STATE TROOPERS ENTERING RAHWAY STATE PRISON after 500 rioting prisoners had seized control of parts of the institution. The prisoners controlled two wings of the gaol for 24 hours, then surrendered and released several guards held as hostages. Some injuries were reported. —Photograph by cable.
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Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32775, 27 November 1971, Page 17
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45STATE TROOPERS ENTERING RAHWAY STATE PRISON after 500 rioting prisoners had seized control of parts of the institution. The prisoners controlled two wings of the gaol for 24 hours, then surrendered and released several guards held as hostages. Some injuries were reported. —Photograph by cable. Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32775, 27 November 1971, Page 17
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