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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 2009
Page
8
The article explains that the flight data recorder is commonly called a black box but is painted bright orange for visibility. The exterior color is heat resistant and designed to aid locating the device among wreckage after an accident.
Readers are invited to dial a local number for Sound Off questions. Call 832-7297 to hear instructions and leave a question for the column. The notice provides the process but omits any names or dates.
A street interview segment records responses from Lawrence residents at the public library and a Kansas City mail room officer. Participants discuss exercise habits including bench pressing treadmill use and a remark about a “beautiful movement.”
Seven Lawrence school board candidates debated budget cuts and program futures at a Monday night forum. Participants emphasized funding aligned with community goals, protecting core academics, and considering nonacademic items first. The next forum is March 18 with meetings at 6:30 p.m.
Eight candidates for three at large City Commission seats debated growth, incentives, and living wage policy at City Hall. Amyx defended growth controls via sewer placement and supported the $11.44 hourly wage. Banks urged long range planning and called growth a reason Lawrence is attractive, backing tax abatements as a necessary evil. Tom Johnson skipped the session. Election is April 7.
City commissioners weigh a proposed rental licensing program targeting rental properties at least 50 years old including apartments and duplexes. The plan aims to fund itself by raising the annual fee and would add inspections every three years, amid concerns over rent burdens and state funding cuts.
The stimulus bill targeted by President Obama could speed Lawrence-Douglas County road work, with Douglas County listing 13.2 million in projects. Top item is a 2.3 mile Farmers Turnpike reconstruction from the South Lawrence Trafficway to County Road 1029, a 2.6 million shovel ready upgrade including wider lanes and better sight lines. County Engineer Keith Browning notes the project as highly ready, and local reporter Mark Fagan can be reached for details.
Lawrence High School graduate Tyler Dumas coaches a 23 7 girls team and must relocate three days of practice as President Obama plans to speak on the stimulus package at Dobson High School in Mesa Arizona. Dumas says the move serves the community while he awaits ticket details and access for staff.
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