15 Aug 1974
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1974
Page
1
Town of Bennington selectmen chose a first choice for town manager but withheld naming the candidate pending reference checks and a verification of the salary offer of 19 500 to 20 000 dollars. Edward R. Lamb said routine checks continue and a public announcement should come early next week.
House Speaker Walter L Kennedy a Republican guber natorial candidate apologized to Gov Salmon and Prof Lee Webb for an attack earlier this week The statement claimed Webb was radical and Salmon hired people with Communist ties Kennedy said he did not know of the statement until after it was written and released by his campaign manager Ray He sanctioned then withdrew the sanction and offered apologies describing the attack as unfair and unwarranted Webb and Kennedy had worked on the governor's Commission on Electrical Energy
United Press International reports Turkish armor infantry and artillery breach northern Cyprus dividing the island. In Nicosia Greek and Turkish Cypriots clash as a cease-fire ends and Turkey advances toward Famagusta and Lefka. Civilians evacuate Famagusta amid heavy fighting while US Britain and UN react with meetings and evacuations.
Former President Richard Nixon was subpoenaed to appear as a witness in the Ehrlichman Watergate cover-up trial set to begin Sept. 9 in Washington. Ehrlichman Haldeman and five other associates face conspiracy charges while Nixon is named an unindicted co conspirator. The subpoena was issued by Ehrlichman’s attorney Andrew Hall.
In Seoul a gunman shot and killed President Park Chung-hee's wife, 49, during a televised speech in a crowded theater. A 17 year old student was killed instantly. the assailant, wounded, was captured. Park resumed his speech urging South-North dialogue and normalization.
A high Greek official said Greece will withdraw 4000 U S troops and seize bases as relations with Washington deteriorate after Turkish gains in Cyprus. Foreign Minister Mavros declined Kissinger talks, premier Karamanlis to speak to the nation as anti American protests rise.
Vermont Health Commissioner Anthony Robbins may be fired for hiring John Fraines as director of occupational health. The move provoked protests and three investigations into potential sweetheart deal. Governor Salmon’s aides warn consequences if Robbins remains.
The paper highlights explosive material on tapes tied to Nixon with potential millions in value. Page previews indicate continued coverage and related political intrigue across multiple fronts.
Vermont to receive five hundred thousand dollars from International Paper Co in a tentative pollution accord over Lake Champlain contamination from a Ticonderoga NY plant. Details await IPC board approval next month as state officials note monitoring provisions and cost totals.
Rutland businessman T Serse Ambrosini campaigns in the Republican primary arguing inflation is driven by gold backed currencies. He proposes currencies tied to each nation's gross national product and a global shift to peace over militarism, including redirecting defense funds to economic welfare.
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