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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1996
Page
6
The Lawrence McDonalds raised wages and some prices starting Oct 1 while Topeka stores did not raise hourly wages except for workers below minimum. Topeka wages start at 5 to 5.25 per hour, Lawrence 6 to 6.25 per hour for similar roles.
Kennedy School PTA seeks new inexpensive toys for its Santa's Workshop to help low income children buy gifts for family members. Donations from local businesses are encouraged, items priced at garage sale levels, with a $10 item often selling for $1 to $2. Open during school hours Friday, with volunteers needed to assist shoppers. funds support adopting underprivileged families. Contact Kennedy School at 832-5760 or Rebecca Goodin at 749-2403.
Barry R. Drew, 25, pleaded guilty to a federal charge of ordering a child porn videotape on the Internet. He told U.S. District Judge Orthie D. Smith that he ordered the tape from a Customs Service sting operation. Max penalties include 10 years in prison and a $250 000 fine.
Health screening for people over 60 at Babcock Place 1700 Mass. LMH board meeting at LMH auditorium 325 Maine. Housing Authority accepts public housing applications at 1600 Haskell Ave. Immunization clinic at Eudora Nottingham Elementary 3 30 to 5. Free infant toddler screening at Lawrence Public Library 707 Wt. Douglas County Commission meets at county courthouse 11th and Massachusetts. Boundary-change hearing at South Junior High 2734 La. Storytime at Lawrence Public Library 707 Vt. City Commission at City Hall 6 45. Storytime for toddlers at library 707 Vt. Bromersick Christmas party at Lied Center 2 p m 3 p m Kansas vs NC State basketball at Allen Fieldhouse. Canceled: Winter recess for Lawrence schools. resumes Jan 2.
Police described a burglary on Sunset Drive where a VCR, tennis bracelet and other items valued at 3000.90 dollars were taken between 8 55 and 10 10 a m on December 6. Lawrence Fire Department logs note false alarms medical emergencies and vehicle incidents across KU and local areas with multiple calls including at Jayhawker Towers and McCollum Hall.
Aaron York and Jennifer York announce a baby boy born Monday in Lawrence. Tammy Collins and Daniel Bonham report a baby boy born Tuesday in Lawrence. Kelly Otterman and Kevin Otterman welcome a baby girl born Tuesday in Lawrence. Steve and Debra Weber are listed with a birth notice.
A 27 year old Lawrence woman Paula Shaver was jailed on $100 bond after an arrest for battery and attempted battery on law enforcement officers. She allegedly flailed kicked bit and spat during arrest and while en route to jail in the 3700 block of Brush Creek. Police reports said she damaged a patrol car and tossed a jail phone receiver before officers secured her custody.
A Tuesday Journal-World photo caption misidentified waterfowl on page 1B. The ducks pictured were mallards, not the species previously stated.
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