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     European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 26, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 6 the stars and stripes wednesday february 26,1992 an inmate lies wounded next to a pickup he and four others used in an escape attempt monday.2 prisoners remain on Loose after 5 escape Michigan facility Adrian Mich. Up a two escaped prisoners were still at Large after a five Man breakout monday from the medium Security Gus Harrison regional facility. One of the inmates was shot and recaptured at the prison and two others were nabbed 90 minutes later at a junkyard about 1 Byz Miles East of the prison officials said. The prisoners were serving Long sentences for murder rape and drug violations. Prison officials said the men escaped at 9 10 . By taking Over a maintenance truck unloading furniture at the prison and ramming it through a prison Gate. The Driver was hit on the head but was not seriously Hurt. The prisoner recaptured at the scene was taken to Bixby medical Center in Adrian in stable condition with a gunshot wound. His name was not released but officials said he was serving a life term for violating state drug Laws. About 10 45 ., police recaptured George Davis 24, of Oakville Ontario who is serving a life sentence for first degree murder and Steven Stamper 21, of Ypsilanti Mich., who is serving a life term for second degree murder. Still at Large were Marvin Evans 46, of Evansville ind., who is serving a life term for first degree criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping and David Hughes 41, of South Lyon Mich., who is serving 20 to 90 years for armed robbery. David Williams from left Tommie Mollohan and Fred Hamilton tunnelled out of a West Virginia prison last  con abducts releases Man Charleston . A a convicted murderer who escaped from the West Virginia Penitentiary abducted a 60-year-old Man monday released him unharmed about 150 Miles away and fled in a stolen car police said. The suspect is one of three murderers serving life terms who escaped last week through a 32-foot Tunnel dug under the prisons Stone Walls from the prison greenhouse. Richard Porter 60, was taken from his Home near the prison in Moundsville 60 Miles Southwest of Pittsburgh and released More than four hours later near Erie pa., said officer Kenneth Kensill of Millcreek township a. The kidnapper then ordered a woman from her car at gunpoint and fled in it said Millcreek townships police chief William Storten. Porter using photographs provided by West Virginia authorities identified his kidnapper As Fred Hamilton 34, Kensill said. Sgt. Matt Clark of the West Virginia state police said a purse stolen from a Home near the prison by one of the fugitives was found in porters Home. He said the purses owner identified the thief As another of the fugitives David Williams 33, from photographs and tattoos. Earlier monday Law enforcement officials said state officials had information seven months ago that six inmates were planning to Tunnel their Way to Freedom. The three escapees were on the list said Don Bor Odenkircher who served As Warden at the Penitentiary from 1972 to 1975 and 1980 to 1984. A i definitely mentioned names and i called the department of corrections Quot said Bordenkirche who is now police chief in Moundsville. Quot they were told where the Tunnel would be located and who would probably leave. What was done with that information i cannot begin to Tell you Quot he said. Wednesdays escape prompted the ouster of two top erections officials. Corrections commissioner Ron Gregory and parole Board chairman Bob Bailey resigned Friday after meeting with gov. Gaston Caperton. Marshall count Quot Day that the and inmate Capers was mentioned at an August meeting of area Law enforcement officials. No Penitentiary officials attended Lightner said. Cor  arson fires Ingue Florida building from wire reports Hallandale Fla. A authorities kept round the clock watches monday at an 11-Story building hit by a dozen fires apparently set by the same person. Two Small fires were set within minutes sunday at the towers of Oceanview on the waterfront of this Miami suburb. Ten fires last thursday left half the buildings 300 residents without Telephone service. Residents Many elderly said they were weary of repeated evacuations. Authorities say they have no suspects but believe one of the buildings residents is  envoys named Washington a president Bush said monday he will nominate Thomas r. Pickering As ambassador to India and Edward j. Perkins to succeed Pickering As ambassador to the United nations. Pickering 60, played a key diplomatic role in marshalling support for the Tough United nations resolutions that isolated Iraq after its invasion of Kuwait and eventually led to Kuwait a liberation by Force. Perkins 63, is director general of the foreign service and the state departments personnel director. The Black Diplomat served As ambassador to South Africa in 1 $86-89. Pickering would succeed William Clarkjr. In the new Delhi Post. Pickering has been ambassador to Israel Al Salvador Nigeria and  victim moved Robbinsdale Minn. A North Dakota teen Ager whose  were surgically reattached after a farm Accident is moving to a Hospital closer to Home. John Thompson 18, of Hurdsfield n.d., is to be flown to St. Aloisius Hospital in Harvey n.d., on tuesday said Linda Deneffe a spokeswoman for North memorial medical Center. Thompson has been at North memorial in this Minneapolis suburb after the Jan. 11 Accident. Thompson has regained some movement of his  since they were reattached at North memorial. Doctors have said he also May regain use of his hands although that will take More  Plant fined King of Prussia a. The nuclear regulatory commission has cited Philadelphia electric co. For two violations at its peach Bottom nuclear Plant and proposed $285,000 in fines officials said monday. The Utility said it will . The arc cited improper installation of Thermal insulation on safety Relief valves causing electrical components to degrade from overheating at the Plant s unit 3 reactor. At unit 2, an arc inspector found a comparable condition on a valve. Neil Mcdermott a spokesman for Philadelphia electric said there is Quot absolutely no question and we readily admit that the insulation was improperly  treatment of d Edinburg Texas a a judge on monday approved continued treatment for twin baby girls who need lifesaving blood transfusions overlooking their parents opposition on religious grounds attorneys said. The order allowing treatment for Audrie Michelle and Marla Anne lie Campos will be in effect until the infants no longer need medical attention said assistant District attorney Gra Ciela Maldonado. The parents Roe and Maria Elena Campos who Are Jehovah a witnesses agreed to abide by the order said their attorney Tom Matlock. Jehovah a witnesses believe that a verse in the Bible prohibits blood transfusions. The verse is found in Leviticus and reads a whatsoever Man. Eats any manner of blood i will Cut him off from among his  the girls were born three months premature feb. 13. They suffer from Hyaline membrane disease which causes Low Levels of haemoglobin and heat Crit substances important for carrying oxygen in the blood  
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