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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1975

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Lon Nol Set to Leave Cambodia This Week Sources Say

President Lon Nol will depart Cambodia this week, likely for good, according to government sources in Phnom Penh and Bangkok. Officials indicated he would leave today or Tuesday, marking a planned exit from the country.

Phnom Penh UPI Lon Nol Cambodia Thailand Utapao Bangkok United States Long Boret U.S John Gunther Dean Dean Boret Indonesia Hawaii Sosthene Fernandez Cheng Heng Sihanouk Paris Kap Srauv Pochentong Mekong River Neak Luong Banam Kampong Cham

Ford to free government oil from Elk Hills reserve

President Ford signed a 24.8 billion tax cut and aims to pass an energy program by May Day. He will inspect the Elk Hills naval oil reserve 110 miles north of Los Angeles, seeking civilian use of most of the stock while preserving 300 million barrels for the military. The reserve, 54 636 acres, is 80 percent Navy owned and 20 percent Standard Oil of California.

Palm Springs Calif William Howard Taft Elk Hills Teapot Dome Warren G. Harding America Jack L. Bowers Ford Bowers Navy Standard Oil California Standard White House Ron Nelsen South Vietnam da Nang

Early filers to receive tax rebate checks by mid May

Washington based IRS says taxpayers who filed early will get rebates first with checks ranging from 98 to 200 dollars by mid May. Some refunds may combine rebate and normal refund with June delivery possible. The package includes 30 per person tax credit, 400 dollars to working poor families with children, 50 dollar Social Security payments, and unemployment extension to 65 weeks in high unemployment states.

Washington UPI Internal Revenue Service IRS Ford

Crime rate climbs in 1974. FBI cites justice system breakdown

UPI reports a 17 percent rise in serious U S crime in 1974, the largest since 1960. Burglary and theft surged as unemployment rose, with murders up 5 percent, rape 9 percent, robbery 14 percent, and aggravated assault 9 percent. The FBI notes one third of violent crimes go unreported and crime shifting from cities to suburban and rural areas.

Washington UPI United States FBI Edward H. Levi

Armada of vessels seeks to rescue Da Nang refugees

An international fleet of more than 20 ships waited offshore Da Nang in the South China Sea to evacuate hundreds of thousands of South Vietnamese. U S Navy transports were ordered to withdraw if fired upon while efforts continued to bring civilians to safety.

U.S da Nang South China Sea U.S. Navy Philippines South Vietnam David Kennerly Ford Vietnam Daniel Parker Agency For International Development Parker CBS Morning News United States Hanoi

Blood splatter across regions marked in National and Local coverage

Inside national to local pages report on social security, legislative notes, education issues, and back-page analysis. Features include Ed Colvin on legislature, Gerald Raftery on education paradox, Russell Baker on good news, and MAU class trips in New York. County items discuss Food Day, library post hole borrow, Leo clubs, and oil profiteers. Entertainment notes rail passes. Sports preview NCAA final and UCLA Wooden, Nicklaus finances, Arlington gym events.

Nashville Ohio Katmandu Ed Colvin Bennington Garden Club Gerald Raftery TRB Washington Russell Baker New York Young Lions Leo Club Jeffords Europe UCLA John Wooden Jack Nicklaus Arlington Gym

Evacuation of Da Nang Halted by Mutinous Marines

South Vietnamese marines mutinied aboard two refugee ships from Da Nang, forcing U S crews to barricade. The evacuation halted as Viet Cong fired on evacuation tugs near Pioneer Contender and its sister ship Pioneer Commander. The U S Embassy evacuated families to Bangkok while Thieu faced pressure to resign amid Buddhist leader Thich Tri Quang demanding change.

Saigon UPS da Nang U.S Pioneer South Vietnam Bangkok Nguyen van Thieu Bonze Thich Tri Quang Thieu Ngo Dinh Diem An Quang Cam Ranh Bay Nha Trang Qui Nhon Cam Ranh Vietnam

Bennington seeks HUD funds for housing and center project

Bennington's two pre applications for Community Development Act projects totaling 296000 have been accepted by HUD. The programs include a 146000 revolving loan fund for substandard housing and a 150000 grant for acquisition and renovation of a senior citizens and allied services center. Final grants not guaranteed. applications due by May 15 as Vermont competes for 1.1 million CDA funds in 1975 76.

Bennington Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development Gerald P. Morrissey Morrissey Vermont CDA Ben- Lee Housing

Vermont panel to study police and sheriff relations

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Emory A. Hebard says this summer he will have his panel study the relationship between state police and county sheriffs in Vermont. He cites gaps in coverage in rural areas and proposes a contract system so all agencies pay their fair share while exploring dispatch and training issues.

Vermont Appropriations Hebard Law Enforcement Training Council Public Safety Edward W. Corcoran House Corcoran Thomas P. Salmon Public Safety Department

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