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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 2011
Page
1
Kansas University freshman Josh Selby announced on Thursday he would depart the Kansas men's basketball team to enter the NBA draft. He said the move marks a new chapter as he pursues professional play.
Garden City residents Bob and Kay Wells recount meeting Truman Capote and Harper Lee in the 1960s during their Clutter murders research. The program drew a capacity library crowd, sharing memories of famous authors and local ties.
Rep. Barbara Lee denounces a congressional spending bill that trims 38 billion dollars, sparking liberal opposition over cuts to food aid for the poor, local police grants, and aid for children of inmates. The article also notes five Russian university delegates visiting Lawrence to study U.S. higher education.
John Hofmeister, former Shell Oil CEO and author, criticized U S energy policy as stuck in a 20th century system. Speaking at the Kansas University Energy Conference, he warned against simplistic partisan energy views and urged a new 21st century approach. He leads Citizens for Affordable Energy and is a registered Democrat upset with national leaders and Congress.
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback urged a balance of energy, environment, and economy at the KU Energy Conference held at The Oread hotel. He compared policy to riding an elephant, noting it must be clean, affordable, and abundant while adapting to changing conditions.
Charlotte Blubaugh led a scheme linking over 17 000 basketball tickets and more than 2 000 football tickets between 2005 and 2010. She owes 2.56 million dollars in restitution to the athletics department and the IRS.
Charlotte Blubaugh, ex associate athletics director for ticket operations at Kansas Athletics, received 57 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a ticket theft scheme that prosecutors say cost the department at least $2 million. She must also pay $2.56 million in restitution and serve three years of supervised release.
Lawrence is named one of nine top small towns in the United States for dining by The Daily Meal. The feature highlights La Parrilla, Dempsey's, and Free State Brewery, praising Lawrence for adventurous, international flavors and a connected farm to table approach. Local leaders note trained chefs and scratch-made items shaping a growing, diverse restaurant scene.
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