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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 2005
Page
8
A winter weather forecast warns of increasing snowfall today with temperatures staying below freezing. Expect 4 to 6 inches of accumulation, continuing into Sunday morning. High near 28 with northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. tonight's low around 19 degrees.
On this date in 1884 a three week blockade of snow began at Portland Oregon. A record December total of 34 inches was received.
The forecast shows dry and seasonable conditions across most of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. A Gulf of Mexico low pressure system brings rain from Texas to the south Atlantic coast. Showers possible in the southern Plains with snow from the central Plains to the central Rockies.
East High School principal Kenneth Thiessen faced discipline after a video camera intended to catch graffiti writers was found in the bathroom entry area. District spokeswoman Susan Arensman said cameras are banned in bathrooms and Supt. Winston Brooks would decide on action. Student Charles Rogers, 15, was suspended but could return next Monday.
The Kansas Supreme Court unanimously upheld Cornelius Oliver's 2000 four murder convictions and consecutive life sentences for the Wichita duplex shootings. Oliver, 23, faces no parole for 150 years while his defense argued mental disorder testimony. The court ruled that credibility determinations lie with the jury and restricted expert testimony on specific lies to general, non specific opinions.
Boot Hill Museum, founded in 1947 to honor Dodge City heritage, faces possible shutdown at month end without an emergency cash infusion. Board member Jeff Thorpe said the facility needs about 150000 dollars annually from the Dodge City and Ford County sales tax fund, with 200000 dollars already borrowed this year. The Community Facilities Advisory Board will act quickly to explore options, including an application process for fund requests. If the museum closes, assets may be liquidated to pay debts, and the city would inherit the property.
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