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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1977

Page

2

Uganda cuts outside communication amid Ugandan crisis

Uganda severed telephone links with neighboring nations to curb news of its turmoil, following the secret burial of Anglican archbishop Janani Luwum and two ministers. U.S. leaders called the deaths assassinations, while church figures warned of potential Christian massacres and urged a more militant stance.

Raymond Wilkinson Nairobi Kenya UPI Uganda Idi Amin Amin Canon Burgess Carr All Africa Conference of Churches Africa Arch Washington Carter U.N Andrew Young United Nations Episcopal John Walker Washington Cathedral Young Janani Luwum Christian Church Uganda Radio Lawi Imathiu

Carter Meets Trudeau on U S Energy Problem in Quebec

President Carter, in his second month, hosts Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau for a two day visit focused on the United States energy crisis. Talks cover Alaska gas via Canada, energy policy, and Trudeau reports on Quebec separation amid Canadian politics. Carter also pushes Ford budget reforms, defense cuts, and 18 water dam projects for funding elimination.

Washington UPI Carter Pierre Trudeau Congress Trudeau Quebec United States Jose Lopez Portillo America Canada Montreal Rene Levasque Gerald Ford Mammoth Arizona North Dakota California Garrison Red River Lake Winnipeg

Somalia Invades Ethiopia in Ogaden Clash Escalation

Somali forces reportedly sent about 1500 troops into Ethiopia's Ogaden region to harass outposts and destroy convoys in a growing undeclared war. A U S aid aircraft was hit during a fierce skirmish but the pilot was unhurt.

Nairobi Kenya UPI Somalia Ethiopia Ogaden U.S. Agency For International Development

Congress resumes as budget ceiling to be lifted

Congress returns from recess ready to lift its self imposed spending ceiling as a prelude to passing Carter’s tax cuts and jobs program to spur the economy. Carter nominees for CIA and ACDA face Senate interrogation this week while the House Assassination Committee moves toward a showdown over Richard Sprague’s firing. the panel canceled its meeting due to its chairman’s illness as Washington’s Farewell Address is read and the Senate debates a fiscal 1977 budget revision to fit Carter’s plan.

Washington UPI Congress Carter Central Intelligence Agency Arms Control and Disarmament Agency Senate House Senate Budget Committee Paul Warnke U.S

Assassination panel showdown postponed

A divided House Assassinations Committee canceled a crucial meeting due to Chairman Henry Gonzalez illness. The session would decide on Gonzalez’s firing of chief counsel Richard Sprague and the committee’s future, amid threats of resignations and internal strife as lawmakers negotiate budget and policy deadlines.

Richard Sprague Henry Gonzales D-Tex Washington UPI Henry Gonzalez Texas Democrat San Antonio Gonzalez Gonzales Sprague House Thomas O’neill

New England Forecast Sees Warmer Weekend Ahead

UPI reports an extended forecast for Boston and surrounding area. Partly cloudy Wednesday, with a chance of snow or rain Thursday. Friday turning partly cloudy and milder with highs in the 30s and 40s and lows in the teens and 20s. Expect 20s to 30s on Thursday and Friday.

Boston UPI New England

Bennington Banner Classified Rate Card Snapshot

Local newspaper rate card lists contact numbers 447-7567 and 447-0332 for ads. Publication details note daily except Sundays and holidays from 425 Main St Bennington Vermont. Subscription prices shown for home delivery by carrier and mail, with foreign mail and single-copy pricing.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington The Banner Publishing Corp United Press International New York Times Landon Associates, Inc U.S

O'Neill defends pay raise and ethics proposals

House Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill Jr. defended a $12,900 increase for each of Congress's 535 members to keep government affordable and attract top executives, noting the panel aimed to depoliticize raises. He said a ethics package capping outside earnings should pass, as legislative salaries rose to 57,500 and comparable jumps apply to judges and Cabinet officials.

Washington Commission O’neill Congress

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