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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1976
Page
10
A 7-year-old Santa Paula boy was shot in the chest while he and an 11-year-old friend examined a 410 gauge shotgun. Police said someone alerted them after a gunshot. Jerry Wright died at Santa Paula Memorial Hospital, while the 11-year-old was treated for shock. Investigators said the rifle discharged while the boys handled it.
Montreal police announced six arrests tied to the Brinks armored car hijacking last March in the financial district. Officers recovered about $100,000 of the $2.8 million, with 36 warrants and 30 raids conducted as part of the probe.
Oil well fighter Red Adair mapped a plan to climb under a 300 foot pillar of flame near Gaylord Michigan to cap a natural gas fire burning for a week. He and two Houston assistants aim to start next week with water cooling and careful containment under the blazing well operated by North American Drilling Co. Officials say the explosion was caused by casing head failure and the fire costs $5,000 daily.
Eleven of twenty two inmates in the Trenton State Prison work release program face disciplinary charges after contraband was found in the housing unit. Authorities say knives, cash, marijuana and unpermitted outside purchases were uncovered and several inmates failed to return after shifts. Hank Mosiello remains at large following his work day at WHWH.
In Jackson Mississippi UPI reports Sen John C Stennis captured the Democratic nomination for his fifth full term with a large early lead over challenger Michael Marks. The 74 year old Senate Armed Services Committee chair faced little voter interest as results solidified his party win.
A national agency notes a shortage of tables and variety for homemakers. Guidance suggests placing tables near seating for comfort and easy living, and emphasizes the wide range of shapes and sizes available to fit any chair or sofa.
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