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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 2004
Page
1
Lawrence based mortgage firm broadens services by adding real estate options as part of a growing trend to combine lending and property services for clients.
FCC Chairman Michael Powell says the broadcasting industry should craft its own conduct code to avoid heavier government entanglement that could chill and freeze speech, arguing for self-regulation over federal regulation.
Stephen Floor, once a Free State High School dropout, earned a Goldwater scholarship after pursuing a general education development diploma and becoming a KU junior. He has published two papers on galaxy clusters and reflects a dramatic shift from aimless youth to recognized scientist.
Lawrence resident Don Schaake waits for news about his son Kurt a civilian contractor in Iraq. He last heard from him days ago and hopes no news means he is safe. Four American contractors were killed in Fallujah, a Sunni city 35 miles west of Baghdad, amid ongoing violence since the U S occupation began.
A two hour study session drew health advocates and bar owners as Lawrence city commissioners remained split on a potential smoking ban for bars and restaurants. Mayor Dunfield and Commissioner Schauner favored some restrictions to protect hospitality workers while Commissioner Rundle warned his view is clouded by political buzz. Health officials and Clean Air Lawrence joined the discussion as supporters urged limits.
Mayor David Dunfield said he would work with city staff to draft model smoking ban ordinances from cities with bans. Officials said a decision could reach the commission by end of April as the Task Force on Smoking prepared options. Dr John Hiebert showed diseased lungs and ruptured hearts to illustrate 3000 lung cancer and 35000 heart disease deaths yearly among nonsmokers.
The Kansas Legislature passed a bill adding a 50 cent monthly fee to wireless phone bills to fund county 911 system upgrades. If signed by Governor Sebelius, the measure could raise about 7.8 million dollars yearly for improved emergency location services. The compromise passed 83-42 in the House and 29-8 in the Senate. July 1 starts collection with 25 cents staying in the home county and 25 going to rural counties.
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