Attica Riot Inquiry Labels Firing Indiscriminate
The McKay Commission released findings on the Attica prison riot on the anniversary, saying the assault was marked by indiscriminate firing and that conditions at Attica remain volatile. It urged reforms and quick retaking of prisons during outbreaks, noting 2,200 lethal missiles were fired and 13 hostages killed or wounded.
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Attica
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Rockefeller
Correction
Russell G. Oswald
Rains Strike Across Nation
Storms spread from New York state to the southern Midwest and mountain West with heavy rains causing floods in Iowa Nebraska Kansas Missouri. Tropical storm Dawn off Florida coast weakens while cool weather dominates the north central region. A 3.8 quake rattled Riverside and San Bernardino counties with no damage reported.
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Montana
Cascades
California
Schmitz Seeks Name of Bremer's 'Boss' in Plot Claim
John Schmitz of the American Independent Party says he will reveal Thursday the alleged mysterious "boss type" who directed Arthur Bremer's attempt on Governor George Wallace. He claims the figure died in a mysterious death after the Laurel shooting and promises details at a Washington news conference.
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Alabama
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California
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Wallace
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Firm Chosen To Design Plant In Spokane
After two postponements the Spokane City Council selected Bovay Engineers Inc. to design the new sewage treatment plant. Local firms backed the choice over Cornell Walker Engineering of Bellevue. Projected design costs 400 000 to 500 000 dollars with total facility cost estimated at 5 to 6 million.
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Bellevue
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