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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1976

Page

2

Soviet Emigrants Rise As Dissidents Move West

Western diplomats note a shift as several prominent dissidents are allowed to emigrate to Israel or the West. Ernst Neizvestny, famed sculptor, gains approval to leave. In Washington, Congress blocks covert aid to Angola factions, while George Bush is confirmed as CIA director amid debate over political background.

Moscow UPS Soviet Union Israel Ernst Neizvestny Neizvestny Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev Washington UPI Congress Ford Angola Henry Kissinger U.S House Carl Albert Senate George Bush CIA Bush William Colby Jesse Helms R-N.c Lowell Weicker Rconn Texas United Nations People’s Republic of China

Detroit desegregation plan in full effect on Tuesday

Detroit schools moved to full court-ordered desegregation as the yellow flu boycott faded. Tuesday attendance averaged 83 percent after a first day with one third of students home, with more than 15,000 elementary pupils bused Monday and thousands more on Tuesday. Only one minor incident linked to opposition was recorded as officials called integration a success.

Detroit UPI

Marijuana experimentation widespread but regular use falling

Dr. Thomas E. Bryant of the Drug Abuse Council says 29 million Americans have tried marijuana and 12 million use it regularly. He reports 18 percent of adults have tried the drug and 8 percent still use it, noting a divided public on penalties.

New York UPI United States Thomas E. Bryant The Drug Abuse Council Bryant Council New York Academy of Science Conference

Jurors in Reilly murder case express doubts

In Litchfield Connecticut two jurors who convicted Peter A. Reilly in 1974 of killing his mother say they have second thoughts about the verdict. Two others remain convinced of guilt while seven defer comment under judge’s direction. The inquiry followed media reports on Reilly’s bid for a new trial.

Reilly Carol Cide Berkshire Mass Eagle Torrington Register

Hearst jurors due to be picked today

In San Francisco on opening day of Patricia Hearst's trial Judge Oliver J. Carter questioned a panel of 120 potential jurors and aimed to finish jury selection that day. Hearst appeared pale and listened as Carter dismissed 46 jurors. 74 remained as defense and prosecution prepared for opening arguments Thursday.

San Francisco UPI Patricia Hearst Miss Hearst U.S Oliver J. Carter Carter Anne Vicki F. Lee Bailey William Randolph Hearst Patricia Campbell Hearst

Wallace proposes moratorium on busing plans nationwide

In Boston Wallace urges President Ford to seek a national moratorium on federal school desegregation orders involving forced busing. He asks to have Attorney General Levi request a nationwide halt and to allow city leaders to negotiate. Wallace speaks at a tightly guarded rally as he targets Massachusetts primary.

Wallace Boston UPI George Wallace Ford United States Billy Joe Camp Alabama Edward Levi Camp

Black Jack the famed funeral horse turns 29 at Ft Myer

Arlington VA UPI reports Black Jack the U S Army horse famed for escorting presidents and generals marks his 29th birthday with a butter pecan cake party. Weighing half a ton and five feet tall he has served 24 years with the 3rd Infantry Honor Guard and has appeared at funerals for Hoover Kennedy and Johnson.

Arlington UPI Black Jack John J Pershing Quartermaster Corps Cavalry 3Rd Infantry Herbert C. Hoover John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Ft. Myer

Democrats Trade Attacks Over Carter in New Hampshire

In Manchester New Hampshire Sen Birch Bayh and Rep Morris Udall attack former Gov Jimmy Carter charging he fudged on abortion 14B and his Georgia record. They say his claim to reduce federal agencies is misleading and Carter has not been fully candid on key issues. Carter has not retaliated.

Manchester N.H UPI Ford Ronald Reagan Jimmy Carter Georgia New Hampshire Birch Bayh Indiana Morris Udall Arizona Carter Iowa Sargent Shriver Bayh

Betty Ford sparkles at Rabin dinner with Jewish tune

First Lady Betty Ford led a spirited horn dance at the White House state dinner for Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. President Ford joined in with Carole Burnett and Helen Reddy as guests including Henry Kissinger and comedian Danny Kaye mingled. sports figures Carlton Fisk and Terry Bradshaw attended.

Washington UPI Betty Ford Yitzhak Rabin White House Ford Carole Burnett Helen Reddy Jack Ford Chris Evert Kissinger Nancy Danny Kaye Carlton Fiske Boston Red Sox Terry Bradshaw Pittsburgh Steelers

Federal judge blocks FDA ban on Red Dye No 2

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking today's FDA ban on Red Dye No 2. The hearing is set for February 6 and the order followed a motion from Warner Jenkinson Co and others including the Certified Color Manufacturers Association and Monarch NuGrape. The case questions dye safety amid cancer concerns and the dye colors many foods and drinks, with soft drink makers relying on the color.

Bennington Banner Publication Details and Rates

The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont. Rates listed include 3 months 9 dollars 6 months 18 dollars and 1 year 36 dollars for Vermont within a 50 mile radius. US rates 3 months 9.75 dollars 6 months 19.50 dollars 1 year 39 dollars.

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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