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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1971
Page
12
North Vietnamese regulars conducted five attacks Sunday on South Vietnamese troops guarding the northern frontier amid a week of B52 raids. Casualties included five South Vietnamese dead, 17+ wounded, two Americans killed, 10+ wounded, and 31 North Vietnamese/Viet Cong killed.
The Lawrence City Commission will consider approving the annual contribution contract to fund a seven story 120 unit housing complex for elderly and handicapped residents at 17th and Massachusetts. HUD must sign, enabling construction and low rent financing with federal supplementation if local funds fall short. Public debate has focused on the building’s size and impact.
In northeast Kansas the weather will show only a small change on Tuesday as humidity drops slightly. Daytime highs remain in the upper 80s to low 90s with Sunday hitting around 90. Tonight’s low should be 60 to 65 with a slim chance of rain through Wednesday.
Weekday hours set from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Sundays and holidays extended to 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adv. seeks to balance customer access and storefront staffing.
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that juveniles accused of crime may be tried without juries. Justice Blackmun wrote for the majority, allowing states leeway in juvenile proceedings so long as fundamental fairness is observed. The decision covers cases from Pennsylvania and North Carolina, with dissents by Douglas Black and Marshall.
Detroit AP reports Medal of Honor recipient Peter Lemon said he fought off Viet Cong while stoned on marijuana the night of the battle near Tay Ninh on April 1, 1970. He dragged a wounded comrade to the rear, refused immediate treatment, and later hesitated to accept the award from President Nixon.
The Supreme Court agreed to rule on whether federal wiretaps of domestic groups require prior judicial approval. Attorney General John N. Mitchell argues no approval is needed, while a Cincinnati appeals court says it is mandated by the Fourth Amendment.
Mrs. Bess Truman was admitted to Research Medical Center at 11 02 am for a physical examination. Attending physician Dr Wallace H Graham reports her condition as good.
The government seeks to block further Times publication of the Vietnam war study. A full seven judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit will hear the case after lower court rulings. The Post case is also under a restraint, while dispute over Pentagon documents continues. The matter raises national security questions and could go to the Supreme Court for emergency relief.
A Pentagon deputy assistant secretary stated that documents used by the Washington Post reveal current operational plans and troop movements in Vietnam. The testimony occurred in a closed session as the government seeks to stop further publication of top secret material from the study.
In St Louis congressmen from New York Michigan and New York say last week's failure to set a Vietnam withdrawal date does not discourage them. They cite earlier strong support and expect more backing as they press for a cutoff date and continued citizen pressure with the Committee for Peace and New Priorities.
Police report three of five glass doors broken and the home at 2446 Winterbrook damaged with an estimated 400 dollars in losses. The incident occurred late Friday and is tied to BB gun activity.
An advertisement notes Russell Stover Candies available at Key Rexall stores on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The notice emphasizes store hours and product availability for shoppers.
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