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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1971
Page
11
A severe night quake in central Chile left 63 dead and 461 injured with Valparaiso heavily hit. Officials warned tolls could rise as landslides isolated communities and communications remained disrupted.
A body tentatively identified as Richard King, 16, of Lawrence, was recovered from Douglas County State Lake after 2 30 p m today. He had been missing since falling from a sailboat when it capsized last Sunday evening.
U S hands over Fire Base Charlie 2 near the DMZ to South Vietnamese forces while keeping about 50 Americans for an 8 inch artillery unit and advisory duties. Alpha 4 at Con Thien is also transferred with remaining U S personnel to support artillery and electronic operations as election near.
The Journal-World prints full texts from the Menninger Foundation and the Police Community Relations Steering Committee at the request of the Lawrence City Commission. A public hearing is set for Tuesday July 20 at South Junior High School to discuss the 1970 reports and improve human relations.
The Labor Department reports the wholesale price index rose four tenths of one percent in June, the same as May. Seasonally adjusted figures show a slight month to month increase, with farm products up 1.8 percent and processed foods and feeds up 0.3 percent, signaling a cooling inflation trend.
Saigon Maj. Gen. Ngo Dzu rejected FBI style charges that he is a chief heroin trafficker in Southeast Asia. He challenged Rep. Steele to produce documents and defended his anti narcotics drive in Pleiku. Dzu noted a recent Pleiku seizure of over 200 kilos of marijuana and praised his forces.
Lawrence County Attorney Mike Elwell said charges were dismissed against Rocky K. Swearingen, 26, of 1406 Tenn. early Thursday amid the detainment of 12 people in Lawrence on heroin or other drug violation allegations.
Law enforcement reports five Topeka arrests connected to Lawrence cases after 17 officers served a district court search warrant at 1030 Lawrence Ave. Five Topeka residents Bran don Wells Lawton Snype Daglen face charges including heroin or opium derivatives. In Douglas County four adults White Clymer Desjardines Beechum held on 100000 bonds. All remain jailed or in custody as investigations continue.
Continued index item notes hot humid conditions and lists local businesses such as Russell Stover Candies Key Rexall Gibson Discount Center with new hours 9 to 10 daily and 9 to 6 Sundays serving Lawrentie area since 192. Rumsey Funeral Home contact 43-5111.
U S officials say the Paris peace talks shift by Viet Cong and North Vietnamese leaders centers on replacing Thieu alone in any postwar Saigon government. The move follows Madame Binh and Le Duc Tho pressing Thieu as the sole target, signaling a potential change in negotiating leverage and U S strategy.
The city logged .67 inch of rain in under an hour this morning. Weather maps show hot, muggy conditions continuing with a near daily chance of rain. Tonight 40 percent, Saturday 20 percent, Saturday mainly sunny, with highs in the mid 90s and a possible near 100 by Monday.
Kansas officials announced a three week delay in releasing 1971 corporate and utility valuation figures. Ronald Dwyer said reappraisal of utility property and ongoing statewide delays prevent up-to-date numbers for local governments. Budgets due by August 1 must rely on the 1970 valuations unless new figures arrive.
Lawrence city budget for 1972 set for review by city commissioners next Tuesday. The plan faces blank spaces for assessing Lawrence’s valuation and property tax mill levy. Mill levy likely unchanged with a budget not to exceed five percent growth. census-related state rebates may limit any expansion.
Lt. William L. Calley, convicted by court martial of the My Lai killings, says a friend that he feels isolated and confused yet believes his actions served his country. He is under house arrest at Fort Benning, awaiting an appeal that could take years.
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