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San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

13 Sep 1972

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San Antonio Light

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San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1972

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2

Attica Riot Report Criticizes Rockefeller. Amesty Demanded

The McKay Commission accuses Gov Rockefeller of delaying action at Attica and finds police fire indiscriminate in the September 1971 prison retaking. The riot, which left 43 dead, was spontaneous and the prisoners demanded amnesty as a path to peace. Assemblyman Eve previews the broadcast of the findings. reactions from prison guards and boards’ wives label the report a waste.

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Albany N.Y UPI Citizens’ Commission Attica Rockefeller Administration Nelson A. Rockefeller New York McKay Commission Arthur C. Eve Thad Buffalo Democrat Prison Guards' Union T He Boards Rockefeller Commission Russell G. Oswald Oswald Tonight
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Rockefeller Named 19th Century Police Riot Report Summary

A McKay led panel for New York judges examined the four day prison uprising violence. The report describes a heavily armed assault with 270 calibers rifles tear gas and shotguns, killing or wounding many and injuring hostages. It notes excessive firing and calls for curbing shotgun use while noting officer exaggerations. Labor unrest in Vigo Spain disrupted plants as five workers were fired.

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Ring New York University Law Robert B. McKay Vigo Spain UPI Jseabard
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