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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1971
Page
6
Lawrence officials report a lack of funds stalls hard drug investigations in Douglas County. Sheriff and state officials say money is needed to buy evidence and sustain probes. Despite some local funding from the reward fund, officials warn gains may reverse without donor support and targeted hard drug pressure.
The Kansas University Museum of Natural History will host a live spider exhibit replacing the previous live snakes display. Ray Ashton says the project aims to educate about non dangerous spiders while showing about 35 species, with brown recluse and black widow potentially on view. The display will use aquariums and habitat recreations, run four months, and seek spider donations from the public.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 30 p.m. on November 19 for Jack J. Klee a 20 year old of 1515 Engel Rd charged with car theft. Lawrence police arrested Klee last week. a 1971 model car was stolen and recovered from Viking Investment Co. 1915 W 24th Klee remains jailed with bond set at 1500 dollars.
President Nixon will retreat to Camp David in the Maryland mountains for part of the weekend and return for Sunday morning worship services at the White House.
National Grange Master John W. Scott expresses sadness as Clifford Hardin resigns as secretary of agriculture. Hardin, 56, is to be replaced by Earl L. Butz pending Senate approval. Scott credits Hardin with understanding family agriculture and cautions that full act implementation requires top administration and budget support.
Kimberly Webster, 23, of 1333 Ky., pleaded guilty to two felony drug counts in Douglas County District Court. He faces sentencing at 1 15 p m on November 22 and was jailed for pre sentence investigation. He admitted to sale of marijuana and attempted sale of LSD. hashish sale was dismissed. penalties include 1 3 to 10 years for marijuana sale and 1 to 5 years for LSD attempt, with up to $5000 fines in each case.
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