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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1961

Page

11

Sinking Cemetery Sinkhole Mystery Near Riverdale

In Riverdale Kansas a large sinkhole 30 by 40 by 30 feet opened in an unused cemetery section. Sheriff Baumgartner says the cause is unknown though a nearby oil hole was drilled 40 years ago. Guards will block access as investigation continues and graves nearby may be moved.

Riverdale Kan E. E. Baumgartner Wellington Baumgartner Sumner Roy Gift Sexton

State Booze Undecorated For Yuletide

Kansas liquor stores may not decorate for Christmas after all. Walter Reed Gage, director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, ordered removal of any Christmas symbols and warned violations after Dec 14 could lead to citations or license suspensions. The Rev Roy S Hollo man and others protested tying Christmas to liquor sales.

Topeka Kansas Walter Reed Gage Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Gage Roy S. Holloman Kansas United Dty Forces

Free Use of Nightstick Advised for Policemen

New York City policemen have been advised to use their nightsticks freely when necessary to restrain a prisoner or to avoid injury.

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