Attica Prison Turmoil In New York Ends With Uprising
Violent clash at Attica leads to deadly inmates insurrection as guards and staff are held for four days. Police, National Guard, and state officials work to restore order while court orders limit interrogations and demand medical access for injured prisoners. Autopsies indicate two hostages died before the assault began. details remain under review.
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New York
U.S. District Court
John Curtain
Sing Sing
Ossining
Attica
Baltimore
Idea Changes On Troops In Viet
AP reports the Nixon administration weighs a residual force of 20 000 to 50 000 in Vietnam for advisory and security roles over one to three years. Abrams, via McGovern, stresses goal of terminating U S military operations and building a capable South Vietnamese force. McGovern cites concerns including drugs racism morale and tensions between American troops and locals.
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Saigon
Nixon
Vietnam
U.S
George S. McGovern
Abrams
South Dakota Democrat
McGovern
Abram
Detention Camp Law Fates Split House Leaders
Washington AP reports House committee chairs clash over the 1950 Emergency Detention Act. Debate centers on civil liberties guarantees for detention of suspected spies and subversives, with Schord favoring a revised form and Del Her advocating repeal and full congressional authorization.
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Washington
F House
House
Internal Security Committee
Richard H. Schord
Missouri Democrat
Judiciary Committee
Emanuel del- Her
New York Democrat
Conweress
Ringo Starr Opens Furniture Line at Liberty's
London AP report says Beatle Ringo Starr entered the furniture business with designer Robin Cruikshank and British Steel Corp. The showcase at Liberty's featured items priced from 36 dollars to 2976 dollars, including a coffee table using two Rolls Royce radiators. The exhibit was billed as futuristic and linked to promised electronic music.
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London
Ringo Starr
Robin Cruikshank
British Steel Corp
Liberty’s
Ringo
At tica prison riot deaths and Hue protests ripple state
At tica State Prison turmoil ends with 37 dead after police and National Guard assault the cellblock held by convicts Nine guards and staff were killed others taken hostage Vietnamese protests flare after a youth was killed by a U S soldier with anti war demonstrations at Hue University Nixon calls farm leaders to discuss wage and price controls a US commission urges free trade and dollar devaluation Bailey says My Lai rifleman testimony could clear Captain Medina of one murder charge
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Attica
N.Y
New York
Attica State Prison
Pico
U.S
San Juan
Ventore
Washington
FT. Mcpherson
Mexican Ledger Rates and Office Hours
The Mexican Ledger, published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri, lists subscription and mailing rates for local and surrounding counties. Office hours run 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday and 9 00 a m to 3 00 p m Saturday.
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Mexican Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
Imo
Two Women Shot Left For Dead Near Aurora Home
Lawrence County Sheriff said two women were shot in the head and left in a brushy area near their Aurora residence. Mrs. Laura May McWhirter, 74, in critical condition. daughter Marie Elsey, 59, in serious condition at Cox Medical Center in Springfield. Suspects: Carl Bruffelt, 28, Floyd Bruffelt, and a juvenile, all Auroran, held in Mount Vernon jail. Elsey walked to a neighbor, later identifying assailants in Springfield early today. The sheriff said the motive involved a water dispute over an overheated car and the younger woman was raped.
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Aurora
Lawrence County
Marvin Quade
Laura May McWhirter
Marie Elsey
Cox Medical Center
Springfield
Quade
McWhirter
Carl
Floyd Bruffelt
Mount Vernon
Carl Bruffelt
Bruffelt
Jaycees Sack Half A Ton Of Peanuts
The Mexico Jaycees and families sack about 1000 pounds of peanuts at the Old Oak Club. Four thousand bags hold four pounds each and include Pizza Hut coupons worth four thousand dollars and a Pizza Buck toward a large pizza. Peanuts sell for 25 cents per bag during Peanut Days Friday and Saturday to support community activities.
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Mexico
Mexico Jaycees
Missouri Campers Assn
Black Justice Hugo L Black Condition Remains Private
Bethesda Naval Hospital officials confirmed Supreme Court Justice Hugo L Black was a patient on Sept 2 but provided no details about his illness or the reason for hospitalization. Black's office has refused to issue information and inquiries have gone unanswered.
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Washington
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Supreme Court
Hugo L. Black
Black
Hector the Alligator Returns Home After Lon g Journey
Hector, an 80s era alligator living at Lake LaGorce near Venice, Florida, was moved 140 miles to Myakka State Park years ago due to wary neighbors. Now he is back at Trier's dock, responding to the familiar breakfast ritual and roaring when late. Wildlife officers caution the reptile may stay unless complaints rise.
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Venice
Fla
Hector
Paul Trier
Lake LaGorce
Gulf Coast
Tampa
Triers
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Myakka State Park
Trier
Gator
Sarasota County
Everglades
Donald Love
The
Game Commission
Myakka
County Judges Meet in Jefferson City for MO Association
Audrain County Judge Floyd Lewis will preside at the annual Missouri Association of County Judges meeting September 16 and 17 at the Governor Hotel in Jefferson City. John Jesse is secretary treasurer. First session speakers include Christopher Bond state auditor Mahlon Aldridge Missouri State Chamber Walter Johnson University of Missouri. Lt. Gov Morris and Sen Merrell will speak. Legislative and committees members named.
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Audrain
Floyd
Lewis
Association of County Judges of Missouri
Governor Hotel
Jefferson City
John Jesse
Christopher S. Bond
Mahlon Aldridge
Missouri State Chamber of Commerce
Walter L. Johnson
University of Missouri
William 5. Morris
Norman L. Merrell
18Th
Thomas F. Callis
Monroe
Clarence Drew
Boone
Larry E. Mead
R. Wayne Blair
D. C. Lehnen
Montgomery City
Expectant Class To Open Wednesday
A course for expectant parents begins Wednesday at 7 30 pm at the Public Health Office 502 East Monroe St. Both mothers and fathers-to-be are invited along with five follow up sessions. Mrs Daniel Phyfer R N will discuss care of the expectant mother and Mrs Elsie Sun Chi nutritionist will cover pregnancy needs. Classes continue each Wednesday for five weeks taught by local community members in cooperation with Audrain Medical Center and the Audrain City County Health Unit.
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Public Health Office
East Monroe St
Daniel Phyfer
R.N
Elsie Sun Chi
Audrain Medical Center
Audrain City-County Health Unit
Settlement Ends Suit On Sheriffs Settlement
An out of court settlement was announced in a civil suit against Greene County Sheriff Mick ey Owen and Buff Lamb of Christian County Missouri. Joe Patton of Springfield had alleged Lamb struck him with a nightstick at a September 1970 rock festival and that Owen acted as Lambs agent.
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Kansas City
Mickey Owen
Greene County
Buff Lamb
Christian County
Joe Patton
Springfield
U.S. District Court
Patton
Lamb
Owen
Speaker for Big Brothers and Sisters meeting named
The 1970 Big Brother of the St. Louis Chapter will headline the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mexico meeting at 7 30 p.m. September 21 at City Hall. Rev Kenneth B Yerkes pastor of United Presbyterian Church Washington Mac will discuss the program and screen A Pal for Joey.
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St. Louis
Big Sisters of
Mexico
City Hall
Kenneth B. Yerkes
United Presbyterian Church of
Johnnie
Yerkes
Philadelphia
New York City
Jamestown
N.Y
Niagara Falls
Temple University
Princeton Theological Seminary
Missouri
Washington
Jefferson City
American Guild of Organists
Fischer Quints Celebrate Eighth Birthday in Aberdeen
The Fischer quintuplets Mary Cann Cathy Margie Maggie and Jimmy turn eight on Tuesday in Aberdeen North Dakota. Their father Andrew Fischer a stock clerk now runs an 800 acre farm funded by magazine contracts a publishing company and dairy firm earnings.
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Fischer
Quints
Mary Cann
Cathy
Margie
Maggie
Jimmy
Andrew Fischer
National Dairy Foods
Decision Made to End Attica Prison Siege
Attica prison uprising ends after a government assault. Corrections Commissioner Russell G. Oswald, with Gov. Nelson Rockefeller's approval, describes the agonizing decision to use force to free hostages. 37 inmates and 7 guards died in the Monday attack amid tear gas and gunfire.
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Russell G. Oswald
Sheriff's
Attica
N.Y
Attica State Prison
Oswald
National Guard
Gray Stone Fortress
Nelson A. Rockefeller
William Quinn
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Batavia
Rockefeller
Vincent R. Mancusi
Tragic end to MEXCO prison rebellion probes violence
The September 14 1971 riot at MEXCO led to a government assault using tear gas and armed force after rebels refused negotiations. Over 100 prisoners injured, three state troopers hurt, and a death toll feared to rise as hostages were killed in the first minutes of the attack. Governor Rockefeller criticized the tactics while Attorney Kunstler condemned the operation as monstrous.
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Rockefeller
Nixon
William Kunstler
Kunstler
Richard Smith
Buffalo
Vietnam
Oswald
Manson Sets Fire in Cell at Los Angeles Prison
Charles Manson, condemned for the Tate LaBianca killings, had visiting privileges cut for 10 days after he set a fire in his cell using a towel and blankets. He is also on trial for the murders of Gary Hinman and Donald Shorty Shea.
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Los Angeles
Charles Manson
Tate- LaBianca
Manson
Gary Hinman
Donald
Shorty
Shea
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