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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1997
Page
2
In West Hills, 74-year-old Flossie Torgerson mourns after her chihuahua Babette was killed by a 7-foot boa constrictor found on the patio. An animal control officer removed the snake, noting no local boas and suggesting a pet escape. Babette, who had just recovered from parvovirus, left only a chewed slipper and a Shamu toy as mementos.
At the 1997 Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Tish Dixon won first place in the Husband-Calling Contest. She used two fingers to call her husband Scott, drawing applause as her sister-in-law urged participation.
Panel members weigh notifying at risk patients as FDA awaits recommendations. Despite small current transfusion risk, millions infected since 1980s testing lag, with many unaware due to few symptoms. Tracing recipients is difficult. records cover only five years, limiting follow up.
City officials weigh loosening alcohol tax use to fund youth and community programs. The 10 percent tax, applied to beer and liquor sold in bars and restaurants, has funds flowing to the Lawrence Partnership for Children and Youth and other agencies, with auditors raising concerns over past misuses. A public hearing on a $74.1 million budget is planned as officials decide how to proceed.
Alcohol tax receipts returned to cities hosting Kansas Board of Regents universities totaled across Wichita 2.65 million Lawrence 966,386 Manhattan 513,290 Emporia 197,890 Hays 182,641 Pittsburg 310,895 from a 10 percent levy on beer and liquor sold in bars restaurants and caterers.
Scientists and sociologists discuss whether the Internet erases race or reshapes identity. They argue online identity is an extension of society, with location and class still influencing interactions, while race remains a factor in how people perceive themselves and others.
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