Care Urged Against Theft In Rural Areas
Douglas County Sheriff Rex Johnson warned that peak burglary season is near and urged rural residents to boost precautions. He advised vigilant watches, noting suspicious door-to-door callers, requesting license plate details, and reporting break ins immediately. Precautions include staggered comings, locking buildings and vehicles, neighbor checks, and random lighting or radios to deter prowlers.
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Douglas County
Rex Johnson
Johnson
Sheriff’s Office
Two Die From Wood Alcohol In Kansas City
Police report two women and two men died or became critically ill after drinking rubbing or wood alcohol they thought was white lightning. Mrs. Florine Buchanan 29 and Johnny White 24 died, Herbert C. Thomas 32 and Felix Jones 33 in critical condition. Medical officials warned methyl alcohol poisoning can cause eye damage within 12 to 60 hours. Jones said he obtained the alcohol down by the river and believed it to be 190 proof grain alcohol.
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Kansas City
Florine Buchanan
Johnny White
Herbert C. Thomas
Felix Jones
Jones
Haskell Plans Reservation Based Education Initiative
Haskell Indian Junior College unveils a $275,000 grant program to offer liberal arts courses on reservations, leading to an associate degree. The plan includes an $95,000 summer session and $180,000 for 1971 72, with courses across 18 reservations in multiple states. Staff training May 24 28 precedes classes starting this summer.
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Independent Supplementary Training Association
Board of Regents
General Education
William Burgess
Burgess
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