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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1970

Page

14

Men Sought After Telling Lie About Sailor's Death

FBI seeks two men behind a hoax told to Mrs. Rita Lane claiming her son Ralph Lane Jr. died in Vietnam. The alleged impostors wore uniforms and presented fake service papers. Lane later learned he was alive aboard the USS James Downes in Hawaii. the FBI notes similar hoaxes in the region.

Kansas City FBI Rita Lanne Vietnam Lane Ralph I. Lane Jr Navy Ralph Navy Department Washington Hawaii James Downes

Capitol Plaza Work Stopped by Restraining Order

Wichita architect Henry W. Schirmer halted planning of the Capitol Area Plaza project in Topeka after a restraining order won by Attorney General Kent Frizell. Frizzell argues the $440000 state contract is invalid due to the State Finance Council vote count. Schirmer says halting work will raise costs by about 7 million and may add a year to the timetable.

Topeka Wichita Henry W. Schirmer Capitol Area Plaza Alty Kent Frizzell Schirmer State Finance Council Frizzell

Scald-Sweet Pure Orange Juice Prices Listed

Community shoppers see price lines for Scald-Sweet Pure Orange Juice with marked drops from 39 cents to 43 cents per quart in today’s local market listings.

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