The Ray Escape Puzzle Lingers At Brushy Mountain
The James Earl Ray escape raises questions about how seven convicts climbed under a live wire and used a hidden ladder. Gov. Ray Blanton notes marks on the wall suggesting a notch near a rock cliff, while officials discuss weather erosion and a power outage. Investigators suspect inmate distraction aided the breakout and guard responses, with Larry Hacker named as a possible ladder creator.
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Dogs Help Cornered Ray in Brushy Mountain Capture
James Earl Ray was tracked by two bloodhounds and found exhausted in a leaf pile after a 54 hour escape from Brushy Mountain State Prison. A second inmate, Donald Ray Caylor, was caught in Oak Ridge, leaving only Douglas Shelton at large. Ray spoke once, saying he felt good, as officials praised the dogs Sandy and Little Red.
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Dutch marines kill hijackers after dawn train siege
Dutch marines destroyed the hijacked train command post with heavy fire killing six extremist actors and freeing four teachers in Bovenmilde. A school was raided, and four gunmen were seized as authorities pursued autopsies and ballistics results to confirm the held people’s deaths.
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Preview of A Bridge Too Far at Ohio University Benefit
Ohio University supporters held a Saturday sneak preview of the Joseph E. Levine film A Bridge Too Far for a benefit toward the Cornelius Ryan Foreign Correspondent Internship Fund.
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Nigerian chief attends Ohio graduation across 7000 miles
Rose Onyema graduates from Ohio University on Saturday in a ceremony watched by her father, a Nigerian tribal chief, who traveled a 7000 mile distance to attend. The event highlights cross continental ties and the family’s support for her achievement.
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Rose Onyema
Ohio University
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Labor Leaders Shift Focus in Ohio General Assembly
In Columbus, organized labor moves beyond their stalled priority bargaining bill and plans to push new issues during the 112th General Assembly. Page 12.
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Weather outlook: showers possible Tuesday with warm highs
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with a 20 percent rain chance tonight and 30 percent on Tuesday. Highs near 80 both today and Tuesday and lows around the 60s. Details: Page 7.
Energy Taxes Studied By Ways and Means Panel
The House Ways and Means Committee weighs a 10 percent tax credit for businesses investing in energy saving equipment such as insulation and solar systems. The panel plans a vote on Carter energy proposals, including higher oil prices and gasoline costs.
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Ohio IWY Conference Ends With Two Resolutions
The two day Ohio International Women's Year conference adjourned with only two resolutions passed. Delegates backed employment for Black women and a general pledge for adequate food shelter clothing and medical care with language supporting a woman's right to fertility control.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Carter Assigns Pettigrew to Build Public Support for Reorganization
President Carter tasks Richard Pettigrew with creating a public constituency for federal reorganization. Pettigrew, ex Florida House speaker, plans hearings seminars and task forces to involve citizens, interest groups, and lawmakers, aiming to make government more manageable amid 2000 departments. He invites broad participation to back reforms.
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