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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1962

Page

14

Riot at Mt Vincent de Paul Penitentiary Leaves One Dead

Rioters battled guards and troops for hours at the Mt Vincent de Paul Penitentiary. One convict, William Alder of Montreal, died after being shot and hospitalized. 27 others were wounded as 1,308 inmates caused extensive damage and fires. Police and firefighters eventually regained control with 630 prisoners left in the yard at night.

Mt. Vincent de Paul Penitentiary Lecerre Cer Ains Bt Rodolphe Lavele Auuive William Alder Montreal Allen J. MacLeod Federal Penitentiaries MacLeod Lédegree Riviere Des Prairies

Soviet Urges End to White Africa Plan in Rhodesia Debate

The Soviet Union charged Britain with imposing a racist constitution on Southern Rhodesia as Western powers push for a white Africa. Morozov demanded immediate repeal and independence by 1982, while Ghana and Ethiopia urged Britain to set aside the constitution and grant full self government and freedoms to Africans. The General Assembly debate continued.

New York Times Co United Nations N. Y Soviet Union Britain Rhodesia Africa Platon D. Morozov General Assembly Southern Rhodesia Ghana Quaison - Lackey Southern Tesfaye Gerbe - Egzy Ethiopia

Joy President Gets Coal Post

James A. Drain of Pittsburgh was named manufacturing vice chairman of the National Coal Policy Conference and will join the NCPC executive committee and board. Drain, newly named president of Joy Manufacturing Co., urged cooperation among coal producers, unions, railroads, utilities, and equipment manufacturers including his firm.

Washington James A. Drain Pittsburgh National Coal Policy Conference Drain Joy Manufacturing Co NCPC United Mine Workers Joy Company

Rusk Heads to Europe to Frame Allied Nuclear Policy

Secretary of State Dean Rusk travels to five European capitals for a 10 day talks with allied leaders on strengthening the Atlantic alliance and a base rights renewal in the Azores. He aims to report progress on nuclear power and NATO unity while keeping no major decisions. The trip includes visits to Paris Berlin Bonn Rome London and Lisbon with a June 28 return.

Washington Dean Rusk Western Europe Atlantic Portugal America U. S Azores Rusk West State Department Berlin Pati France Charles de Gaullé Germany Konrad R Adentautr Britain Prine Harold: Macmilthe Italy West Europe Jes Js Tate Lisbon Dobrynin Kremlin Europe United States de Gaulle North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO Ant All Mon'sday Robert S. McNamara Paris Bonn Rome London

Man Sentenced for Shoplifting at Montgomery Ward Store

Everett Mitchell, 30 days in jail and a $27 fine were imposed by City Police Judge Joe Thomas after Mitchell pleaded guilty to shoplifting two pairs of socks from Montgomery Ward. He admitted this was his second shoplifting offense before the bench.

Montgomery Ward Everett Mitchell Joe Thomas Mitchell Meredith Court

Laughton Back Home After Hospital Stay

Hollywood report notes Charles Laughton has returned home after a hospital stay. Agent Tah Schroer confirms ongoing recovery and plans for further appearances.

Laughton Hollywood Charles Tah Schroer

Khrushchev Visits Romania Amid Market Tensions

Khrushchev arrived in Bucharest for a week long visit after a June leader reception by 300000 Romanians. He met with Gheorghiu Dejh and deputies to discuss economic ties ahead of potential stops in Hungary and Czechoslovakia. Western diplomats expect talks to focus on mobilizing Communist resources against the Common Market though official details remain undisclosed.

Khrushchev Budha Bulgaria Hungary Czechoslovakia Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej East Bloc Moscow

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