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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1998
Page
7
KU reports 1,096 full-time faculty members for the 1996-97 academic year, the latest available figure. The text also notes email queries about U S senators and Ford's Theatre trivia, including Eisenhower's 1954 restoration act and current play Kudzu.
Readers are invited to call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 and select category 7478 to hear a recording asking them to leave their question for Sound Off. The message provides instructions for submitting inquiries via phone.
A Missouri woman driving a Ford Explorer crossed median on eastbound K 10 near DeSoto Friday, colliding head on with an Infiniti driven by Sara Anne Davis, 28, of Shawnee, killing Davis. Becky Caddell, 41, of Shell Knob, Missouri, was hospitalized in stable condition at Columbia Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Cause under investigation. two dogs fled the crash scene and remained at large. Detour for two hours redirected eastbound traffic to the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant.
Free public program featuring piano violin and vocal students of Eleanor Allen Carol Cook Sue Evans Sarah Higgins Janet Johnson and Julia McLaren ages four to eighteen. First group performers include Audrey von Ahrens Nora Elbayoumy Jim Weaver Katrina Goeke Adam Davis Sarah Zimm erman Dagny von Ahrens Andy Koch Kevin Patch Sarah Elbayoumy John Weaver Justin Smith Chelsea Chaffin Jenny Thomas Mara Anderson and Wei Hsing. Second group performers include Kan lon Hsing William Duncan Evan Jolly Josh Boulton Rebecca Weinang Yun Lu Chen Meredith Van Loemen Gabriel Lewis-O Connor Mackenzie McBride and Julia Pilant.
Regina Casseff reports readers weigh a proposal to place safety warning labels on sport utility vehicles highlighting their high rollover risk. Some say labels aid consumer awareness and prior vehicle checks, while others question effectiveness and impact on sales.
Law enforcement logs show a Gibson washer and dryer stolen from the 2200 block of Harper between April 3 and Thursday. Police report multiple arrests for burglary and drugs, with bail amounts ranging from 250 to 4,000 dollars and several court dates in late April. Emergency calls list numerous medical emergencies and vehicle incidents across Lawrence-Douglas County.
Andrew Binkson and Iryanna Conrad in Lawrence welcome a boy and a girl, with Friday and Saturday arrivals. Mr and Mrs Shawn Smithy in Baldwita report a boy. Ryn and Michelle Baker of Lawrence announce a girl. Rhona Lyle and Frick Guerra in Lawrence welcome a girl, with Friday and Saturday dates.
In Lecompton a 57 year old man shot himself in the head at a mobile home park and was airlifted to a Topeka hospital in critical condition. Douglas County Sheriff Loren Anderson said a woman likely his estranged wife found him and deputies are investigating. The trailer is near where Cindy Mutfwang was killed in late January and her former husband Samuel Mutfwang was arrested then. The investigation into Saturdays shooting continues.
Douglas County Commission at county courthouse 11th and Massachusetts 5 30 p m study session on budget and facilities. Regular board meeting 7 p m. North Lawrence Improvement Assn LO OF Hall 7 p m program FMC Corp groundwater. Inside Iraq a Cry for Justice at Lawrence Public Library 7 30 p m Mira Tanna 1997 Iraq visit. Bookmobile 9 11 30 a m Hy Vee 2504 Clinton Pkwy 2 4 p m Prairie Park 27th Kensington Drive. Toddlers storytime 10 30 a m Registration 2 30 p m. Coalition for Homeless Concerns Trinity Episcopal 1011 VT public invited 5 30 p m. Wakarusa Township meeting 300 W 31st 6 35 p m City Commission 6th and Massachusetts am to 10 a m Adult Learning Center 1949 Del 10 30 a m to 12 30 p m Clinton Place 2125 Clinton Pkwy 2 p m to 4 p m John Taylor Park Seventh Elm. Wednesday 9 a m Lawrence Memorial Hospital board auditorium 325 Maine. 9 a m to noon Health screening over 60 Babcock Place 1700 Mass fee. Submit Datebook items call 832-7148 or write Datebook AO Box 888 Lawrence 66044 Datebook email datebook ijworld com.
A consumer advocate argues buyers often lack information when purchasing a car. The critic says dealers may not disclose key details and urges proactive awareness to protect purchasers.
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