Demonstrators Rally For Attica Inmates Across Cities
Demonstrators in Los Angeles Norman and Buffalo supported Attica inmates following the prison’s bloody uprising. Activists including Black Panthers and the Angela Davis Defense Committee called for reform as speakers highlighted nonviolent conduct by inmates amid police action.
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Attica riot links draw GOP leaders fire and support
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller faced charges from belligerent inmates as Republican leaders split on the Attica uprising. Ronald Reagan warned bargaining with hostages risks deaths for prison staff, comparing Attica to San Quentin’s Aug 21 escape that left six dead. William Kunstler defended inmates as legitimate grievance bearers. John Mitchell called the rebellion a regrettable event.
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Gunshot Deaths Confirmed Among Attica Hostages
State Corrections Commissioner Rus sell G. Oswald announced hostages died from gunshot wounds during the Attica prison revolt, while the exact source of the gunfire remained unexplained. Autopsies showed eight hostages slain by gunfire with another later victim. officials dispute earlier reports of slashed throats.
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Saigon Tu Do nightclub blast injures and damages city
An explosion at the Tu Do night club in Saigon caused fires and injuries as cars burned along Tu Do Street. Initial reports cited four deaths amid a downtown shock wave from a large bomb.
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Six Die In Fire At Lil Haven Nursing Home
A fire at Lil Haven nursing home in Salt Lake City killed six residents and injured 11. Eighteen people were in the building when the blaze started on the second floor. 12 survivors were reported, with 11 hospitalized. Fire Marshal Ben Andrus said investigators would probe the cause.
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Ohio Steel Layoffs Drive Short Claims Rise
In Ohio layoffs in the steel industry mainly last one to two weeks, boosting unemployment claims. For the week ending Sept 11, new claims totaled 15,208, rising since early August. Officials cite a lack of orders in Stark and Mahoning counties as the main factor.
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World Press Blasts Attica Attack
European papers publish horror at the Attica prison riot death toll with blunt editorials. Commentators blame racial tensions, liberal crime policy, and political figures for the uprising and call the response heavy handed.
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GOP Assails Dems For Partisanship At Governors Conference
Republican governors at the 63rd National Governors Conference accuse Democrats of partisan bias while endorsing President Nixon's economic policy. Gov. John A. Love of Colorado denounces Muskie's keynote, saying the Attica uprising remarks show failures by both parties and administrations.
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Pressure Mounts For Devaluing Dollar
London reports the Group of 10 convening to urge end of the 10 percent import surcharge and a dollar devaluation. Britain backs a move to realign currencies with Japan and Canada informal in support while Washington opposes devaluation and argues for currency revaluation of foreign monies.
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