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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1959

Page

5

Convicts at Ivy Bluff Camp Self Mutilate in Protest

Eight long term inmates at Ivy Bluff Camp in Caswell County cut off parts of their fingers or injured themselves with sledge hammers to protest conditions. State Prisons Director William Bailey said the incident involved 36 to 40 inmates at the Caswell County camp, with three finger amputation and five self-inflicted injuries. The men were brought to Central Prison Hospital for treatment as authorities review the cause and conditions at the quarry work camp.

Raleigh WN. C Willliam Bailey Ivy Bluff Caswells County Central Prison Hospital

Solons on A-Aid Plan for Britain and France

President Eisenhower formally advised Congress of plans to aid Britain and France in developing atomic weapons and submarines. He submitted pacts signed May 7 which would take effect automatically in 60 days unless vetoed by Congress. The Britain agreement covers military atomic energy application with details kept secret.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Britain France Senate House Brittain U. S

Governor Denies Clemency in Stanislaus Robbery Murders

Gov Brown rejected clemency for Richard G. Riser, scheduled for execution Friday in the gas chamber for the murder of an elderly couple during a 1985 robbery near Oakdale in Stanislaus County. He warned robbers that capital punishment remains in effect. The case involved a gun during the robbery of Earl and Pauline Hastings.

Sacramento Gov. Brown Richard G. Riser Riser Earl Pauline Hastings Oakdale Stanislaus County

Farm boy 16 gets 20 years to life for family killings

A 16 year-old Auburn farm youth, John A. Jayne, was sentenced to 20 years to life after killing his father, mother, brother, and sister last January. State psychiatrists found him sane but with schizophrenia tendencies. The judge noted potential parole eligibility and urged possible future cure through medical science.

Auburn N.Y John A. Jayne Jayne

New York Governor Hartiman Applies to Enter Communist China

W Averell Hartiman, former New York governor, seeks entry permission to China as a newspaper correspondent. The request signals intent to report from Communist China, reflecting ongoing travel and diplomatic considerations.

China Washington New York W. Averell Hartiman Communist

Sheil Kills 4 Boys at Taipel firing range incident

A discarded practice shell exploded on a central firing range near Taipel, killing four boys who were collecting scrap metal. Authorities are investigating an accidental blast and the event has raised safety concerns about gun ranges and scrap salvage practices.

Sheil Taipel Formost

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