Attica Findings Confirm Gunshot Deaths of Hostages
Associated Press reports two pathologists confirmed that nine hostages at Attica State Prison died of gunshot wounds, contradicting earlier claims of slashed throats during the prison takeover. The dispute involves Gov Rockefeller and Commissioner Oswald, while a state task force seeks further information.
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Associated Press
Attica
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Attica State Prison
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Westchester County
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Monroe County
Edland
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Russell G. Oswald
Siegel
Edward Moran
Moran
New York Times
Michael Baden
New York City
Baden
Daniel Alterman
Joshua Roth
The
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Hope centennial plans urged at Rotary luncheon
Secretary of State Kelly Bryant told the Hope Rotary Club on September 17 that planning should begin for Hope Arkansas centennial events. He noted incorporation started in 1875 with papers in 1875 and Hope’s city status in 1906. He urged use of state records to aid birth certificates and centennial prep.
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Hope Rotary Club
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Little Rock
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United States
Medina Case May Soon Go to the Jury
The My Lai murder trial of Capt. Ernest Medina could reach the jury by Wednesday as Col. Kenneth Howard considers jury instructions for five Vietnam veteran jurors. The judge has reduced charges from murder to involuntary manslaughter for deaths of 100 civilians and dismissed one charge of ordering a boy shot, with final arguments and deliberation potentially occurring in June. Medina, commander of Charlie Company, faces one murder charge for shooting a woman in My Lai during 1968.
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Probe of Bellville school salaries opens statewide inquiry
The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee was asked to investigate Bellville School District salaries in Yell County. Supt George D Cowger earned 20927 last year, wife Irene 14429 and agr teacher Logan White 15278, with most of their pay donated back to the district. Cowger keeps about 6300, while retirement chief Hoyte Pyle warns such practices create retirement credits and could cost the state millions. district leaders say high salaries and donations are necessary to operate and to meet salary laws.
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Bellville
Yell County
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The
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Cowger
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Logan B. White
Rozzell
Hoyte K. Pyle
Cowper
Madison mayor favors nightly curfew after marshal shooting
Madison Arkansas and Forrest City report a curfew likely to continue as Madison city marshals recover from a Friday night shooting that left Herbert Fleming and deputy A J Ragan injured. Malcolm Gorman and Coretta Gorman also sustained gunshot wounds. slack police accounts describe the shooting near the Gorman home. State Police investigate as violence near the predominantly Negro town heightens tension.
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Madison
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Fleming
Malcom Gorman
Euline Gorman
Gorman
Coretta
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Jewish New Year Observed Worldwide During Rosh Hashanah
The Associated Press notes synagogues globally filled with Jews marking Rosh Hashanah, the new year, which begins at sundown Sunday ushering a 10 day penitential period ending with Yom Kippur. Rabbis urge vows of action alongside prayers as communities reflect across Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox traditions.
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Central Counce of American Rab
Ma N. Risendrath
Union of American Heir Congregations
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