Hijacker loses pants and loot in Midwest air piracy
FBI said the well planned hijacking began aboard a Detroit bound flight then ended with the thief losing a submachine gun, $502,500, and his pants after parachuting into Indiana. McNally, 28, of Wyandotte, and Petlikowsky, 31, of Ecorse, were arrested on air piracy and aiding charges.
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Today In History highlights for July 1, 1972
On this date several historic events are noted including the 1867 creation of Canada’s Dominion via the British North America Act the 1862 U S Congress establishing the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the 1863 start of the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Arrest in Lawrence Drug Raids Adds Wayne Martin
Preliminary hearing set for 4 p m July 18 for Wayne Allen Martin 18 of 925 Ala arrested Friday afternoon in Lawrence crackdown. He faces illegal sale of marijuana and four counts of amphetamine sales with bond $12 000. Additional adult and juvenile arrests reported in the same sweep.
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Volunteers for MS Stir Making Visits
Volunteers for the Douglas County Unit of the Multiple Sclerosis Society continue door to door visits for the Feather fund drive. Larry Heeb, unit chairman, notes delays due to illness and absences leaving neighborhoods unvisited. 398 volunteer kits were distributed and 259 turned in. funds collected so far are not yet available.
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Fire Crews Respond to Apparent Backfire at Intersections
Gary Emery driving a Tucson, Arizona registered truck causes a small blaze at 10th and Kentucky when the motor backfired. Lawrence firefighters estimate $25 in damage after an overheated engine on Beverly Crane’s car at 6th and Crestline was mistaken for a fire.
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No Arrests After Granada Theater Scuffle
No arrests were made after a minor disturbance involving several young people during the Granada Theater first evening performance. Police were called around 9 p.m. and names were taken, but no charges filed. The theater manager cited an exchange of words that led to a brief scuffle with no injuries.
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Farm Prices Hit Record Parity Ratio Steady
June farm prices rose 1.5 percent setting a record index of 317 percent of the 1910 14 base, led by cattle and hogs. Parity ratio remained at 73 percent, reflecting higher farm costs now about four decades higher than 1951 levels. Beef cattle hit a June record 34.20 per cwt. hogs 25.40. calves 43.90 per cwt.
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Private Club Slated for The Shire at Estes Studio
The former Estes Studio and Photo Service at 806 Mass. is being converted into a private club and luncheon restaurant named The Shire. It will open July 15 with Patrick S. Murphy as proprietor.
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High School Musicians Concerts At KU Murphy Hall
Kansas University hosts Midwestern Music Camp ensembles with two Sunday performances. At 2 p.m. the concert orchestra and choir perform followed by the symphonic orchestra and at 7 p.m. the Blue Band and concert band perform. Ensemble concerts are in Murphy Hall University Theatre and free to the public.
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Shakespeare Festival Continues at Kansas University Events
The festival runs this weekend at Kansas University with the final performance of Twelfth Night at 8 tonight in Me University Theatre and a film showing of A Midsummer Night's Dream at 7 30 Sunday in Dyche Auditorium.
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Rapid City Bounces Back After Deadly Flood
Rapid City reports remarkable recovery three weeks after the June 9 flood that killed over 230. Mayor Donald Barnett says debris was cleared, streets opened, housing for roughly 1,000 displaced residents being arranged, with mobile home camps rising as reconstruction progresses.
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Senate blocks 20 percent Social Security boost
The Senate voted 66 to 20 to defeat an attempt to substitute a 10 percent Social Security benefit increase for a proposed 20 percent rise. Supporters included Dole of Kansas while Pearson of Kansas opposed.
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Salina Arrest Linked to Bank Robbery at Seven Eleven
A man identified as Fredrich Mall, age unknown, was arrested in Salina in connection with an armed robbery at a Seven Eleven store at 9500 Town, Lawrence. About $200 was taken, and investigators expect charges to be filed locally. The robbery occurred on June 13.
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Aerotitis Plagues Flyers and Simple Remedies Highlighted
The article explains aerotitis the middle ear inflammation caused by pressure differences during flight. Chewing swallowing and gum or candy help equalize pressure while avoiding flying with a cold or nasal allergy. Nose drops or a decongestant may assist. severe colds ban air travel. Delivery Phone 843-5440.
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