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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1971
Page
2
In Philadelphia a judge ruled Santa Claus innocent on all charges. Ebeneezer Scrooge had filed a formal complaint last week alleging wrongdoing. The defendant walked free from the courtroom as the courtroom outcome favored Santa Claus.
Senator Moss defends absenteeism as a consequence of a senator's heavy schedule while criticizing Vice President Agnew as absent from duties over 90 percent of the time. The exchange follows Senator Smith's call to expel nonvoters and clamp down on moonlighting and junkets amid congressional gridlock.
Israeli troops in combat gear sealed Bethlehem as thousands of pilgrims arrived for Christmas Eve. Police said about 12,000 would visit with a record 30,000 expected in the Holy Land. Security remained tight after last year’s grenade attack as pilgrims flocked to Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity amid carols, hawkers, and lights.
Senator George S. McGovern unveiled a universal income plan calling for monthly checks to all Americans, roughly 4000 dollars a year for a family of four, funded by taxes and replacing the current welfare system. He argued the program would reduce poverty without demeaning recipients, though details and total cost were not yet settled.
Union leaders postpone the 15 000 dock workers strike at 24 West Coast ports until at least Jan. 10 after near agreement talks. Taft Hartley injunction expiration could influence further action, with issues over wages pensions and container handling remaining disputed.
The Price Commission approved a 22 percent increase in Blue Cross Blue Shield premiums for more than half of the 2.2 million federal workers. Rep. Waldie says the panel yielded to apparent threats from the insurer and will hold a hearing next month to review the decision. Estimated cost to government around $110 million, with 40 percent paid by the government and 61 percent by affected federal employees. Postal rates rise 23.5 percent for third class mail effective Jan 24.
The Harte Theatre will be closed tonight for Christmas Eve after a matinee double feature of Scrooge and Blue Water, White Death. The next program includes The Organization with Lyndey Poitier and Barbara McNair and Von Richtopfen and Brown. College Cinema offers an X rated Together alternative. Showtimes are 7 and 8 50. Call 413-458-5612 for box office and possible closure details.
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