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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1968
Page
9
Ohio prison riot ends after two hours at Lebanon Correctional Institution. Five prisoners shot. four inmates treated at Middletown Hospital, one man in serious condition. Guards fired buckshot over heads. no hostages. Damages estimated at $5,000 as water damage spread through the building. National Guardsmen stood by but were not needed.
In Owensboro Kentucky residents claim a sassafras tree is among the largest of its kind, standing over 100 feet tall. A prison riot report details 800 inmates returning to cells, 200 fleeing through blocks, throwing firebombs, with guards using tear gas and buckshot to restore order.
Johannesburg police investigate pigeon racing amid concerns of gambling infiltration. Authorities review whether activities linked to the sport hide illegal wagering and attempt to curb potential criminal influence.
Army Pvt Frank H Krautter aged 20 son of Mr and Mrs Harry Krautter Minersville Route 1 has been assigned as a cannoneer in the 7th Field Artillery at Fort Riley Kansas His wife Judy resides in Minersville
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