Bernando the jailhouse dog breaks out at Cook County Jail
Bernardo a 15 month old 150 pound St Bernard prisoner No 00085 escapes his escort and evades guards before being recaptured after a street chase. Warden Jack Johnson notes the incident may affect parole consideration and the dog mascot rumor lingers as Bernardo faces the jail disciplinary board and possible suspension of dog biscuit privileges.
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Bernardo St. Bernard
Cook County
Bernardo
Johnson
Minister Quits in Bribe Scandal as Rivard Case Unfolds
Ottawa reports Justice Minister Guy Favreau resigned after Chief Justice Dorion criticized his handling of an alleged $20,000 bribe offer tied to Montreal lawyer Pierre Lafet's bid to secure Rivard’s bail. Prime Minister Pearson called it only the first act and hinted Favreau may receive another post while criminal probes into political crime proceed. Rivard remains at large after escaping a Montreal jail in March amid narcotics and heroin-smuggling allegations.
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Ottawa
Frederic Dorion
Lucien Rivard
Guy Favreau
Lester B. Pearson
Favreau
Quebec
Rivard
United States
Pearson
Mlot
Justice
Dorion
Montreal
Pierre Lafeet
Texas
September Racial Protests Loom Across Northern States
AP reports NAACP official June Shagaloff warns open school reopenings in September may prompt demonstrations against de facto segregation in 24 Northern and Western states. Sites include Boston Bridgeport Roosevelt Mount Vernon Buffalo Chicago and Portland with New York City leaders urging action. Dr Buell Gallagher of CCNY says driving goals are liberty fraternity and equality to be achieved this generation.
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Denver
Colo
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
June Shagaloff
NAACP
Boston
Bridgeport Conn
New York State
Roosevelt
Mount Vernon
Buffalo
Chicago
Portland
Ore
Shagaloff
Buell Gallagher
City College of New York
Gallagher
Kennebunkport Dump Association Plans Celebration
Kennebunkport Maine residents form the Kennebunkport Dump Association a light hearted group led by Edward Mayo. They will host a National Dump Week from July 2 to Labor Day featuring a dump salute a parade with surprising trash and a Miss Dumpy contest.
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Kennebunkport, Maine
Kennebunkport
Edward Mayo
Mayo
Maro
Crackers Balls Seized Amid Peril Across Nation
Nationwide crackdown targets cracker balls tiny explosive pellets mistaken for candy. Nine injuries and at least one child death attributed to biting pellets. Massachusetts reports 450 boxes seized under hazardous labeling act as Fourth of July rush approaches.
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New York
Bag
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Massachusetts
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Liebert
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Big Deen
Thrifty Credit
Jefferson Plaza
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