26 Oct 1971
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1971
Page
1
The United Nations overwhelmingly voted to seat Peking and expel Nationalist China, signaling a major American diplomatic defeat. In Geneva and Washington, reactions varied from demands to cut U.N. funding to protests over the shift in world power.
A Boeing 747 carrying 221 aboard American Flight 98 from New York to San Juan was hijacked Monday night. It sits on the ground in Havana while three sky marshals and an off-duty FBI agent failed to prevent the incident. Passengers are housed in a Havana hotel as American Airlines plans to refuel in Miami before继续 to San Juan. Cuban officials will notify the U.S. when the plane is released.
United States adviser Henry Kissinger flew from Peking to Anchorage for refueling on his way to Washington. He planned Nixon’s forthcoming trip to Communist China and was to arrive at Andrews Air Force Base tonight. Details of talks with Premier Chou Enlai were not released.
The Vermont Parimutuel Racing Commission approved with conditions the 7.8 million sale of Green Mountain Park race track at Pownal to Green Mountain Racing Association Inc, a unit of Mid-New York Broadcasting Co. The deal requires higher capital, reduced loans, cash reserves, and ongoing financial disclosures to protect Vermont interests.
The Supreme Court refused to disturb a large Pontiac Michigan desegregation busing plan tied to housing patterns and clashes among white and black families. Judge Keith had ordered half the 25 000 students bused, finding the board used power to perpetuate segregation, a view later upheld by the 6th Circuit.
A modest Veterans Day observance took place in Bennington with a Main Street parade led by VFW Post 1332 commander Lawrence E. Harrington and a Veterans Park ceremony. The crowd turnout was better than recent years, and prayers were offered by Father Henry Bourgeois. Fire units responded to a false alarm near Bowen Road, delaying the parade briefly.
Mt Anthony Union School Board faces challenge over missing minutes from executive sessions as member Lawrence Harrington seeks a full record of discussions. Other members debate necessity of complete notes while law and past opinions cap what can be kept private.
On the Inside notes Mayor Yorty weighs a pivotal decision as the world holds its breath. St Michael's Rescue Squad reports 300 emergencies this year. HOME shares strong stockholder news. A burglar escape novel idea is proposed. Gay Talese book review hints at a Ma angle. SVSU area shows many more schools than expected per principals. A football player dies with his cleats on in a moving tribute. Headmasters’ methods shape playoff berths and tourney spots.
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