22 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1977
Page
1
Attendance at Saratoga Raceway broke records as 35 530 watched the 108th Travers Stakes. Run Dusty Run crossed first but was placed second after bumping Jatski, which was declared the winner. The field bundles toward the first turn of the mile and a quarter race.
President Ferdinand Marcos announced a broad easing of martial law in the Philippines. Amnesty awarded to subversives and release of many political prisoners targets curfews and travel bans, with local elections to be held within a year. The move draws cautious praise from opponents while critics question motive.
The Cost Control Council will release background papers for its state government efficiency report after internal review and a custodian arrangement. The materials, tied to a privately financed study claiming possible savings of over 9 million dollars, have prompted political debate among lawmakers and the governor.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance opened high level discussions in Peking with Huang Hua as Washington seeks normalizing ties with Beijing. The talks focused on the international scene and did not address Taiwan, with both sides signaling sensitivity over the future of Peking Washington relations amid Hua Guofeng's leadership.
Shaftsbury selectmen on Friday retained Ryan Smith and Carbine of Rutland to represent the town in an $886,000 dispute with the federal Economic Development Administration. Chairman Sanford Buxbaum said the firm will assess pursuing legal action to reclaim funds promised for public works after the EDA reallocated them to other Bennington County towns.
Hua Kuo-feng presented a law and order oriented political report to China's 11th National Congress, pledging a better life for 800 million people and a bigger role for China if national unity is achieved. He affirmed Maoist policies with stability, addressed counterrevolutionary actions by the Gang of Four, and noted expulsion from the party.
National items note Liddy movement and coercion allegations while Carter reviews a missile treaty. Local items list the Benhi Class of 57 reunion and Mt Equinox monks featured in Vermont Life. Page references included for each item.
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