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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 2015
Page
4
Lawrence residents weigh the value of multilingual abilities for first responders. Elliot Rogers notes resources matter but language fluency should not be mandatory for all personnel. Read more responses at LJWorld.com and Ifworld.com.
Valerie and Aaron White of Eudora announce the birth of a girl on Monday. Anne Costello and Mike Evans of Lawrence welcome a boy on Monday. Chris and Terri Blunk of Lawrence announce a boy born Monday.
The Journal World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors, inviting readers to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report mistakes. The notice explains the editorial commitment and provides contact methods for submitting corrections.
Kansas University law professor Stephen McAllister argued before the U S Supreme Court on behalf of more than 20 states including Kansas in a case over alleged natural gas price fixing and federal state authority. He represents Learjet Inc and Topeka USD 501 against ONEOK Inc and the federal government. The hearing marks McAllister’s seventh high court appearance and tied to broader debates over preemption and energy regulation.
Lawrence seeks to hire more officers and urges fluent Spanish speakers to apply. A $750 sign on bonus and another $750 after training will be paid, addressing a prior language barrier in the Nov 9 homicide investigation and expanding outreach to the Spanish speaking community. Police salaries start at $20.76 an hour with nine holidays 12 vacation days and three personal leave days.
Hakeem Willie Malik, 18, of Kansas City Missouri, appeared via TV in Johnson County District Court and asked for a court-appointed attorney on a first degree murder charge in the killing of Jon Bieker at She's a Pistol in Shawnee. Co defendants Nicquan Midgyett Sondra Patterson and De Anthony Wiley were also charged. three Kansas City men were wounded. Also in Washington the Keystone XL pipeline cleared an initial Senate hurdle on a 63 to 32 vote amid debate over jobs and environment as Obama administration review continues.
Datebook lists several activities in Lawrence including Red Dog's Dog Days workout at Allen Fieldhouse at 6 a.m. Preschool Adventures at Prairie Park Nature Center 10 to 11 a.m. Lawrence Community Shelter hosts a Coalition on Homeless Concerns meeting 3 to 5 p.m. Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer info at United Way Building 5:15 p.m. Lawrence City Commission meets 5:45 p.m. at City Hall. Cruising on a Dime at Lawrence Public Library 6 p.m.
Submit your event for our city calendar by emailing datebook at ljworld.com at least 48 hours before the event. Find more information and listings at ljworld.com/events.
Sands calls for funding plans without tax increases and questions an 85 percent tax rebate for near KU Memorial Stadium. Ten others file for seats with terms ending in April, including Crawford Soden Boley Adair and Williams. Filing ends Jan 27, with a March 3 primary and April 7 general election.
A report outlines three seats up for at large election on the city commission with other positions including David Craw, government and civics host for a cable television program, and Kristie Band. City reporter Chad Lawhorn can be reached at 832-6362 or clawhorn ljworld.com.
Three of the five officeholders discussed are Republicans and two Democrats. Experts say the toxic environment deters many women from seeking office, though leaders argue gender may hardly drive voting trends. Kansas lawmakers stress women in leadership can influence policies and inspire young girls.
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