Soledad hearing riot leads to courtroom chaos
In a San Francisco Superior Court session, Soledad Brothers defendants clashed with guards and spectators as Judge Carl Allen cleared the court amid shouting and physical scuffles. The disruption followed claims of abuse and demands to allow authorities to visit San Quentin.
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Labor leaders meet Hodgson on wage freeze plan
Labor Secretary James D. Hodgson met AFL-CIO President George Meany to discuss including labor input in Phase III of the wage price freeze. Meany and others criticized the policy, acknowledging wage inequities, as the overseas trade deficit hit a record July level. The dollar weakened overseas, with notable drops in Hong Kong and Britain, while Treasury extended import surcharges to ships still at port amid West Coast longshore strikes. Nissan, Volkswagen, and Toyota raised prices to offset the 10 percent tariff.
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Inmates' lawyers cite beatings at San Quentin
Nine attorneys, first visitors since the Saturday escape, visited inmates at San Quentin and said their clients were beaten and dehydrated. Magee and Spain reported severe injuries. warden Nelson acknowledged rough treatment but denied further abuse, while inviting medical examination. A separate Berkeley report questioned George Jackson’s role.
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RUSSO IN SOLITARY CONTINUED RULING ON BEARD CASE
A federal judge ruled that a prisoner may remain in solitary confinement if he agrees to clipping his hair and beard rules. The case cites a prior ruling on terminal island inmate Winsley who grew long hair and facial hair under religious grounds. The article notes Winsley was moved to a Springfield Missouri mental facility and that Russo faced handcuffing and mistreatment claims at County Jail.
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David W. Williams
Stephen Robert Winsley
Winshy
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Springfield
Russo
Gray
Defense civil rights chief Render resigns abruptly
Frank W. Render II, the Defense Department deputy secretary for equal opportunity, quit amid a dispute over approach to military civil rights. Secretary Laird accepted the resignation, saying progress was insufficient though not a firing. Render said the move was demanded by his superior and denied any purge or policy shift.
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July strike days loss reaches 12 year high
The Labor Department reported nearly one million workers took part in July strikes, costing about eight million man-days of lost production. The figure, the highest for July in 12 years, equals over five tenths of a percent of total working time, with major actions by 500,000 telephone workers, ten railroads employees, 15,000 West Coast longshoremen, and multiple state construction strikes.
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Progress on docks hinted in San Francisco talks
In San Francisco longshoremen and shipping officials met for a third time in two days amid the strike that began July 1. No formal progress reports emerged yet on the four hour session, as the sides reviewed cargo handling and jurisdictional issues. Berkeley report notes Rep Dellums plans inspection of San Quentin Prison’s Adjustment Center with black lawyers Friday.
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