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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1971
Page
8
Hollywood previews test audience reaction with announced titles and cast. 20th Century Fox previews The Planet of the Apes sequel in Phoenix with publicity that signals the film. Producers like Ross Hunter defend open announcements to gauge honest responses and refine cuts before wider release.
Kansas highway patrol reports seven traffic deaths over the weekend. Names include Roy A. Johnson 15 Emporia, The Rev George Konda 47 Claflin Kan, and Marcia A Lindsay 25 Great Bend. Also listed were Leopoldo Gallegos Jr 22 Albuquerque NM Irene L Zagar 57 Kansas City Kan Harold E Clark 17 Winfield Kan and Cecil C Isaac 42 Sunflower Village Kan.
In Emporia a 15 year old, Roy A. Johnson Jr., died from injuries after falling from a truck on Saturday. He was treated locally then taken to a Topeka hospital where he passed away early Sunday. An autopsy was set to determine the exact cause of death.
Albert C. Gerken reported his Lawrence apartment was entered while he was away from July 30 to Saturday. Radio and stereo equipment valued at $730 were taken with no sign of forced entry.
Clinton L Bull Jr of Wichita was treated at Lawrence memorial hospital after falling from a third floor fire escape at the Kappa Sigma fraternity house 1045 Emery Rd. The 2 39 a m mishap occurred as he was bringing belongings into the building via the fire escape according to Kansas University police.
A “double albino” lobster at the New England Aquarium survived against odds Roger Jandl estimates at 100 million to one. The female lobster, at least two years old, is white with faint blue tints. It was caught by Quincy lobstermen off Pemberton Beach near Hull.
Crowds at Leavenworth County Fair topped previous totals with larger midway receipts and eating stand sales. William Lindel, president, cited a big carnival and more livestock as factors and noted ongoing yearly improvements. New fair officers to be chosen in October.
Iran blends sharp contrasts as modern life and ancient Persia share the spotlight for the 2 500th anniversary. The Shah promotes progress with oil wealth fueling schools and roads while nomads endure extreme heat near gas flare sites. Modern resorts, casinos, and discotheques juxtapose strict social controls and royal authority.
Tennessee scene as Richard Weather, 19, is charged with erecting a sign imitating official traffic devices after a sheriff arrest. Trooper Lonnie Trice cites the warning sign along a busy highway as the basis for a suspended $50 fine in traffic court.
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