Convicts End 27-Hour Atlanta Prison Siege
In a 27 hour crisis at the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary, 21 hostages were released and the four armed convicts dropped two revolvers, a knife and ammunition through bars after grievances were published by The Atlanta Journal. Most inmates were unharmed. negotiations followed an earlier escape attempt.
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Defector Nelson Returns to West Key Island Under Secrecy
William H. Nelson 25, a Philadelphia native who defected to Cuba in 1963, was picked up on a makeshift raft with two Cuban refugees off Cuba and brought to Key West by Coast Guard. FBI and U S immigration officials question him as details are kept secret. Nelson had fled the United States in 1963 after grand larceny charges and claims five years in Cuba. He says he worked across the sugar cane island before his return.
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U S moves to extradite James Earl Ray
The United States began legal steps to extradite James Earl Ray, accused of assassinating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A file of documents was presented to the British Foreign Office to show a prima facie case under the extradition treaty. The Home Office will review for compliance with British law as FBI and Scotland Yard probe Ray’s movements.
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Sirhan to be Defended by Public Defender in Kennedy Slaying
Sirhan B. Sirhan will be represented by Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office for the Kennedy slaying case. Wilbur Littlefield was appointed permanent defense, after a meeting with bar officials. Sirhan prefers private counsel but cannot afford it. ACLU backs assigning private attorneys.
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GOP to Open Scottsdale Headquarters Office
The Scottsdale Republican Party plans to open a headquarters at 17 W. Second St delayed from last Thursday by Senator Kennedy’s assassination. Barry M. Goldwater will lead the opening, with registrars and information services to aid voter registration, voting and campaign coordination through the general election. Mrs. Charles Foyle and Dean Gehlbach will manage volunteers.
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Two hurt in Scottsdale collision at 68th Street
Two injured, William Collins 19 and Barbara Dalzell 17, treated at Scottsdale Baptist Hospital after a two vehicle crash at 68th Street and Thomas Road. Beadle 34 of August Mont was cited for failure to yield and driving while intoxicated after Beadle's left turn in front of Collins at 8:15 p.m.
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Jobless Rate Steady in May Despite Shifts in Labor
The May unemployment rate stayed at 3.5 percent with 2.3 million unemployed, down from 2.5 million in April. Total employed rose to 75.9 million as labor force grew to 78.2 million, while hourly earnings reached a record 2.82 dollars and weekly earnings to 106.08 dollars. Married men showed the lowest rate at 1.6 percent and nonwhites remained at 6.4 percent versus 3.2 percent for whites, maintaining the two to one gap for 15 years.
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France bans demonstrations as unrest grows
Paris reports drastic government measures to ban meetings and dissolve leftist student groups. A one hour nationwide work stoppage disrupts trains power and transit as police clash with protesters. five dead and hundreds jailed. foreigners may be expelled.
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Hubert to gain 104 more votes in Texas unit rule
Hubert H Humphrey led in the Democratic race with 662 1 2 delegate votes and eyed 104 more from Texas under the unit rule as Gov John Connally’s bloc would cast the Texas vote for the prevailing candidate. Other items report McCarthy Rockefeller Johnson Dirksen and Hollings. a coal mine disaster in COMO Italy leaves deaths and rescues ongoing.
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Texas
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Eugene J. MacCarthy
Minnesota
Firemen battle three brush and trash fires in Scottsdale
Firefighters extinguished three brush and trash fires in Scottsdale within 24 hours. Incidents occurred at 81st Place and Jackrabbit, Scottsdale and Chaparral, and a city trash container near Coronado High School with no damage reported. A separate call to the Joseph While residence at 8041 Avalon noted a hot water tank smoking due to a faulty venting system. no fire.
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Chaparral
Coronado High School
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Avalon
McCarthy to attend Western State Democratic Conference
Senator Eugene McCarthy, a Democratic presidential hopeful, plans to attend the Western State Democratic Conference this Saturday in the city. Conference chair Mildred Larsen and a Democratic committeeman said definite plans were not yet set. The convention will open Thursday with registration and feature topics including Urban Affairs, Small Business, Natural Resources, Foreign Trade, Political Extremism, Civil Rights commissions, and youth voting.
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Mildred Larsen
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Commission On Civil Disorders
State firemen to meet here in Scottsdale
The Arizona State Firemen's Convention comes to Scottsdale at the Safari Hotel from Thursday to Saturday. Speakers will discuss policies and prevention, new laws, and statewide fire safety. Planned events include a barbecue, a cocktail party and dance, and a banquet with officer installation Saturday.
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