Overpopulation of Pets Plagues Lawrence Area
Lawrence Human Society publicity chairwoman Sue Hess warns that unchecked breeding could yield 1,600 to 3,200 kittens from half a female cat population. The Charles Ise Memorial Animal Shelter disposes of about 200 animals monthly, while a benefit sale at 1805 E 19th supports adoption efforts.
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Sue Hess
The
Lawrence Human Society
Lawrence
U.S
American Humane Society
Charles Ise
Animal Shelter
E. 19Th
Opposite Personalities 2 Pandas Still Are Strangers
Washington AP Ling Ling and Hsing-Hsing, two gift pandas at the National Zoo, have not met yet and display opposite temperaments. Ling Ling is extrovert and rambunctious while Hsing Hsing is shy and neat. both have gained weight but remain unseen by many visitors. The pair may meet when the adjoining garden opens and they are weighed.
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Washington
Ling-Ling
Hsing-Hsing
Larry Collins
China
Peking
Collins
Ling- Ling
Washington’s
National Zoo
New Judge George L. Catt Takes Lawrence Post
George L. Catt, 31, named Lawrence municipal court judge, will begin Tuesday morning. He replaces Jack Maxwell, who resigns after four years and seeks the Republican probate judge nomination. Catt, KU law grad 1968, has served as judge pro tem and as assistant city attorney and will be paid 700 dollars monthly for chair time and prep duties.
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George L. Catt
Lawrence
Catt
Jack C. Maxwell
Maxwell
Kansas University Law School
Douglas County
Transportation deaths rise with highway toll dominates
National Transportation Safety Board reports 421 more transportation fatalities than 1970. Over 59,000 deaths occurred last year, with more than 90 percent from highway accidents. Recreational boating and rail, air, and pipeline incidents added hundreds of deaths.
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Washington
National Transportation Safety Board
Commission Reduces Assessed Valuations
Douglas County commissioners acting as a board of equalization cut 326 220 from the assessed value of 30 protested properties. The total value of these parcels held by 23 landowners stood at 476 050, with no protests on personal property valuations to be heard after Monday, said County Assessor Darwin Rogers.
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Douglas County Commissioners
Board of Equalization
Darwin Rogers
Ten McLouth cheerleaders picked for 1972 73
Ten McLouth High School students were chosen as cheerleaders for the 1972 73 year by the Kansas University Pom Pon Squad. A team includes Lothaire Dyche Darlene Theroff Kathy Bear Linda Dorei and Theresa Harker. RB team features Nancy Curtis Russell Curtis Ronda Dorei Sandra McAferty Denise Harker Nanette Tacke with Sharon Hickey as an alternate.
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McLouth
Kansas University
Lothaire Dyche
William Dyche
Darlene Theroff
Ivan Theroff
Kathy Bear
Phillip Bear
Linda Dorei
Bill Dorei
Theresa Harker
Carroll Harker
Nancy Curtis
Russell Curtis
Ronda Dorei
Dorei
Sandra McAferty
Elmer McAferty
Denise Harker
Harker
Nanette Tacke
Charles Tacke
Daring U S Pilot Missing After Shot Down in Battle
Lt. Col. Joseph W. Kittinger Jr., famed for a 102,800 foot jump and a 114th MIG kill, is missing after his Phantom jet was shot down over North Vietnam during his third tour. He previously rode a balloon to 96,000 feet in 1957 and set a 102,800 foot jump on Aug 16, 1960.
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U.S
Orlando
Fla
North Vietnam
Joseph W. Kittinger Jr
Vietnam
Joseph W. Kittinger Sr
Kittinger
United States
World Book Encyclopedia
Boy Left Behind Rescued After One-Way Hitchhike
Larry Durren Jr. a Lockport first grader, wandered in New Orleans while his class toured Audubon Park Zoo. Without money or a plan he attempted hitchhiking home on a one-way street but found help when a driver turned around and called police. State troopers brought him home safely.
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New Orleans
Larry Durren Jr
Larry
Lockport
Audubon Park
Zoo
Grand
Stype
Mental Facilities Dedication Slated in Kansas
The Kansas Center for Mental Retardation and Human Development will be dedicated June 15 in ceremonies across three cities. Facilities include units at Kansas University, KU Medical Center in Kansas City, and Parsons State Hospital. W. Clarke Wesley will attend the Lawrence ceremony as special guest.
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Kansas Center For
Kansas University
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City
Parsons State Hospital and Training Center
Lawrence
W. Clarke Wescoe
Kansas Center
Six More Bodies Recovered From Farmington Mine Disaster
In Farmington West Virginia six more miners killed in the Consol coal mine disaster were found. Five were located Thursday morning and the sixth about 600 feet away Thursday night. The explosion and fire earlier claimed 78 lives and total recovered now stand at 22 after 34 months of effort.
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Farmington
W. Va
Consolidation Coal Co
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North American Philips Corporation
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