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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 2008
Page
1
The Orange Bowl recap highlights Kansas' offensive success as a cohesive team effort rather than relying on a few stars. Multiple players contribute across drives, showing depth and balance in the attack.
City commissioners plan to review public transit funding as they forecast sluggish sales tax receipts for 2008. The forecast highlights a tight bottom line and potential revenue gaps that could affect city services.
A fragment list recalls 2007 as a brutal year for celebrities with Britney Spears, Amy Winehouse, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton facing major personal crises. It notes wild behavior, rehab issues, and legal troubles as public attention intensified.
Dallas Zoo spokeswoman Susan Eckert notes the public was understanding after a 2004 gorilla escape. National zoo officials say a deadly tiger attack at the San Francisco Zoo is unlikely to reduce attendance and may even boost visits. Eagle Bend golf course to get improvements in 2008 following a user survey flagging deteriorating fairways.
The article follows taxi drivers like Shawn Hoefler who work late on New Year’s Eve as revelers celebrate and spend. It notes beads and Mardi Gras accents, late-night drives, and the surge in business from parties, debauchery, and club-hopping crowds.
Douglas County residential property values are projected to rise less than 1 percent in 2008, based on a review of 67 percent of parcels. County Appraiser Marion Johnson notes this is the smallest increase in 16 years, with 25 percent showing declines, 40 percent no change, 30 percent a slight rise, and 5 percent up more than 1 percent. Change notices will be mailed Feb 29 as the real estate market influences tax revenue.
In Des Moines the race tightens with Democrats Clinton Obama and Edwards in a three way fight and Republicans Huckabee Romney McCain vying for advantage. Organizing turns out voters via door knocking and targeted appeals as campaigns warn the caucus will attract about 120 000 to 150 000 Democrats and 80 000 to 90 000 Republicans.
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