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First Date Attack Ends With Kidnapper Foiled
Lawrenceville Illinois AP report of Gary Downing and Karen Morton out on their first date surprised when a man armed with a shotgun forced them into a car near Vincennes. They wrestled the weapon away, Downing restrained the attacker atop the car hood, and police were notified. Both students returned to classes next day.
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