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Battle of Alcatraz...
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May 03, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 3, 1946
* Battle of Alcatraz
* Prison break attempt
This 38 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "MARINES LAND ON ALCATRAZ TO BATTLE ARMED CONVICTS IN ATTEMPTED PRISON BREAK" with subheads and related photo. Continues on page 11 with photo of the island prison. (see photos)
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: The Battle of Alcatraz was an unsuccessful escape attempt at the Alcatraz Island Federal Penitentiary that lasted between May 2–4, 1946. Two guards and three inmates were killed in the "battle", with another 11 guards and one inmate injured. Two of the surviving convict participants were also later executed for their roles in the escape attempt turned revolt.
Category: The 20th Century
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