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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1974
Page
2
United Press International reports supermarkets nationwide have started an aggressive price cut to clear a beef glut. Stores offer special freezer bundles and urge customers to stock up while prices stay low as livestock values lag production costs.
Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz urges shoppers to buy meat while prices are low to aid beef producers. He notes a current supply glut and expects meat to stay plentiful, predicting a slow cattle price recovery and hinting at possible government credit plans and import quotas if needed. Retailers report beef price cuts and cautious buying by consumers.
Motorists face possible gas shortages this summer if conservation lessons fade. Officials urge keeping speeds to 55 mph and reducing unnecessary travel to maintain fuel supplies. Some regions report brief dry pumps due to demand, with overall outlook cautiously optimistic.
Former Army Lt. William Calley, ordered back into military custody, was placed in a stockade for a fourth night since his My Lai murder conviction. His attorney said he would have access to basic amenities, while prosecutors said he would be treated like any prisoner. A hearing is set for Monday on appeal of the conviction.
The House Judiciary Committee takes a second look at President Nixon tax issues as the IRS reportedly fines him about 13000 for negligence on 1969 1973 returns while 1969 taxes remain unpaid due to statute limits. The panel also weighs alleged secret bombing in Cambodia and potential impeachment for tax underpayment totaling 432787.
In Tokyo six teen sailors demanded a congressional probe and captain replacement after refusing to return to the USS Midway. They cited long hours and alleged torture in the brig amid reports of racial discrimination as 52 sailors were absent from Yokosuka.
Former FBI CIA agent James W. McCord asserts President Nixon authorized the Watergate burglary and predicts impeachment. He cites Nixon's nod of approval, says others including Gordon Liddy and John Mitchell became involved, and notes his participation followed their alleged approval. He spoke during a Boston visit tied to a TV interview and his book tour.
Dewi Sukarno, widow of Indonesia’s late president, won an apology from Bland and Briggs in a British court over a libelous book. Publishers agreed to pulp all copies and remove Sukarno references. She sued for her husband’s memory and their daughter Artika Sari Sukarno.
Harte Theatre on Main Street reports strong week with rerun of Butch Cassidy and the Sun Dance Kid and upcoming Exorcist. Cinema I shows The Paper Chase and Cinderella Liberty with Timothy Bottoms. Cinema II features The Naughty Stewardesses rated R. North Hoosick double bill Billy Jack and Man in the Wilderness. Bennington Drive‑In offers Robin Hood and That Darn Cat. Manchester displays A Day at the Races and The Big Store. For times call Harte 442 8500 Cinemas 442 8179 Manchester 362 1229.
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