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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1973
Page
9
Police Chief Richard Stanwix argues for focusing on crimes against persons after releasing a 1972 comparative crime report. The report shows a 58 percent clearance rate for major crimes against persons, with drops in overall crime and varying clearance rates across categories such as murder, rape, robbery, burglary, larceny, and auto theft.
Kansas University's Operation Escort offers walking or ride help across campus from 6 p m to midnight seven nights a week. Organized by Lawrence senior David O Rourke, the project targets both men and women and is funded by Pershing Rifles, KU's tri service military honor group.
Washington AP report notes House antiwar lawmakers plan to introduce a bill to halt funds for Vietnam war if Paris peace talks collapse. Rep. Lee Hamilton says the measure could pass with bipartisan support if no settlement is reached and POWs and missing Americans are accounted for.
A bill to raise campaign spend limits for state House candidates to 1000 and Senate limits to 1500 moves to debate in the Kansas House. Manuel Fierro urged tighter spending controls. The Elections Committee also backed four bills and a constitutional amendment on residence requirements, corrupt promises, advertising designations, withdrawals from nominations, and ballot title rules.
Harrisburg AP reports state senators must use a near credit card styled card to access the floor via a special lock. The system replaces previous entry methods and a lost card costs ten dollars for a replacement.
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