09 May 1973
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1973
Page
1
Lebanese army units in Beirut and southern Lebanon faced heavy rocket and mortar barrages after a cease-fire with Palestinian guerrillas. The army reported 21 soldiers killed and 84 wounded, with further clashes near Tyre and at Beiruts airport and radar station.
In Los Angeles, strong indications the judge may order acquittal for Daniel Ellsberg and Anthony Russo Jr. after 18 weeks of testimony. Defense moves for dismissal cite government misconduct and CIA involvement in the Ellsberg break-in, with calls to subpoena Nixon.
Former Sergeant Major William Wooldridge testified before the Senate subcommittee that a racketeering scheme in U.S. Army clubs involved kickbacks, skimming, and smuggling. He accused senior officers including General Westmoreland of condoning a coverup spanning to generals, as four servicemen were convicted in Los Angeles.
Vice President Spiro Agnew condemned media coverage of Watergate as McCarthyism during a University of Virginia appearance. He cited The Washington Post for criticism, warned against hearsay and unverified reports, and urged trials in courts rather than the press. He stood by cautious optimism that facts would emerge without media excess.
Officials describe the village as near untouched before the final surrender ending a 71 day occupation. After the closure the site shows burn damage and debris with seven homemade fragmentation grenades defused. One man hid in the community center while 420 people were removed with 15 arrested for federal court arraignment. Estimated losses exceed one million dollars including the trading post and several homes.
At Harte on Main Street Sleuth starring Michael Caine and Laurence Olivier leads the bill as a top acting showcase. Cinema 1 and 1 offer two double bills with George C. Scott returning on another title. Scorpio pairs with The Landlord at Cinema 3, while Lady Caroline Lamb and The Hospital headline at Cinema 1. Showtimes include 7:30 and 9 pm.
Pope Paul VI declared 1975 a Holy Year to mark the space age era of pilgrimage. The theme is the interior renewal of man and remission of time in Purgatory for sins, with Rome expected to host millions of visitors and set new tourism records.
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