Prison Spy Blake Lived Comfortably in Wormwood Scrubs
Prisoners described George Blake as popular and enjoyed long terms privileges in D-block at Wormwood Scrubs where only two guards on duty accompanied an evening social period. Blake, 44, fled Saturday after five years of a 42 year term, the longest in modern English history, and is unlikely to be captured.
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Prison Officers Association
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Bristol
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Roanoke
Virginia
Imperial
Alcoholism A Form of Mental Illness
Abigail Van Buren discusses alcoholism as a mental illness and how some label it as a disease. The column explains varying self-control, the impact of drinking, and psychiatrists’ views on self-destruction.
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Abigail van Buren
Chicago Tribune-N. Y. News Synd., Inc
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Lutherans In U S Reach 9.1 Million Members
A National Lutheran Council summary reports 9.1 million Lutherans in the United States, reflecting growth and distribution across congregations. The figure highlights the church's size and influence within American religious life.
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New York
National Lutheran Council
Snappy Worsteds Pattern Offer for Dog Sweater and Knitwear
Advertisement for dog sweater set in warm worsted yarn with turtleneck and pompon ski cap. Pattern 7415 available in sizes 10 through 18. Mailing costs 35 cents plus 15 cents for first class and special handling. Address to Alice Brooks, Winchester Evening Star, Needlecraft Dept., New York. Catalog offers and quilt books with prices and pattern details.
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Alice Brooks
Winchester Evening Star
Needlecraft Dept
P.O
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N.Y
Food store chiefs report profits down in nationwide appeal
In Miami Beach, top food store executives warned of declining profits while housewives urged price cuts to lessen grocery bills. The AP report notes pressure from consumers as retailers assess pricing amid economic strain.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Charles Lundstrom
Miami
Dade County Consumers’ League
Atlanta
Rockledge
Florida
Houston
Tex
Cornell University
National Association of Food Chains
Seymour D. Simpson
Daitch Shopwell Supermarkets
New York
Robbery at Rev. Falk home sparks police report
Thieves broke into the Rev. Howard L. Falk residence at 719 New York Ave. while the family attended church. Entry was through a pried storm door. rooms were ransacked and money from children’s banks, church envelope change, and other items vanished. This marks a second break-in in recent months.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Howard L. Falk
New York Ave
Byrd to Resume Campaign in Richmond Thursday
Sen Harry F Byrd Jr resumes his campaign with a breakfast appearance at the John Marshall Hotel in Richmond marking his first vote seeking event since the death of his father on Oct 20. Republican rival Lawrence M Traylor followed with a poverty policy speech criticizing the administration and outlining reforms to win the war on poverty and inflation.
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Associated Press
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Richmond
Byrd
Harry F. Byrd Sr
John Marshall
Lawrence M. Traylor
Arlington
Traylor
Three Youths Apprehended Over Car Theft
Three youths were arrested in Petersburg in connection with the last week theft of a car owned by Marjorie A. Vance of 108 East Piccadilly Street. The Vance car was found abandoned in Richmond and another car with Pennsylvania plates was later located by Winchester police on North Kent Street. The FBI in Richmond alerted Winchester authorities, leading to the arrests.
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Petersburg
Marjorie A. Vance
E. Piccadilly St
J. Thomas Boyd
Winchester
FBI
Richmond
Vance
Pennsylvania
N. Kent St
United States Ends Treaty Making With Tribes in 1871
The United States abandoned the practice of forming treaties with Indian tribes in 1871 but continues to recognize treaties made before that year. The policy shift ended new treaties while honoring existing agreements.
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United States
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