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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1975
Page
2
Spain faces a three sided power struggle after Franco’s grave condition. A royal transition under Prince Juan Carlos sparks rightist calls for Franco era stability while centrists seek gradual Western democracy and leftists press to end the Franco era. Extremists threaten violence as negotiations with the prince continue.
In Beirut Lebanon authorities press to free dozens of kidnapped victims including two U S officials William Lesbians Jr and Charles Gallagher as a four day truce stabilizes the city after eight weeks of sectarian fighting. Government spokesmen say negotiations continue for wider releases. The cease fire aims to free all kidnap victims amid lingering tensions and mass casualties.
Kenneth F. Frick, administrator of ASCS, told New England conference delegates that farmers are the nations economic superstars. He cited grain trade growth and record productivity in the 1970s and argued that farming reduces government costs by limiting land idling and avoiding ASCS participation payments.
At UW Stevens Point a small male club called Siasofi used a drinking rite named the Death March through downtown bars. pledges, including David Hoffmann, consumed alcohol until his death with a BAC of .421. The club pleaded no contest to hazing causing bodily harm, fined $200, and placed on informal probation, while leaders vowed reform and remorse.
Boston reelected Mayor Kevin H. White defeating state Sen. Joseph F. Timilty in a nonpartisan race amid ongoing busing desegregation tensions. Maine voters approved a $13.6 million highway bond and a $900,000 dorm renovation bond, plus a constitutional change abolishing the Executive Council and moving to annual legislative sessions. Connecticut Republicans lost ground in urban areas, with Bridgeport flipping to Democrats and Stamford remaining outside GOP gains.
In Boston voters backed opponents of court-ordered desegregation busing in City Council and School Committee races. Kathleen Sullivan led the School Committee with 81,393 votes, narrowly beating Mayor Kevin White. Elvira Palladino and Louise Day Hicks won seats, while Gerald O Leary and Raymond Flynn lost. Hicks led the City Council field as Kerrigan, Connolly, O Neill, DiCara, Langone, McDonough, and Tierney joined her on the council. Paul Ellison was ousted from the School Committee amid graft indictments.
Hanoi Saigon rail project named Project Reunification will span 1045 miles linking Hanoi and Saigon. It plans 496 bridges 520 culverts 20 mountain tunnels and 150 stations under a commission led by Vice Premier Phan Trong Tue. About 70,000 technicians and workers will be employed with relaying of the existing Hanoi Vinh line.
Lynette Fromme fires her second defense attorney and seeks a no contest plea in the effort to assassinate President Ford. Jury selection continues as she argues only Manson family members can judge her guilt and acts as her own attorney.
NEW ORLEANS UP I The last words heard from a helicopter that plunged into the Gulf of Mexico with nine aboard were Help us. Oh, God, help us. The chopper was shuttling oil workers from a rig to Intracoastal City Louisiana. Debris was found but no survivors. Coast Guard cutters searched through the night and aircraft were sent out at daybreak. The helicopter owned by Petroleum Helicopters Inc was en route to Intracoastal City 65 miles from the Tenneco Oil rig.
Former Nixon aide Charles Colson is suspended indefinitely from practicing law in Massachusetts by the state Supreme Court. he may reapply in 1979. The court rejected disbarment, noting a possible change in Colson but cautioning this may be temporary. Colson previously pleaded guilty to obstructing justice and served seven months in prison.
The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont. Home delivery by carrier and motor delivery costs 15 cents per day with mail subscriptions within a 50 mile radius and all Vermont 3 months 9 dollars 6 months 18 dollars 1 year 36 dollars. Outside Vermont US rates are 3 months 9.75 dollars 6 months 19.50 dollars 1 year 39 dollars. Second class postage paid in Bennington Vermont.
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