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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1966
Page
5
Carol Bohnsack, 20, of Brookfield Missouri and piano major at Kansas University, weighs abolition arguing morally against killing. She notes the Clutter murder case tests whether some criminals are beyond help and the difficulty of distinguishing reformable from lost causes.
Milan Loupal a 28 year old from Prostejov Czechoslovakia and KU graduate student argues criminals are optimistic about not getting caught He supports abolition of capital punishment in general but backs keeping it for killers of police officers treason and extreme sexual brutality while noting rehabilitation programs
Ben Morris, a 26 year old KU law student and state representative from Gove County, argues life sentences without parole could replace capital punishment in most cases. He notes abolition momentum and cites no rise in capital crimes in abolished states.
Mary Frances Cross and Dave Hutchins, both Kansas City and Chartres natives, argue against capital punishment. They claim rehabilitation is preferable and note criminals can reform, even suggesting psych evaluations and potential societal redemption through research or other programs.
Holly Thomson, a 22 year old Ottawa senior studying political science and history at Kansas University, argues against capital punishment. She says capital crimes stem from passion and mental illness, urging replacement with life imprisonment without parole to avoid sanctioned killings.
Five Fort Riley soldiers were killed Friday night when their car struck a concrete abutment at the Junction City military gate. The victims are Private James Wilson 21 Private Joseph Hawkins 20 Private First Class Eugene Gordon Junior 23 and Private Paul Kelly 23 all from different states. A Wichita collision Sunday claimed Anna Schmeisser 71 in a separate high speed crash.
Walter Davis Hargrave 90 longtime business manager of the Thomasville Times-Enterprise died after a several week illness. A Pleasanton Kansas native he began with the paper in 1911 and was a charter Kiwanian and former Abraham Baldwin College trustee. Services were set for today in Thomasville.
Polish photographer pitched two eggs at Marlene Dietrich as she opened a Polish tour in Warsaw. The photographer claimed she owes him money for photos from last year. Dietrich kept performing, and the show concluded with a 15 minute ovation.
In Kansas City Kansas a six month old girl was rescued by a neighbor, Major Bardwell, from a burning apartment Sunday. Frances Jones reported flames as she returned from a washing room. The infant received hospital treatment for facial burns. Fire damage was estimated at 750 dollars.
Home bakers are embracing coconut sprinkled sponge cake baked in a tube pan. The simple addition of shredded coconut adds texture and aroma, enhancing the classic dessert appeal for family and small gatherings.
The Gospel recounts Jesus curing a demon possessed boy after his father pleads for help. He urges belief, saying all things are possible to those who believe, teaching a lesson on faith through the miracle.
The KU Natural History Reservation near Lawrence has evolved from grazing land to 338 acres of woodland and 252 acres of open land over 17 years. Henry S. Fitch outlines in The KU Natural History Reservation in 1965 how the area protects native species, educates on natural history, and demonstrates erosion control and ecosystem recovery. The project, begun under guidance from Raymond E. Hall and supported by the Board of Regents, preserves wildlife such as deer rabbits squirrels and quail while illustrating life in near-pristine conditions amid growing regional development.
The page lists sun signs with daily guidance. Taurus advised to drive cautiously. Gemini? actually MINI and many others receive notes on finances, social plans, work and health. Moon Children through Pisces urged calm, practical action, seeking counsel, and productive use of time to improve projects and personal matters.
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