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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 2014
Page
1
An Arctic air surge drops Lawrence temperatures to minus 9 with wind chills near minus 25. Cars stall and pipes burst, delaying activities as police report multiple welfare checks. Most residents stay indoors, with several calls to check on people and animals during the cold snap.
Lawrence officials lengthened the sidewalk snow clearing deadline from two to four days to keep residents indoors. Despite the policy, Kansas University student Brandon Currie shoveled the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house driveway as temperatures fell to about five degrees, taking short breaks between efforts.
Firefighters from Wakarusa Osage Palmyra Lecompton and Clinton fire departments battled a house fire south of Lawrence on Monday afternoon. The blaze began in the garage at 1056 East 1479 Road around 1 p.m. No injuries reported as residents Andy Fry Mary Fry and their children escaped safely. Cause undetermined.
The forecast calls for sunny skies and a chilly day with daytime high near 33 degrees. Breezes remain light, and no precipitation is expected as travelers plan outdoor activities for the day.
City engineers urge tearing out and rebuilding sections of Rock Chalk Park roadwork after Lawrence contractors led by Bliss Sports violated warnings about inadequate rebar and standards. The_no-bid $12 million contract covers streets parking and utilities for the recreation center and private stadiums owned by Bliss Sports founder Thomas Fritzel.
Kansas University seeks authorization for a two story 49 500 square foot Fieldhouse Apartments on the west side of Naismith Drive near Allen Fieldhouse to house 66 students including 32 student athletes and 34 with at least 30 credit hours. Regent Kenny Wilk questioned the 17.5 million cost Monday.
Small steps beat abrupt quits. The piece on page 5A advises gradual adjustments over time to sustain New Year resolutions, stressing consistency and patience.
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