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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1976
Page
2
In Geneva prime minister Ian D. Smith and Rhodesian black leaders failed to set a timetable for black rule, clashing over a one or two year transition. Smith planned to return to Rhodesia, while a later session was expected with Ivor Richard chairing.
Two Church of England bishops condemned a private blessing for two lesbian couples at Thaxted parish church. Rev Peter Elers, a gay vicar and leader of Gay Christian movement, defended the ceremony as private. The bishops dissociated from the action and said Elers would not conduct future services of this kind.
Jimmy Carter arrives in Plains at dawn to a crowd of neighbors after winning the presidency. He delivers a sentimental speech, tears in his eyes as he hugs Rosalynn, praising a beautiful new spirit in the country and thanking his supporters for organization and hometown support.
The lower house passed sweeping constitutional amendments by 366 to 4, expanding parliament and prime minister power while reducing judicial checks. It codifies emergency rule, limits courts, and enables executive-order constitutional amendments, with Gandhi’s government asserting a socio economic revolution.
Former CIA chief Rich Helms resigns as U S ambassador to Iran before a presidential vote. Officials cite desire to avoid influencing the election and distance himself from politics while past CIA taint and Watergate links surface. The move follows history of agency involvement in domestic surveillance and the White House plumbers operation.
A UPI report from Austin notes that early Texans faced water scarcity and practiced reuse. Women used water three times before disposal: for clothes, children's baths, and finally washing the floor, illustrating conservation habits before modern regulations.
The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 5 Main St Bennington Vermont 05201. Subscription rates by mail within Vermont for 3 months 9 dollars 6 months 18 dollars 1 year 36 dollars. Outside Vermont 3 months 9.75 6 months 19.50 1 year 39.00. Second class postage paid at Bennington Vermont.
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