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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1976
Page
5
The Bridgeport Telegram resumes its role as an independent newspaper after laboring through the late summer. Established 1896, the daily provides local coverage, business news, and community notices for Bridgeport and surrounding areas.
The text savages President Ford for a proposed decade long expansion of parks and wildlife areas claiming the extra land is already government owned in Alaska. It notes Carter criticizes the plan but questions the focus on long term park expansion versus urgent energy and urban issues. The piece argues such questions can wait a few years and jokes about the claim as a Bicentennial gift.
A home security briefing from the National Bureau of Standards outlines door based burglary risks and fixes. It covers strike plates hinges outward opening door frames long screws stronger strikes deadbolts and avoiding reach through openings plus advice on glass, mail slots, sliding doors and jalousies to deter intruders. It emphasizes habitual locking and solid core wood doors for basic protection.
The piece argues the 97th Lebanese truce constraints push Yasir Arafat and the PLO to accept a limited role within Syria and Jordan. It notes Arab League limits, Qaddafi’s maneuvers, and Syrian pressure, while contrasting Palestinian dependence on Gulf wealth and the potential for Arafat to seek local power in Nablus.
The piece discusses returning to school and the focus on learning. It notes rising average grades but a decade of SAT declines, sparking scrutiny of the educational system. It emphasizes individual quest for knowledge beyond institutional mandate.
The Connecticut GOP debates 1978 strategy as it weighs reclaiming a house and scoping a strong governor bid. Four potential candidates emerge, including Senate Leader Lewis Rome and Rep Gerald Stevens, with splits over timing and ambition while Fred Biebel seeks a unified ticket.
Carter argues he would be tougher on Moscow than Ford or Nixon while keeping ties and seeking arms limits. He urges Russia to honor Helsinki human rights and hints at decisive actions in crises, contrasting with Reagan’s stance and past detente. He cites Europe’s stance on Portugal and warns against internal meddling. He emphasizes concrete policy over slogans.
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