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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1977
Page
2
In Coos County Oregon Jimmy Moore age 28 known in drug circles as Charlie Tuna told his estranged wife he feared going mad and might be committed. He killed his wife their daughter and a man who complained about his shooting wounded two others before ending his life with a rifle.
In Chicago the American Medical Association House of Delegates votes on policy resolutions amid new evidence that marijuana may be hazardous. The council urges hardening the position from discouragement, reflecting concerns over potential health effects.
In a Manchester suburb a 1950s Green Goddess fire truck skidded on an icy road and overturned, killing two Royal Irish Rangers soldiers on emergency duty. Four others were slightly injured as Britain’s civil defense firefighting force endures its lengthy war on fires.
Washington awaits a possible compromise as nine Senate energy negotiators favoring controls and nine backing deregulation diverge after deadlocked talks. Leaders emphasize any final bill must regulate some gas sales in production states, with proposals hinting at a first step away from full deregulation and a delay in ending controls.
In Washington the House prepares to vote on tighter standards for federally funded abortions in rape and incest cases. The proposal limits access to rape or incest victims who report to authorities, while retaining life of mother or severe health risk exceptions from a prior Senate plan. Senate sources are unsure it will pass.
Six member majority held a police may order a motorist out of the car during a traffic stop to protect officer safety. Justices Stevens Marshall and Brennan dissented, criticizing the procedure and lack of explanation. The ruling overturned a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision in Philadelphia involving Harry Mimms.
Massachusetts House votes 151 to 66 153 to 69 153 to 67 and 164 to 68 to override Gov Dukakis vetoes on four anti abortion amendments attached to a 25.7 million supplemental budget. Senate expected to sustain vetoes. Amendments would bar state funds for abortions except to save a life. Dukakis vetoed ahead of pay raises for state workers.
The Bennington Banner lists daily publication details at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont 05201 with advertising and delivery information. It notes United Press International and New York Times News Service ownership and London Associates as national ad representatives. Subscription rates by mail are shown for 1 month 3 months and 6 months.
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