Unemployed teacher slashes Rembrandt painting Night Watch
An unemployed teacher attacked Rembrandt’s Night Watch at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum with a knife, slashing the canvas more than a dozen times. Police report 13 vertical tears and a triangular piece fell to the floor. Restorers estimate four months to repair. the suspect cited supernatural forces and an irresistible urge.
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Rijksmuseum
Wilhemus Adrianus de Rijk
de Rijk
Los Angeles Sees String Of Tragic Deaths Over Weekend
A weekend in Los Angeles saw ten killings and related deaths. Francisco Martinez and Eugenio Quiroz were found dead in the street, a nude girl believed to be 14 to 17 dumped from a speeding car, and 10-year-old David Polite found dead in bed with burglar suspicion. Additional victims include Tim Scott brutalized nearby, Larry Willis shot after police questioned his brother, Jeffrey Clark beaten by youths, Richard Gazalle shot at a service station, an unidentified man shot outside a bar, 94-year-old Ellen Shipley possibly strangled, Billy Williams stabbed, and Robert Sanchez who apparently jumped from the Cyclone Racer ride at Oceanfront Amusement Park.
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UPI
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Eugenio Quiroz
David Polite
Tim Scott
Larry Willis
Jeffrey Clark
Richard Gazalle
Las Vegas
Ellen Shipley
North Hollywood
Billy Williams
Robert Sanchez
Oceanfront Amusement Park
Bennington Banner Publisher Details and Delivery Info
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sunday and legal holidays at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont 05201 by The Banner Publishing Corp A subscriber to United Press International and the New York Times News Service National advertising representatives Matthews Shannon Cullen Inc Home Delivery by Carrier and Motor Delivery
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Mansfield backs Wallace as Democratic frontrunner
Senate leader Mike Mansfield said President Ford's energy vetoes threaten the economy and conceded Alabama Governor George Wallace leads the Democratic bid. He indicated he might hesitate to back Wallace if he becomes the nominee, speaking at the Dixie governors meeting amid debates on energy and budgets.
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Would-be hijacker killed in doorway of 727 jetliner
In San Jose a gunman tried to hijack a Continental 727 at Reid Hillview, shot a hostage in the leg and seized mechanic Alden Lindekugle inside the jet. A SWAT sniper shot the attacker in the head as police disabled the aircraft by shooting tires, ending the crisis. The wounded woman and the gunman were unnamed pending relatives’ notification.
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Guard unit cut as Boston quiets
In Boston the 600 man National Guard unit ordered to guard schools is halved after a quiet opening to desegregation. About 300 guardsmen return to Camp Curtis Guild while 300 remain on standby. Police and marshals stay on call as demonstrations and minor clashes occurred without students injured.
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Marion Fahey
Liberty delivers First Puppies of the nation at White House
The First Family’s dog Liberty gave birth to nine golden retriever puppies on the White House third floor. Five males and four females were born from 12:30 p.m. to 8:17 p.m. The mother’s condition was fine and First Lady Betty Ford and daughter Susan observed. President Ford continued his golf as the litter arrived.
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Burning Tree Country Club
Lithuanian seaman Kudirka urges detente and wheat limits
Simas Kudirka, once jailed in the Soviet Union after trying to reach the United States, argues against selling wheat to the Soviet Union. He urges detente by both sides and proposes halving surplus U S wheat for poor nations. Kudirka, now in the Bronx, tours Baltic groups and writes about his experiences.
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Massachusetts minister's coming out sermon shocks parish
Rev Edward T Hougen, 38, of Central Congregational Church in Orange, disclosed his homosexuality in a Sunday sermon after announcing his resignation to pursue new forms of ministry. He said he felt called to serve Jesus Christ with the gay community and urged leaders to come out to change hostile environments. Hougen, married with two children, is a candidate for Metropolitan Community Church in Boston.
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Boston
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