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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1973
Page
6
A Chicag o area store spokesman announced a promotional plan where each customer receives gas stamps instead of cash with every $10 purchase. The offer targets suburban shoppers as residents react to the unusual incentive.
In Clarksburg West Virginia Dr Phillip Hall a pediatrician is jailed for back alimony after contempt of court, provoking protests from parents and neighbors. The case centers on principles of alimony and divorce obligations as residents debate medical care access and the town split. Hall’s partner Dr Robert Marks faced increased workload while Hall remains incarcerated awaiting Friday hearing.
In Belfast Protestant leader Brian Faulkner secured a 309 to 79 confidence vote within the Unionist council, signaling a mandate to pursue talks on a Northern Ireland regional executive. Critics warn of increased Catholic involvement, as Faulkner seeks to balance power with the Social and Democratic Labour party amid three party discussions led by Willian Whitelaw.
Brisbane based AP reports the Ecudorian drift raft expedition ends after 171 days at sea with three balsawood rafts. The crew of 12 including Thomas Ward Michael Fitzgibbons and Thomas McCormick were rescued by an Australian navy craft after one raft was abandoned. They endured -8 mph winds and rationed coffee to two cups daily living mainly on fish. Expedition leader Vitul AlSaf, a Spaniard, will decide future plans.
Washington (AP) government streamlines air traffic control for 5000 jetliners to save up to 40000 gallons of jet fuel daily. FAA chief Alexander Butterfield says hold procedures on delays, fewer engines on takeoffs, direct routes, and reduced ground and holding times aim to cut fuel use. Increase simulator training to save about 3300 barrels daily.
Southern New England Tele calls will be limited as offices shut after a holiday. The firm will close all offices for the first time since a three year labor agreement was reached, with repair work planned and generators available to handle calls as usual.
New York Governor Rockefeller and Mayor Beame plan to hold down transit fare increases across the state and city. They will coordinate with Sen. Javits and Nassau County Executive to press for a subsidy and policy fixes. A service station anecdote highlights driver tensions over fuel costs and ongoing transit funding debates.
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