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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1970

Page

2

Allen Sees Rise in Federal Education Aid Ahead

Washington UPI James E. Allen Jr education commissioner predicts a substantial increase in federal aid to education potentially reaching 25 percent of school costs. He cites underfinanced Head Start and compensatory programs while calling for evidence of effectiveness and thorough review of reform plans before full funding.

Allen U.S National Education Association NEA Nixon Nation

Congressmen Start European Junket To Monte Carlo

A UPI report notes Air Force jet carries senators and representatives to Monte Carlo for the Inter Parliamentary Union conference. Delegates from 67 nations will discuss hijacking on planes seabed and effects of media on campuses amid university unrest. American lawmakers include Sparkman D Ala and Dodd Conn among others. Per diem is $50. women travel free but no per diem. Delegation leaves Andrews AFB, with possible return flight if needed.

Washington UPI Air Force Monte Carlo Inter Parliamentary Union Principality of Monaco Prince Rainier Princess Grace U.S John J. Sparkman Dala

Diplomat Released After 55-Hour Kidnapping Ordeal

UPI reports Lt. Col Donald J. Crowley was freed after 55 hours captivity in Santo Domingo and taken to the Mexican Embassy. He described harsh guarding in an unknown location and said the captors treated him well. The release followed the exchange for 20 political prisoners flown to exile in Mexico aboard a Pan American jet.

Mexico Nancy U.S South America Maximiliano Gomez Dominican Republic Pan American Airways Santo Domingo Msgr Hugo Eduardo Brito Polanco

FCC Moves To Prevent Broadcasting Monopolies

The FCC acts to diversify ownership by limiting a single entity to one AM or one FM or one VHF TV station, effective immediately, with exceptions. A second sweeping proposal would force sale of broadcasting properties owned by newspapers in many cities, potentially reshaping ownership of billions in stations, with further proceedings anticipated.

Washington UPI Federal Communications Commission FCC Dean Burch Burch

Pilgrims Walk Jesus Path To Calvary In Jerusalem

Pilgrims and visitors walked the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem on Good Friday amid security patrols. The route ends at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where Jesus lay after crucifixion until the Resurrection, with 14 Stations of the Cross observed along the way.

Jesus Veronica Jerusalem Church of the Holy Speulchre

Wild seven hour jail escape ends in Kentucky capture

Three young prisoners Thomas E Thomas 20 James Sykes 22 and David Lee Carpenter 19 escaped from Cleveland jail with two women hostages and led a nationwide chase. After robbing a gas station they crossed into Kentucky where a roadblock forced a U-turn and a blown tire. police then seized the trio and swept 50 officers from their cars. No one was injured.

Lexington UPI Cleveland Thomas E Thomas James Sykes Mississippi David Lee Carpenter Lakewood Ohio Thomas Sykes Cuyahoga County Carpenter George Zeitlow Zietlow Dellaria Honor

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