Rumor Panic Fades as Officials Debunk Little Rock Riot Talks
Across Little Rock false rumors of riots and federal orders stirred fear over the weekend. Police, hospital, and utility officials debunked each claim, tracing many to gossip at beauty shops and stores. No verifiable threats, no arrests, yet lingering anxiety about rumor spread.
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Violence Flare In Milwaukee Negro Areas Across Nation
Violence hit Milwaukee and several cities as riots erupted in Negro districts. One policeman and an unidentified woman were killed in Milwaukee. 53 hospitalized, 12 officers among them. Fires numbered in the dozens with numerous arrests as troops withdrew from Detroit. National Guard and state police remained ready amid outbreaks in Portland and Cleveland after a night of looting.
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Convict Recaptured After Escape From Tucker Prison Farm
In Mornay Arkansas on July 31 1987 J D Cook a 42 year old inmate from Drew County escaped from Tucker Prison Farm three days earlier. He was recaptured about four miles south of the town after being left at a Veterans Administration Hospital for a physical exam amid a routine transfer.
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