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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1996
Page
5
The 600 block of Iawn motel law appears missing fire walls, sparking questions on code compliance. City chief inspector says one hour rated material on both sides protects the wood framing and will be used. The Comfort Inn & Suites at 740 Town is set to open next month.
Readers are invited to call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 and enter category 7478 to hear a recording and leave their question for Sound Off. The message provides the procedure for submitting inquiries to the program.
Sheriff's officers investigated a dead cow in the 800 block of North 1800 road. The black Angus heifer missing the right shoulder was valued at 1500 dollars. Death date estimated between 2 pm Feb 20 and Saturday. Ambulance and fire calls listed include multiple medical emergencies and a structure fire in the county area.
Brian and Michele Dean of Ottawa welcomed a son who was treated at LMHS and released. The birth was reported Monday.
Sara March, a student, argues against changing lyrics for television airplay, stating the music should remain as written and not altered for broadcast. Her comment reflects a broader debate over censorship and artistic control in media.
The Tonganoxie City Council unanimously approved a two year renewal for City Administrator C Edward Young with a first year salary of 38000 and a second year to include a cost of living and potential merit increase. The council also updated the criminal code. In Perry, Lecompton students were moved after a Perry elementary school area bus collided with a truck on Front Street. No injuries were reported and the dispatcher called the crash very minor.
The Tonganoxie school board announced two public forums to gather input on the district's future. The first is 8 15 p m March 25 in the elementary north gym and the second at 3 p m March 31 at the high school. The board rejected adding a high school baseball coach citing coursework and instruction needs. Superintendent Phil Johnston said the district could buy two mobile classrooms for 75000.
A crowded Lawrence datebook lists events at the public library immunization clinic at Nottingham Elm, Wakatusa Township meeting, Lawrence City Commission, a juvenile offenders support group, a Project Freedom panel on empowerment, Housing Authority and a Skin Deep discussion at KU. Extra health screenings for seniors and a seminar by Julie Maybee are noted, all part of African American History Month celebrations.
A Monday Journal-World notice misidentified a member of the Douglas County Board of Zoning Appeals. The five members are Alden Bradley Kay Judge Dean Nieder Tom Vaul and J Stewart.
A panel of four scholars will discuss the Truman presidency in a public forum from 11 am to 1 pm on March 4 at Johnson County Community College room 233 GEE Overland Park campus. The forum titled The Truman Presidency 1945 53 A Legacy of Leadership. Admission is free. For more information call 913 469 8500 extension 3173.
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