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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1976

Page

2

Viking 2 Scientists Plan New Mars Scoop Test

Viking 2 scientists in Pasadena will run a new organic study test next Saturday after the soil scoop failed to dump Martian pebbles into an inorganic chamber. They will take pictures at each scooping step to identify any failure cause and reschedule the test after the organic work confirms carbon molecule signs.

Pasadena Calif UPI Viking 2 Mars Jet Propulsion Laboratory Earth Red Planet

Turkish crash kills 154 in Isparta

A Turkish Airlines Boeing 727 crashed into a mountain near Isparta in southwest Turkey killing all 154 aboard. The majority were German Dutch and Italian tourists with seven crew members. Officials confirmed no survivors and cited witness reports of the plane flying too low over the city.

Isparta Turkey UPI Turkish Airlines

IMF says world economy recovering but inflation risk looms

IMF report notes mid 1976 recovery from the worst recession in four decades with consumer confidence rising and spending up while savings fall. It warns the brisk expansion could trigger renewed price rises, signaling inflation concerns. DETROIT UPI reports UAW leaders Woodcock and Bannon at Ford headquarters amid scheduled talks following last week’s 170,000 worker strike.

Washington UPI International Monetary Fund Fund IMF Detroit United Auto Workers Leonard Woodcock Ken Bannon Ford Motor Co Ford Sidney McKenna UAW No. 2 Auto Company

Legion members return to Bellevue-Stratford for annual meeting

Members of the American Legion Philadelphia County Council will hold their annual meeting at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel, the site of the ill fated state convention linked to the Legionnaires Disease outbreak that caused 29 deaths. Council spokesman Joseph Chase said the move shows confidence in the hotel and aims to boost its business during its time of need. Scientists have traced the illness to the convention and hotel but researchers remain unable to determine its cause.

Philadelphia UPI American Legion Philadelphia County Council State Legion Bellevue-Stratford Hotel Bellevue-Stratford Bellevue Joseph Chase Council

Tax bill may have small effect on average family of four

Washington report shows the bill offers limited relief for a typical middle income family of four. It notes a $800 windfall for substantial child care costs, a 15 percent retirement income credit, higher capital gains exemption for seniors, extended tax cuts through 1977, and broad changes affecting wealthy landowners and women.

Washington API Ford Busi Ness

Malta votes for neutralist Labor five year mandate

Prime Minister Dom Mintoff’s Labor party wins a five year mandate to maintain links with Libya and China and steer Malta away from Western influence. Opposition Nationalists protest with club burnings as 206,843 voters produce a 94.9 percent turnout and Labor leads 32 to 28 with results in 12 of 13 districts.

Labor Malta Sicily Mintoff Britain North Atlantic Treaty Organization

NATO mounts 80000-man Team Work 76 drill in Norway

NATO staged an 80000-man joint exercise culminating in a mock invasion on Norwegian beaches. About 7000 Marines from the United States Britain and the Netherlands landed to show counterattack capability while Soviet observers were not invited.

Trondheim Norway NATO

Fresno Bee journalists praised for protecting sources at rally

Four Fresno Bee newsmen who refused to reveal their sources and served 15 days in jail were lauded at a rally by the state Bar of California. The bar resolution commending their courage passed 229 to 190, with support from the American Civil Liberties Union and statements from Bee editors and reporters.

Fresno Calif UPI Fresno Bee State Bar of California American Civil Liberties Union Bee George Gruner James H. Bart Jr William Patterson Joe Rosato Gruner U.S. Supreme Court Hollis Best Best Bart Rosato Patterson

Classified Ad Rates and Delivery Details for Bennington Banner

The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 425 Main St Bennington VT 05201. National wire services include United Press International and the New York Times Service. Home delivery by carrier costs 15c per issue or 4.40 per month. Subscription rates by mail within Vermont include 2 months 9.00 6 months 18.00 and 1 year 36.00. U.S. outside Vermont 3 months 9.75 6 months 19.50 1 year 39.00. Second class postage paid in Bennington Vermont.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington The Banner Publishing Corp United Press International New York Times Service Matthews, Shannon & Cullen, Inc Vermont

Soviet dissidents detained for anti Soviet slogans

In Moscow two nonconformist artists, Yuri Rybakov and Oleg Volkov, are held on suspicion of painting slogans in Leningrad. Slogans include The Communist Party is the Enemy of the People and You Can Stifle Liberty. Four detainees, arrested Sept 13, included two women released Sunday.

Moscow UPI Communist Party Leningrad Tverdokhlebov Soviet Union Yuri Rybakov Oleg Volkov

Miracle liquefies sacred blood of Naples patron saint

In Naples the dried blood of St. Januarius liquefied on schedule, averting calamity at least until December 16. Around 10,000 people gathered at the cathedral to celebrate, recalling that failure to liquefy previously coincided with disasters. The ritual traditionally marks May 1, September 19, and December 16.

Naples Italy UPI St. Januarius San Gennaro Friuli Januarius Mt. Vesuvius

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