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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1976
Page
2
Washington FBI Uniform Crime Reports show violent crime down 5 percent from January to September 1976 versus 1975, while overall crime rose 2 percent driven by a surge in larceny theft. Murders and robberies fell 10 percent, with motor vehicle theft and accessories up 31 percent, accounting for much of the increase.
A group of American scholars at Harvard warned they may refuse to cooperate with Russian colleagues in response to Soviet denial of visas for American professors attending a Moscow three day Jewish culture symposium. The conference condemned the visa refusals and harassment of Russian organizers, citing Helsinki and human rights accords.
The Department of Health, Education and Welfare announced a July 1, 1977 increase in Medicare premiums from 7.20 to 7.70 monthly. It affects about 25.4 million elderly and disabled beneficiaries, adding 50 cents per month and totaling $152.4 million more yearly in out of pocket costs for medical services and equipment.
London based Jane's All the World's Aircraft calls for quick U S production of the controversial B1 bomber. It warns Washington underestimates Soviet MiG and Backfire dangers and argues accepting Backfire as a tactical weapon could undermine world peace.
Washington reports inflation remained moderate in November with consumer prices up 0.3 percent, matching October. Real spendable income for U.S. workers rose 0.8 percent as food prices posted the first decline since early in the year, easing inflation pressures for shoppers and merchants.
UPI report notes government attorneys urge banning Klan use of a high school auditorium even at the risk of violating free speech, citing desegregation goals. The brief stems from a case on renting Bellaire High School Auditorium in East Baton Rouge for a Klan patriotic meeting amid desegregation orders.
Chicago mourners gathered at Nativity church as Richard J. Daley lay in state after his death at 74. President-elect Carter and Vice President Rockefeller attended, with officials saying acting mayor would be appointed from Wilson Frost and Kenneth Sain while a special election would be held within six months. A power struggle among black and Polish aldermen surfaced during the transition.
Washington UPI report notes Women's Political Caucus and other groups fault Carter picks as old boys network persists. Critics praise Ray Marshall and Harris while Mikulski Steinem say access to Carter is denied. Bright spots cited include Kreps Harris and Dunlop avoidance.
The Bennington Banner, published daily except Sundays and holidays, lists home delivery and subscription rates for Vermont and U S destinations. Rates include carrier and mail options with three, six, and twelve month terms, plus second class postage in Bennington Vermont.
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