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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1976

Page

2

Hearst prosecution nears end in trial ruling

In San Francisco UPI reports the Hearst trial nears finish as Judge Carter allows post robbery statements. Prosecutor Browning says four to five witnesses remain and rest by Friday. Defense hints Hearst may testify again about 19 months in captivity and threats by her captors. Jury heard accounts of the Los Angeles shootout and kidnapping dated May 16, 1974.

San Francisco UPI Patricia Hearst James Browning U.S. District Court Oliver Carter Los Angeles Carter Hearst Symbionese Liberation Army F. Lee Bailey Miss Hearst FBI Browning Hibernia Thomas Matthews Anthony Shepard Matthews SLA William Emily Harris

Harrises' trial delayed may bring Hearst as co defendant

Los Angeles UPI reports William and Emily Harris seek to join Patricia Hearst as co defendants on 11 counts of assault robbery and kidnapping. A judge delays the Harris trial to March 17 to align with Hearst's San Francisco bank robbery case timing. Both sides favor a joint trial though Hearst's attorney F Lee Bailey seeks separate proceedings.

Los Angeles UPI William Emily Harris Patricia Hearst Miss Hearst F. Lee Bailey Harris Hearst SLA Shepard Mel’s Sporting Goods Bailey

Connecticut weighs ban on nonreturnable bottles

Connecticut Environment Committee approved a bill to ban nonreturnable beverage bottles, sending it to the Senate amid cautious optimism. Supporters cite litter reduction and job gains, while opponents warn of harm to the economy. lawmakers stress environment and industry impact as debate moves forward.

Hartford Harold D. Hansen D-Sherman Senate House Ciampi Connecticut Aloysius J. Ahern Bolton

Right to life candidate opens Boston headquarters

Ellen McCormack, the 48 year old Merrick housewife, opens state headquarters in Boston to rally anti abortion backers while pro abortion demonstrators march outside. Dr Mildred Jefferson of National Right to Life says the campaign seeks to restore constitutional protection for life, while William Baird argues the plan would criminalize abortion and subvert politics. McCormack has federal matching funds nearing $200,000 and appears on New Hampshire and Massachusetts ballots with plans for Pennsylvania and Florida primaries.

Boston UPI Ellen McCormack Merrick N.Y William Baird McCormack United States Mildred Jefferson National Right To Life Organization Baird New Hampshire Massachusetts Pennsylvania Florida Jefferson Dr. Jefferson

Fire sweeps through two story N H apartment complex

A large blaze engulfed two stories of the Colonial Village 40 unit complex in Manchester New Hampshire injuring one woman Maureen Simard in stable condition after smoke inhalation Frank Parker nearby described flames reaching 50 feet and a roof collapse Firefighters from multiple towns fought the fire for several hours and containment was achieved the same day

Manchester N.H UPI Colonial Village Maureen Simard Frank Parker

Sheriff orders 40 patrol cars in bicentennial colors

Salt Lake County Sheriff Delmar Larsen orders 40 new patrol cruisers painted red white and blue to mark the bicentennial year. The special paint adds 50 dollars per car and officials say the vehicles will be beautiful.

Salt Lake City UPI Salt Lake County Delmar Larsen Larson

Reagan Won't Rule Out Thomson as Running Mate

Reagan said he has not ruled out anyone as a possible vice presidential running mate including New Hampshire Governor Meldrim Thomson. He cautioned it is premature to discuss a running mate before the first primary vote and praised Thomson as capable. Thomson, national Conservative Caucus chair, campaigned with Reagan in Pittsfield marking their first joint New Hampshire appearance.

Pittsfield New Hampshire California Thomson Reagan

Stray dogs ordered shot in Guatemala quake zone

In San Martin Jilotepeque Guatemala stray dogs were ordered shot on sight to prevent disease after dogs pulled corpses from broken cemetery crypts from last week’s earthquake. Doctors plan to move an emergency tent hospital away from the town as 18 851 people died nationwide and 1 066063 were left homeless.

San Martin Jilotepeque Guatemala UPI

Bennington Banner Publishing Details and Rates

The Bennington Banner reports daily except Sunday and holidays from 425 Main St Bennington VT with United Press International and New York Times News Service affiliations. Home delivery available by carrier or motor. 15 cents per day. Subscriptions: 3 months 9 dollars in Vermont 6 months 18 dollars 1 year 36 dollars. U S rates 3 months 9 75 6 months 19 50 1 year 39 dollars. Second class postage paid at Bennington Vermont.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington The Banner Publishing Corp United Press International New York Times News Service Matthews, Shannon & Cullen, Inc Vermont U.S

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