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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1972
Page
1
Journal World surveys with Lawrence residents show shock and confusion over the Wallace assassination attempt. Respondents discuss political violence, motives, and the potential for broader unrest during conventions, noting distrust, gun access, and fears of police-state security.
A letter signed by the Red Mary Faction claims responsibility for bombing the U S Army headquarters in Frankfurt last week, killing a U S lieutenant colonel and injuring 13 others. The group demands an end to the Vietnam war and U S mining of North Vietnamese harbors, with immediate withdrawal from Indochina. Police in Munich were unable to verify the letter's authenticity.
Nicholas Zarvos, a Secret Service agent born in Kansas City Kansas, was wounded in the neck during the shooting of Gov. George Wallace and formerly lived in Kansas City, Kansas.
Mrs. Nixon confirmed President Nixon will travel to Moscow after all. She said the decision is official and the Moscow summit will proceed, with a four country two week itinerary starting in Salzburg Austria. She plans to visit a school university and Moscow subway during the trip.
Leaders across the political spectrum reacted with shock and dismay after Gov. George C. Wallace was shot at a Laurel Maryland shopping center. Senators McGovern and Humphrey canceled campaigns while President Nixon offered prayers. Edward Kennedy voiced sorrow as a Montgomery vigil drew about 500 residents.
City Manager Buford Watson denied rumors about Salina basketball All American Nino Samuel enrolling at Kansas University and about his father Ray Samuel being named Lawrence HR director. Watson said Samuel was the best candidate interviewed and that the son was not discussed. Samuel is a high school graduate who attended Inter American University in Puerto Rico.
Washington AP says Gen John Lavelle, commander of all Air Force activities in Vietnam, was relieved after irregularities in command duties. Gen John D Ryan announced Lavelle retired April 7 for health reasons though his removal preceded that. Vogt Jr. will assume top command in Europe as inquiry by House Armed Services pursues Lavelle’s role amid scandal claims by Rep Otis Pike.
E Jackson Baur and Herman Lujan discuss rising violence and social stress. They cite Vietnam, ethnic tensions, and economic uncertainty as factors spreading fear, especially among vulnerable individuals. The panel links gun access to policy debates and notes mass media violence may have complex effects. Apple Valley Boats open till 7:30, 7 days a wk.
Jack McInroy a 41 year old man was admitted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital in fair condition after police and witnesses reported he suffered a heat stroke. He was found in a parked car on West 28th Street in the 1600 block slumped over in the front seat where he had been undiscovered since before 8 a.m.
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