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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1973

Page

7

Indicted Agents and Officers Tied to No-Knock Raids

Eight federal narcotics agents and four police officers face federal indictments for illegal entry and terrorist tactics in spring no-knock drug raids on six private homes in Collinsville East St. Louis and Edwardsville Illinois. The case covers 17 criminal acts including civil rights violations conspiracy and perjury with lawsuits totaling about 2 million dollars.

Alton, Ill Illinois Collinsville East St. Louis Edwardsville

Bell Proposes Insurance Rule Changes In Kansas

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Fletcher Bell unveiled proposed regulations tied to the Uniform Consumer Credit Code aiming to cut rates on credit life and accident and health insurance starting January 1 1974. The plan also adds permanent advertising rules, standardized cost comparisons, clearer disclosures and tighter definitions to curb deceptive life insurance practices.

Topeka Kan Fletcher Bell Statehouse Bell

No Action Planned On Local Oil Leases

The Chevron Oil Co Denver Colo has no immediate plans for two oil leases bought in southern Douglas County. The tracts on Route 1 Overbrook total 227 acres. J H Todd vice president for exploration says geological tests were conducted but no exploration plans now.

Chevron Oil Co Denver, Colo Douglas County J. H. Todd Rt. 1 Overbrook Franklin County Todd

Telephone System Controls Sought

A legislative committee in Topeka Kansas estimates $825000 yearly savings on a $3750000 state telephone bill with a more efficient system. Sen. Paul Hess says a telecommunications specialist study is recommended and a WATS usage identification system costing about $9000 annually could cut improper calls and boost efficiency.

Topeka Kan Paul Hess Wichita Florida Hess Kansas WATS Department of Administration

Late Returns Favor Willkie in 1940 Election

In Old Saybrook Connecticut a 33 year old Willkie ballot was found in an attic ballot box by Barbara Maynard the Republican registrar. The rediscovered vote does not change the outcome as FDR still leads by about five million votes.

Willkie Town Hall Barbara Maynard FDR

Thefts Reported To City Police

Lawrence police report a purse snatching and motel room theft. Linda Yarger’s purse containing about $18 was seized and later recovered without the cash. A $474 outfit and a $300 TV were taken from a Virginia Inn room rented to James H. Brooks. The door was forced open.

Lawrence Linda Yarger Massachusetts Virginia Inn James H. Brooks Kansas City Kan

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