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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1976
Page
1
FBI officials report bank robberies rising to record levels in fiscal year 1975 with 50 percent more crimes than the prior year. Loots average around $3,598, while robberies cluster in suburban banks with easy exits, and security upgrades rise nationwide.
Douglas County treasurer office avoided a schedule slip as decals arrived at the courthouse and went on sale for motorcycles, mobile homes, and miscellaneous vehicles. Car decals go on sale January 15 for last names starting A. trucks decals follow the same date.
Workmen restoring the San Lorenzo basilica in Florence uncovered what experts believe are previously unknown Michelangelo frescoes in the new sacristy. If confirmed, this would mark the second Michelangelo attribution found in two years, with figures including angels and a possible Christ.
Associated Press reports rising avalanche fatalities with an average of 12 deaths yearly over the past five years, 22 in the last winter, and 8 in Colorado. Forest Service meteorologist Knox Williams notes more people seek solitude in snow and terrain, increasing risk. He compares U S and European Alps fatality rates and explains avalanche causes and control challenges.
Local students return to classes after December 24 break. Lawrence District 497 and St. John’s will reopen. KU and Haskell offer intersession courses starting Monday, with 550 and 170 students enrolled, through January 16 and January 23 respectively. Spring terms begin January 26 at KU and January 27 at Haskell.
The Douglas County disaster siren warning system will be tested at noon on Monday. If weather is inclement the test will be moved to the following Monday.
In Tel Aviv the army said a car attack on the police house in Givataim caused no injuries and no arrests. It rejected guerrilla claims of a Palestinian attack, saying criminals were responsible.
Los Angeles doctors enter a third day of slowed work over malpractice insurance rates. Hospitals report swamped emergency wards and reduced elective surgery while talks with state officials continue in Sacramento.
The FTC proposed rules to require dealers to disclose mileage prior use repairs and any warranties on used cars with a window sticker listing make model year mileage and repairs. Violations could bring fines up to 10000 per day and rules apply only to dealers.
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