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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1973
Page
7
The article outlines national and regional responses to energy shortages including Nixon’s energy program goals to source domestic fuel, anticipated price hikes and regulatory measures, voltage reductions in Connecticut, utilities’ conservation efforts at GE and other firms, proposed oil allocations, and industry worries about unemployment and manufacturing disruption.
Reported in Boone and Toronto dispatches, drivers defy a 60 mile per hour limit urged by President Nixon while Mamie Eisenhower regrets the handling. Observers note tensions as transit crews and officials discuss security measures and public reaction to accidents.
West Side 2 details the sale of land to Markel finishing Co and plans to relocate teaching operations from Stamford to West Side, adding a trucking terminal off Hancock Avenue and paving works. It notes price offers, security bonds, and city approval steps, with emphasis on redevelopment by the agency head Walter Berger and executive director Teichman and ongoing talks with Peerless Aluminum for a $1 million die casting plant.
In New Haven a Thanksgiving Eve worship service sponsored by the Greater Bridgeport Council of Churches drew about 200 attendees. The speaker, Lindbeck of Southern Connecticut State College, urged Christians to view their faith as a counter cultural witness amid growing minority status in the United States. The event featured Interdenominational participation at United Congregational Church in Bridgeport.
Worshipers at Central Presbyterian Church attended a Thanksgiving service featuring Rev Dr Victor Dawe who warned the current crisis is a sign of God's judgment. Dawe cited delinquent youth programs and Newfoundland origins while urging Americans to reflect on national unity and faith during the holiday observance.
The Model Cities Housing Corp led project in Bridgeport plans completion of four homes in the first batch by December with one two family unit on Buoh street already contracted. A public viewing of rehab work is planned to show the improvements and many units may be offered for sale while ongoing studies explore density and open space changes.
Fragmentary notes mention HUD included in a package of 100 new rehab projects. Mr Witkens cites shares and likelihood, stating some are assigned to a Bust Ride area as an extension of Bridgeport Ler development agency’s recent rehab work.
City planners approved a series of procedures to accelerate the East Side housing rehab program. The plan outlines grants up to 9,500 dollars for owner-occupied repairs plus 7 percent financing from the state housing authority and CHFA refinancing options.
A scrambled report notes fuel supply fears sparking calls for rationing and continued energy controls. Meskill warns of extended measures while industrial plants in Winsted and Bridgeport cut jobs or threaten layoffs. Officials discuss price and supply impacts as unions push for limits and consumption cuts amid fuel shortages.
The Chateau Thierry Marine Group formed a temporary state of officer leadership with Itay Mitin as commandant. Hector Nieves leads as temporary commandant with Marla as senior vice, Dennis Egolison as vice, and Ralph Rater as adjutant. elections set for December.
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