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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1971
Page
4
FBI annual crime statistics show 1970 national offenses rose 11 percent with 100 police officers killed in line of duty. Violent crimes climbed 13 percent from 1969, while property crimes increased 11 percent. geographic increases ranged 9 to 14 percent across regions.
Lewis Jay Hills of Lawrence has enlisted in the U S Air Force and began basic training at Lackland AFB in Texas. Mike Sillex, Coast Guard member, attends Radar School in New York after sea service in Alaska and plans 30 day Lawrence leave after December. Lloyd L Tate, Basehor native, graduates at Goodfellow AFB and will serve at Traklion AB Crete with U S Air Force Security Service.
Funeral services for Amos G. Leech 57 of Los Angeles California will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Oskaloosa Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ira N. H. Brammell officiating Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery He died Saturday in a Los Angeles hospital from severe burns suffered in a house fire He was born October 1 1913 in Oskaloosa and spent most of his life there A Kansas University 1985 graduate affiliated with Kappa Sigma He worked for an abstracting firm in Oskaloosa and belonged to the Presbyterian Church and AF and AM Lodge No 14 After moving to Los Angeles in 1951 he worked for the city assessor He is survived by two daughters Sue Bosse Los Angeles and Joan Leech Kansas City a sister Ruth Winley Oskaloosa a brother William also of Oskaloosa and one grandchild
Funeral services for Mrs Estelle Swing 82 of Topeka formerly of Ozawkie are set for 2 30 p m Thursday at Hampton Funeral Home Oskaloosa Rev Milton R Vogel to officiate Burial will be in Ozawkie Cemetery She died Sunday in a Topeka nursing home She is survived by a son Louis of Portland Oregon and a daughter Mrs Moreen Kitchen living in California.
FBI index shows 1970 Lawrence serious crime up about 15 percent from 1969, higher than the national 11 percent rise. Lawrence’s 1969 rate was 23 percent above 1968, while national crime rose 12 percent. Lawrence reports 3 300 crimes per 100 000, vs statewide 2 143.
The Greek Marine Ministry says Heleanna met top international standards before the fire off the Italian coast. It backs the captain against homicide and neglect charges, notes 25 dead and 1,150 survivors, and praises the crew for orderly abandonment and care of children.
In San Diego, with 14 candidates for mayor, a bright orange bumper sticker reading I am not a candidate for mayor has become popular. The AP notes the spoof signals voter fatigue and interest amid a crowded field.
Western Union Telegraph Co requests FCC permission to shut its Lawrence Massachusetts office at 703 Mass. The firm plans to route service through ABS Secretarial Service at 901 KY, with hours 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon-Sat and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays. Public protest or support must reach the FCC by Sept. 19.
Researchers observe that canines sweat mainly through their paw pads and nose areas. The study highlights limited surface evaporation and emphasizes panting as a cooling mechanism in dogs.
Jean Hilowitz, head of a new Housing Authority, led Tonganoxie for a HUD funded project to build 40 to 60 low rent duplex units for seniors 62 and older. Estimated cost 885000 to 1 million, with rents 20 to 57 dollars monthly based on income. Construction aims to start after local support and site selection, with units expected in three years.
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