinger. The piece blasts public relations missteps, environmental groups, policy critics, and media pundits, noting absurdities and partisan noise from both sides as commentary shifts across politics and culture.
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