17 Sep 1973
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1973
Page
1
Scenes from the 6th annual Antique and Classic Car Show held at Bennington Airport over the weekend feature restored classics from the Coolidge era. Enthusiasts gathered to admire vintage models, chat with collectors, and share memories tied to early automotive design and airport venues.
Bennington listers start a full revision of the 1974 Grand List even as Board of Civil Authority appeals on the 1973 list proceed. The effort covers all properties and values in town records.
In Denver a hospital official said Edna Stanek and her husband Eugene Stanek of Lakewood Colo welcomed sextuplets after fertility drug treatment. The four boys and two girls, born mainly by cesarean, ranged from under two to just under three pounds and were all breathing on their own in satisfactory condition. The first child arrived at 10:45 p.m. MDT Sunday, with the remaining five within four minutes.
In Sweden the ruling Social Democrats and Communists secure a 176 to 174 seat majority over non socialist rivals in the 350 seat Riksdag with 91 000 absentee ballots pending. Voters total 5.1 million amid mourning for King Gustaf VI Adolf.
In the Inside feature, John and Martha face a possible breakup with a debate over which path is better. The column weighs wealth against poverty as a key factor in relationship outcomes.
DETROIT UPI settlement of the three day UAW strike against Chrysler Corp. appeared possible as negotiators held a marathon session. A tentative agreement could end the 113,000 worker walkout in the United States and Canada, with ratification potentially taking a week and lines to restart after.
Sweden’s King Gustaf VI Adolf dies ending a 68 year reign. Crown Prince Carl Gustaf, six feet tall and fond of farming, becomes king but constitutional reform will strip remaining royal prerogatives next year. He will be officially proclaimed and vow his oath with no coronation. He inherits a largely ceremonial role but speaks to his subjects on taking the throne.
Geoffrey Chapman reports on the 13th annual American Society of Dowsers meeting in Danville with about 400 attendees from across the United States and a London visitor. The event centered on dowsing beliefs, with members asserting both skepticism and efficacy while a small town hosts the ASD's growth to roughly 1,200 members.
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