Chiefs fall to Texans in Haley era preseason opener
Chiefs, led by new coach Todd Haley, drop 16-10 to the Houston Texans in the first exhibition. The page notes include a Lawrence artist settling roots to study abolitionist John Speer, a WebbMyanmar prisoner release meeting, and a nationwide kiss-in protest tied to LGBTQ rights with arrests and trespassing citations.
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Hazel Anderson at 91 Still Works Six Days a Week
Hazel Anderson, age 91, remains active in housekeeping and employment, working six days weekly and cleaning her home on the seventh day, reflecting remarkable longevity of energy and routine.
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Careful drivers key to safer road in Lawrence series
The Journal World and 6News analyze 3,106 Lawrence Police reported traffic crashes from June 1, 2008 to May 31, 2009 in a two day series. Accidents cluster at busy intersections Iowa through Kentucky streets account for 45 percent. Most occur 3 to 7 pm and September spikes with college return. Weather has limited effect. rain days average 8.6 crashes while snowy days rise to 10.8. New Year periods bring more crashes. KU games raise or lower daily totals.
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Unlucky January Day Ends With Woman and Unborn Child Safe
A Lawrence mother eight months pregnant survived a bizarre sequence when a Buick Rendezvous backed over her legs and then her abdomen within a minute on Skyridge Court. The driver, not identified, started the car in the icy driveway en route to a Mary Kay meeting, while the woman, Jessica King, recalls the frightening incident and vows to tell her daughter about it.
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Health care reform debate dominates Kansas town halls
In Topeka, 600 attendees at events hosted by Reps. Lynn Jenkins and Todd Tiahrt voiced strong opposition to Democratic health care reform. Critics attacked the Obama administration, federal government and related policies, praising private insurance and criticizing lawsuits on doctors and hospitals.
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Matches Made on the Farm
As farmers grow older and work longer, states act as matchmakers to pair a new generation with farming. Aiming to sustain agricultural livelihoods, programs connect young entrants with farms and provide training and support opportunities.
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