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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1972

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North Vietnamese forces cut main North South highway in Central Coast

UPI reports North Vietnamese troops overran an artillery base on the Central Coast, halting Highway 1 near Salem 30 miles north of Qui Nhon. South Vietnamese defenders of 150 infantry were overrun as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces push toward Kontum and Pleiku, with air and artillery exchanges across the Central Highlands and nearby front lines.

Saigon UPS South Vietnam Vo Dinh Kontum UPI Edward Bassett Salem Qui Nhon Bassett Central Highlands Va Dinh Alvilles Matt Franjola Bravo Cambodia Plain of Reeds Hlep Duc Dak Nang U.S OHS Dak To Pielku An Lac Kontium Bor Feanjola Highlands Plelku An Tac An Loc An Lociin Highway Command Bayet Bavel Gikmile Highway 1 Phnom Penh

UAW delegates back Kennedy but he rejects draft

Delegates at the UAW convention overwhelmingly endorsed Edward M. Kennedy for the Democratic nomination if he runs. Kennedy stated he will not be a candidate in 1972, even with a draft movement. The event shifts to internal union elections for West Coast regional director and vice presidency for Irving Bluestone, while Leonard Woodcock and the International Executive Board face re election.

Atlantic City UBL United Auto Workers Edward M. Kennedy UAW West Coast Paul Schrade Kennedy Sena Robert TF. Kennedy Jerry Whipple Schrade United Farm Workers Irving Bluestone General Motors Council

Sadat vows to humiliate Israel recover lands in year

Egyptian President Anwar Sadat told a Cairo crowd at Al Hussein Mosque that he would humili ate Israel and reclaim occupied Arab lands within a year. He warned a new Middle East war may follow and said peace or war would resolve the Arab–Israeli conflict by 1971. He left for a Soviet Union trip to discuss strategies, while U.N. actions on Lebanon border continued.

United Press International Anwar Sadat Israel Middle East al Hussein Cairo Mohammed Sadat Soviet Union al Ahram New York Kurt Waldheim Cow Wal Lebanon Waldheim Egypt U.N Gunnar V. Jarring Jarring Moscow

IRA adopts new tactic use of accurate snipers

In Belfast and Londonderry seven soldiers were grounded after sniper fire, signaling a shift to high velocity rifles from prepared positions. Three soldiers were wounded in Belfast, one in Londonderry in a critical condition, with a civilian also slightly hit. A second shooting targeted a man in Ardoyne, with a deliberate murder attempt. The security source ties the strikes to an IRA vengeance campaign following an officer’s death two weeks earlier, noting gunmen now act more carefully and from better positions.

Belfast Worthen Ireland UPI Londonderry Irish Republican Army IRA Lower Falls Andersonstown Brian Bowers William Street Bogside Aman Strabane Markets Ardoyne David Bryson Shankill Joseph McCann Army

George Sanders Dies in Hotel Suite Suicide at 65

British actor George Sanders was found dead at a Castelldefels resort hotel after leaving a note saying he was bored with life. A second note asked that his sister in London be called. about 1500 pesetas were found in his room. Sanders, 65, famed for blase romance roles, had recently been drinking heavily and planned to fly to Nice before a scheduled awakening. He had won an Oscar for All About Eve and starred in The Picture of Dorian Gray Forever AmberRebecca? and other titles.

Barcelona Spa London Juart Cartonell Sanders Zsa Zsa Gabor Magda Zsa Zsa Hollywood Fife George FSCRS Pune Baetor Uebonell Nice France Dorian Gray Rebeccs

At the Movies CINEMA 1&1 The Hospital review and listings

Milton Bass calls The Hospital very funny with strong turns by Paddy Chayefsky George C Scott and Diana Rigg Scott earns Oscar nom and fans urged to see it. Mary Queen of Scots at Cinema 1 features Redgrave and Jackson with five Oscar noms. Harte shows Mark of the Devil for horror fans with GP rating. Williamstown College Cinema offers The New Freedom in Germany rated X. Showtimes: Harte 7:15 9:05. Cinema 1 7 9. Cinema By 75 9:20. Williamstown 7 p.m.

the Hospital Milton Bass Berkshires Paddy Chayefsky George C. Scott Diana Rigg Scott Ross Cinema 1 Mary, Queen of Scots Vanessa Redgrave Glenda Jackson Harse Harte Williamstown College Cinema Germany

Humphrey Seeks Momentum From Pennsylvania Victory

Humphrey credited with momentum after a Pennsylvania primary showing as he campaigned across Pittsburgh and Philadelphia suburbs and Altoona high unemployment areas. Muskie and Wallace split coal region support while college student turnout appeared low, with Haxtierbunaneates and MacGoverty performing in suburbs and university zones.

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