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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1976
Page
2
In Pasadena, Viking 1 targets a July 20 landing after delays due to rough sites. After 25 days of searches, engineers pick a safe spot about 460 miles northwest of the original site and 150 miles west of the second.
President Ford turned 63 aboard Air Force One as he postponed eating his birthday cake until after a semiannual physical. Doctor Rear Adm. William Lukash conducted a 30 to 40 minute mini exam including ECG and lab tests before cake was shared with staff aides. Ford joked about delaying the checkup 24 hours and asked about the All-Star game. The admiral declined and Ford noted the upcoming Republican convention with Reagan as a likely highlight.
UPI reports opponents and Democratic officials demand a federal probe into Gov Melrim Thomsons use of federally funded state employees for political tasks. Thomson plans to seek a third two year term as Democratic and GOP leaders call for scrutiny of the governor s payroll and related actions.
A brief notice reports that today s convention schedule has been recessed, pausing planned sessions. No further details on organizers, locations, or new timing are provided in the readable text.
A 430 acre reform school property at Lyman School in Westboro is proposed as New England's site for a National Solar Energy Research Institute. The New England Council selected it from six regional sites for ERDA review with final federal selection by Dec 1. If chosen, the area could gain millions and hundreds of jobs. The proposal will be presented in Washington by council leaders, with an official Logan Airport announcement expected. A competing site in California is considered the strongest rival.
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