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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1952
Page
2
Last week's violent riot at Southern Michigan Prison in Jackson is hailed as Michigan’s deadliest prison uprising. Widespread damage and inmate clashes stunned officials and sparked investigations into security failures and response delays.
In Michigan a riot in a southern prison ended without bloodshed after concessions to inmates led to a peaceful surrender of nearly two hundred armed convicts. Officials credited no reprisals and a commitment to fair, thorough investigation while noting overcrowding and funding cuts reduced guard strength.
Michigan highlights 4-H Clothing Achievement and Dress Revue programs with large participation and national awards. 650 300 girls contributed 214 million garments, while over 220000 modeled outfits. State champions win trips to Chicago and national cash and equipment prizes funded by Spool Cotton Co and Simplicity Pattern Co.
A change in meeting place is announced for the Women’s Class of Federated church. The May gathering will be held tomorrow night Friday at 8:00 at Mrs. Hugh Austin’s home. Mrs. John Dicks will present a book review as part of the program.
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