Rahway State Prison Rebellion Ends Hostages Freed
Rahway New Jersey officials regain control after a 24 hour clash with 500 inmates who held two wings. Five hostages released last night in exchange for no reprisals and a pledge to hear grievances to newsmen. A team of eight lawyers will meet inmates to discuss reforms and safety.
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FBI and police sweep Cascade foothills for D. B. Cooper hijacker
FBI agents and Clark County deputies comb the Cascade foothills near Woodland Washington for the D B Cooper hijacker who parachuted from a Northwest Airlines Boeing 727 with 200000 in ransom. Parachute details and plane movements are under investigation while search efforts continue.
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Rahway prison rebellion exposes system failures and inmate grievances
Inmates at Rahway State Prison ended a 24 hour uprising. Reports describe claims of excessive sentencing and limited chances for rehabilitation. Guards faced accusations of racism and provocations while inmates detailed beatings and harsh conditions.
Elyria West Wins Name for New High School
Elyria residents selected Elyria West as the new high school's name by 270 votes, ahead of Northwest 101 and the rest of the finalists Liberty 91 Lincoln 56 Lake West 6. Wayne E Appleby Jr won a bond for nominating the winning name. Results to be submitted to the Elyria Board of Education, which will abide by the public choice. A separate list for the new junior high name will be sent to the board next week.
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80 day injunction sought in dock strike
The Justice Department said it will file suits in East and Gulf Coast port cities to force 45,000 striking dock workers back to work under the Taft Hartley Act. Suits target the International Longshoremen's Union with a New York filing, while other cities will host additional actions.
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Weather warms with variable clouds and showers likely
Forecast calls for a warmer day with highs in the 40s and a 30 percent chance of rain or snow. Tonight and tomorrow bring a 70 percent chance of precipitation as cooler air moves in. Winds southerly, sunset and sunrise times noted, details on page 6.
Parole bid looms for Winnie Ruth Jedd case figure
AP reports Winnie Ruth Jedd, convicted of a trunk murder in Arizona in 1931, was sentenced to death but commuted to life. Now up for parole after decades in prison, with coverage noting race and media dynamics surrounding the case.
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