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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1972
Page
12
Walter Moser, 71, finally wins pardon for an escape from London Ohio prison in 1937 after 35 years on the run. He had used the name Wilson Maurer since. A recent fingerprint check uncovered his true identity and ended a life of secrecy. He plans to visit his mother's grave and resumes life near his woodworking workshop.
About 2,000 people gathered for a candlelight vigil in downtown Columbus for 17 year old Barbara Thomas whose death was ruled accidental. Scattered vandalism and looting followed, mostly by youths, with arrests for disorderly conduct reported. Five men with Miss Thomas at the time face charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and delayed reporting of a death.
In Reykjavik Bobby Fischer led Boris Spassky 13th game of the world championship series before adjournment after 41 moves. Fischer had a clear edge at times but nonfinal moves left the outcome in doubt as play paused for the 24 hour Sabbath.
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