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The News-Journal papers A9 NATIONAL 5 & 1 0 UNIVERSITY PLAZA STORE ONLY SUMMER SESSION New Castle Campus Undergraduate Programs Japanese outraged by slaying Reporters criticized for not intervening By JOHN BURGESS The Washington Post Accounting " Applied Professions Aviation Management Bankina & Finance Communication Arts Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education General Studies I I 1 I I Ti.l 111 A ;... Business Administration Professional Arts Behavioral Sciences LZ3 Vj Classes Begin Week of July 1, 1985 For More Information, Call The Admissions Office (302)328-9401 Thursday, June 20, 1985 CI 1 .. UNIVERSITY PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER RTS. 1-95 & 273HOURS: DAILY 10-9 SUN 11:30-5:30 Golleee hcrrtll ky it. MkUk Sum Aaoruttoa i i r - - r ' f? iSr, T -H I r ' I i . ' '. 'A 1 i i I riAnnn nnn t ja a ;nes: muiim muim uen er uiw. u-sau in orancnes ' . ''j ;p " v:- ? PMi" in WWII IliM -jM v . . ' iff V vi;wr,gr;Mi- l-afeaiii.te.MJIIl- TOKYO - Allegations of fraud in a huge investment company and the bizarre bayonet killing of its chairman as 30 reporters stood by without vening have stunned people across Japan, where safe streets and duty to society are considered national trademarks. Millions of Japanese stared at television sets in disbelief Tuesday night as an incredible clip of news tape was aired repeatedly. It showed two men breaking into the apartment of Kazuo Nagano, the head of the Toyota Shoji company, emerging minutes later splattered with blood and boasting that they had killed him. "The city has become a wilderness without law," said a front-page commentary Wednesday in the mass-circulation Asahi Shimbun newspaper. The slaying followed a weeks-old investigation of the Osaka-based company, which authorities believe took in about $800 million in funds during the past four years and lost unknown sums in a variety of fraudulent investments. The Japanese lap up media stories about violent crime, although few have any direct experience with it. Statistically, their country ranks among the safest places on earth. Americans are more than 100 times more likely to be robbed than are Japanese and more than six times more likely to be murdered. Critics saw the affair as another sign of the emergence of an affluent but directionless society in Japan. "Crime is no longer committed to secure money or food to survive," said commentator Yukio Akatsuka. "More and more, it is due to sickness in the mind and heart." . When Nagano, 32, was slain, the 30 news media people at the scene took no firm action to intervene. Newspapers were swamped Wednesday with calls protesting the reporters' behavior. Reporters on the scene later said that things had happened too quickly for them to have had a chance to stop the slaying. THE CASE began unfolding several weeks ago, with press reports suggesting that Toyota Shoji (it has no links to i the Toyota Motor Corp.) was in trouble. Established in 1981, the company expanded rapidly by selling the "Pure Gold Family Contract," which was said to represent an investment in bullion. Armies of salespeople using high-pressure tactics canvassed the country, going door-to-door and making phone calls. The gold would not be delivered, investors were told, but would stay in company hands and earn interest. Eventually, about 30,000 people reportedly signed up, paying in about $800 million. Many were elderly people seeking high yields for their limited funds. But some investors began complaining that Toyota Shoji was refusing to refund their contracts. The authorities began investigating and earlier this month closed sever-al company offices and froze assets. No gold could be found. Officials now believe much of the money was lost in a variety of speculative schemes. Nagano was questioned by police on Monday in a tiny apartment he rented in Osaka, Japan's second-largest city. Reporters waited outside, hoping for a statement from him. On Tuesday afternoon, about 30 of them were crowded into the corridor outside its door when two men, later identified as Atsuo Iida and Masakazu Yano, pushed their way through. "I've been told by six persons, 'We don't need money, so kill him,' " Iida was heard telling a security guard. The guard withdrew. The two men began tapping on the door and then smashing in panes of glass. With television cameras rolling, the pair climbed through a window. Muffled thumps and screams were heard from within. Photographers put cameras to the windows and snapped pictures. The actual stabbing appears to have taken place outside of the reporters' field of vision. Reporters then saw the men pull the bloodied body of the victim close to a window. "This is Nagano," Iida said. "We did it." They then climbed out of the window, blood on their clothes. Yano carried a gory bayonet. Iida said: "I am the criminal. Call the police." Police arrived quickly and arrested them. Motives for the slaying remain 'unclear. The Japanese press reported that the two told police that they acted out of "moral indignation" over Toyota Shoji's conduct and that they had been hired to do the killing. Iida, 56, once operated a tiny steel plant, and Yano worked for Iida's company. 20-50 OFF Girls' spring and summer sportswear, now 3.99-26.99 Reg. 6.00-36.00. Shorts, tops, woven pants, , rompers, and more. In great styles and colors, at , great savings. 7-1 4Preteen (44-3335) CHILDREN 25-40 off Infants' spring & summer wear Sale 6.00-11 .25, orig. 8.00-15.00. Baby Togs, Carters, Buster Brown, Croissant and Doespun. Infants (44-41) 2540 off toddler girls' and 4-6x . sportswear and summer coordinates Sale 4.12-15.75, reg. 5.50-21.00. 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Select from Wedgwood"', Royal Doulton Lenox, Bellek and other famous makers. (65-21) Additional 25 OFF Assorted embellished towel ensembles, 2.99-5.99 Orig. 5.50-17.00. Lace trims, satin appliques, florals, and pastels (15-31) 30 off short robes and shorts Comfortable stretch terry cloth cotton. 20 off short pajamas. (51-54) 20 off selected Ocean Pacific summer wear Shorts, tank tops. Hawaiian and geometric woven shirts, t-shirts, and more! CHINA, LINENS 20 off J.G. Durand glassware All patterns of stemware, barware, and decanters. (65-22) 20 off our entire silver department Save on flatware, holloware, and serving accessories, by famous makers. (24-31) An additional 20 off casual dinnerware Sale 47.96-89.57, reg. 59.95-1 1 1 .96. Save on 16 and 20 pc. sets by famous makers. (65-20) 55-70 off selected Mikasa 20 pc. sets Sale 34.9949.99, reg. 89.50-145.00. Choose Coquette, Sabrina, Hampton Court, or Classic Gold. 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Enjoy a great deal of a meal Friday and Saturday during our 2-Day Sale ! Chicken Salad Polynesian 4.20 The Croissantwich of Chicken or Tuna Salad 3.95 Each price above is 15 off our regular menu price. And, if you bring this coupon with you, when you dine, your server will deduct an additional 15 from the above items. The menu items will be available in the Center City Crystal Room and all branch store restaurants. Vf jf;.; ,1 . . v: OFF John Wanamaker's swivel rocker! Sale 249.00, reg. 450.00. With plump, button-tufted back for ultimate comfort. Upholstered in fawn, blue, or dusty rose velvet. The handsome addition for your living room or den. Quantities limited. (61-21) An Additional 20 OFF Assorted men's short-sleeved knit sportshirts, now 8.79-30.39 Reg, 10.99-37.99, Solid and patterned knit shirts by famous designers (except Polo), including Izod, JW, and Rittenhouse. (51-57) 25 OFF Our entire stock of men's walking shorts, now 11.25-24.00 Reg. 15.00-32.00. Solids, madras, plaids, stripes, plain and pleated fronts. (51-49) 25 off entire stock of boys' 8-20 Ocean Pscific Sale 4.80-22.40, reg. 6.00-28.00. Cord and sheeting shorts, camp shirts, muscles, tanks. Boys 8-20 (52-14) 30-40 off boys' 8-20 short sleeved, woven tops Sale 10.49-20.25, reg. 15.00-27.00. Camp shirts, and button-down or pajama collars in stripes or solids. Boys 8-20 (52-11) ln some cases intermediate markdowns may have been taken. MENSWFJR 33 off all JW and Rittenhouse shirts Including polycotton plaid, seersucker, gauze, and camp shirts. 30 off Nike and Adidas separates For working out or just hanging out. 30 off swimming and tennis separates Tennis wear by Jantzen, Maggiore, and others. Swim suits by Catalina, Speedo, Jantzen, Balboa, Lifeguard, Sunblocks. An additional 1 5 off famous maker and designer slacks Orig. 35.00-42.00. Casual spring slacks by Alexander Julian, American Trouser, others. 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