Echo from Attica highlights race and class clashes in riot
Prisoners in Attica speak of unity and revolution while hostages endure harsh conditions. A white inmate named Jerry leads jailhouse rhetoric on race, with Blease Montgomery from Conway, SC, promising solidarity “or we gon’ die together.” Observers note radical politics amid tense scenes, as guards and inmates confront the hostage circle guarded with makeshift gear.
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Britain backs Market demand for U S to alter policy
London reports Britain aligned with the Common Market nations in urging Washington to devalue the dollar and lift Nixon’s 10 percent import surcharge. Barber told Connally these steps are needed to end the dollar crisis, as discussions with IMF officials and Group of Ten ministers proceed, with talks to continue in Washington later this month.
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Puerto Rico Divided Over Statehood as Protests Erupt
The article surveys Puerto Rico's split on statehood with Governor Ferre pushing 1980 as a statehood target while independence supporters remain a small but militant faction. It notes violence in the independence movement, past attacks on U S leaders, recent campus clashes, and mass demonstrations during governors’ conference. It also highlights Puerto Rico’s economic growth under Operation Bootstrap yet persistent unemployment and unrest amid population pressures.
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Blue Water film praised for beauty and savagery at sea
A review lauds Blue Water White Death as gripping and beautifully photographed underwater cinema about great white sharks rated G. The piece notes College Cinema continues The Foursome, calls it X rated garbage, and previews They Might Be Giants with George C Scott and Joanne Woodward. Matrix of showtimes in Harte Manchester and Williamstown.
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