Prison Escapee James Earl Ray Still On the Run in Tennessee Mountains
Federal and state agents joined local authorities in a broad manhunt near Brushy Mountain State Prison after James Earl Ray and five other convicts escaped Friday night. Bloodhounds, a helicopter, and roadblocks covered rugged snake infested terrain as temperatures dropped, with officials noting Ray’s likely aim to split from his group. The pursuit involved FBI, state police, and prison staff plus Governor Carter administration coordination, while residents faced movement restrictions and searches. Ray, already serving a life sentence for Martin Luther King Jr.’s murder, had previously attempted escape and now faces renewed federal scrutiny into possible conspiracy claims.
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There's Junior KKK In Kentucky
In Louisville Kentucky AP reports Ku Klux Klan leaders form a Junior Klan study program for white children aged 8 to 18 claiming public schools distort history. Grand Dragon Sherman Adams says lessons cover Klan history and “truth” not racist hate, while denying this is a hate school.
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City Officials Speak Friday Walk Nets New Facts
City officials brief residents on updates to the winterization program expanding eligibility to renters and revised income limits. They discuss planned drilling of a city water well atop a large aquifer with a test well first and eventual pumping, and note sewer project bids delayed to the next council meeting due to bid prep complexities and North Hills hook-up questions.
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Rick Martin
Vi Grice
The
Redevelopment Authority
Journal
Grice
Robert Grice
David Johnson
North Hills
West Washington Street
Johnson
Energy Setbacks Draw Carter Rap
Washington Democrats clash over President Carter energy agenda after House actions defeat his standby gasoline tax and rebates for fuel efficient cars. Senate leaders warn not to blame Congress for the setbacks while noting still open chances for a gas guzzler tax and price controls shift on natural gas.
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Carter
Congress
Philip Sharp
D-Ind
White House
Jody Powell
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Henry M. Jackson
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House
Ways and Means
Jackson
Washington Democrat
House Commerce Subcommittee On
Energy and Power
Powell
Thomas L. Ashley
Ohio
Corry Foam neutralizes toxic spill at plant
Corry Foam officials led by plant manager George Cote reported a spill of several thousand gallons of toluene di isocyanat TDI from a defective tanker valve was quickly controlled and rendered harmless. A Mobay Chemical disaster team neutralized the chemical with a mixture and dirt cover. No danger remained by morning. The incident prompted a supplier claim for losses.
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George Cote
Cote
Journal
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Shady Avenue
Maloney
45 Jobs Available For Area Youth
45 summer jobs for Erie County youths ages 14 to 21 are offered by GECAC with federal funding. Participants will work as teacher aides, drivers, environmental lab workers, camp counsellor aides, and more at non profit sites. Applications are due June 4 and must meet low income guidelines.
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Erie County
Greater Erie Community Action Committee
GECAC
State Street
Erie
Bureau of Employment
North Center Street
Dutch commandos end hostage crisis in Assen and Bovensmilde
Dutch troops backed by jets stormed a train and a school in northern Holland to free 53 hostages held 20 days by South Moluccan gunmen. Two hostages and six gunmen were killed. 12 were wounded including one terrorist. Troops used air and ground assaults, with fire and explosions breaking the hostage stand.
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Assen
J. M. Monsiou
Groningen
M. van Baarsel
Elst
Holland
Justice
Andreas van Agt
van Ag
Bovensmilde
Amsterdam
Het Parool
Sore
Winterization program to aid renters amid funds revival
Erie County plans to restart its energy saving winterization program within weeks with CSA funding channeled through Harrisburg and manpower provided by the Erie County Manpower Office. Changes include lower income thresholds and a rent freeze requirement for eligible low income renters under landlord stipulations. The program targets single family homes and aims to stop cold air infiltration through weatherization work.
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Virginia Girive
Erie County Redevelopment Authority
Department of Community A Fairs
Community Services Administration
Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs
Harrisburg
Erie County Manpower Office
Pennsylvania Office of Weatherization
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