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Wednesday, August 29. 1973
University Daily Kansan
Gunmen Release Four Hostages At Close of Six-Day Bank Siege
STOCKHOLM (AP)—Police stormed into the vault of a downtown bank behind clouds of tear gas yesterday and within minutes employees set fire to four bank employees hostage for six days.
"We give up. We give up. Stop gassing
of the gunmen yelled at a policeman."
When the two gunmen had been led out in handcuffs, police superintendent Sven Thorander took off his gas mask and told newspapers, "No one injured. No one in connection."
THE FREED hostages—three women and a man—were carried out on stretches to wait ambulances. Their conditions were described as "good under the citric."
The gunmen were treated briefly at a hospital for transferring their weapons to a transferred headquarters for questioning.
The complex assault on the vault took only about five minutes. Police said the two gunmen agreed to surrender moments after the shootings had been closed through holes drilled in the vault's roof.
"They quickly pull away the large filing cabinet with which they had
barricaded the door and surrendered with hardly any word," one policeman said.
hardly another word, "one policeman," in THE NEW YORK TIMES — began on THREE when a gunman—identified by police as Jan-Eric Olson, 32—attempted to rob the main office of the Kreditbanken, but was interrupted by police. Olson wounded one policeman and gun fire two others, four hostages.
A round of negotiations followed during which police agreed to a demand that Clark Olfossen, a 28-year-old serving a life term for murder, be freed from prison and allowed to join Olson in the bank. Ransom of $650,000 was delivered.
on Saturday police got into the bank and slammed the vault door shut, locking the two gunmen and hostages inside. At the same time they considered pouring sleeping gas into the vault but abandoned that scheme when Olsson told them he had tied the hostages in such a way so they would strangle themselves if affected by the gas.
Then yesterday a secret strategy described as Operation Swine Cheese began through the ceiling of the vault and provided marksmans at each of the vaults.
DURING the process a shot was fired up one of the holes which wounded 44-year-old policeman Ole Abrahamson in the hand and face. As each new hole was drilled it narrowed the space in which the two gunmen could safely maneuver.
Within minutes the gunmen had given up and were taken out of the vault from which they emerged.
Police wearing gas masks and bulletproof vests began to pipe tear gas into the vault and gave Olson and Olofsen a final ultimatum to surrender, police said.
Millions of Swedes followed the dramatic end of the siege on national television, just as they had watched it unfold over the past six days.
Rep. Larry Winn To Deliver Address
Rep. Larry Winn Jr., R-Kan., will address a Chamber of Commerce breakfast at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Holiday Inn here. Reservations for the $2 event are being accepted at the Chamber of Commerce office.
Berkowitz Stresses Cooperation, Favors Marijuana Legalization
David Berkowitz, Douglas County Attorney, yesterday emphasized increased cooperation between his office and Attorney General Vern Miller, particularly with regard to legal drug raids, in a speech to the Kansas Union.
"Vern Mermel and I have cooperated much better than either of us might have expected," Berkowitz said. "We have often been asked about the relationship, has savat to be in the local community."
Berkowitz said that Miller's agents still participated in local drug raids because of insufficient funds to support a system of local agents, but that the decision to prosecute rested with the Douglas County Attorney's office.
"IN MY OPINION, there were too many marijuana busta. That really isn't getting at the problem. We need to go after the people people selling to children." Berkowitz said.
"With regard to marjuma possession, it has become a matter of will I or won't I prosecute rather than do I or don't I prosecute. The answer is that I will prosecute occasionally. In those cases where we have a chance of winning, I use three criteria; seriousness of the offence, circumstances such as the time of the attack, and the drug has been used in a manner that might endanger others." Bezkovitz said.
Berkowitz has prosecuted 18 people charged with possession of marijuana since taking office in January, as opposed to a total of 51 prosecutions in 1972.
"BREAKS ARE only one to a person in my office," Berkowitz said. "If you're
arrested twice, you'll probably be prosecuted."
Berkowitz said he favored the legalization of marijuana, a stand he has taken publicly
Berkowitz also discussed the need for an element of humanity in his decisions to prosecute, explaining that he has attempted to improve the situation and increase, reducing or dismissing charges.
Berkowitz said that under his administration the District Attorney's office had established a greater rapport with law enforcement agencies.
discuss problems of arrests, circumstantial evidence, confessions and search and seizure. The prosecutor has an obligation to care for the constitutional rights of a citizen, especially with search and seizure," he said.
"We started Monday meetings between the Lawrence chief of police, "he county sheriff said.
BERKOWITZ HAS also instituted an "on call system", providing either himself or an assistant to be available at all times to assist police.
'The on call system is particularly important to ensure constitutional protec- tion.'
He said that efficiency in his office has increased since he established a legal intern clinic for University of Kansas law students.
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2 Fires at Jayhawk Towers
A buring desk and stereo speaker in room 408 of Building B at the apartments caused an estimated $400 damage. Fireman
Two fires were reported yesterday at
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St., Oakland.
said cause of the fire was unknown
A trash fire yesterday afternoon in the basement of building A caused an estimated $250 damage. Firemen said that trash in the basement incinerator room and the adjoining room had caught on fire. The cause was undetermined.
Kansan Classifieds Work For You!
Bus Riders Use New Pass System
More than 500 bus passes for the fall semester have been sold since last Wednesday a spokesmen for the Lawrence Bus Co. said yesterday.
Mert Buckley, Wichita senior, student body president and organizer of the pass system, said that sales had picked up this week.
The pass is good for rides anywhere on the schedule through December and is available for $14 at the Union or from a bus driver.
"It's the first year we've sold them, so students need to be aware of the passes." Buckley.
"Next week we will be going around to residence halls to promote them."
Buckley said he didn't think sales would increase when colder weather begins.
"The lists here (at the Union) show a large number from Daisy Hall, Oliver and Eleanor."
David Neeley, bus driver and 1973 KU graduate, said most pass holders come from Daisy Hill, Park 25 and Gatehouse apartment. He estimated that half of his own a pass.
"But next semester is when sales should increase, especially after freshmen get a taste of the cold weather," he said. "To break even on the passes, we need to sell
Most ticket holders live a considerable distance from campus.
"Golly, they're great," exclaimed one student rider. "I live way at Gatehouse, and if I use the bus two times a day all semester, I will save $4."
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1973 STUDENT SEASON FOOTBALL TICKET INFORMATION
On Sale Aug. 29,30,31.Sept.4 & 5,1973 East Lobby—Allen Field House
Students: $6.50 — Spouses (includes children) $11.50
SENIORS. AUG. 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 NOON TO 6 P.M.
GRADUATE STUDENTS. AUG. 30 . . . . . . . . . 12 NOON TO 6 P.M.
JUNIORS. AUG. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 NOON TO 6 P.M.
SOPHOMORES. SEPT. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . 12 NOON TO 6 P.M.
FRESHMEN. SEPT. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . 12 NOON TO 6 P.M.
Bring Your Certificate of Registration.
Tickets are randomized as they are sold. GROUPS—Must present certificates of registration for all individuals. Seating allocated according to lowest classification of individuals involved. SPOUSES-Must show proof of marriage. Join the Javhawks in Memorial Stadium.
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