Prison Break Sparks Debate Over Discipline at San Quentin
San Francisco Aug 21 Eight inmates at San Quentin attempted a coordinated escape challenging the prison’s hard discipline approach. Guards fired, one convict killed and another wounded, while police and Crissy Field aircraft aided in recapturing the escapees as debates grow over balancing punishment with reform in prisons nationwide.
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Prison Riots Highlight California Lawman Case
The Canton Daily News reports on California prison unrest as three inmates are killed in riots at San Quentin while the state reels from the pursuit of a gangster linked to a murder case. Officials debate handling of rioters and the broader fight against crime.
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Soap prices and groceries in a vintage advert
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