Lawrence City Hears Choice for Mayor as Francisco Likely
Lawrence commissioners weighed a re election for current mayor Marci Francisco at a Tuesday meeting. If she is chosen for another term she would be the first Lawrence mayor to serve consecutive terms since the 1960s, but others including Nancy Shantz and Barkley Clark offered varied support.
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Couple face drug hearings in rural Douglas County
Preliminary hearings are scheduled for April 15 for Lecompton couple Joseph C. Cooley and Marjorie A. Cooley charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell. A sheriff raid found more than 400 pounds of suspected marijuana plus processing equipment at their Rt. 1 home. Street value may reach 275000 dollars. The raid followed a tip from Shawnee County authorities. The Cooleys are free on 2000 dollar bonds.
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Tonganoxie critic cites Reagan spending at TRIM talk
Alan Stang of Tax Reform Immediately accuses President Reagan of not cutting federal spending enough, despite promising tax cuts during his campaign. Speaking at a TRIM district meeting in Tonganoxie, Stang urged a gigantic reduction in spending to balance with income, linking deficits and debt to economic woes.
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Death notices for Shirley A. Lee Baldwins 42
Shirley A. Lee of Baldwin died Friday in Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a cancer battle. Born February 14, 1940 in Lawrence, she moved to Vinland in 1949, graduated Vinland High, and worked at Orchard Lane Nursing Home. Survived by son Michael, parents Donald and (Mrs.) Elston, sister Donna Thomas, and half-brothers Jack and Arthur Payne. Visitation today 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Lamb Roberts Funeral Home. services Monday at 11 a.m. with Dr. R M Jones officiating. burial Stoney Point Cemetery, Vinland.
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