KU bowling coach backs national club title win
Coaching Kansas University to the men’s bowling national club championship last weekend put a smile on Michael Fine’s face as the KU program celebrates success and steady progress in its athletic endeavors.
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Statewide group backs $500000 jobs program for disabled
Shannon Jones of the Statewide Independent Living Council of Kansas urges the Legislature to override a veto on a $500,000 appropriation. The funds would support services helping people with disabilities find employment, aiming to avoid placing them on waiting lists.
Lawrence smoking ban may skip citywide vote
Lawrence commissioner Boog Highberger voiced second thoughts about a citywide referendum on a proposed smoking ban. He said he might support a workplace ban if the commission avoids an outside ballot, citing concerns about external funding influences and the need for fuller discussion.
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LMH to Close Mental Health Unit at LMH
LMH will shut its mental health unit on May 1 due to cost concerns and a psychiatrist shortage. The unit, serving seniors 65 plus since September, has only one psychiatrist on staff, making round the clock duty impractical. Hospital plans a liaison service to treat mental health issues among general inpatients and aims to minimize impact on the community.
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Chats weigh ban pro and con debate voices emerge
Dr John Hiebert a cardiologist supports a ban and Chuck Magers Free State Brewing Co owner opposes. They took part in online chats Wednesday and readers can view transcripts on page 8B or at www iiworld com.
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Jayhawk Basketball Ticket Holders To See Point System
Kansas University will mail letters May 24 to about 9,000 men's basketball season-ticket holders detailing a new seating point system. The notice, from KU athletics, explains how donations, Alumni Association membership, past purchases, and scholarships affect seating.
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Poll finds worries terrorists are winning war on terrorism
An Associated Press poll shows half of Americans fear terrorists may be winning the war on terrorism with a third feeling strongly. Two-thirds expect a terrorist strike before the November elections and a third foresee an attack at summer conventions. Concerns tie to post 9/11 fears and Middle East tensions. Christine Wyatt of Clarkston, Michigan is cited among worried respondents.
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