Panuzio builds bipartisanship on council to push agenda
Mayor Nicholas Panuzio reorganizes Bridgeport city government by appointing Republicans to chair most committees while creating a bipartisan Education Committee led by co chair John D. Gumann. Democrats criticize the balance, but the council signals a decisive, vigorous legislature ahead.
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Common Council
Nicholas A. Panuzio
Panuzia
John D. Gumnan
136Th
East Side Middle School
Europe’s Failure in the Middle East Crisis
A critique of Western Europe’s response to the Middle East crisis drawn from a Cairo visit. The piece argues Europe paid oil blackmail, isolated itself from ceasefire diplomacy, and failed to support American efforts, tying blame to General de Gaulle and a strategy of state-by-state unity. It urges renewed U.S. diplomacy to rebuild European unity and responsibility.
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Western Europe
Cairo
Mideast
Europe
Molland
Sadai
Henry Kissinger
Dr. Kissinger
General de Gaulle
Near East
Soviet Union
Edward Heath
Heath
Midge Decter Stirs Debate on Feminism and Tradition
Washington discourse on women’s roles spotlights Midge Decter who argues marriage serves as a tool for women to shape men, challenging feminist solidarity and preferential treatment. She criticizes mainstream feminist aims as denying equality of opportunity and defends the idea that women face different needs, while praising individual advancement over group privilege.
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Washington
Tf Justice
Midge Decter
Miss Decter
Norman Podhoretz
Commentary
Germaine Greer
Gloria Steinem & Co
National Democratic Club
Saturday Review World
Midge Léreter
Elesa
Midge
Cleopatra
Nixon energy plan outlines cuts to ease fuel shortage
President Nixon unveils a multi item energy plan for the winter with a 15 percent cutoff on home heating oil sales, 10 percent industrial cuts, 25 percent for commercial use. Gas stations to close 9 p.m. Saturday to midnight Sunday starting Dec 4 to curb weekend driving. Jet fuel use to be reduced, flights canceled. Outdoor lighting, a 50 mph car limit, and 35 mph for buses and trucks proposed. State allocations offices to handle household hardships. Critics say timing is late but aim is to prevent severe winter effects.
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Nixon
Oil and Gas Investments Rise Amid Tax Shelters
The piece notes a surge in oil and gas investment popularity driven by fuel shortages and tax advantages for high earners. It explains key deductions and depletion methods, including intangible drilling costs, depreciation, cost depletion, and percentage depletion, warning that risks remain despite potential tax breaks. It emphasizes choosing a winning venture and cautions about leverage rules.
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Congress
Voluntary Sanity On Connecticut Highways
Observers note a period of voluntary road courtesy across Connecticut with slower lane changes and calmer drivers. The piece contrasts this calm traffic era with past aggressive driving, wondering if laws, signs, or bumper stickers are needed to sustain it. The author questions whether genuine self restraint persisted without enforcement.
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Connecticut
Indianapolis
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