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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1966
Page
3
Gemini 10 astronauts John W. Young and Michael Collins achieved major objectives including rendezvous and docking with a target satellite and a bonus rendezvous with Agena 8. They completed two spacewalks and a space stand though they spent over ten times planned fuel, highlighting both success and limited efficiency.
Public defender Gerald Getty says he will base his defense of accused mass killer Richard Speck on insanity if trial proceeds. Getty also said he would enter a plea of innocent and seek a sanity hearing before any trial for the eight nurse killings. Speck remains jailed as prosecutors consider indicting him on murder charges in all eight deaths. Two heart specialists were ordered to examine Speck in his hospital room amid questions about a suspected heart attack and self harm injuries.
Britain faces boom and bust pressures as The Times of London urged the public to reclaim energy and resolve to restore economic footing. The Times listed 26 causes of Britain’s ills and pound weakness, criticizing decades of weak leadership and evasive rhetoric from both Conservative and Labour governments.
In Washington, the NAACP and Americans for Democratic Action oppose a proposed bill to curb Ku Klux Klan terrorism. They fear the wording could sweep in legitimate political groups of law abiding citizens and press for clearer language to avoid chilling legitimate activity.
Richard J. Locatelli and Dwight McDaniel restrained Harry A. Loring at bow point until deputies arrived after Locatelli spotted a man forcing a window in a summer home. Loring, 34, Santa Cruz, was charged with felony burglary. The report blends two unrelated items including US civil rights debate and British economic austerity under Prime Minister Harold Wilson.
The House Commerce Committee advanced its traffic safety bill authorizing a national driver register for suspensions and revocations. Final committee approval was hoped for Monday by Chairman Harley O. Staggers.
The Bennington Banner prints daily except Sundays and holidays at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont 15201. It is published by the Banner Publishing Corporation and uses United Press International news for local reports and dispatches.
Washington UPI Former aide James P. Boyd Jr alleges Sen Thomas J. Dodd twice collected funds for trips once from the government and again from other sources. Boyd did not cite specific cases but referenced misconduct during a panel on unethical fare congressmen. The Senate Ethics Committee, probing charges from Pearson and Anderson articles, has subpoenaed Dodd’s financial, bank and insurance records as he resists voluntary submission.
Marion Hart, 74, of Washington DC, flew a Beech Bonanza solo from Presque Isle Maine to London via Iceland and Glasgow to claim the oldest solo transatlantic flight. She started flying at 54, logged over 4000 hours, and kept her destination secret from family to avoid arguments.
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