Firework Sales Begin Sparks in Lawrence
Kansas fireworks sales open Sunday with Lawrence police reporting several complaints of illegal shooting inside city limits. Fireworks may detonate July 1 to 5 with ordinances banning city sales though stands near city roads may sell just outside the limits. Police Chief Stanwix warns arrests for illegal discharge and fines up to 100 dollars or 30 days in jail. Hospitals anticipate more burns as the week progresses.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Firework rules and safety urged as Thursday limit lifts
The state fire marshal limits smaller items until Thursday when city limits permit fireworks. Violations carry fines or 90 days in jail. Stanwix and Fire Chief Sanders urge quiet displays, avoid daytime detonations near seniors, and warn against tossing fireworks at people or pets. Sparklers warn of higher damage than other fireworks. M-80s and rockets remain illegal to sell.
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the Prevention of
Kansas
City crime funds total 250000 for Topeka Douglas County
Governor Robert Docking announced a two year total of 250318 in Omnibus Crime Control funds for Douglas County. The report shows Kansas communities have received nearly five million in two years with emphasis on drug abuse enforcement and education. The itemized Douglas County projects include equipment for Lawrence Police, a law internship program, police community relations, a mobile dictation unit, upgraded communications, officer training, and expanded Hutchinson Law Enforcement Training Academy hours.
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City Commission On Human Relations
Hutchinson Law Enforcement Training Academy
Hutchinson Academy
Colombo Shot at Rally Terrorizes New York Crowd
Mafia boss Joseph Colombo Sr. was shot in the head and critically wounded at a unity day rally in Columbus Circle New York City. A second man died, identified as Jerome Johnson 25 of New Brunswick New Jersey. Authorities suspect a black revolutionary group claimed responsibility.
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Colombo
Jerome Johnson
New Brunswick
N.J
Associated Press
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Roosevelt Hospital
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Law
FBI
Manhattan
City Commission agenda items include claims and ordinances
City Commission will consider claims by Arthur Payne for 724.30 and Burkhart Electric for 125.82. It reviews Ordinances 4218 4219 4220 designating streets and ordering sewers and parking removal. Also traffic and sidewalk plans and resolutions 3781 3782 plus a lease at 701 New Hampshire Street. The commission meets Tuesdays at 2 PM at Ninth and Massachusetts offices.
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Oxford Road
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Almira
Renta
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Guilty Plea in Marijuana Sale Case
Bruce D. Burkhart 21 of 2460 Mo pleaded guilty to attempted sale of marijuana and was jailed for pre sentence investigation. He faces one to five years for the felony at Douglas County District Court with sentencing set for July 9. Burkhart was arrested February 18 by Lawrence police on sale of marijuana charges.
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Douglas County District Court
Burkhart
Lawrence
U S Index Edges Up in May Indicating Expansion
The Commerce Department reports its leading business indicators rose six tenths of a percent in May, slower than April’s gain, while eight indicators showed seven with one decline. Industrial materials prices fell 1.5 percent, others improving include the work week, unemployment claims, durable goods orders, plant and equipment contracts, building permits, stock prices, and price labor cost.
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Commerce Department
Department
Crime Alert Readers urged to help police solve Lawrence crime
Lawrence police request public assistance after a recent crime. Citizens are asked to report information to aid investigation and prevent further incidents. No specific case details are provided in the text.
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Lawrence
Insects Survive Winter Through Fertilized Female Survivors
Despite winter die offs, insect populations endure as fertilized female individuals survive. This reproductive strategy preserves species during cold months and supports future population rebound.
Space station shuttle debate divides Congress
Congress weighs a space station and shuttle project, with Senator Mondale warning of a vast spending iceberg while Senator Gurney extols the shuttle as a revolutionary earth monitoring and management system. Only 137.6 million in development funds is currently at stake.
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Congress
Walter Mondale
D-Minn
Mondale
Earth
Break-ins Reported at Pound's Fabrics and Insurance Building
Police logged two weekend break-ins downtown. Pound's Fabrics at 925 saw taken from a cash drawer after entry via a false ceiling in a restroom on Saturday. Sunday a separate break-in at 15 E. Seventh caused no losses but hit three offices including the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department Charlton Insurance Office and George Allen's law offices.
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Charlton Insurance Office
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Bulky item pickup area in Lawrence outlined
City lists the bulky-item sanitation collection zone north of 15th Street and west of Mississippi Street for this week. Residents should place items at the curb or in alleys by the Wednesday collection.
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Mississippi Street
Bard Firm Exec Speaks at Rotary Club Luncheon
James D. Lierman corporate executive VP and Bard board member spoke at the Holiday Inn luncheon. He discussed hospital medical education in community health, the team concept, rising hospital costs, and Bard’s operations after Burnett Instrument Co. acquisition.
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Rotary Club
James D. Lierman
C. R. Bard Firm
Murray Hill, N.J
Holiday Inn
Bard
Burnett Instrument Co
Lawrence
Lierman
Ilinois
Four Die In Kansas Weekend Highway Crashes
Over the weekend at least four persons died on Kansas highways. The fatalities include Jeffrey A. Bricker 16 and Bradley Thielen 17 of Dorrance and Terry W Sanders 20 of Wilson in a two car crash Saturday east of Dorrance on old U S 40. Doris Anthony Hardridge 12 of Pleasanton also died when a car carrying him overturned north of Pleasanton Saturday.
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Kansas
Jeffrey A. Bricker
Bradley Thielen
Dorrance
Terry W Sanders
Wilson
Old
U.S. 40
Doris Anthony Hardridge
Pleasanton
Death Penalty To Be Ruled On By Court
The Supreme Court agreed to rule on the constitutionality of the death penalty with cases from California Georgia Illinois and Texas arguing capital punishment violates the Eighth Amendment. The next term begins in October and will also hear arguments on excluding death penalty opponents from juries.
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Supreme Court
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Illinois
Texas
Court reverses 35 death sentences including Richard Speck
The Supreme Court today overturned 35 capital verdicts, including the electric chair sentence for Richard F. Speck, who killed eight nurses in Chicago in 1966. The ruling cites the Witherspoon jury standard and 1968 precedent on exclusion of anti death penalty individuals, remanding cases for further proceedings.
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Supreme Court Today
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Chicago
Speck
Peoria
Ill
Speck’s
Witherspoon
Car Hits Utility Pole. Injuries Reported Near Ohio Street
Police report a one vehicle crash at 12 57 p m on 21st near Ohio sending at least one person to Lawrence Memorial Hospital emergency room. Details and injured parties not yet confirmed by police or hospital. First reports indicate a single vehicle impact with a utility pole and serious injuries feared.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Ohio
Service for every faith Rumsey Funeral Home Adv
A newspaper notice advertises a general service option at Rumsey Funeral Home inviting all faiths to inquire about arrangements. The ad includes the phone number 843 4111 and notes availability for assistance.
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