27 Feb 1971
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1971
Page
1
The Friday raid by 150 lawmen into Lawrence sparks mixed reactions from citizens and students. Supporters praise action against drugs while critics question tactics and university notification. officials emphasize legality and the need for calm, orderly crime crackdown.
De Soto’s 72 year old weekly newspaper the De Soto News is sold to Johnson County Publishers Inc from Jere and June Neibarger who owned it since 1966. Melvin H. Clingan is president of the firm Steve O Rourke becomes editor with an office in Gardner Mrs Pansy Penner associate editor will have an office in De Soto.
A protest led by Arty Gen and Kansas University officials is planned for 12 30 p m Monday at Strong Hall. KU student body president Bill Ebert says rally details remain to be set as flyers call for defense of culture lifestyle and lives amid reactions to Friday raid led by Miller. Chancellor Laurence Chalmers notes disbelief resentment and anger while questioning the raid’s departure from customary procedures and university cooperation.
President Nixon announced plans to nominate James C. Fletcher of the University of Utah to head NASA. The 51 year old would lead a $42 500 a year agency, a post vacant since Thomas O Paine resigned last September for private industry.
Kansas highway death log reports figures for 24 hours ending 9 a.m. Saturday covering February 26, 1971, with totals: 1 for February, 26 for the 1971 period, 85 for the comparable 1970 period, and 87 for the 1970 period.
Reported Friday morning raid targeted drug sellers in Lawrence with 37 arrest warrants, 22 law enforcement teams, and no dorm room door-to-door entries. KU student rights official notes dorm residents retain privacy, 24 hour notice for routine entries, and warrants required for room access.
Deal Six longtime Douglas County agricultural agent and Lawrence civic leader died Friday at Memorial Hospital after a lengthy cancer battle. He was 74. He retired as county farm agent in 1965 after 30 years and later worked in banking. Survivors include wife Gladys and two children. Funeral at 4 p.m. Monday at the Reorganized Church with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial fund supports farm youth education.
Miller told reporters the raid was not for publicity or political gain and that the investigation will continue with arrests and prosecutions. He said Lawrence was not the only target and that undercover agents remain active in multiple locations, with some off the case and others on it.
KU students end classes the final week before spring break begins Monday. Spring break starts March 6 at 12 30 pm with classes resuming March 15. Commencement is May 16 and 17.
Paris AP reports Fernandel real name Fernand Contandin died after a long illness at age 67. The popular French comedian starred in more than 140 films and earned international fame for his sense of the ridiculous and his emotional sensitivity.
A 19 year old Army draftee who allegedly hijacked a Western Airlines jet to Vancouver gains a court order delaying deportation. Chaplin Paterson of California faces air piracy charges in Seattle. Canadian officials consider action while U.S. extradition not yet requested.
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