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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 2013
Page
4
At the August 13 meeting the Lawrence City Commission unanimously adopted the 2014 health insurance plan adding domestic partnership coverage after earlier discussions in June. For questions contact Sound Off at 832-7297 or soundoff ljworld.com.
A local street question asks residents to recall their first day of kindergarten on Massachusetts Street. The prompt invites readers to share memories and reflections at LJWorld.com, reflecting community nostalgia and neighborhood ties.
A 38 year old Lawrence man Christopher T Beard was charged with attempted aggravated burglary and burglary after residents reported a man trying to pry two homes doors early Friday. Beard fought officers, gave false names, and is held on 15000 bond. A separate case charges 22 year old Charles M Johnson with aggravated robbery after two men forced entry, assaulted the occupant on Wakarusa Drive, and stole items including a laptop and marijuana with another suspect sought. Johnson faces additional charges and a $40000 bond.
Tiffany and Brad Hopkins of Lawrence welcomed a boy on Friday. Mark and Machaela Beshears of Eudora welcomed a girl on Friday.
The Journal World explains its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors. Readers are urged to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com if they believe an error occurred.
Weekend schedule for 1863 commemoration includes Watkins Museum exhibits from 10 to 4 at 1047 Massachusetts St. and Quantrill's Raid walking tours at 8:30 and 11:15. Tours of Oak Hill Cemetery at 10 and 2, plus two museum presentations on Quantrill history and an 4 p.m. Civil War era concert. Sunday features KU Spencer art activity and Territorial Capitol Museum programs. Citywide commemoration concludes with a 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. gathering at South Park downtown.
The mass grave of over 180 men and boys from Quantrill’s Raid was exhumed and relocated over seven years to Oak Hill. The Citizens Monument, erected in 1895 by raid survivors, stands west of the site as a tribute to resilience. Historians note the teaching value for Kansas students.
Judy Green and Conrad Altenbernd designed a Quantrill Raid commemorative bandana. After a Journal World article, sales surged leading to a restock of 700 more units. Priced at $10, the bandana will be sold at Weaver's, Cottin's Hardware, Stoneback's, Downtown Barbershop, The Etc. Shop, and Eldridge Hotel.
In December 2010 Democrat and moderate GOP lawmakers questioned budget director Anderson for ties to Americans for Prosperity. Brownback pushed $4.1 billion in personal income tax cuts through mid 2018 amid claims schools and social services would lose funds. Anderson apologized for a $2 billion data error and said he sought to resign, but with family priorities and a desire to return home, he left the post.
Chief Justice Lawton Ness wrote the error was not reversible given the evidence against Ochs. Convicted in January 2010 of sex with an 11 year old on February 6, 2009, at a North Lawrence home where he baby-sat the children. The court rejected a cruel and unusual punishment claim, noting the victim described pain and injury.
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