29 Sep 1972
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1972
Page
1
A rail service from Montreal toward Washington runs via Vermont hubs including St. Albans and Essex Junction, with travel time around 7.00 PM departures and connections through Saint Albans and Essex Junction as part of the route.
Brattleboro Reformer reported February 20, 1849 that 1500 people boarded the train greeted by thousands in the town. The piece notes six barrels of coffee were served during the reception.
Seattle based report quotes Robert Finch, adviser to President Nixon, saying a cease-fire in Vietnam before the November election is unlikely. He notes the Communist willingness to accept U.S. withdrawal only if it opened a path to capturing South Vietnam, and cites South Vietnamese resistance to the North Vietnamese invasion starting last Easter.
Senator Lloyd Bentsen calls for a grand jury investigation into former Agriculture Department official Clarence Palmby linked to the 400 million bushels wheat sale to the Soviet Union. Byrd cites $231 million in taxpayers’ losses and potential conflicts of interest.
The article details George McGovern's campaign posture as he seeks to rally students and suburbs, arguing war and economic issues while targeting large states. It cites aides, governors, and senators optimistic about wins in Illinois Texas New England and New York, yet polls show a fragile path. Also reported is Ralph Balls buried when a ditch collapsed, a separate Utah accident.
Saigon dispatch reports a new central coast front opened by Communist troops with heavy attacks along a 20 mile stretch. UPI notes 310 U.S. air strikes on North Vietnam including first Thailand based F111 strikes since 1968, plus losses and other battlefield updates.
House Democrats deny Nixon request for authority to slash outlays and demand prior disclosure of proposed cuts. They back a ceiling on total spending but seek congressional review and public argument before any reductions, signaling a major political test in November.
A busy weekend lineup features The Godfather returning to town due to engagements. Cinema I offers a double feature with Bluebeard and The Statue, plus Diary of a Mad Housewife at Williamstown College Cinema. Drive-ins Bennington and Hathaway’s show adult doctor nurse titles rated R, with time clocks and showtimes listed.
The Justice Department released FBI quarterly data showing serious crime rose 1 percent in the first half of 1972, with declines in 72 cities offset by increases in suburbs and rural areas. Washington Dc fell 21 percent in violent crime, and several cities posted notable declines while nationwide figures showed mixed trends across violent offenses.
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