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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 2004
Page
6
Friday through Saturday features a Lawrence health immunization clinic and WIC pick up, multiple KU lectures and fairs, library programs for children and adults, a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser, and community activities at Abe and Jake's and local venues. Saturday includes 4-H Day, diversity conference, birdseed sale, Valentine events, and more with dates, times, and locations listed.
Fire and safety reports list several events including a trash fire, a chemical spill, a smoke odor scare, and detector activations. Humane Society reports three stray dogs found near Tonganoxie, Leavenworth, and Ninth and Tennessee streets. The Journal World notes limits on police report details and victim anonymity.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital reported no births on Wednesday. No deliveries occurred at the facility during the day, and hospital records reflect a quiet shift with no newborns admitted.
The Journal-World notes it corrects significant errors brought to editors with calls to 785 832 7154 or emails to news ljworld com. The notice invites readers to report mistakes and explains the correction policy and contact method.
A local media contact list shows subscription numbers, delivery guarantees, and staff emails for the Journal World. It lists editors, departments, sales contacts, and partner outlets with phone lines and web addresses for city, business, sports, living, entertainment, obituaries, and online operations.
A federal judge ordered CBS affiliate KCTV to not show the name or face of a man named John Doe in a defamation suit over a promo and news report about men depicted as sex predators. The temporary order allows airing without identifying Doe, while the case proceeds.
Readers discuss raising Kansas state minimum wage from 2.65 to 7.50 by 2007. Gay Anderson, Perry homemaker, argues for higher pay to support two grandchildren. Jake Steele, KU senior, cautions about job market strain and inflation if the raise is too high.
Closing arguments begin in the burglary and kidnapping case against 32 year old Dale E. McCormick who allegedly broke into a Lawrence home last February after stalking the resident. He represented himself as his own attorney. Prosecutors say the victim was held against her will and questions remain over the witness’s credibility. The trial started January 26 in Douglas County District Court and evidence concluded midweek. McCormick has a habit of videotaping officers while berating them and selling footage online. The article also notes the Kansas Health Foundation donated 500000 dollars to fund a public health masters scholarship at KU Medical Center and at the Wichita campus, in honor of John T. Stewart III. It describes Baker University Founders Day with Thomas Troeger speaking at 11 am and a workshop at 1:30 pm at Osborne Memorial Chapel. Troeger is a theologian and author with multiple works and hymns to his credit.
A reader asks why road teams wear white in football and basketball teams wear white at home. NCAA rules specify contrasting colors. basketball home teams wear light jerseys while away teams wear dark. Football visiting teams wear white jerseys, with home teams allowed white if agreed before the season.
Hallmark Cards donated a total of 2750 with 250 from Topeka to support Kids Voting Kansas, a nonprofit educating Kansas youths on rights responsibilities and democracy participation. Students vote in a classroom mini election with community volunteers staffing booths. results are not official but reported in media.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association calls for volunteer counselors to staff its summer camp program offering support to individuals with muscular dystrophy.
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