Inmate siege ends at Indiana prison hostages freed
Indiana State Prison ends a 35 hour uprising as three hostages are released. Chester Beverly says protests over crowded conditions and treatment triggered the takeover. Governor Bowen promises amnesty and talks with inmates as improvements and an ombudsman are planned.
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Whittaker Considers 74 Maine Governor Bid as Independent
Former Bangor Theological Seminary president and ex state senator Dr Frederick W Whittaker indicates a possible run for Maine governor in 1974 as an independent. He will decide by June 1974, joining state Sen Joseph Brennan who has already announced.
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Maine
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Joseph Brennan
Portland
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Motorcyclist Hurt in Goose Rocks Road Accident
Patricia Noble, 29, of Beach Wood Road was treated and released from Webber Hospital Biddeford after a motorcycle crash Monday afternoon. She lost control on Goose Rocks Road when a soft shoulder caused the bike to flip near the Freeland Smith residence on Oak Ridge Road. She sustained a broken hand and minor cuts and bruises.
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Patricia Noble
Beach Wood Road
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Biddeford
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Freeland Smith
Oak Ridge Road
Six Story Fall Tests Hallandale Worker Will to Work
Paul Wilson a 22 year old Hallandale construction worker fell six stories at a Miami Beach site and survived with limited injuries. He plans to climb scaffolds again to fund his University of Florida education. Co workers recall a swan dive like fall and Wilson says his body absorbed the shock. His left arm and face struck a shallow gully on impact and the rest landed on higher ground.
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Miami Beach
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University of Florida
Nationwide gun theft reporting expands from New England
The U S Treasury expands a pilot program begun in New England to nationwide voluntary reporting of lost or stolen firearms in interstate shipments. Rex N Davis, director of ATF in New York, notes 18 reports in six weeks prompted the expansion to curb trafficking and improve tracing. The Gun Control Act of 1968 places ATF primary responsibility for such losses and encourages manufacturers insurers and trucking firms to report.
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New England
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Cambodian City Faces Ongoing Khmer Rouge Siege
Cambodian capital Kompong Cham endures reinforced defense as Khmer Rouge insurgents press on two fronts. Rebels fire about 200 mortar shells against the 70,000 population city as helicopters and a Mekong convoy deliver reinforcements. Fighting centers near the university and the ancient temple on the city’s southwestern edge, according to Col. Am Rong.
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Khmer Rouge
Here
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Saco Council Set To Convene Tonight Amid City Agenda
The Saco City Council meets at 7:30 with items including possible acceptance of Wendy Way as a city street a proposal to establish a nursery school in the AMVETS Hall and the first reading of an ordinance creating a four way stop at Clark and Union streets.
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Congress votes on veto over ambulance aid program
Congress continues debate after President Nixon vetoed a $185 million three year federal aid plan to improve local ambulance and emergency services. The Senate has voted to override. the House vote is set for September 12 with expectations to sustain the veto.
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Nixon
Senate
Brennan Becomes First Candidate for Maine Governor
Senate Minority Leader Joseph E. Brennan announced his bid for the 1974 Democratic nomination in Maine. He outlined plans on public power, no fault auto insurance, equal rights, tax reform, land use, housing and improved criminal justice. Brennan, a four term legislator and Portland lawyer, vows to file campaign reports starting October while his family ties and career are noted.
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Portland
Senate
Joseph E. Brennan
Brennan
Maine
Secretary of State
Cumberland County
Woman Overdoses Mother and Hangs Self in Japan
Tsuneto Takagaki a 4 year old farmer allegedly fed her ailing 77 year old mother sleeping pills then hanged herself at the family altar today. A note says she could not bear seeing Mother suffer and wanted to put Mother to rest painlessly forever. The mother survived.
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Onomichi
Japan
Tsuneto Takagaki
Miss Takagaki
Senior Choir Rehearsal at United Baptist Church
Lawrence Davis leads a 7 30 p m rehearsal for the Senior Choir at United Baptist Church 318 Main St Saco. Boy Soul Troop 341 meets every Tuesday from 7 to 8 30 p m at United Beguat Church 318 Main St CO.
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United Baptist Church
Main St
Saco
Boy Soul Troop
United Beguat Church
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