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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2013
Page
2
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Dale Douglass, 46, of Lawrence Kansas, died August 14 2013. A service is set for 2:00 PM August 25 at Indian Heights AMC in Overland Park Kansas. Cremation details at www kccremation com.
Memorial services for Jerry D Retter aged 65 of Lawrence are pending at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home. He died on Lat Aug 17 2013 at his home. rumsey yost dot com
James Robert Simpson 92 known as Bob or Jim died August 16 2013 at Pioneer Ridge Care Center Lawrence KS Born July 16 1921 in Abilene KS son of Lottie Anna Anderson Simpson and John Wesley Simpson Preceded by brothers and wife Mary Klamm Married 56 years had three sons Robert Ronald and Roger six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Active in Boy Scouts 1953 1988 receiving Silver Beaver Award and other honors Worked 30 years at Kansas Power and Light and served as radar technician in WWII Pacific Theatre Services at Warren McElwain Mortuary Lawrence Final services August 22 2013 with entombment Memorial Park Mausoleum Memorials to The Gideons International.
Police in Johnson County report two robberies and a attempted robbery likely connected. In Overland Park, a man with a black handgun forced a woman to withdraw cash from her bank. A second victim in Overland Park was robbed by a handgun. A third incident occurred near Leawood with a gunman who fled after she called for help. No injuries.
In Lawrence reflections, historians, descendants, and residents discuss the 1863 raid's brutal impact. They estimate 700 adult male residents then about 185 killed, and recall Ralph Dix, Jetta Dix, George Gerrard, and Carvel Donovan amid the trauma. A modern re-enactment on social media prompts emotional debates on memory, forgiveness, and the Civil War era's legacies.
Local paper prompts reader engagement with sections covering Arts and Entertainment City Government Courts and Crime KU Lawrence Schools and Obituaries Spotlight. Readers can share story ideas via email and contact editorial desks for various departments.
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