Prison Break From California Death Row Spooks San Quentin
In a rare early morning escape attempt at San Quentin Prison, two death row inmates sawn their bars and attacked guards with a hand saw. Associate Warden Dale Frady said the men weaponized a saw smuggled into the row, and used guard Deatrick s keys to reach the office where Sgt. Kardell was held hostage. Kardell described the incident as it unfolded from the death row office, with escape plans disrupted and authorities recapturing them.
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Oo Contenet
Thianeniin
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Dale B. Frady
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C. L. Deatrick
Sgt
R. R. Kardell
Deatrick
Kardell
Manuel Chavez
First day of county parking meters causes shifts near city hall
Motorists show uncertainty as spots near city hall and county offices sit empty on the meter law debut. Plaza business improves after lunch while some drivers vacate long occupied spots. Amber Columbia of Gore reports a snow white albino robin hatched in Westport Point, Mass, now visiting nearby lawns.
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City Hall
Amber Columbia
Gore
Westport Point
Mass
Mexico City Welcome Boosts Kennedy Alliance Drive
President Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy received a record crowd in Mexico City during a weekend visit that officials hailed as a triumph for the Alliance for Progress. The mass reception, at the basilica and throughout central avenues, underscored strong public support for U.S. aid in Latin America and the president’s diplomatic push.
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Kennedy
Alliance For Progress
Latin America
Mexico City
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United States
Hemisphere
Venezuela
Colombia
Warren Sets Tax Increase and Budget in Front Royal
The Front Royal Board of Supervisors approved a 15 percent tax increase and a $1.25 million annual budget. Real estate and personal property tax rates rise to $2.75 per $100, with a tie vote needing a breaker. A $2.70 rate and a $4,900 industrial development deletion were discussed but not approved.
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Front Royal
Board of Supervisors
E. Maurice Bowen
G. Alton Atwood
George B. Baggarty
Wilson J. Burke
A. Duncan
Mr. Atwood
Stephens City Budget Passed Unanimously
Stephens City approves an $18 144 budget for the coming year. The third reading and a 10 cent real estate tax hike pass unanimously with all council members but Jennings Webster present. Mayor Lynne Comer presides as taxes rise to 70 cents per $100 assessed value.
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Stephens
Jennings Webster
Lynne Comer
U S Pulls 1000 Marines From Thailand Amid Laos Tension
The United States withdraws about 1000 Marines from Thailand citing a general easing of tension along the Laotian border. 1200 Marines and 3000 Army troops remain. President Kennedy approved the move with potential further withdrawals. Marines will rejoin fleet units in the Philippines Okinawa and Guam if needed.
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Thailand
United States
U.S. Defense Department
Kennedy
U.S
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Western Pacific
William Sheech
Philippines
Okinawa
Guam
Laos
Souvanna Phouma
Spinning Wheel Closed for Vacation Dates Listed
The Spinning Wheel announces a vacation break from July 1 to August 19, indicating temporary closure and return date for patrons and staff.
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the Spinning Wheel
Robinson undecided on accepting GOP Congressional nomination
Kenneth Robinson, a fruit grower from Shenandoah, won the Sev enth District GOP nomination on the first ballot 84-37 over Dr. Thomas W. Hall at Harrisonburg. He declined to commit to running and suggested a decision after the July 10 Democratic primary. He is a former president of several agricultural and civic groups and serves as vice chairman of the Potomac River Basin Committee. The convention urged against paternalism and deficit spending.
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Congress
Robinson
Thomas W. Hall
Shenandoah
Harrisonburg
Hall
George E. Scheulen
Frederick County
Associated Press
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Eastern Fruit Growers Cooperative
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
Winchester
Convicts Climb Down Water Tower After Prolonged Stand
Two more prisoners including ringleader Robert Payne descended from a water tower at Western State Penitentiary today leaving one of the original 13 inmates still atop the structure. James Reed followed Payne to the ground while Charles Miller remained in the tower amid ongoing protest over alleged brutality and confinement conditions.
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Pittsburgh
Robert Payne
Western State Penitentiary
Payne
James Reed
Charles Miller
James Maroney
Reed
Crashes Kill One Injure Local Woman
An Arlington man was killed and a Frederick County woman critically injured in separate weekend crashes. Richard Powell Woodyard, 22, of 4532 North Fairfax Drive, died after his car left Rt. 50 near Paris Mountain, rolled over, and halted on its wheels. Billie Smith Towlen, wife of Dr. D. C. Towlen, remained in critical condition at Memorial Hospital earlier, then transferred to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore after a two car collision at Rt. 50 and Merriman's Lane. The crash occurred about 12 10 p m yesterday, with Towlen suffering multiple injuries including a head trauma and a fractured left arm. The incident was investigated by State Trooper L P Coverstone.
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Kardell
Fred Dickson
David Bickley
Luis Moya
Sgt. Kardell
Moya
Clyde Bates
Augustine Baldonado
Bickley
Sgt. McCarthy
Arlington
Frederick County
Richard Powell Woodyard
Fairfax Drive
Memorial Hospital
Rt. 50
Paris Mountain
Billie Smith Towlen
D. C. Towlen
Merriman’s Lane
Rt 50
Towlen
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
L. P. Coverstone
Woodyard
Doctors Strike In Saskatchewan Shuts Clinics Across Province
Saskatchewan faced a broad doctors strike as the Socialist government launched North America's first compulsory medical insurance plan. Many private practitioners quit or took vacations, closing offices and hospitals. About 240 volunteer doctors offered free emergency care at 34 hospitals, with limits unlikely to extend beyond two weeks. An infant death en route to treatment highlighted the crisis.
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Sask
Saskatchewan
North America
Ans
Carl Derhousoff
Usherville
Yorkton
Medical Care Commission
Moslems Celebrate New Independence
Algerian Moslems celebrated independence with nationwide voting that yielded near unanimous support for independence and cooperation with France. Europeans participated reluctantly as crowds celebrated in Algiers and Oran with little violence noted, while a formal decree of separation awaits final referendum results.
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Algeria
France
Evian
Charles de Gaulle
Oran
Soblen Rescued After Suicide Attempt On Israeli Airliner
Dr. Robert A. Soblen, 62, sentenced to life for Soviet spying, slashed wrists and stabbed himself on an El Al flight returning him toward New York. He was taken to Hillingdon Hospital in a stable, weak condition. blood transfusions helped, and authorities said he would be expelled from Britain when fit to travel.
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Robert A. Soblen
Soviet Union
New York
Israel
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United States
Tel Aviv
All Voters to Hear Marsh Campaign Broadcast
All voters are invited to hear a radio broadcast in support of John O Marsh Jr the Democratic candidate for Congress from Virginia Seventh District. The primary is on July 10 1962 and the event airs at 6 45 pm on WINC WRFL. A Coffee Hour is set for Thursday July 5 at the Boye Fire Hall from 5 30 pm to 9 30 pm to meet Mr and Mrs Marsh.
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John O. Marsh, Jr
Congress
Virginia
Winc - Wrfl
Boye Fire Hall
Mrs. Marsh
C. B. Carr
Winchester
Frederick Clarke
Opposing Views Split Republicans Civil Rights and Health Care
In Hershey, Republican governors at the 54th annual conference split on policy with a majority opposing the Kennedy health care bill but unified in support for civil rights. Democrats debate civil rights resolutions as party leaders discuss chairmanship transitions and future agendas.
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Jack Bell
Hershey
Wesley Powell
New Hampshire
U.S. Senate
Stephen L. R. McNichols
Colorado
John M. Bailey
Bailey
John Dempsey
Connecticut
Albert D. Rosellini
Washington
Powell
Tseee Fia Evi
John B. Swainson
Michigan
Conference
Woman Hurt When Moose Attacks Car
CARTHAGE Maine AP A bull moose attacked a car on Route 156 injuring 22 year old Louise Toothaker minor lacerations from a shattered windshield. Her 2 year old son Terry and Frank Jones 28 were in the vehicle when the moose charged leaping onto the hood and forcing its head through the windshield.
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Carthage
Maine
Louise Toothaker
Terry
Frank Jones
Jones
Lee’s Failure at Malvern Hill Cited in Civil War Anniversary
One hundred years ago today reports recount Lee’s failed attack at Malvern Hill during the Seven Days battles. Lincoln responds by calling for 300 000 three year volunteers to bolster Union forces.
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McClellan
Malvern Hill
Lincoln
Gibbons Campaign Visit Set for July 3 in Seventh District
Democratic candidate W. C. Bill Gibbons will be at 107 S. Louis Dunn St. at 5 p.m. Tuesday July 3 to meet voters and discuss his congressional bid.
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Bill’ Gibbons
Congress
Seventh District
S. Lousdoun St
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