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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1972

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Wallace Wounded In Attack Raises Michigan Maryland Hope

George C. Wallace, wounded in an election eve assassination, was favored to win Michigan and Maryland primaries. McGovern and Humphrey halted campaigns after the shooting. Wallace sought to gain a northern industrial state win and possibly carry both contests on the same day.

United Press International George C. Wallace Michigan Maryland Laurel Alabama George S. McGovern Hubert H. Humphrey Wallace Humphrey McGovern Baltimore Secret Service State Patrol Silver Spring Kalamazoo Mich Flint Shirley Chisholm New York Nixon

Campaigning cut after Wallace shooting across New England

Senators and governors from Rhode Island to Maine condemn the attempted assassination of Alabama Governor George Wallace. Henry Wallace’s allies suspend campaigning while leaders in Washington and New England express shock, call for calm, and pray for his speedy recovery.

United Press International George Mcfiqvern Rhode Island Alabama George Wallace Susan Denver McGovern Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey New England Laurel Edward M. Kennedy Dmass Nixon Kennedy Edward W. Brooke Rmass Senate Brooke Sen Edmund S. Muskie Maine Gov. Wallace Kenneth M. Curtis Wallace Cornelia William Tathaway Dmaing

Shooting shown on TV stuns viewers as Wallace is shot

Reporter Rick Du Brow notes the Wallace assassination attempt broadcast live, echoing the Kennedy and King era violences. The piece discusses television's role in shaping public fear, the immediacy of footage, and the shared national trauma across political spectra.

Wallace Laurel John F. Kennedy Robert Martin Luther King Robert Kennedy King Televiewers Wfe Toxuther Lucy

New walkout averted as West Coast dockers accept pact cuts

West Coast longshoremen agreed to wage cuts of 72 to 42 cents per hour in a new contract negotiated with shippers under the Pay Board. Union leader Harry Bridges had threatened a walkout but the settlement prevents a repeat strike, with retroactive pay and conditions tied to future wage control status and notice terms.

West Coast San Francisco UPI Wth U.S. Pay Board Harry Bridges Jay Board Afl-Co George Meany Teraputers Fran Vitastmraons

Davis diary passages cited in jury briefing in Angela Davis trial

UPI reports the prosecution reading portions of Angela Davis love diary as evidence of deep affection for George Jackson. The diary allegedly shows intense feelings and possible conspiracy links to the 1970 Marin County courthouse shootings. Judge Arnuson ruled the diary excerpts admissible only in limited form.

San Jose Calif UPI Angela Davis George Jackson Davis Jackson Albert W. Harris Je Richard EB. Arnuson Miss Davis Prson Tekbe Pike

West Germany to ratify pacts with Poland and Russia

Bonn moves to end 14 months of deadlock as opposition drops objections to nonaggression pacts with Poland and Russia. Parliament set to approve Wednesday. Brandt expected to regain house majority after the vote, with border questions left open pending a peace treaty.

West Germany Poland Russia Bonn UPI Brandt Ath Ndeig Germany Barzés

Notebook May Hold Clues to Bremer Motives in Wallace Shooting

In Milwaukee a notebook with Bremer’s scribbles, some childlike, is examined for motive in the attempt on Alabama Gov George Wallace. The pages mix phrases about life and death with political notes, revealing a lonely, troubled youth. Authorities search his West Side apartment as neighbors recall a reclusive, disengaged 21-year-old with a Wallace button found among his belongings.

Micwaukee Avis UPI Arthur Bremer Laurel Alabama George Wallace Montay William Arthur George Wallace Telve Sweet Land Bremer Tiny Wascha Wisconsin Stephen Wasche Wallace Margaret Penrich Near South Side Humphrey Bremers Maplove Technical College Fai

At the Movies a mixed bag of provocative and classic fare

The week features Straw Dogs at College Cinema and Modern Times at Cinema 1 with light warnings about violence and gimmicks. Sunday Bloody Sunday appears at Cinema WW with chatty chatter about sex and humor while Time Clock lists showtimes at Harte cinemas 7 15 and 9 00.

Dustin Halfman

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