Fugitive Ray Tracked by Bloodhounds After Prison Escape
Exhausted fugitive James Earl Ray failed to outrun bloodhounds named Sandy and Little Red after escaping from Cumberland Mountain prison. The hunt spanned about 50 hours and covered woodland, water, and rough terrain as Ray, aged 30s, was pursued by officers and dogs near Devonia and along a power line clearing before fatigue slowed him further.
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Carter identifies five top candidates for FBI helm
President Carter named five leading contenders to head the FBI, including Sheriff William Lucas of Wayne County Michigan and Los Angeles District Attorney John Van De Camp. The list also includes Judge Hartington A Wood of Chicago, Justice John J Urwin Jr of Massachusetts, and Neil John Welch, head of the FBI Philadelphia office. Carter said the five are superbly qualified and will undergo further background checks by Attorney General Griffin Bell. Shapiro noted 236 considered, 60 interviewed, 48 actually interviewed, with two withdrawing from contention.
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Sunol Glen faces shrinking enrollment and age 8 classrooms
Sunol Glen School, the sole school in the district, sees a steady decline from 147 students in K-8 this year to an expected 140 next year. Principal and teachers note smaller class sizes around 16 to 17 per room and a shift in teaching focus while the district contemplates a future for the campus.
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How to Make Your Home Earthquake Safe
A practical guide for pre quake planning and home safety. The article advises area by area surveys to identify hazards such as broken glass and unsecured mirrors, pictures, and heirlooms. It suggests securing items with brackets and clamps and storing delicate objects in low, safe places to prevent damage if shaking occurs.
Worm business in trouble says Helen Asvitt
A report on Helen Asvitt seeking an exit from the worm business cites poor profits and bad market conditions. The note appears in the Today's Review section with other brief items on Page 9.
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