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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1975
Page
2
Ticonderoga NY May 12 1975 New York State Bicentennial celebration kicks off with mounting history as residents mark the 1775 capture of Fort Ticonderoga and the fort’s 200th anniversary observed in ceremonies and tributes across the region.
Washington dispatch reports a struggle over Senate rules influencing the selection of a winner. The piece notes key questions stalled by the rules committee and references ballots and legal issues tied to Wyma and Derkyman factions. It describes public groups marching as part of a broader call for unity.
Reports say Israeli troops landed in South Lebanon and captured five hostages after a months long operation. Tel Aviv officials claim military success while critics decry a plan described as callous and despotic. The piece quotes concerns about high school, elementary, and middle school involvement and references political figures including Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.
Walter T. Bonney, longtime NASA public affairs director from 1958 to 1960, died in Frederick Maryland of a heart attack at age 66. A veteran aviation writer and PR executive, he later led public relations for the Heritage of Kitty Hawk author. Bonney briefly acknowledged a CIA cover story about the U 2 shootdown in 1960.
A terse report notes Kissinger sees the embargo against Cuba nearing end as talks proceed. The OAS assembly enters formal committee sessions with a vote expected to elect a new secretary general today despite hesitations about group cohesion.
An elderly man who lived as a hermit on Manana Island spent decades avoiding city life and tourists. Neighbors recall a solitary routine, tending his grounds and guarding his privacy while recounting his preference for isolation over interaction.
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