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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1971
Page
14
Washington AP says Housing Secretary Romney argues for using prevention of discrimination as the term for suburban integration. He notes urban land limits push government subsidized housing outward while 2.6 million units yearly target stands. He warns against overreach that could curb housing opportunities while enforcing civil rights laws.
Vern Miller pledges impartial enforcement of Kansas gambling laws and vows no area will escape the crackdown. He discusses drug cleanups in Lawrence, arrestees like George Kimball, and praises his staff picks while noting cooperative law officers are essential.
President Nixon signed a bill authorizing federal buildings to be named for retiring lawmakers. John W. McCormack will have the Boston Post Office and courthouse named for him, with George A. Fallon and William C. Cramer honored in Baltimore and St. Petersburg respectively.
Angela Davis and her defense seek dismissal of murder kidnap and conspiracy charges and bail pending disposition in Marin County Superioir Court. They argue lack of evident guilt and weak state evidence connected to the Aug. 7 Civic Center escape that left a judge, two convicts, and a youth dead. Rulings due early March.
A 21 year old burglary suspect appeared at preliminary hearing wearing a suit claimed by the store owner to be stolen in the robbery. The defendant was later convicted.
The copy describes the 1971 Caprice as a luxurious, dependable full size car with new steel structure and quieter roof for a smoother ride. It contrasts Caprice’s luxury with affordable pricing and emphasizes longevity of parts. It also outlines Vega as a compact, fuel efficient, dependable small car built to avoid common flaws of rival small cars.
North Central Kansas Peace Officers Association released a survey showing sheriffs police chiefs and county attorneys balking at Atty Gen Elect Vern Millers philosophies. The poll found 66 percent opposed replacing Nye with Howard 75 percent rated local cooperation with the FBI excellent and 54 percent opposed a central state police agency.
Beech Aircraft Corp. announced further layoffs affecting nearly 500 workers in Kansas and Colorado. With 9,295 employees at start of 1970 and 7,439 by June, total employment will be about 5,100 to 5,200 after cuts, with a weekly payroll near $1 million. E. C. Burns said 350 to 875 layoffs will occur at three Wichita plants, plus 90 to 100 at Salina, Liberal in Kansas and Boulder in Colorado.
American humorist S. J. Perelman now living in England says he will retrace Phineas Fogg's route from Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days and writes a book about his adventures.
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