Last escapee captured in Brushy Mountain breakout case
Sammy Joe Chapman and his two tracking dogs recaptured Douglas Shelton, the last of five escapees from Brushy Mountain State Prison where James Earl Ray had fled. Shelton, found near a van in New River country, resisted briefly before being captured. Ray’s accomplice status and lack of outside funds were discussed as officials noted Ray had $240. Attorney Jack Kershaw plans a new trial bid for Ray, who was recaptured after a 54 hour escape.
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Weather Outlook for Greene Sullivan Area
Partly cloudy through Wednesday with a low tonight in the low 60s. Highs reach the low 80s on Wednesday and 74 on Monday with an overnight low around 61. 7:30 a.m. reading is 65. Chance of showers Thursday into Friday.
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Purdue Students Among 47 Arrested In Lafayette Drug Raids
Indiana police arrested 47 people in Lafayette on Monday night and today, including 40 adults and seven juveniles, with 52 warrants. Some suspects were Purdue University students. charges ranged from possession to dealing.
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Historic Bicentennial events mix music and military display
Nation observes the 200th anniversary of the Stars and Stripes with Johnny Cash performing in the House and 170 troops marching to the Washington Monument for a Bicentennial ceremony. Carter aims to veto funds for 18 water projects as House debate shifts to a $10.2 billion public works bill led by Silva Conte and Butler Derrick.
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Rain brings welcome moisture while farmers await more
Fog but rains total only about half an inch with locals hoping for a fuller slow rain. Northern Indiana sees over an inch since any moisture fell, helping corn soybeans and vegetables stay alive. Gardeners water plants as early corn greens beans and tomatoes appear in patches, but tomatoes and sweet corn remain scarce. Paul Frye retires after 49 years on Greene County General Hospital Board, all as president throughout his tenure.
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Greene County General Hospital
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Crackdown on drinking in Greene County area
State and local police increase patrols to curb underage drinking after an Indiana Excise Police citation against Switz City Package Liquor Store for selling to a minor. Twelve youths cited. officials warn continued enforcement as warm evenings boost alcohol use among youths.
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Linton
Americans freed from Cuba arrive home in New York
Ten Americans released from Cuban jails by Fidel Castro arrived at Kennedy Airport after a flight from Mexico City. Among them was Palange of Wheatley Heights New York who weighed 43 pounds less than four months earlier and tearfully reunited with his family. The group included William Buttler Richard Derling Edward Rosen Gerard Rozen Bruce Savage Michael Curran Mack Hernard and Thomas O Hare. 20 other U.S. citizens remain jailed.
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Edward Rosen
Gerard Rozen
Bruce Savage
Michael Curran
Mack Hernard
Thomas O'Hare
Miners in District 11 vote in UMWA election
About 3,000 miners in Greene and Sullivan Counties cast ballots for national UMWA officers at Hawthorn and Minnehaha Mines and Dugger Park. Arnold Miller, 54, seeks reelection amid union turmoil while challengers Patterson and Patrick claim momentum in a nationwide vote of roughly 277,000 active and retired miners.
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Minnehaha
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Tony’’ Boyle
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Patterson
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Lee Roy
United Steelworkers
Greene County Firms Employ 4 040 in Local Payroll
Federal reports, County Patterns, show Greene County hosts 498 active establishments with at least one employee. Of these, 354 have 1 to 4 workers, 70 have 5 to 9, and 42 have 10 to 19, with 94 percent supporting under 20 employees. The total Social Security payroll covers about 4,040 workers despite higher unemployment nationwide, aided by rising wage scales.
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Soviet Bar American Reporter Toth From Leaving Moscow
Veteran Los Angeles Times correspondent Robert C. Toth, 48, was barred from leaving the Soviet Union and detained for KGB questioning on charges he received state secrets. U.S. protest rejected as Toth faced interrogation at Lefortovo Prison amid a broader Soviet push against Western journalists ahead of the Helsinki talks.
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