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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1975
Page
2
CANAVERAL Fla UPI The countdown to the second Viking Mars probe continued smoothly after delays and repairs. Project manager James Martin voiced cautious optimism about a 2 39 p m EDT liftoff while noting an unexplained radio fault and high confidence both landers may operate on Mars.
Prince Norodom Sihanouk ended five and a half years in exile returning to Phnom Penh to pursue a true people s democracy. In Peking he pledged nonalignment abroad and full support for world peace while thanking China for hosting his exile and vowing to restore stability amid Cambodia s ongoing conflict.
Moslem and Christian gunmen fought in Tripoli with rockets and mortars, turning streets into rubble and flame. Police reported at least 50 dead and scores wounded as nine days of northern Lebanon strife continue amid calls from officials for restraint.
Albany approved a 2.3 billion package to cover NYC bills through December 10. The plan shifts mayoral budgeting to a state overseers board, with 750 million state funds and 725 million from pension pools. Governor Carey to sign. MAC bonds fund the city.
City officials report the second year of court ordered busing began better than expected despite rock throwing, a firebombing, injuries, arson at Kennedy birthplace, and 58.9 percent attendance. Police heightened patrols in Charlestown and Brookline amid unruly crowds and white gang violence.
The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from 425 Main St Bennington Vermont. It lists delivery options by carrier or motor delivery and provides mail subscription rates within Vermont including a 3 month rate of $9.00 and 6 month rate of $18.00.
In Lisbon the military regime approved a censorship law provoking editor complaints across Radio Clube and several non Communist papers. Editors warned the measure could fuel rumors and hinder foreign reporters while demanding clarity. President Costa Gomes pushed ahead with talks to form a platform of understanding with major parties.
The Justice Department urged a U S district court to reject former President Nixon’s bid to reclaim presidential materials and uphold the law placing them under government control It argued Congress had ample reason to distrust Nixon citing tape gaps distortions and his resignation over impeachment. The brief rejects Nixon’s free speech and First Amendment claims and maintains processing by Nixon and family is unrealistic given the volume and scope of materials.
In Louisville, busloads return to Fairdale High and Southern High amid easing antibusing tensions. Officials vow continued security and vigilance while attendance climbs to about 67,151 students as the desegregation plan enters its first full week. Leader Sue Connor says the boycott continues despite calmer scenes and slogans urging restraint.
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