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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1974

Page

2

Kidnappers free banker's wife in Minnesota case

Mrs Eunice Kronholm of Lino Lakes was located after four days of distress as FBI teams hunted for kidnap suspects who demanded 200000 in ransom. Suspect James William Johnson was jailed. Kronholm and her banker husband Gunnar planned a news conference as authorities pursued leads and confirmed the ransom drop.

Minneapolis Lino Lakes Joseph Trimbach FBI Trimbach James William Johnson Lakeville Kronholm Johnson Paul Reino Heikkila

Mariner 10 Nears Mercury for First Photos

The Mariner 10 space probe will begin sending back photographs of Mercury on Saturday from 3.3 million miles away at 88 000 mph after a 90 million mile journey. It will transmit a photo every 42 seconds, offering the first good look at Mercury, the sun’s closest planet with surface temperatures high enough to melt lead.

Pasadena Calif UPI Mariner 10 Mercury Jet Propulsion Laboratory Mariner Merary Earth

One year into Paris talks yields zero progress

Paris reports mark the first anniversary of South Vietnam Viet Cong negotiations with Nguyen Xuan Phong calling the result a total zero and noting continued heavy fighting in South Vietnam with tens of thousands killed or wounded. Deputy PM Nguyen Lau Vien sees possible gains amid detente and POW repatriation signals.

Paris UPI South Vietnam Saigon Nguyen Xuan Phong Nguyen Lau Vien North Vietnam Vietnam South Phong

Venezuelan Congress studies bills to nationalize oil

CARACAS Venezuela's Congress began examining two opposition bills calling for immediate nationalization of the oil industry. The move reflects ongoing debates over state control and foreign involvement in the energy sector amid a broader political clash between leftist allies and opposition forces.

Caracas UPI Venezuelan Congress U.S Congress Movimiento Electoral del Pueblo MEP Social Christian Copei Senate

Auto leaders hail lull in slump amid embargo lift

UPI reports U.S. auto executives say a modest sales rebound may follow the oil embargo's easing. GM chief Gerstenberg calls to end price controls. Chrysler head Townsend foresees a spring upturn. Industry leaders caution fuel supply and price uncertainty remain critical as they anticipate a gradual recovery into late 1974.Meanwhile Venezuela moves toward oil nationalization with bills in Congress from MEP and Copi, likely to a joint commission for study. AD party silent. Perez plans a blue ribbon panel to guide policy.

Detroit UPI U.S General Motors Corp Richard C. Gerstenberg Lynn Townsend Chrysler Corp Accion Democratica Carlos Andres Perez

End of oil embargo seen as short term relief

The embargo’s end by CAPEC members eased auto industry strain but leaders warn relief is only temporary. Officials expect two to three months before full gasoline supplies reach U.S. pumps and anticipate higher prices even after lifting.

U.S American Petroleum Institute Gulf Oil Houston United States Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries CAPEC New York Stock Exchange

Radioactive material stolen from Milford Hospital

A 25 pound container of technetium used for medical diagnostics was found missing and likely stolen from Milford Hospital. The container was left in an unlocked corridor during an emergency, prompting a search by staff. An ABC spokesman warned of potential radiation exposure if opened, while authorities and the Atomic Energy Commission urged caution and public vigilance in Eastern Massachusetts.

Milford Mass UPI Milford Hospital Thomas E. Cummings Cummings Atomic Energy Commission Philadelphia Massachusetts Karl Abraham ABC Lemont Abraham AEC

Guatemala demands Kennedy apology over election doubts

Guatemalan vice president elect Mario Sandoval Alarcon labeled U S Senator Edward Kennedy an abusive simpleton and called for an apology after Kennedy questioned the March 4 presidential vote. Gen Kjell Laugerud Garcia won the presidency amid opposition fraud claims while the National Opposition Front praised Kennedy for supporting democracy.

Guatemala City Guatemala UPI U.S Edward Kennedy Mario Sandova Alarcon Kennedy Kjell Laugerud Garcia Sandora Alarcon National Opposition Front Latin America

Deputies Must Pay 60000 for Burned Porno Films

Hollywood. Three sheriff's deputies were ordered to contribute $60,000 to repay pornos they burned in 1972 during a raid on Pacific Film Industry. The court found the destruction wrongful and without a court order, despite claims it was on orders from a municipal judge.

Hollywood UPI Harold Hippler Raphael Kenealy Benjamin Nottingham Pacific Film Industry Burton Steiger Hippler Kenealy Nottingham U.S. District Court David W. Williams

At the Movies: McQ and classic reels at Harte Theatre

John Wayne stars as a Seattle detective in McQ shot in a trenchcoat with a shoulder holster rated PG at the Harte Theatre on Main Street. Cinema I shows The Sting for its third week. Robert Redford and Paul Newman are discussed for their 1930s con men roles in an R rated film. Serpico stars Al Pacino in another R rated pick. Manchester Dubrow’s Cinema still plays American Graffiti, a best picture nominee. For showtimes call Harte 442-8500 Cinemas 442-8179 Manchester 362-1229.

John Wayne Seattle Harte Theatre Main Street Cinema I Robert Redford Paul Newman Cinema II al Pacino Serpico Manchester

Water fuel hope dominates hydrogen conference

More than 700 delegates from 20 nations gather at the University of Miami for a hydrogen energy conference. They hear physicist J. G. Hirschberg claim oceans and lakes could supply fuel for millions of years, while noting fusion requires extreme temperatures and magnetic containment remains experimental.

Miami University J. G. Hirschberg Dr. Hirschberg UPI

Swallows Return as Tourists Face Gas Shortage at Capistrano

At San Juan Capistrano the annual St. Joseph's Day swallow return draws crowd fears of traffic jams. An estimated 20 000 tourists may visit as gas restrictions curb attendance while eight scout birds precede the main flock and drive out winter swifts from mission caves.

San Juan Capistrano Calif UPI Capistrano St. Joseph’s Day California St. John’s Day Los Angeles San Diego Southern California Auto Club Mission Caves

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