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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1972
Page
15
A light airplane dropped flour bombs on the suburban Kirkwood High School around 11 pm. Four youths were arrested after radar and a police helicopter traced them to Spirit of St. Louis Airport. No injuries reported though flour bags struck nearby homes. principal noted surprise and last day of school.
Lawrence Daniel Baker, 19, was found guilty by a circuit court jury on two counts of murder and one count of armed robbery. The jury recommended life imprisonment on each murder count and 99 years for the robbery after the Nov. 20 killing of John Kemp and attendant William Simmons. The state sought the death penalty.
President Nixon’s report to Congress on the Moscow SALT accords drew cheers from Republicans and criticism from Democrats who viewed it as a campaign speech. Lawmakers predicted congressional approval but awaited more details on concessions and timing.
Crowds in Windsor pay final respects to the former king Edward VIII now Duke of Windsor with over 2000 viewing the coffin at St George's Chapel. Notables including Edward Heath Baroness Spencer-Churchill and Earl Mountbatten attend. The duchess Wallis Simpson arrives from Paris and dines with the queen after a day of mourning. The couple would have celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on Saturday.
The Kansas University Museum of Natural History hosts three Saturdays in June for children ages 9 to 13. Field trips visit Douglas County sites to study beavers rabbits skinks raccoons and other mammals with live animals released afterward. Registration at Dyche Hall Room 602 requires a fee.
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