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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1974

Page

2

Kissinger Seen Central If Oil Embargo Ends

UPI reports that U.S. officials expect the Arab oil embargo to be lifted only if Henry Kissinger helps mediate the Israel Syria dispute. Kissinger held talks with Saudi, Egyptian, and Syrian officials and plans further discussions with Saudi and Egyptian foreign ministers. Fahmy called the meetings constructive and Kabani expressed optimism but did not confirm any prisoner releases.

Washington UPI U.S Henry Kissinger Israel Syria Kissinger Saudi Arabia Egypt Middle East Omar Sakkar Ismail Fahmy Fahmy

Conservative House GOPs form Steering Committee

Washington insiders report 70 conservative House Republicans have banded as the Steering Committee to influence President Nixon’s remaining years. The group, active for a year, will formalize leadership while pursuing policy aims on health reform transit aid welfare and energy.

Nixon Washington UPI White House House Republican Conference Democratic Study Group DSG House Philip Crane R-Ill

British miners cut wage demands in plea to reopen talks

In London the nations coal miners scaled back demands to 31 percent while urging the government to allow negotiations. The amount remains nearly twice the 16.5 percent cap, as the strike tightens coal and power supplies amid Heath’s crisis. In New Hampshire Bertha Coolidge, 82, died in a house fire caused by an overheated TV tube explosion.

London UPI Britain National Pay Board Edward Heath Pay Board Heath North Swanzey N. H Bertha Coolidge

Garand dies at 86 inventor of famous WWII rifle

John C. Garand, 86, inventor of the Garand .30 caliber M1 rifle used by U S troops in World War II, died Saturday at Wesson Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Byron's Funeral Home in Springfield with burial at Hillcrest Park Cemetery. He patented the rifle in 1934 and presented it royalty free to the government prior to Army adoption in 1936. He retired in 1953 and left a wife, son, daughter and extended family.

Hillsborough Calif UPI Randolph A. Hearst California Synbionese Liberation Army Patricia Hearst Berkeley Jay Bosworth Hearst Bosworth Catherine Patricia Cinque SLA Cecil Williams Glide Memorial Church Popeye Jackson United Prisoners Union UPA Jackson New Left Jerry Rubin San Francisco Examiner Miss Hearst United States Rubin Yippies Charles Bates FBI Bates Donald DeFreeze Springfield Mass John C. Garand Byron Hillcrest Park Cemetery Garand Wesson Nellie B. Sheppherd Garland Richard Ludlow Janice Premont

Floods in Argentina Leave 100 Dead 55000 Homeless

In northwestern Argentina floods caused up to 100 deaths and 55,000 homeless across 12 provinces. Rescue crews used helicopters as roads and airfields remained damaged. Farmland damage included 24,700 acres with tobacco, sugar cane, and vegetables destroyed. Three deaths occurred when a car fell into a hidden hole on Highway 34.

Santiago del Estero Argentina UPI Buenos Aires Army Air Force Highway 34 Embarcacion Salta Province

Israel rushes to meet deadline in Sinai pullback

United Press International reports Israel dismantling ground and air links to the west bank of the Suez Canal to meet the week’s deadline for abandoning territory seized in the 1973 war. Fayid airfield is being destroyed and pontoon bridges removed as Israel plans to leave the west bank and a key causeway under UN observation. Damascus cites no peace while Kissinger contemplates oil embargo timing amid talks with Fahmi and Sakkar on restarting negotiations.

United Press International Israel West Bank Suez Canal Egypt Middle East Fayid Tel Aviv United Nations Sinai Desert Damascus Hafez Assad Nicolae Ceausescu Syria Washington Henry A. Kissinger U.S Kissinger Ismail Fahmi Omar Sakkar

Treasury ends Agnew protection amid Nixon authority claim

The Treasury Department will terminate Secret Service protection for former Vice President Spiro Agnew, ruling there is no legal basis to continue after his resignation on October 10. President Nixon still holds authority to order protection for chosen individuals, and removal steps begin, with efforts to avoid costs and to reclaim usable equipment. Agnew currently resides at Frank Sinatra's Palm Springs home while reportedly working on a political novel.

B. Staats General Accounting Office Treasury George Shultz Agnew Staats Treasury Department The Shultz White House Florida Secret Service Frank Sinatra Palm Springs Calif

At the Movies Harte Replays M A S H and Sleeper

The Harte on Main Street shows M A S H the bolded, bloodier film now PG. Woody Allen Sleeper at Cinema II stars and features Diane Keaton and Elliot Gould. The Long Goodbye with Elliot Gould rated R screens at Dubrow's. Times in ads or by calling Harte 442-8500.

Harte Main Street Donald Sutherland Eliot Gould Sally Kellerman Woody Diane Keaton Luna Elliot Gould Dubrow Phillip Marlowe Vincent Canby Robert Altman Cinemas Manchester

Bennington Banner Publisher and Contact Information

Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from 425 Main St Bennington Vermont with offices for Newsroom Advertising and Business. Subscriptions vary by region offering different three six and twelve month rates within Vermont and nationwide.

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

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