Bishop Dies in Gas Chamber at Nevada Prison
Jesse Bishop, a 46 year old ex Paratrooper and career robber, was executed in the Nevada gas chamber after refusing appeals and last minute clemency. Gov List affirmed the sentence as justice paid. Witnesses described his final moments and reactions. Bishop had a long history of prison terms and drug addiction.
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Carson City
Nev
Jesse Bishop
Nevada
United States
Bishop
Charles Wolff
Reno
Maryland
Wolff
Bob List
List
Supreme Authority
Hostage crisis at St Albans Church ends with surrender
Harold Mann held the St Albans Church of Christ congregation for about three hours on a Sunday, freed the hostages, and surrendered after being allowed to broadcast a statement on a local station. He was charged with kidnapping and criticized the federal government for draft dodgers, deserters, and immigration policies. A Daily Mail photographer, Bob Gay, entered the church during Mann's demand to speak to newsmen.
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Harold Mann
St. Albans
Bob Gay
Charleston Daily Mail
Mann
Marion students enjoy trip amid isolated feelings
Gazette reports four Marion students enjoyed a trip but felt strange as the only Americans present. The piece highlights cross cultural experiences on page 4A. Correspondent notes local student perspectives within the Marion Independent Schools context.
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Marion
Thevis Convicted of Arson and Murder in Porn Empire Case
Thevis is described as filled with bitterness and vengeance after his conviction for arson and murder linked to a pornography empire. A neighbor recalls targeting the fattest member of his club to appoint treasurer, saying they wanted someone they could catch.
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Michael Thevis
Snow and cold move into Iowa per weather shift
A warm Indian summer ends as a narrow band of snow stretches from Estherville to Red Oak, Iowa. Reports show at least 1 inch in several areas with slick roads and reduced visibility, prompting cautious driving advice as the snow spreads toward Fort Dodge and Mason City.
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National Weather Service
Des Moines
Iowa
Estherville
Red Oak
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Nebraska
Sears faces EEOC charges of pay and hiring bias
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accuses Sears Roebuck and Co. of paying women less than men and discriminating against minorities in recruitment and hiring across stores and offices. Suits were filed in Chicago Montgomery Atlanta New York and Memphis. Sears cites its affirmative action record and notes that 57 percent of its workforce were women and 20 percent minorities.
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Washington
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Sears, Roebuck and Co
U.S
Chicago
Montgomery
Ala
Atlanta
New York
Memphis
Sears
EEOC
Fatal gondola crash at State Fair of Texas kills man
At the State Fair of Texas a Swiss Sky Ride gondola car collided high above the midway. Fred Millard, 41, of Dallas died after the ride stalled and other cars crashed, injuring 16 people and prompting a six hour early closure. Police ordered an immediate investigation.
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Dallas
UPI
Texas
Ed Spencer
Cotton Bowl Stadium
Sharon Dell
Fred Millard
Millard
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Fairgrounds
von Roll
Switzerland
Mid-America
St. Louis
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Kolo
U.S. Supreme Court
Marion Independent Schools
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Grand Jury
Gazette
Mark Dukes
Iowa State
Chevy Prewitt
Northwestern
Sioux City
Laurens
Sandra
Roxanna
Renee
Parkland
Baylor Medical Center
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