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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1974

Page

2

Model beaten to death in Christmas morning altercation

New York police say 27 year old Sandra Zahler was beaten to death in her apartment on Christmas morning. Neighbors recalled Kitty Genovese's ten year past slaying with bystander inaction as they heard screams and did not call police. A hammer was found but not proved as the murder weapon.

New York UPI Kitty Genovese Sandra Zahler George Boguslaw Madeline Hartman Miss Zahler Roy Richter Richter Eileen Ford Agency Genovese

Ford phones Nixon Christmas greeting from Vail

President Ford called Richard Nixon on Christmas Day from his Vail chalet to wish him well and pass regards to the Nixon family. White House Press Secretary Ron Nessen said Nixon sounded better than during their hospital call in Long Beach.

Vail Colo UPI Ford Richard M. Nixon White House Ron Nessen Nixon Nessen Betty Long Beach

Three Boston School Board members to appear in court

Three Boston School Committee members John Kerrigan Paul Ellison and John McDonough faced possible civil contempt citations in federal court for refusing to approve a desegregation plan ordering citywide busing. The 300 page plan under Garrity would move 35000 students, with 17000 already bused under a temporary order, and has sparked protests including clashes at South Boston High School.

Boston School Board Boston UPI Boston School Committee John J. Kerrigan Paul Ellison John McDonough U.S. District Court NCAAP W. Arthur Garrity Garrity

Paroled New England crime king Patriarca released

Raymond L. S. Patriarca the reputed head of organized crime in New England was granted parole by the Rhode Island Parole Board over objections of state and federal officials. At 66 he had served five years of a 10 year sentence for murder conspiracy and will be freed January 9. He must report weekly to a parole officer and may not leave Rhode Island or drink alcohol. The board said his release followed his excellent prison behavior and community supervision needs.

Galkin Patriarca U. S Rhode Island Senate Rudolph Maffeo Providence, R. I Atlanta Marfeo William

Communists seize six county capitals near Saigon action

Communist gunners shelled Tay Ninh province capital and hit Black Virgin Mountain as seven assaults on population centers marked a day of intense fighting in South Vietnam. Cu Chi and Dong Xoai fell, with Phuoc Binh besieged as tanks neared Saigon. Laos rebels held Ban Hoeui Sai amid demands for reforms.

Saigon UPS Tay Ninh Black Virgin Mountain Cu Chi Black Virgin Cambodia Neak Luong Mekong River Phnom Penh Phuoc Binh Chon Thanh Lai Khe 5Th Infantry Division Laos Ban Hoeui Sai Vientiane National Assembly U.S

Rebellion at Lorton prison begins with Kung Fu film

The Lorton Reformatory uprising started during a Christmas night screening of The Hong Kong Connection. Prisoners burst from the dining hall, 4 escaped, 1 fatally wounded by a guard. 90 to 95 inmates took 10 hostages for 20 hours. demands led DC officials to seek concessions while immunity remained non negotiable.

Lorton Prison Lorton UPI Hong Kong Lorton Reformatory

Mohawk chiefs begin hearing at Eagle Bay

Nine Mohawk Nation chiefs opened a hearing at Eagle Bay New York under UPI coverage. The session addresses tribal concerns and governance issues as officials prepare to hear testimony from community leaders and affected residents.

Eagle Bay N.Y UPI

Farmers Union urges increased milk support

Tony Dechant president of the National Farmers Union urged President Ford to sign a bill raising the government support price for manufacturing milk. The measure would lift supports to about 7.69 a hundredweight with quarterly increases through March 1976, against the current 6.57, amid fears of a dairy price squeeze and potential shortages if demand rebounds.

Washington UPI Tony Dechant National Farmers Union Ford Dechant

Crack in Propylea at Athens Acropolis Opens Inquiry

Athens authorities report a crack in the Propylea marble gateway to the Acropolis, caused by iron supports from 50 years ago. Culture Minister Constantine Trypanis chairs a panel to study the damage. Government has allocated $1.66 million for restoration of Acropolis monuments damaged by pollution.

Athens UPI Acropolis Hill Constantine Trypanis Acropolis Pericles B.C Trypanis

Oil imports jump eight per cent in November

The UPI report notes U S oil imports rose over eight percent in November, lifting the merchandise trade deficit outlook. Data from the Federal Energy Administration API and IPA show November daily oil intake surpassing 7 million barrels, potentially influencing policy debates on curbing foreign oil use and gasoline taxes.

Washington UPI U.S. Commerce Department U.S United States Federal Energy Administration The American Petroleum Institute Independent Petroleum As API IPA Ford

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