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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1976
Page
2
Harrisburg reports federal safety officials with expertise on industrial poisons join the search for the killer agent blamed for Legionnaire's disease. NIOSH and CDC investigators converge on Philadelphia as 25 people tied to the American Legion Convention die and 170 more show symptoms.
Police say an expert theft at the National Guard armory in Danvers removed 92 M16 rifles seven M60 machine guns two M203 rocket launchers and a .45 pistol but none had firing mechanisms. FBI list suspects Richard Picariello and Edward P Gullion are being checked for links to New England bombings and a kidnap attempt.
In Plains Georgia Jimmy Carter argues welfare waste and unfairness pose bigger risks than welfare costs. He says moving employable welfare recipients into jobs is key and he rejects GOP claims of 200 billion annual welfare spending. He vows to hold federal spending steady and balance the budget by year four. He met advisers and planned talks with energy specialists at his mother's Pond House.
In a sudden show of force Detroit officials pledged action against summer violence. Sunday night 200 to 300 black youths attacked and robbed concertgoers while three women were raped. On Monday 450 laid off policemen returned to duty and a 10 p.m. curfew was set for youths under 17. Deputy Mayor Beckham vowed the city would be taken back starting now.
Dr. George Sands of Viking mission control said soil samples collected were from a number of spots around the world and tested in an instrument similar to the one on Mars. He noted Viking 1 seeking life on the cold dry Martian surface would yield results similar to some Antarctic areas.
La Soufriere volcano on Guadeloupe exploded with ash and fire jets, triggering tremors near major quakes. Authorities evacuated up to 130000 residents from the death zone. Despite the blast, no injuries were immediately reported as continued tremors and gas clouds forced thousands to remain away from homes and camps.
U S official to visit Rev James Martin Weeks held in Cordoba Argentina since August 3. Weeks, a member of the La Salette order based in Hartford Connecticut, was arrested during an army raid on a seminary. The State Department said the official would travel to Cordoba as disorder in Argentina forced the closure of most consular offices. Weeks was the only American arrested. five seminarians were also detained. The arrest occurred under the state of siege antiterrorism law, which restricted access.
In Beirut Christian president Franjieh calls for a general ceasefire to allow a new regime. Arab League peacekeepers mediate between PLO and Phalangists as rightist and Syrian forces push to eradicate guerrilla positions northeast of Beirut. PLO leaders threaten mobilization but consider withdrawal if a ceasefire and Arab troops are secured.
President Ford seeks delegates for renomination and moves toward choosing a running mate. With 1,139 delegates claimed per James Baker, Ford aims to clinch the nomination while White House keeps candidate count private and Cheney weighs final approvals.
Mondale criticizes the Federal Reserve for lacking worker representation claiming inflation and unemployment rise from policy. Speaking to the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices delegates in Las Vegas he urged on board members with working people experience. He credits Democrats with lower construction unemployment and attacks Nixon Ford economic policies.
Federal prosecutors will close the investigation into Representative John Young of Texas for lack of evidence of payroll fraud or sexual misconduct. Colleen Gardner had claimed a salary for limited duties and sexual favors, but investigators reportedly found no illegal payroll activity.
Kansas City schedule for tonight's GOP gathering lists call to order at 8 p.m. and a series of speeches by Patricia Hutar John B Connally John Rhodes and Ted Stevens. It includes reports from credentials rules and permanent organization committees and notes platform adjournment until 8 p.m. Wednesday after debates and voting.
Washington United Press International reports a Department of Agriculture survey shows about 46 percent of U.S. households planted a garden in 1975 and 46 percent planned or had one in 1976. Most gardeners grow for taste, with 40 percent seeking savings and 33 percent treating gardening as a hobby.
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