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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1971
Page
8
California has paid out 677,282 to 406 claimants over four years under the nations first victims of violent crimes law. Another 27 people received 119,261 under the Good Samaritan Act, with 24,158 more in the pipeline. Awards reach 5,000 plus 10 percent legal fees. denials cite lack of need or contributory fault.
Classified ads placed before 9 30 a m on weekdays or 9 a m Saturdays receive same day service. Display style notices must be placed by noon the day before. Dial 431 4100 for details.
A bolt of lightning ignited a gasoline refinery blaze near Arkansas City Kansas. Firefighters battled a 300 foot flame for hours with 120 men on scene. Conti nental Oil Co. contributed foam trucks while Apco sent 100 workers. Damage to a premium gasoline tank and related equipment from the $200000 valuation was expected to exceed $500000.
San Quentin prison in California saw six inmates and staff killed in a bloody jailbreak attempt led by George Jackson. An Oakland attorney, Stephen Mitchell Bingham, 29, was sought for questioning after reportedly visiting Jackson prior to the incident. Jackson allegedly produced a 9mm pistol and fled toward a wall before guards fired on the escape party. Sergeant Jere Graham and four others died amid the chaotic scene, with most victims found in Jackson’s cell. the day described as the prison’s blackest, bloodiest.
Twenty eight people were killed and seven reported missing after South Korean military prisoners escaped a west coast island jail and hijacked a bus in a bid to reach central Seoul. The incident led to a brief airport closure and a shaken defense minister offering to resign.
Fire at 51 W Elm caused minor damage Sunday. Two fire trucks arrived at 5 30 p m. Residents Willard Riley and family were home. Damage included charred garage wood blistered hallway paint and light smoke in the house. Cause was careless use of matches. First fire in 11 days in Chanute. city once went 47 days without a fire.
Instructions advise calling the Tribune carrier if you miss delivery and provide a phone number 431 3400 with a 5 30 p m time reference for contact.
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