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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 2010
Page
1
The Kansas University Endowment Association elevates longtime benefactor Christina Hixson to life trustee joining two other KU donors Al Self and former Sen. Bob Dole in a high honors designation noted on page 18.
Kansas coach Turner Gill believes the 201? KU football team can rise back into the top half of national pass defense after three seasons of lagging. The report notes the secondary as the likely primary force to lead the turnaround.
Nancy Hansen recalls fear as 7 year old Artyom Savelyev, adopted from Russia by a Tennessee woman, was sent alone on a one way trip to Moscow with a note claiming violence and severe psychological issues. The piece notes the hazardous backdrop and safety concerns surrounding the boy’s return.
Owners of Pyle Meat Co discuss the closure of a half century old staple on Eudora's Main Street set to end this coming Sunday, reflecting on memories, community ties, and the business's next chapter.
The Lawrence City Commission weighs moving the Lawrence Community Shelter to 3701 Franklin Park Circle in a warehouse near the Douglas County Jail. Passage requires four of five votes amid neighbor protest petitions and concerns from Commissioner Lance Johnson that the plan may create a permanent handout rather than a hand-up. Commissioner Mike Amyx remains a swing vote, citing unanswered questions and the possibility of a special study session to obtain more information.
A St. Louis based Chisholm Creek partnership pulled out of plans to build a state owned casino south of Wichita and asked for the $25 million licensing fee back. The move creates a budget issue as Kansas officials face gaps and potential adjustments to school aid during the June to July period. The deadline for state board approval had passed without extension, prompting questions on how to handle the returned funds and budgetary shortfalls.
Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens announced his retirement set for June ending a 34 year tenure. His departure will remove the court’s most senior member and central liberal voice and ensures the high court dominates the political agenda during the midterm elections.
A Kansas Health Institute survey of 100 under insured Kansans shows cost pressures push many to delay surgeries and visits, spend hundreds monthly out of pocket, and draw on retirement funds. Nearly half filed for bankruptcy related to medical debt, while most learned their coverage was inadequate only after bills or denials appeared.
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