Newfoundland Outpost Shows Modern Bases Amid Hard Life For US Troops
Special writer portrays U S Army at Newfoundland bases as modern yet spartan. Troops live in two story barracks with comforts, but recreation is scarce and work is constant. Location near Europe clashes with isolation and harsh climate as men endure long deployments.
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Newfoundland
U. S. Army
Bastion
Western Hemisphere
Lower
St. Lawrence Basin
North America
Europe
Home
Avalon Peninsula
Maine
Grand Banks
Convicts Foiled Escape Plan At New Mexico Prison
Seven young penitentiary convicts overpowered after attempting to use two women as hostages during a prison escape. Warden J B McManus said the women, escorted by a guard, were seized in the hospital building. tear gas subdued the assailants. The women were unharmed aside from minor effects.
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Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico Penitentiary
J. B. McManus
McManus
Prisoners Overpower Guards In Jailhouse Escape Attempt
Women fought guards and demanded the warden summon an automobile. Assistant Superintendent White and Captain Duran aided. After a struggle, prisoners used billies and gas, overpowered staff, and rushed to the second floor with one woman as state police arrived and used gas to quell the convicts.
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Supt
C. A. White
Fidel Duran
Bullitt Injured Demonstrating Calisthenics for Knox
Former ambassador William Bullitt arrived with Navy Secretary Frank Knox in Seattle and limped from the plane after pulling a tendon while demonstrating calisthenics to the secretary. The incident occurred during arrival procedures and Bullitt was helped by aides.
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Seattle
William Bullitt
Navy
Frank Knox
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