Ray recaptured after dramatic Brushy Mountain escape
James Earl Ray was found by bloodhounds five miles from Brushy Mountain State Prison after a three hour chase ending a 54 hour escape that involved a wall ladder and six fugitives. Don Caylor was also captured hours later, leaving only Douglas Shelton at large. Officials hailed the manhunt as a major Tennessee event with Gov. Blanton briefed and Ray placed in administrative segregation pending a hearing.
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Oak Ridge
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Ray Blanton
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U.S
Tennessee
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Wall
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Henderson
James Ear
Three Escapees Flees Jackson County Jail in Wisconsin
Three inmates escaped from Jackson County Jail in Black River Falls Wisconsin Sheriff George Johnson said they cut a door window bars and used outside help for transport The men are David Simplot 19 Glen Solomonson 42 Richard Lehmann 20 Authorities dispatched Teletype alerts to surrounding states and plan to seek more jail support from the county board
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George Johnson
David Simplot
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Minneapolis
Melrose-Mindoro High School
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Lena
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Simplot
Black River
Monroe County
Sparta
Jackson County Board
Milwaukee
Garbage pileup hits several city blocks as pickups lag
Jeanne Richling notices flies around garbage piled in five bags and three cans at 1209 Seiler Lane. Residents in the Losey Boulevard to State Road area report weekend curbsides uncollected for two weeks while 31st Street is cleaned. City assistant Larkin says routes are four days behind. Refuse Disposal faces fines totaling 470 dollars after multiple missed pickups as contract shifts to Harter's Quick Clean-Up Service.
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State Road
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Caledonia St
David Harter
Lloyd
House panel weighs business tax break amid energy debates
The House Ways and Means Committee considers a 10 percent investment tax credit for energy saving equipment as it also weighs Carter energy proposals. The full House plans votes on two large appropriations bills and foreign aid issues occupy Senate attention. President Carter accuses Congress of bowing to oil and auto lobbies while urging public pressure.
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