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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1976
Page
2
A lengthy note explains corrections to Puzzle 1163, detailing across and down clues with preferred word choices such as GAMBLES over GAMBLER and POKER over JOKER. It cites example substitutions like RIVER, CURE, COLT, POLICE, FEW, APPEAL, BOXING, and PARK, plus commentary on the Millscreek mall claim in Frio Pennsylvania.
The report shows Congress budget growth outpacing the total U.S. budget and CPI from 1960 to 1976 with a 441 percent rise in legislative spending. Salaries and staff costs accounted for most increases, while pay raises boosted member salaries to 44 624 per year.
Story describes crowds in Tiananmen Square and along Chang An Boulevard mourning Mao Zedong after his death. Elementary pupils, teachers, and tens of thousands arrive with white flowers. police in black armbands guard routes to a hospital. Officials warn of halted recreation and mass broadcasts as the country votes on Mao’s successor amid factional tension and calls to suppress unrest.
Russian pilot Viktor I Belienko defected after landing a MiG 25 in Japan and flew to Los Angeles aboard a Northwest Airlines 747. He was immediately escorted away by officials with talks planned but not disclosed. No details were given on his travel plans or meetings with Soviet representatives.
The article surveys Mao Zedong's death and the looming leadership struggle among China's communist founders. It details the politburo changes, the party chairmanship race, U S relations, Taiwan, and shifts toward or away from rapprochement with Moscow, noting Keep China's line of mass-based revolution and self reliance remains central.
The Senate and House advanced budget resolutions for fiscal 1977 calling for higher spending than Ford proposed. The House passed 413.2 billion with 362.5 billion in revenues and a 60.7 billion deficit, while the Senate offered 412.8 billion in spending and 382 billion in revenues, tying to job creation and inflation control. Budget Chairman Edmund Muskie framed the plan as an economic recovery budget with public works and training expansions, aiming to cut unemployment from 7.9% to 7% by Sept 30, 1977.
Francine Michno Republican candidate for State Representative from Assembly District announces a campaign kickoff reception Sunday at 5 p.m. at Hillendale Country Club Trumbull. Paul M Tymniak of Southport, chair of the Connecticut Federation of Young Republicans, will be honorary chairman.
The bureau notes households headed by a married couple fell six percent while divorces and separations rose. Female headed homes increased 33 percent over six years, while men living alone or with friends grew 61 percent since 1970. Delayed marriages also factor into the trend.
In Fresno, Ringling Bros. audience of 5,800 watched a fatal 60 foot fall as Brenda Cuttin 42 died during a first night trapeze stunt with Bigies Bale. Officials said her rigging failed or she slipped. The show continued with no death announcement, while backstage performers wept and mourned.
The Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport passes a resolution opposing amendments to food stamp legislation in Congress. Rev. Roger Floyd, executive director, says the proposals would remove about 1.5 million people from food stamps and reduce benefits. The board plans to restart activities in the fall and orient new members.
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