Chileans mark first anniversary of Allende overthrow
Chileans publicly celebrate and privately mourn the first anniversary of the 1973 coup that toppled Salvador Allende. Tens of thousands attend a pro-junta rally in Santiago while many mourn relatives killed, as Amnesty International cites mass executions and disappearances by the regime. The junta frees Orlando Letelier on the eve of the anniversary, and Chilean flags adorn public spaces as mass is held across the country.
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Congress reacts to Ford Watergate pardon talk
Congress members from both parties condemned the White House hint of pardons for all Watergate defendants. Senators Ervin Kennedy Mondale Weicker Inouye Byrd Javits urged caution or opposed extending pardons beyond Nixon, warning of undermining equal justice and penal consequences. House leaders echoed concerns about precedent and public trust.
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Bennington Banner Contact and Subscription Rates
The Bennington Banner provides daily coverage except Sundays and holidays from 425 Main St Bennington VT 05201. It offers home delivery and subscription options within Vermont and elsewhere in the U S with rates for 3 months 6 months and 1 year.
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Nearly 100 Arrested in Global Drug Sweep
UPI reports an eight month probe by U S and Canadian authorities led to 97 arrests by 3 a m EDT across cities in the United States and Mexico. Agents seized mini bennies, large pill shipments, and drugs, with raids on Mexican factories and European raw materials cited. The operation targets the production and smuggling of billions in Benzeridr ine pills valued at about 1.6 billion dollars annually. The entry point cited is San Ysidro California near the Mexican border. Royal Canadian Mounted Police aided in the investigation.
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Senate panel critiques Nixon expense funds for transition
A Senate appropriations subcommittee, led by Sen. Joseph Montoya, questioned President Ford's request for 850000 to cover Nixon transition costs. Officials discussed 100000 miscellaneous, 40000 travel, 65000 furnishings, plus 60000 annual pension and up to 96000 staff salaries, with total requests aimed at San Clemente office setup and related costs.
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Army sets up amnesty processing center at Camp Atterbury
Army officers arrived at Camp Atterbury near Edinburg Indiana to prepare a center for processing returning Vietnam era deserters. President Ford has not announced amnesty details but a White House spokesman expects policy by month end. The facility could house up to 3500 deserters with security by military personnel inside and state police outside.
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Israeli Border Clash Near Zarit Highlights Lebanon Tension
Israeli border police exchanged light arms fire with an Arab guerrilla sniper near Zarit on the Lebanese border. The sniper, 600 yards inside Lebanon, fled but no injuries were reported. Regional mortar and artillery shelling continued as Israel staged large maneuvers on the Golan Heights amid broader Middle East tensions. President Sadat threatened war if Israel does not withdraw, while Prime Minister Rabin prepared talks in Washington with Henry Kissinger.
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World faces ozone loss from aerosol gases warns chemist
ATLANTIC CITY N J UPI Dr F S Rowland of UC Irvine warned to a meeting of the American Chemical Society that millions of pounds of fluorocarbons from aerosols and refrigerants escape yearly. The gases rise to the stratosphere and release chlorine atoms that destroy ozone, potentially increasing ultraviolet radiation and skin cancer risk within 50 to 80 years.
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