Attica Prison Uprising Ends In Mass Prisoner Deaths
The Attica prison revolt escalated over four days ending with a brutal assault. Russell G. Oswald defended the decision to use force, saying he would repeat it if needed, under Gov. Rockefeller’s approval. Thirty seven inmates died as tear gas and gunfire swept the facility. Hostages and inmates faced violent confrontations as National Guard troops moved in.
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Attica
N.Y
Attica State Prison
State Corrections
Russell G. Oswald
Oswald
National Guard
Gray Stone Fortress
Nelson A. Rockefeller
William Quinn
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Batavia
Rockefeller
American Activists Bring Home Taped Voices Of Four POWs
Washington AP report states peace activists returning from Hanoi delivered tapes and transcripts claiming four U.S. POWs express antiwar views. Voices allegedly urge negotiations, end to the war, and support for a peace proposal, with references to Pentagon papers and U.S. leaders.
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Washington
Hanoii
U.S
South Vietnam
Associated’ Press
Vietnam Veterans
Comtee
North Vietnam
Nixon May Modify Objections To Gain Release Of POWs
Washington sources say President Nixon could alter opposition to the Viet Cong North Vietnamese withdrawal deadline to win freedom for U S prisoners of war. Talks in Paris are at a standstill with both sides waiting for a signal while officials predict a possible November statement tying POW releases to a revised withdrawal plan.
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Nixon
Washington
U.S
Paris
Richard Wixon
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Saigon
United States
Hanoi
New Junior Horse Show Highlights County Fair
Major events unfold at the Pon totoc County Free Fair with a new junior performance horse show at 8 p.m. in the livestock pavilion. Youths in 13 and under and 14 to 18 compete across seven classes including a Tope race, stump race, stake race, trailhorse, goat-tail tying, and western pleasure.
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Pontotoc County
Ada
Frank
Palme Palmer divorce granted to both parties
Divorce granted to Michael Dewayne Palme and Kathy Harlene Palmer. Kathy’s former name restored as part of the decree.
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Michael Dewayne Palme
Kathy Harlene Palmer
Kathy Harn
Oklahoma City Livestock Auction Report Cattle Prices Edge Higher
Oklahoma City AP cattle and hogs sales summary shows feeder steers and heifers mostly steady with many lots in the 300 to 880 pound range. Feeder calves vary by weight with good to low choice offerings, prices from 21.00 to 44.00. Hogs mix as barrows and gilts up about 25, with sows steady and ranges listed.
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Okahoma City
Community visitors and church updates in Union Hill area
Area residents visit Ada neighbors and attend services at Union Hill Baptist Church. The Goodneighbor Club meets at Jessie Matheron's home, with multiple families listed as attendees, and Rev. Don Newby delivers sermons while various visitors travel from Ada Sulphur Latta and other towns.
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Don Newby
Kathy
Stephen
Melvin Newby
Nancy Newby
Oil Center
Lavons Jones
Kenny
Kevin Jones
Pamela Adams
Darrell Stone
Benny Jones
Barbara Newby
Goodneighbor Club
Jessie Matheron
F. QO. Jones
Kevin
Latta
Don Neway
Emma Jones
Joyce Tri
Union Hill Baptist Church
Betty Stonecipher
Ruby Har- Latta
Lois Henderston
Son
Arkansas
Vernon McCurdy
Familly
Ada
Roger Stone
Glen Ada
Guidance Center Expands Staff and Services
The Guidance Center increases its staff and service area. Director Sidney Pepper reports two new fulltime members, psychologist Tira Schaaf and special worker Bill Hagans, plus the addition of a regularly available consulting psychiatrist for the first time.
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Guidance Center
Sidney Pepper
Guidance Center Board
Tira Schaaf
Bill Hagans
Deaths in Ada and nearby towns in September list
Obituary notices report deaths of D. Q. Benton Ada. Carl D. Meadows Pickett. May Frances Auld Ada. Oliver David Nero Moran Ada. Rollie E. Ennis Coalport. Cleta Katherine Jacobs Allen. James Walter McAnally Ada. Elvin Cordell Jack Moran former Ada. Dewey M. Allen Ada. Elizabeth Witherspoon Ada. Forrest R. Hillerby Ada. Yrene B. Robinson Clarita. Minnie Manis Waters Coalgate. Earl E. McKendreer Ada. Funeral homes listed include Criswell Jones-Feggins Slater Cooper Leonard and Smith. Dated Sept. dates vary.
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Vincent R. Mancusi
Mancusi
Cannister
Pentagon
Defense Department
Maj
Floyd Har
Kushner
John Arthur Young
U.S.A
Life Magazine
Newsweek
Fulbright
Mansfield
Harriman
Clifford
Danville
Young
Grays Lake
Stu
Sherrell
North Broadway
Bates
Ing
Nolan Bulkard
Anti Mefuljar
Frank Jared
O. D. Spiller
Lee Elliott
Darren Bryant
Helen Grean
Ets
Famove Watches
Hamilton
Bulova We Agi
Longines
Wittmauer
Gem Jewelers
Oklahoma
Galley
Union Hill
Pageningham
Kay Kemp
Betty Cunningham
Elva Kemp
Velda Hill
Hill
Deloris Agee
Lena Cochran
Ina Haines
Nora Lancaster
Laura] Haines
Elya Kemp
Leona Poindexter
Lillian Agee
Dennis Anderson
Oakes
N. D
Beverly Middough
Omaha
Neb
Calvin Agee
Pamela
Char[Jene Sanders
June Sexton
Ola Mae
Cook
MeLish
Sybil Cul
Boite
Saat
Wolfpoint
Mont
Billy Joe Adams
Famaud
Darreel Rhoades
Lee Rhoades
Ola Fraley
Thcolug
Peetu
Secently
Lilian Agee
Cal Nie Rose
Lottie Fowler
R. I. Tilley
Ballards, Nursing Home
Jessie Mathuron
Gwyn Tilley
Oma Enloe
Lillie Karr
Georgia Will
Earnest Lancaster
Bill Delozier
Harold Long
Jessié Matheron
Clarence Bess
Sandy Bess
Paul Golden
Sonny Golden
John Delozier
Delphia Jones
Judson Kirby
Hudell Bolin
Fred Jones
Wayne
James Rhynes
Phil Rhynes
Don Allison
James Rhynes Jr
Calvin
Rhynes
Josephine Mcanally
Walter McAnally
Mrs
Meredith Summers
Tammy and
Sharron
J. T. Tatum
Luther Parrish
Albert Crow
Marlow
Effie McCormick
Bob Ford
Himare City
Loyd Hill
Lake Texoma
Robert Bollig
Crow
Grady Loyd
Houston Hospital
Eddie Hayes
Walter Crow
Horton and Family
John Delazier
Jimmy Jennings
Tommy Hentherson
Joyce Trivitt
Jim Kirkes
Lois Henderson
Ken Lance
Georgia Walker
Debbie Shaw
Connie Gregory
Kathy Mitchell
Stonewall
Abilene
Texas
D. Q. Benton
Criswell Funeral Home
Carl D. Meadows
Pickett
Frances Auld
Criswell
Oliver
David Nero
Jones-Feggins
Rollie E. Ennis
Coalpate
Slater Funeral Home
Cleta Katherine Jacobs
Allen
James Walter McAnally
Smith Funeral
Elvin Cordell
Jack) Moran
Cooper Funeral Home
Dewey M. Allen
Elizabeth Wither Spoon
Forrest R. Hillerby
Yrene B. Robinson
Clarita
Leonard Funeral Home
Minnie Manis Waters
Coalgate
Earl E. McKendreer
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