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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1975
Page
2
Paris delegates from eight days of talks fail to agree on agenda for a world energy conference. Algeria led producers seeking a new order and aid for poorer nations, while 11 industrial nations push UN as the forum for broad energy policy.
Washington jury hears that John B. Connally admitted memory flaws yet denies taking any payoff from Jake Jacobsen. After 47 witnesses, the defense rests as final summations near. If convicted, Connally faces exposure tied to alleged $10,000 payments in 1971.
Portugal's ruling military government announced complete state takeover of transportation lines electricity firms petroleum and chemical industries in a bid to push toward socialism. Cabinet approved land reform and imminent wage and price controls as labor unrest widens.
State Department official Philip C. Habib told congressional committees the administration aims to evacuate about 180,000 people from South Vietnam, mostly to the United States. The plan includes 5,000 Americans, 40,000 relatives, 100,000 current or former U.S. staff and kin, and about 35,000 Vietnamese deemed high risk for reprisals.
The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sunday and holidays from 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. It is a member of The Banner Publishing Corp and subscribes to United Press International and the New York Times News Service. Advertising is represented nationally by Matthews Shannon Cullen Inc with home delivery by carrier or motor. Subscriptions within a 50 mile radius and Vermont are priced at 3 months for $9.00.
California scientists report that hairless mice can differentiate cancer cells from normal cells in lab tests. Dr. Charles D. Stiles of UC San Diego notes nude mice lack certain immunological defenses, allowing cancer cells to grow when exposed to carcinogenic agents. The finding was presented at the American Societies for Experimental Biology convention in Atlantic City.
Hollywood actor Richard Conte died in Los Angeles at age 65 after a 12 day coma following a massive heart attack and stroke. Conte, famed for gangster roles including Brando’s rival in The Godfather, appeared in more than 100 films and was among four stars who died in six days.
Heavy armed Palestinian guerrillas and right wing militiamen clash in Beirut for the fourth day, with at least 105 dead and 200 wounded. Fights center on Tal Zaater refugee camp and outskirts. government seeks cease fire but Palestinians refuse. Scattered battles persist in Tripoli as army stays out.
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