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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1974

Page

2

Callaway to decide Calley parole eligibility in six months

Army Secretary Howard H. Callaway expects to determine if William L. Calley Jr. will win parole within about six months after considering clemency and legal factors. Calley, convicted for the My Lai massacre, faced a reduced sentence and ongoing appeals, with parole possible after one third of his term.

Washington UPI Howard H. Callaway My Lai William L. Calley Jr Callaway Calley Ft. Benning Army Nixon Ft. Leavenworth Kan

India celebrates nuclear test amid economic crisis and politics

India hailed its 10 to 15 kiloton underground nuclear detonation in Rajasthan as a national milestone boosting Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's shaky government. Defense Minister Jagjivan Ram vowed the device would be used for peaceful purposes only, while critics warned against using the test to mask economic woes. The Uppsala Institute measured the blast at 5.4 on the Richter scale, comparable to a moderate earthquake.

New Delhi UPI India Indira Gandhi Jagjivan Ram Ram Rajasthan Gandhi Pakistan Southeast Asia Sweden Uppsala Seismological Institute

Rainmaking in Vietnam cost U.S. $21.6 million, declassified

Providence Journal reports the United States spent 21.6 million dollars on a top secret rainmaking effort to hinder enemy movements in Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1972. The transcript shows 2,602 flights and possible rainfall increases of about 30 percent in some areas.

U.S Vietnam Providence, R.1 UPI United States Southeast Asia Providence Journal Congress Defense Department Senate Foreign Relations Committee Claiborne Pell R.I Journal Laos Cambo Dia North South Vietnam Pell Pentagon Department Secretaries of Defense White House Joint Chiefs of Staff

Soviet nuclear force anchored in Cuban waters study says

A University of Miami study by Foy Kohler Mose Harvey and Leon Goure argues the Kremlin views Cuba as a permanent nuclear strike platform. Experts cite ships in Cuban waters, including a Serb missile submarine, with ranges up to 1500 miles threatening much of the United States.

Miami UPI U.S.S.R Cuba United States Cuban Center For Advanced International Studies University of Miami Kremlin U.S Caribbean Foy D. Kohler Moscow Mose L. Harvey Leon Goure Manolo Reyes Wtvj-Tv House Internal Security Committee Reyes Goure Cienfuegos Havana

Boston judge berates jury over rape verdict from bench

Boston Superior Court Judge Walter H. McLaughlin condemned a nine man and three woman jury for finding a 27 year old man innocent of raping a 22 year old secretary. He challenged jurors to convict when the evidence was overwhelming and criticized their disbelief of witnesses who testified they heard the victim scream for about 20 minutes while the defendant denied the crime.

Calley Ernest L. Medina Army Nixon Callaway Boston UPI Walter H. McLaughlin Suffolk McLaughlin Commonwealth

Debbi Goals Miss Wintertan in Cypress Cove Nudist Camp Interview

Debbie Goals 22 known as Miss Wintertan sits nude at Cypress Cove Nudist Camp in Florida with her husband Ray nearby. She speaks of nudism as a family outing not sexual, recalls joining five years ago, and prefers privacy when streaking behind an eight foot fence.

David L. Langford Kissimmee Fla UPI Debbie Goals Ray St. Augustine Debbie Air Force Cypress Cove Fort Lauderdale Orlando

At the Movies: Local Theatres Offer Mix of Hits

Harte Theatre hosts Billy Jack while Twin Cinemas screens The Super Cops at Cinema I. Cinema II features A Touch of Class with Glenda Jackson and Carnal Knowledge. Dubrow’s showcases Papillon with Steve McQueen. Manchester drive-in presents Walking Tall and Junior Banner. call times listed for Harte, Cinemas, and Manchester venues.

Harte Theatre Main Street Billy Jack Twin Cinemas Cinema I Cinema II Glenda Jackson George Segal Dubrow Manchester Steve McQueen Dustin Hoffman McQueen Henri Charriere Junior Banner

House to vote on ending oil depletion allowance this week

The U S House plans a vote on the Ways and Means Committee oil energy tax bill to end the 22 percent depletion allowance gradually and tax all oil profits. Estimates show a $12.9 billion cost over six years with a windfall profits tax proposal and repeals of foreign tax advantages.

Washington UPI House Ways and Means Committee

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