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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1977
Page
2
Brazil’s frost damage and limited supplies push coffee to record highs as two American supermarket executives and industry leaders conclude a boycott may fail. The price per pound rises to $3.11 while experts forecast continued escalation over two years, citing supply constraints over demand manipulation.
New Delhi India's government ordered the release of thousands of political prisoners and lifted press censorship as the March general elections approach. The Home Ministry instructed states to speed detentions reviews under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act and to allow normal political meetings. Opposition groups formed the Janata Party to challenge Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's Congress. Public rallies remain restricted in emergency times but the government said censorship would not be enforced under Defense of India rules.Handles Brazil coffee price rise note.
Jimmy Carter of Plains Ga is sworn in as 39th president and rejects traditional ceremony. He and Rosalynn celebrate a people’s inaugural with dancing, casual dress, and several public parties while pledging a fresh faith in the old American dream. Mondale moves into a new VP mansion as Cabinet nominees sail through Senate. Cold, clear day. 360,000 along parade route and 150,000 Capitol plaza attendees.
The Senate swiftly confirmed most of President Carter’s cabinet while delaying Attorney General designate Griffin Bell. Health, Education and Welfare nominee Joseph Califano and Labor nominee Ray Marshall were also blocked briefly but expected to be confirmed early next week, as Cyrus Vance was approved by voice vote.
President Carter celebrated his rise to the presidency with midnight dancing at four hotels and three halls attended by 50,000 guests who paid $25 for tickets. He toured seven parties, posed questions about national greatness, and praised Rosalynn's dress while joking about past events.
Vice President Walter Mondale and family will be the first to reside in the refurbished Naval Observatory mansion prepared for a vice presidential residence. The Mondales plan a brief three night stay before a five day goodwill swing to Europe and Japan to reinforce U.S. ties with leaders in Britain France Italy West Germany Japan NATO and the Common Market.
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