Gilmore may face second trial in Utah murder case
Condemned killer Gary Gilmore, seeking to die like a man, may undergo a second trial after Utah Supreme Court stayed his execution. Utah County attorney Noal Wooton says he may press charges for the Max David Jensen killing during a filling station holdup, in addition to the Bennie Bushnell motel slaying. Gilmore admitted killing Jensen in a letter, and his execution was postponed by the Supreme Court stay.
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Smith to press Geneva talks for majority rule
Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith announced plans to return to stalled Geneva discussions within days to press for strict adherence to Anglo American proposals for majority rule. He accused British chairman Ivor Richard of pandering to extreme black politicians and said whites must retain control during a proposed two year transition.
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Miss Porter's School questioned over student's baby's death
Farmington exclusive Miss Porter's School officials refuse to answer questions about the death of a baby reportedly born to a student. The state examiner would not speak to a reporter despite governor's office requests. A Hartford Courant source said there was a no holds barred coverup with students and staff aware of the pregnancy.
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Doar eyed for attorney general and majority leader fight
Carter aides say Doar chief counsel to Nixon impeachment inquiry is being considered for attorney general while Bergland is eyed for secretary of agriculture. Carter and Jordan screen about 70 candidates as transition begins. House Democrats meet to name a majority leader with O Neill likely speaker. four veterans vie for second in command amid a tight vote.
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Goulart Dies, Last Civilian Brazilian President
Joao Goulart, who served as Brazil’s civilian president from 1961 until his overthrow in 1964, died at his ranch in northern Argentina. He was 58 and had lived in Uruguay since seeking asylum on April 4, 1964.
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Japan's 21 year LDP loses majority in parliament
Tokyo voters deny the Liberal Democratic Party a majority for the first time in 21 years amid Lockheed payoff scandals. The party wins 249 seats in the 511 seat lower house, with 21 independents likely supporting conservative governance. Fukuda urges Miki resignation as party seeks to replace him.
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Chirac Leads Gaullists Against Giscard in New Rally
In Paris a 50,000 strong Gaullist crowd elected former premier Jacques Chirac to head a new movement Rally for the Republic, aiming to challenge President Giscard d Estaing. A government eviction of striking pressmen sparked a nation wide press strike and labor actions, as unions vow solidarity and transport services face disruptions.
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Bennington Banner header and subscription rates listing
The Bennington Banner published daily except Sunday and holidays at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont. Subscription rates by mail and motor delivery are listed for Vermont and elsewhere in the U S with prices for 3 months 6 months and 1 year. Second class postage paid at Bennington Vermont.
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Chicago mobster Fusco dies at 74
Joseph Charles Fusco a former Capone crony and Chicago crime figure died in his Conrad Hilton Hotel suite at 74 He had roots as a Prohibition era beer runner and was later named public enemy No 29 by the Chicago Crime Commission Though indicted with Capone in 1931 for 5000 federal liquor law violations he was never convicted Fusco led liquor distribution operations and held leadership posts with Van Merritt Brewery Co and Chicago Linoleum and Tile Co Funeral arrangements were pending and he is survived by two sons
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UPS Strike Nears Settlement Amid Xmas Mail Rush
Hartford Postmaster Paul Donovan says a tentative UPS settlement will not greatly relief the Christmas parcel deluge. He notes USPS already sees higher parcel volume and has extended mailing deadlines to December 3 for packages and December 10 for letters and cards.
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