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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1976

Page

2

Top fuel efficient cars of 1977 by EPA mileage ratings

EPA released mileage figures for 1977 cars with the Volkswagen Rabbit diesel leading at 44 MPG city highway combined. Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Dasher diesel, Mazda 626, and Chevrolet Chevette follow among the top 10. Dodge Monaco and Plymouth Fury rank lowest with 8 MPG on the road and 9 in town. California figures mirror the national list with Volkswagen again at top.

Subaru EPA California Volkswagen

Bridgeport Telegram Publisher Rates and Contacts

The Bridgeport Telegram announces subscription rates for local and distant subscribers with options for daily or Sunday Post combined plans. Details include pricing for Bridgeport residents, longer distance zones, and a contact dial for circulation inquiries.

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Dickmans Attend White House Dinner

Carl J. Dickman of Fairfield and his wife attended a White House dinner hosted by President Ford. The event honored Liberia’s President Tolbert and drew 96 guests from Connecticut including Bruce Jenner and Mr. and Mrs. F. Clifton White of Greenwich. Dickman called the experience the greatest thrill of his life.

Carl J. Dickman Fairfield Fourth Congressional District Republican Organization Gerald R. Ford White House Liberia Tolbert Connecticut F. Clifton Greenwich Bruce Jenner Newtown Mr. Dickman GOP State Central Committee Republican Town Committee Dickman Mrs. Dickman Miro Street

Cash squeeze hits urban schools amid staff cuts and desegregation costs

Facing an $80 million deficit, the San Francisco school system axed 116 teaching positions by attrition. The teachers union rejected an immediate salary increase as financial strains force reassignment and unrest among staff. In Boston, court-ordered desegregation affects 22 000 of 78 000 students, prompting a fiscal squeeze. Mayor Kevin White laments per pupil spending and the impact on quality education.

Tem San Francisco Milton Reiter- Man Boston Kevin White

Mars Atmosphere Revealed by Viking Findings

Dr Michael McElroy discusses Viking 1 and 2 landings and the Martian atmosphere. He notes previously unknown components including nitrogen isotopes 14 and 15, argon forms 36 38 40, krypton and xenon, and explains Mars loses nitrogen, making its atmosphere highly variable.

Michael McElroy Entry Viking Mars Earth

Blood Bank to Host Public Red Cross Drive Today

Bridgeport machines at 50 Lindley Street host a public Red Cross blood bank today from 7 30 to 10 15 a m with a quota of 80 pints coordinated by David Radile.

Bridgeport Lindley Street Red Cross David Radile

Congress considers alternate plans for salaries and adjustments

A compromise bill proposes a 943.4 million appropriation for salaries and expenses of Congress and its agencies. It preserves this year's pay raises, while allowing for potential increases next year via a commission study, and doubles cost of living adjustments. Ground beetles expel gas when threatened under stones.

Congress Library of Congress Government Accounting Office Government Printing Office

Fairfield Considers Town Hall Grant and Development Plan

Fairfield officials discuss a grant for a new town hall to be funded with local money and potential parking fees. Ed ward Boman and Barry Michelson report on two other programs, including a Public Works Employment Act grant and Fairfield’s role in the Greater Bridgeport regional plan.

Sullivan Edward Boman Barry Michelson Commission New Town Hall Fairfield Greater Bridgeport Boman Congress Economic Development Administration General Accounting Office Philadelphia Department of Education Pequot School Regional Economic Development Commission

Town plans prioritize regional development projects

Mr. Boman outlined a list of transportation, industrial park, public works, town facilities, recreation, and flood control projects. The plan mirrors the town open space section of the Comprehensive Plan but within the regional Economic Development framework these projects gain higher grant priority.

Boman

House Members Meet With Northeast Midwest Coalition

Representatives Stewart 8 McKinney and William R Cotler of Connecticut join 216 other House members in a Wednesday session with the Northeast Midwest Economic Coalition. McKinney and Cotler serve on the coalition steering committee seeking federal benefits for member states in the region.

Washington Stewart McKinney R-Conn William R. Cotler D-Conn House

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