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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 2013
Page
4
Sound Off notes Kansas running back James Sims could break the school rushing record if KU reaches a bowl or averages 113.3 yards per game, trailing leader June Henley by 1,359 yards. readers are invited to call or email with input.
On Massachusetts Street residents weigh reading The Worst Hard Time as showcased on page 1A. Barbie Katz of Topeka, a social worker, expresses strong interest in historical literature and plans to read the book. Local readers share curiosity and anticipation through brief comments.
A 24 year old man fell about 25 feet from a balcony behind Jazzhaus at 926 Massachusetts Street around 1 a.m. He was described as seriously injured and transported to Kansas University Hospital by LifeStar helicopter. He was alert after the crash. no cause or identity released.
Bethany Brown of Lawrence welcomed a daughter on Wednesday at Lawrence Hospital. The birth adds a new family member to the Brown household with no complications reported.
If a significant error occurred, callers may reach 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report corrections. The notice directs readers to use telephone or email channels for reporting inaccuracies.
The experimental local troupe invites applications to fill four board openings on a three year term. Directors choose shows and allocate funds, with four officers elected from the board. Nominations due by September 14 to emutheatre yahoo com. more information at info emutheatre net.
Douglas County commissioners granted final approval for Penny's Concrete Inc to mine sand on about 166 acres along the Kansas River south of Eudora after a lengthy hearing. Opposition cited water supply risks for 6000+ residents. engineers said protections exist. some officials urged rejection. The plan awaits state and federal permits as the company shifts dredging from the river to the riverbank site.
Kansas faces a legal clash over a proof of citizenship requirement to register voters. Secretary of State Kris Kobach promotes the law while the ACLU warns of a lawsuit. The U S Supreme Court previously ruled similar Arizona rules unconstitutional, prompting a Kansas special session to address the ruling amid other legislative decisions.
The 2006 National Book Award winner for Nonfiction will anchor a Lawrence Public Library Read Across Lawrence event. Librarians hand out free copies near Ninth and Massachusetts, plan a book club in a bag, and host a Dust Bowl themed Nerd Nite and Lied Center talk.
A series of Read Across Lawrence activities runs through September featuring Memories of the Dust Bowl discussions at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living and a book-focused program at Watson Library. Notable events include Nerd Nite, an author talk with Timothy Egan at the Lied Center, and a screening of The Grapes of Wrath at Liberty Hall with a preevent gathering.
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