Justice Dept probe sought on Washington arrest policy
UPI reports lawmakers face different police handling in DC. After Rep Allan Howe's arrest was public, Rep Joe Waggonner Jr. was not recorded due to immunity. The issue spurred calls for new DC guidelines and possible constitutional amendments to curb such special treatment.
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Washington
UPI
Justice Department
District of Columbia
Salt Lake City
Allan T. Howe
Joe D. Waggonner Jr
D-La
Waggonner
Congress
Capitol Hill
U.S
D.C
Maurice Cullinane
Howe
Ford’s Lebanon role may boost presidential image
Ford faces questions over police exemption policy in Washington and Lebanon, as debates about arrest immunity and presidential duties unfold. A convoy evacuated Beirut subjects while Ford planned events at Andrews, sending Betty and Jack to meet GOP leaders. Delegates in Iowa and other states shape the 1980 race, with Carter and Brown weighing nominations and convention rules.
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Ford
Betty
Jack
Mary Louise Smith
Washington
Lebanon
Iowa
Party
Feds asked to enter reservoir dispute
The federal government is urged to help Vermont officials and Green Mountain Power resolve a dispute over Waterbury reservoir water levels. Green Mountain Power planned to lower water by 15 feet to repair hydroelectric equipment, but state officials opposed. They warn the plan would harm summer recreation at Little River State Park located at the reservoir, and a proposed solution is to close flood gates from Labor Day to mid October.
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Waterbury
UPI
Vermont
Green Mountain Power Corp
Little River Dam
State Forests and Parks Department
Little River State Park
Green Mountain
Language issue flares in Canada over bilingual air control
Ottawa seeks injunction as air traffic controllers threaten strike citing French use. Prime Minister Trudeau defends bilingualism while union votes on possible walkout. Pilot association cites nine near misses in past month and urges non reporting if controllers strike. About 230 controllers to stay for emergencies. Quebec airports may remain open.
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Ottawa
UPI
Canada
Pierre Trudeau
Trudeau
Treasury Board
Jean Chretien
Federal Court of Canada
Chretien
Canadian Air Traffic Control Association
J. M. Livingston
Canadian Airline Pilots Association
Ken Maley
Livingston
Quebec
Beerfest at Armory Tonight Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce
The Bennington Chamber of Commerce hosts the second annual Beer Fest at the Armory parking lot starting at 7 p.m. with jazz by Frank Laidan Frank Ruichichi and Jack Stewart. Tickets are $1. beer and 50 cent knockwurst. Proceeds go to Chamber programs. A sidewalk art show on Main Street precedes the event.
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Christian Democrats
Zaccagnini
Vatican
Alfredo Ottaviani
The
Congregation For the Doctrine of the Faith
Armory
Bennington Chamber of Commerce
David Mackie
Four Squires
Frank Laidan
Frank Ruichichi
Jack Stewart
Stockbridge
Mass
Gene Krupa
Chamber Treasury
Chamber
Bennington
Main Street
Coffee prices rise as shoppers face higher bills
United Press International reports coffee costs jump as General Mills raises the per pound price of Maxwell House by 30 cents to 2.30 wholesale. Consumers may pay 3.00 later amid higher green bean costs from Brazil frost, Colombia floods, and taxes. Retailers and cafes also push higher charges while shoppers seek cheaper options.
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George
Betty Bereza
Mrs. Bereza
Grand Rapids
Mich
General Mills
Maxwell House
Georgia Keeslar
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Lantern
New York
New Jersey
King’s Super Markets
Leonard Schechter
Brazil
Columbia
Bennington Pet Shop Offers Buy One Get One Free Fish
Knapp's Pets & Hobbies in Bennington runs a sale offering buy one tropical fish and get a second of the same kind free, covering all fish types. Navy Seaman Recruit Thomas M. MacJarrett, son of Mr and Mrs Francs Mac Jarrett of 209 Maple St, completed recruit training at Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois after graduating MAUHS in 1975 and enlisting in March.
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Knapp’s Pets & Hobbies
Bennington
ADV
Navy
Thomas M. MacJarrett
Francs MacJarrett
Maple St
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes, Ill
MAUHS
Bennington Banner Classified Rates and Delivery Terms
Advertising rates set by Matthews Shannon and Cullen Inc outline home delivery by carrier at 15 cents, with mail plans for Vermont and nationwide options. Vermont 3 months 9.00, 1 year 36.00. Second class postage paid at Bennington, Vermont.
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Bennington Banner
United Press International
New York Times
National
Matthews, Shannon & Cullen, Inc
Vermont
U.S
Bennington
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Fore Campaign Committee
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Kenneth Logemann
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California
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Jimmy Carter
National Press Club
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Carter
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Ind
Atlanta
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Martin Johnson
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Winooski River
Italy
Poultney
Howard S. Rooker Jr
Lake St. Catherine
Rooker
Park Avenue
Fairhaven
Schechter
RCC
ALU
Atking & Gould
Jewelers
Bennington Briefs
Candle Mill Village
Calico Crafts
Clock Emporium
Candle Mill
Arlington
Bill Hogan
Chevrolet
Jeff Congdon
Mt. Anthony Junior High
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