Attica prison uprising toll rises amid standoff
Thousands of lawmen and National Guard troops surrounded Attica as inmates controlled parts of the facility. Explosives found, tunnels suspected, and a dozen guards hospitalized from tear gas. Hostages freed read names to waiting families as negotiations stalled with claims of amnesty and threats of further violence.
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Northeast storm Heidi weakens near U S coast
A storm about 215 miles southwest of Cape Hatteras moved north at 16 mph, bringing heavy rains from Maryland to New England. New Jersey saw over 4 inches of rain causing two drownings and evacuations in Essex County as mayors declared disasters and National Guard was alerted. Sandbagging crews worked on Elizabeth and Raritan rivers amid flood risk.
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Raritan
Heat wave bakes Southern California lifting temps to near record
Inland high pressure keeps cool air from the sea as Riverside Palm Springs and the San Fernando Valley hit 107 to 115 degrees. Beachgoers swarm beaches with about 2 million Southlanders seeking relief while lifeguards report few rescues. Long Beach and Newport attract hundreds of thousands as Santa Monica tops the day at 85.
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Santa Monica
Election stance debate over electors and residency issues
A discussion outlines constitutional limits on electors voting for president and vice president from the same state. The piece notes potential court challenges to pairing tickets and mentions residency changes as a questionable workaround. It also covers related political commentary and letters about draft board alternatives.
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GOP
Smog Alert Levels Rise With Heat In Valley Varying Impacts
The region faces rising oxidant readings with Fri to Sun alerts as temperatures climb. San Gabriel Valley shows peak levels around 45 ppm while Long Beach reports lower yet irritation in eyes and reduced visibility. Authorities warn of inversion conditions and limited air movement amid the heat.
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San Gabriel Valley
Long Beach
Monsoon Floods Kill 454 in Uttar Pradesh
Monsoon flooding of the Gomti River in Uttar Pradesh killed 454 people and caused about 150 million dollars in damage to property and crops. The Gomti at Lucknow was largely submerged, with a quarter of the city’s 800,000 residents homeless, and flooding threatened Allahabad.
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UPI
Gomti
Uttar Pradesh
Press Trust of India
Lucknow
Janpur
San Francisco School Opening Hit by Busing Boycott
The NAACP backed court-ordered desegregation leads to 120 private yellow buses for 97 grammar schools while high schools stay separate. Students react with mixed feelings as the mayor warns against violence and police are deployed to troubled zones.
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Lum Tuck Sun
Norris Wong
Wiley Lam Wong
Wong
Board of Education
US Dist
Stanley A. Weigel
NAACP
Joseph Allota
Ski boat and trailer stolen from Long Beach launch site
A custom 16-foot inboard ski boat and its trailer were taken from a parking lot at a Long Beach boat launching area. Robert P. Mall of 4043 Hersholt Ave., Lakewood, reported the theft Sunday. Investigators said Mall and his family towed the boat to the Golden Avenue ramp at the river mouth, unhitched the boat and trailer to dine nearby, and returned to find them missing.
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