Breakout at Tennessee prison fuels manhunt and guard deployment
Convict Larry E. Wacker and three others recaptured after a mass escape from a Tennessee prison. Gov. Ray Blanton ordered about 150 National Guard troops with helicopters to assist a widening search while Warden Stoney Lane organized a mountain special force of six to nine guards and bloodhounds. Authorities, including local volunteers, continued tracking in rain dampened woods as authorities suspected the fugitive Ray Blanton said was either in Guatemala or still in the Cumberland area.
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Larry E. Wacker
Stoney Lane
Ray Blanton
Carl Wallace
The
Tennessee National Guard
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Ray
Cumberland
Lane
Presty
Mountai
Donald Ray Caylas
Caylor
Ris
Guatemala
National Guard
U.S
Griffin Bell
Bell
Carter
FBI
Joel Plummer
Ray Ata
Tennessee
C. Murray Henderson
Henderson
Macker
Hacker
Robert Moore
Nashville
Blanion
Brushy Mountain
Weather summary for Bridgeport and vicinity
Partly sunny today with highs 70 to 75 degrees. Tonight should be fall like with lows around 36. Tuesday mostly sunny with highs in the 70s and a 10 percent chance of rain. North to northwest winds 15 to 20 mph today diminishing to about 10 mph tonight. Almanac notes for Monday June 3, 1977 show sunrise 6:19 a.m. and sunset 8:27 p.m. Temperature extremes yesterday ranged from a high near 57 to a low 35. Precip yesterday 0.16 inch.
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Bridgeport
North Co North
Escape at Brushy Mountain Prison Sparks Investigation
Officials describe Ray’s escape as absurd and untrue and promise a full probe. Perimeter expansion aimed to recapture the fugitives who may be roaming near the prison area. The 1970s Brushy Mountain site previously housed a coal mine and closed after a guards’ strike. current recapture efforts center on the tower guard role and potential negligence.
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Ray
Henderson
First Day Care Center for Aged In State to Close
Connecticut’s first day care center for the elderly will close this month due to money problems. Avery Heights Center in Hartford’s South End, run by Church Homes Inc, served about 60 people since opening nearly five years ago. It helps elderly residents stay in their own homes, with drop-off and pickup services for families.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Avery Heights
South End
Richard Ide
Church Homes Inc
Mary Danko
Avery Nursing Home
Weicker Urges Protest Over Yugoslav Albanian Rights
Senator J Owell P Weicker Jr Republican of Connecticut urged Secretary of State Cyrus Vance to protest Yugoslav oppression of ethnic Albanians living in Yugoslavia. He said about 0.3 million Albanians face heavy restrictions and called for continued vigorous protests to defend basic rights and freedoms.
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Hartford
UPT
J.owell P. Weicker Jr
Cyrus Vance
Weicker
Eller
Vance
Yugoslavia
First Lady Amy Carter tours Latin America diplomacy
The First Lady Amy Carter joined President Carter’s tour, greeting Latin American leaders and signaling closer inter American ties. Brzezinski noted women’s potential impact while Perez and Carter discussed human rights and energy. the visit included Peru’s fiesta and Brazil’s concerns, with plans to formalize agreements in Washington.
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White House
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Brzezinski
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Mnke
Caracas
Simon Bolivar International
Jimmy
Carlos Andres Perez
United States
Washington
New York
Chicago
Perez
Venezuela
Carter
Cyrtis R- Vance
Zbigniew — Hrzeszewski
Vance
U.S
Indalecio Lievano
la Casonia
Latin America
Air Quality Report for Connecticut Cities Released
Hartford and 9 other cities receive Sunday air quality readings with Hartford New Haven Derby and several towns listed as moderate to unhealthy. Forecast calls for similar levels today with conditions varying by city.
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State Environmental Protection Department
New Haven
Derby
Stamford
Greenwich
Danbury
Waterbury
Middletown
Enfield
New Britain
Bridgeport
Cito
Mayor Lauds City Progress and Open Door Policy
On front page continued, the mayor highlights a youth advisory council, tax relief from a lower city debt load, and timely bill payments reducing unpaid obligations to zero. He cites a $55 million bonded debt with no new bonds in 18 months, and notes major school renovations funded by a $4.2 million federal grant.
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Eve Oo
Miler Wee Eee
Anet Hering
Larry Conti
Tcritom
Passibg
U.S
Laurel Avenue
Commission On the Handicapped
Evelyn Kennedy
Edward LeMoine
Veterans’ Affairs Office
James Griffin
Harborview
Fireside
Kidnaping and Rape Accusation In City Case
A 19 year old wife on Poplar street alleges she was kidnapped and raped by two men after being forced into a car near 10 30 p m Saturday. John L Paul 32 of 438 Hanover street was arrested on sexual assault and kidnapping charges and held for Common Pleas court arraignment.
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Matt Aims
Poplar Street
John L. Paul
Hanover Street
Common Pleas Court
Frank DelToro
Roger Falcone
Seaside Park
Tranistan Avenue
Lawrence Gentile
James Lyons
Park City Hospital
No Construction Strike Called by Connecticut Unions
A unions spokesman said a predicted strike by 15 000 Connecticut construction workers will not take place today. Union leaders declined or could not be reached for comment as contract talks continue with Associated General Contractors. The threatened walkout involved locals from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the International Union of Operating Engineers, with a broader disruption possible if no deal is reached soon.
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Hartford
APY
Connecticut
Eamsters
Frank White
Vice
Associated General Contractors
Feaders
Connecticut Endorers District Council
International Union of Operating Engineers
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Technicians Await Start Up Of Alaska Oil Pipeline
Technicians at Pump Station 1 in Pradhoe Alaska await the June 20 startup order for the trans Alaskan pipeline. Alyeska officials say the 800 mile system could begin pumping now but delays remain for reliability and safety. ARCO and BP expect to deliver 600000 barrels daily, with 300000 from each owner. The delay is due to tests, equipment issues, and a 60 day notice requirement to the federal government.
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Alaska
Mike Jens
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co
North America
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Jens
Texas
Henry Moller
Atlantic Richfield
British Petroleum
ARCO
Ben Odom
Prudhos Bay
Odom
Moller
Valdez
Valdes
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Midwest
Japan
Panama Canal
Gulf of Mexic
Wal
Dexter Smith
Joh Harville
Harvie
Anchorage
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Smith
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Pump Station 1
Ens
Amex Warned Against Move Into State
Jamies P. Rybeck of Meriden warns American Stock Exchange President Paul Kalton that Connecticut Assembly’s anti investor stance harms the state’s appeal. He notes the exchange may relocate to Stamford or New Jersey and criticizes the new dividend tax schedule as discriminatory toward investors.
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Meriden
Connecticut Tvestment Bankers Association
American Stock Exchange
New York
Connecticut
Jamies P. Rybeck
Exchange
Paul Kalton
Connecticut General Assembly
Rybeck
Kosten
Stamford
New Jersey
General Assembly
BARD on Front Page Features Leonard and Celebrities
On page one BARD continues front page coverage with Leonard. Damon Evans sang medley from West Side Story. Celebrities included Cyril Ritchard Lyon Redgrave George Shirley Mildred Natwick John Lithgow and Fred Gwynne. Dick Cavett hosted the event and officials hope it becomes annual. Charles Curtis, elected vice president under Herbert Hoover, was of Indian ancestry through his Kaw mother.
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Leonard
Damon Evans
I Mediay
Cyril Ritchard
Lyon Redgrave
George Shirley
Mildred Natwick
John Lithgow
Fred Gwynne
Dick Cavett
Charles Curtis
Herbert Hoover
Women Leaders Highlight State WY Conference Sessions
Women outnumber opponents in workshops on women health care arts and aging. The Bernhard center at UR hosted poetry reading by state women poets and a Westport singer performed Steven Reddy’s I Am Woman while Branford belly dancers showcased the arts exhibit. An UB athletic display followed lunch and a three hour final session at Bernhard center auditorium concluded with votes on more than 40 resolutions including ERA. Secretary of State Gloria Schaffer opened the session and announced the 22 delegates chosen for the national WY conference with several alternates listed. A conference report will go to the national IWU committee and the State Commission on the Status of Women.
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Bernthard
Helen Spencer
Berndard Center
Gloria Schaffer
Audrey Beck
Kay Bergin
Maureen Brodoff
Shirley Bysiewicz
Becky Castro
Alice Chapman
Marianne Maguina Cobb
Ann Crimmens
Ivor J. Echols
Betty Hudson
Julie Matthaci
Elsie O'Sullivan
Doris Roldan
State Schaffer
Deanne Shapiro
Elizabeth Spalding
Vern Slecker
Joan Steffens
Suzanne Taylor
Dai Thompson
Catholic Group Opposes ERA Votes in Bridgeport
The Bridgeport District Council of Catholic Women voted to oppose the Equal Rights Amendment to the U S Constitution calling the amendment language vague and uncertain. It urged state lawmakers to rescind Connecticut approval after a failed bill this session. The National Council of Catholic Women adopted a similar resolution.
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Bridgeport
The
National Council of Catholic Women
Destry Auto on Railroad Avenue Destroys Car
Auto on Railroad Avenue was destroyed by fire at 3 00 last night. Police said the owner was not known and firefighters found the vehicle fully involved in flames upon arrival.
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Ah Auto
Railroside Avenue
Wordin Avenue
Brothers Arrested In Fight After Knifing Incident
Two brothers Armento Morales 23 and Samuel Morales 29 were arrested at 4 20 am Sunday after a fight in which Armento was stabbed in the hand. Both men were held on unspecified charges and detained in bail after police found them at the residence on East Main Street following a disturbance call. Armento required medical attention for his hand wound.
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Armento Morales
East Main Street
Samuel Morales
Radiacar
Armenio Morales
Elm City blast sparks four alarm blaze at Murray's Downtowner
In New Haven a Sunday night explosion rocked downtown near the Murray's Downtowner restaurant. Two people were treated for injuries and released after the blast tossed debris across the street. Firefighters battled about half a block of damage, with nearly 40 crews working to bring the fire under control.
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New Haven
Cynthia Norman
Steven Gottleb
Murray
Yale- New Haven Hospital
Chapel
York Streets
Kennelly Eyes Killian's Job in 1978 Governor Race
Wallingford AP James J. Kennelly indicated he would seek the 1978 Democratic nomination for governor if Lt. Gov. Killian does not run He favors the lieutenant governor spot if a vacancy arises Kennelly Hartford six term lawmaker and son in law of the late John M Bailey Governor Ella Grasso said she would welcome Killian on the ticket and intends to seek a fourth term Grasso presented at a Democratic event with party chairman William A O Neill predicting she will secure the nomination.
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Wallingford
Kennelly
Hartford
John M. Bailey
Grasso
Killian
William A. O'Neill
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