The man behind the Attica decision an agonizing choice
State Corrections Commissioner Russell G. Oswald defended the all out attack on Attica Prison, calling it an agonizing decision made to prevent further hostage deaths. The assault grimly ended a four day siege, with 37 inmates dead and more bodies later found, amid a massive security buildup and external political approval from Gov. Rockefeller.
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Attica
N.Y
Attica State Prison
Russell G. Oswald
Oswald
National Guard
Gray Stone Fortress
Nelson A. Rockefeller
William Quinn
Mancusi
Cannister
New York
Death toll in Attica prison riot rises to forty
The Attica Correctional Facility riot death toll climbed to 40 as bodies of two more inmates were found. Officials warned the toll may rise with six others missing. Meanwhile a Baltimore jail protest by about 200 inmates ended after teargas and police suppression.
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Attica
N.Y
UPI
Baltimore
Hall
Howard Parks
New York
Anti U S violence hits Saigon and Hue in Vietnam turmoil
Violent anti American unrest erupts in Saigon as bombers damaged a U S truck wounding a sailor while Hue is placed off limits to U S troops after riots. In Laos government forces win a major combat success as South Vietnam plans a new division near the DMZ amid U S troop withdrawals.
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UPS
U. S
Hue
Thieu
United States
South Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
Hit run accident suspect hospitalized after death attempt
A 40 year old Olmsted Falls man, now the chief suspect in the hit and run killing of 15 year old Michael J Mystic in Columbia Station, attempted suicide and is listed in fair condition. A car matching the description of the one that struck Mystic was found at the suspect’s home and impounded by the Lorain County Sheriff. The vehicle bears matching left front damage and missing parts. No charges have been filed while investigators await condition updates.
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Olmsted Falls
Michael J. Mystic
Columbia Station
Lorain
Sheriff's Department
Weather and Local Event At Elyria Lions Flea Market
Partly sunny conditions with highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid to upper 50s. Near 10 percent rain tonight rising to 20 percent tomorrow as winds remain light to 15 mph. Sunset tonight is 7 40 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow 7 07 a.m. The Elyria Lions Club flea market will be held at Grotto Park on Saturday September 18.
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Elyria Lions Club
Grotto Park
City and schools pledge tougher security at Friday football
Elyria officials and the school board vow increased security around the stadium and adjacent areas for Friday night’s game to curb assaults that marred last week’s contest. Police chief Maurice Flood and safety director James Tracey say all available forces will be deployed and plainclothes officers may be used.
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Elyria
Thomas Showalter
Showal
Ofter
Maurice Flood
Flood
James T
Ted) Tracey
Elyria Safety Service
Isaac C Chapman
The
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Council OKs Turner Block purchase despite mayor’s unsigned ordinance
Elyria City Council approved buying the Turner Block next to City Hall for 78 thousand dollars. Mayor Leonard P Reichlin refused to sign the ordinance, delaying action as allowed by the city charter. The vote was nine to one with Councilman Seward dissenting.
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Council Oks
Turner
Reichlin
Ordinance
Elyna
Turner Block
City Hall
Leonard P Reichlin
Richard P Seward
D-1
Mayors Deflect Criticism as Elyria Crime Debate Heats Up
At an Elyria Council meeting Mayor Leonard P Reichlin faced sharp GOP criticism over rising crime. Councilman Peter Van Wormer blamed the mayor and urged hiring more experienced officers from outside to curb “guerrilla warfare” crime after noting Cleveland FBI data. Chapman pressed for better police protection near Elyria High School and proposed rapid additions to the force within civil service rules.
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Law and Order
Elyria
Leonard P Reichlin
Reichlin
Peter van Wormer
van Wormer
Isaac C Chapman
R-5
Chapman
Civil Service
Lorain County
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