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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1976
Page
14
The Bridgeport Telegram, established 1895, remains an independent local newspaper with a long civic presence in Bridgeport. The brief history marks its enduring role in reporting city affairs and community events.
The article notes Europe endures a severe summer drought, shifting weather patterns. Britain and northern nations face heat and water shortages while Spain and parts of Africa receive rainfall. Meteorologists cite a moved high pressure front northeast of the Azores as the cause, urging decisive conservation and planning for future resource crises.
A forecast warning about Belle signals the start of the hurricane season with advice on home policies flood insurance and emergency planning. Readers are urged to review coverage understand federal flood programs obtain maps and stock essential supplies while heeding radio alerts for approaching storms.
As the presidential race enters high gear attention centers on who votes how and why. The piece surveys voting behavior and aims to explain turnout patterns that could shape campaign strategies.
The piece contrasts Joseph Duffey’s 1968 McCarthy-supporting image with his 1976 Carter influence. It cites Duffey as a reformer turned political tactician, praising his continued notable smile while describing his craft at steering liberal delegates and shaping the Carter platform amid declining party loyalty and high nonvoter rates.
Art Buchwald recalls absurd airline promotions and restrictions in a witty dialogue about cutting costs. A humorous exchange shows unrealistic discount rules based on age, marriage length, occupation, birthplace, and even farming, ending with the punchline that regular prices may be simplest.
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