21 Sep 1976
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1976
Page
1
Premier Olof Palme resigns after Social Democrats lose in parliament. He will stay on as caretaker for two weeks while a new premier is proposed. Coalition opposition led by the Center party, Conservatives and Liberals vows to preserve welfare despite possible reforms.
Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere endorsed Kissinger’s negotiations aiming at a constitutional conference for Rhodesia. He said movement exists toward majority rule and anticipated formal acceptance by Ian Smith, with a conference likely in London within two months. A provisional government and cease-fire would follow, as black leaders coordinate with Kaunda and others.
Vermont faces about 700000 in lost state tax revenue this fiscal year due to federal income tax reforms, on top of a 2 million prior drop. Net state revenue loss tops 2.7 million this year and nearly 6 million since 1975. Estate and gift tax changes wipe out about 2.5 million previously raised.
California rejects delivering Alaskan Prudhoe Bay oil to a Los Angeles terminal, prompting Washington to rethink Alaska pipeline plans. The dispute hinges on environmental concerns and potential oil surplus, with Sohio proposing unload at Long Beach for Gulf Coast refiners.
The Labor Department reports August consumer prices up 0.5 percent for a third straight month, pushing the annual inflation rate to 6 percent. Clothing, gasoline, fruits, and vegetables drive the rise while real earnings fall 0.3 percent for the month and 0.6 percent over the year.
W. Averell Harriman, adviser to Democratic nominee Jimmy Carter, said Brezhnev is prepared to work for improved relations with whichever U.S. presidential candidate wins. Harriman met Brezhnev for nearly three hours Monday in the Kremlin to discuss the campaign and future ties.
Inside National notes Gillette Co admits illegal foreign payments. Local coverage cites Sen. Leahy on the FB-111 crash in New Haven with no new findings. Editorial pieces discuss bicentennial walls, Mao critique, Kissinger retirement, and Battenkill Grange history. Sports highlight MAUHS field hockey rout and John James Tournament opening. An interview with Harriman recounts Brezhnev talks, detente aims, and Vladivostok pact concerns.
Richard A. Snelling, Republican candidate, visits Bennington County amid a tight race with Democrat Stella B. Hackel. He contrasts backgrounds, urging voters to judge by leadership and results. Hackel's early lead faded as Snelling cites 25 years in business and politics, predicting a near tie as campaigns press on.
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