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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1974

Page

2

Divorce Vote Shifts Power in Italy After Referendum

In a two day referendum 59.1 percent backed divorce, 40.9 percent opposed, affecting the Christian Democrats and Vatican influence. Premier Mariano Rumor expected to face resignation pressure though party leaders may delay actions to stabilize their position.

Rome UPI Italy Christian Democratic Party Heirarchy Mariano Rumor Christian Democrats Vatican Paul VI Christian Democratic Amintore Fanfani Pietro Nenni Fanfani Francesco de Martino Enrico Berlinguer

Melee at JFK Stadium injures over 50 during Jackson Five concert

More than 50 people were hurt outside Robert F. Kennedy Stadium when youths began bottle throwing at a Jackson Five concert. Police reported 43 arrests, 2 hospitalized, and 56 treated for bruises and cuts. About 16,000 attended the indoor show. disorder began around 4 p.m. with ticketless youths.

Washington UPI Joseph Gentile Metropolitan Police

Canada urged to raise crude export surtax to $5.20 a barrel

Energy Minister Donald MacDonald asked Canadian oil producers to increase the export surtax on crude oil exports from $4 to $5.20 per barrel for June. The revenue funds subsidies to eastern provinces and maintains a nationwide crude price. Trudeau said legal authority to collect the tax was not in place after the government’s defeat, but the new rate would raise revenue by over 25 percent pending parliamentary action.

Ottawa UPI Donald MacDonald Quebec Maritimes Ontario MacDonald Government of Canada Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Farm price declines seen but margins cut into gains

UPI reports Agriculture Department economists forecast only modest relief for shoppers as farm prices fall further this year but processors and supermarkets widen margins. The Marketing and Transportation Situation summary notes retail food costs may rise 12 percent in 1974, driven by higher marketing costs, with most increases already built in and late-year declines unlikely. The typical market basket cost rose 5 percent in Q1 1974 to an annual $1,720, 22 percent above 1973.

Washington UPI Agriculture Department

Signs Chou Enlai May Step Down After 25 Years In Power

Hong Kong based UPI reports Chou Enlai age and illness fuel speculation he could resign after decades at China’s summit. Absences at state functions prompt debate on voluntary retirement versus pressure from rivals amid political campaigns and shifting leadership roles.

Hong Kong UPI China Chou Leopold Senghor Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Pakistan Bhutto Mao Tse-tung

Gurney Voluntarily Clients Campaign Expense Probe

Senator Edward J. Gurney of Florida spent over six hours with a federal grand jury investigating his campaign financing practices. He declined to comment on whether he answered questions or would testify again. Press aide John Gardner said there was no substantive detail shared and that Gurney was upset by news leaks.

Jacksonville Fila UPI Edward J. Gurney Rfla Gurney Senate Watergate Committee John Gardner Washington Gardner Federal Building C. Harris Dittmar U.S Harvey Schlesinger Miami

Senate keeps 55 mph limit amid energy concerns

The Senate voted 51 to 29 to retain the 55 mph speed limit, rejecting a measure allowing states to raise limits to 60 mph. Supporters cited lives saved and fuel efficiency, while opponents urged easing restrictions as oil shortages faded. The debate highlighted road safety gains credited to the lower limit and potential fuel savings from slower speeds.

Senate

Small stroke linked to Daley hospitalization in Chicago

Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, longtime Democratic boss, suffered a small stroke prompting hospitalization. Officials report condition is stable as details of the episode are released.

Daley Chicago UPI Richard J. Daley Chicago Democratic Organization Paul M. Crane Frederick H. Welling Jonathan E. Taylor S Merritt S. Hewitt, Jr

Four double features anchor Route 67A cinema week

Bennington audiences can see two double features at the double theatre on Route 67A featuring Summer Wishes Winter Dreams with The Way We Were at Cinema I and Paper Moon with Save The Tiger at Cinema II. Harte Theatre presents Billy Jack on Main Street, while Ser pico shows at the Manchester Cinema. Times available via local theatre hotlines.

Route 67A Bennington Cinema I Joanne Woodward Sylvia Sidney Barbra Streisand Ryan O’neal Tatum Jack Lemmon Main Street Harte Theatre Billy Jack

None SECURITIES AND RESERVES SUMMARY

The statement lists reserves on loans and securities including a reserve for bad debt losses on loans and reserves on securities, totaling reserves on loans and securities. It shows capital accounts with notes and debentures and equity capital details, including par values, shares outstanding and authorized, surplus, undivided profits, and contingencies reserves. Total liabilities, reserves, and capital accounts amount to 29,535,012.42.

ANI IRS

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