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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 2006
Page
1
District court documents reveal Fred Williams downfall within the Kansas University Alumni Association including a workplace probe, whistleblower hunt, and a mocking toy animal named Elmer Fudd aimed at the chancellor. The report ties long running controversy to university governance and governance reforms.
Gov Kathleen Sebelius announced an August 18 meeting of the Drought Response Team to review actions the government can take to alleviate drought effects. Page 1B.
Local Pulse column previews Wednesday feature highlighting fair winners who will unveil their prize recipes for bakery items. The story emphasizes diverse entries and the community interest in homegrown treats.
State highway workers rushed a four-way stop at Baldwin Junction on US 59 south of Lawrence after a fatal crash. Officials cited planning delays and material shortages but aimed to finish placement and rumble strips soon as residents offered mixed reactions and called for a traffic light. Charlene Pohl 84 died in the year’s crashes at the intersection.
Initial tests at Wescoe Hall show no significant health risks though airflow problems are noted. Lead investigator John Neuberger says the building is safe once airflow issues are fixed, with further tests planned in coming weeks.
BP said severe corrosion forces replacement of 16 miles of transit pipeline at Prudhoe Bay, potentially shutting part of the United States’ biggest crude source for weeks or months. Prices rose as the government weighs oil from its stockpile, with Prudhoe Bay producing about 400,000 barrels daily from the North Slope.
Linda Begay was killed allegedly by Christopher Belone at Gaslight Village mobile home park after years of alleged abuse and prior failed prosecutions. Begay died August 1 after a beating and blunt force injury, the third domestic violence death in the Lawrence area in three years, with earlier cases lacking a known abuse history.
In 2005 Douglas County District Court filed 146 domestic-battery cases 136 misdemeanors and 10 felonies. Domestic battery is a misdemeanor on first and second offense but a felony on third offense within five years. Third or subsequent convictions after five years carry at least 90 days imprisonment, with possible daytime work release after 48 hours. A Kansas Bureau of Investigation study notes in 2002 most victims are the partner or child of a boyfriend or girlfriend or the spouse. In 2002 Lawrence had 154 domestic violence arrests per KBI data. Help is available through Women’s Transitional Care at 843-3333 or 1-800-770-...
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