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Authorities investigate slaying of arts editorJACKSON, Mias. (UPI) - Policesaid Monday they were “not ruling out” the possibility of a homosexual murder in the bludgeon slaying of veteran newspaper arts editor Frank Hains.Police Chief Lavelle Tullos told reporters at a news conference that the body of the 49-year-oldJackson Daily News columnist wasfound “unclothedM at his home about 1:12 a.m. Monday.“He was lying face down in a pool of blood/* another police spokesman said earlier. “His hands and feet were bound with neckties and he was gagged.”Tullos said the victim apparently had not been robbed. Asked if it appeared to be a homosexual murder, he replied, “We*re not ruling out that possibility. We’re looking into every aspect of the case.”The police chief said there was no evidence of forced entry into Hains* home, located near Mill-saps College, and also said there was no evidence of sexual assault. He said an autopsy report, expected within the next 2-3 days, would determine the exact cause of death.Tullos said Hains apparently had been bludgeoned to death with a crowbar. He said a crowbar was found at the scene of the murder inthe victim’s bedroom and was being processed for possible identification as the murder weapon.Authorities said Hains’ body was discovered by a theater associateand roommate, 19-year-old KevinSessum8, who told police he had been out of the city during the weekend visiting his mother. Tullos said that story had not been immediately verified.The chief said there was “no definite suspect” in the case although several persons were being questioned in connection with the murder. He said one person, whom hedeclined to identify, apparently was the last person to see Hainsalive at the victim’s home at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.“It’s a tough murder case,” Tullos said. “It’s going to take a lot of work by a lot of people. We’ve got our top investigators on it.”Dr. Lucas vPresident concerned about restrictions, quality of programsBy A STAFF WRITERUniversity of Southern Mississippi President Dr. Aubrey Lucas said Monday at USM-Gulf Park he is “committed to bringing about the type of higher education the people of the Gulf Coast need and deserve.”Making his first visit to USM-Gulf Park as Southern’s new president, Dr. Lucas voiced concern over academic , restrictions placed on the campus. “We can live within these or work for change,” he said.Lucas and other USM officials were at the Gulf Park campus for a review of growth at the extensioncenter after three years of operation. They noted degreeprograms have increased from six to 10 and that enrollment has in-creased by 73 per cent from last summer.“I want to express my interest to bring about the kind of programs the people want, need and quite surely you deserve,” Dr. Lucas said. He added, “I will dedicate my energy and efforts to make this a reality.”He especially noted his concern with accredit! g agencies and quality of indiv. Hual programs.
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South Mississippi Sun
Biloxi, Mississippi, US
Tue, Jul 15, 1975
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