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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1972
Page
3
Lawrence Police Chief Richard Stanwix cites a statewide pattern as crimes against persons rise 187 percent in the first four months. Rapes and assaults surge, with unclear clearance rates and limited manpower shaping patrol and investigation decisions.
State agency offers a public hearing on the proposed design for FAS Route 1375 in Douglas County. The project runs about 4.8 miles east from a junction with U.S. 59 near Baldwin with grading surfacing bridges and seeding planned. Residents must file requests by June 19, 1972.
A 36 year old Kansas City man Robert Blackman was charged with kidnapping and aggravated assault after four teenagers were taken at knifepoint and forced into KOAM station Pittsburg Kansas He threatened to kill himself if not broadcast to comment on Nixon war policies He was disarmed by a station newsman and later held by police Then treated at a hospital and placed under observation at Osawatomie State Hospital.
Soledad Brother Fleeta Drumgo testified to deny knowledge of a 1970 courthouse escape plan to free the Soledad Brothers. Prosecutors expect rebuttal witnesses. Judge Arnason eyes final arguments next Tuesday. Davis, once UCLA instructor, is accused of aiding Jonathan Jackson with four guns linked to the Mari n Center shootout and deaths.
Character actor Michael A. De Anda was arrested after narcotics agents found 5.6 pounds of uncut heroin at his home. He is booked on investigation of possessing heroin for sale, authorities said.
In Montreal Kurt Waldheim said the lack of interest in the United Nations by superpowers is a passing phenomenon. He noted the UN has served as a vital forum for cooperation and will be needed in future crises, urging use of the body for global non political problems.
Guntert Plumbing and Heating advertises service 8 repair work with the latest in sewer cleaning equipment. Remodeling and new work are licensed and bonded.
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