 George was noted for running for Douglas County sheriff in 1970 and losing the race; however, Phillip Hill was voted in, and removed from his office, as justice of the peace.KU student Nick Rice  was shot to death in front of the Gaslight  by local police during an anti-war riot in summer 1970.On the night of July 16, 1970, KU freshman, Rick "Tiger" Dowdell was shot in downtown Lawrence.