Escape Try May Have Been Part of Large-Scale Plan
San Quentin prison officials say the abortive escape attempt that cost six lives may have been part of a broader plan using guard uniforms. Prison chief Raymond Procunier warned the plot could include many others, with rumors circulating for months about a mass breakout by revolutionary types.
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Augsburger to Speak at Luray Sunset Vesper Service
The Rev. Dr. Myron S. Augsburger president of Eastern Mennonite College and Seminary will speak at the Sunset Vesper service at the Singing Tower in Luray Sunday at 7 15 p.m. A National City Christian Church choir directed by Lawrence P Schreiber will perform with a 6 45 p.m carillon recital by Charles Chapman. If rain the service moves to Luray United Methodist Church. The note recalls Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis first baseball commissioner.
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Escape at San Quentin Ends in Six Deaths
At San Quentin's adjustment center six inmates were killed during a Saturday escape attempt led by George Jackson who seized 25 convicts and took two guards hostage. Guards long-range fire and warning shots released the hostages as officers moved in to retake the facility.
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