Fines at the main post office spark reader complaints
The letter writer criticizes long lines at the Seventh and Vermont post office over the past two years, noting peak Christmas crowds and 1 cent stamps. Postmaster Bill Reynolds says five minute waits are standard nationwide and expects delays to ease by week’s end as stamp purchases rise. He also cites weather and labor shortages delaying phone book deliveries by Southwestern Bell with full delivery targeted by Monday.
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Sound Off Call Instructions From Journal-World
Call Sound Off questions to Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 then enter category 7478. A recording invites listeners to leave their question.
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Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty In Aggravated Sexual Assault Case
Kevin Teeter, 22, admitted to aggravated sexual assault after knocking down a Kansas University student walking home in Lawrence. He faced earlier charges of attempted rape and will be sentenced at 4 p.m. Feb. 24. The attack occurred around 2:30 a.m. Aug. 30 in the 900 block of Tennessee. Residents saw him leave in a nearby car. police located him via a license plate number.
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Coach Chronister Fans Hope For Fresh Start Elsewhere
Ashley Seeger comments on Levi Chronister as a pool coach facing weariness and potential success if he moves to a new team. Seeger and Lawrence weigh options for a change that could benefit the Chiefs with a new direction and renewed energy.
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Martin Luther King Jr Day Datebook in Lawrence
Today features multiple MLK events in Lawrence including a 5:30 p.m. chili feed at New York School and a 7:30 p.m. NAACP meeting at Watkins Community Museum. Friday has no school. 6:30 p.m. King Banquet with Miles J. Jones as keynote and 11 a.m. worship at Victory Bible Church. Canceled: Douglas County Commission, 14th annual memorial service at Lied Center with Raleigh B. Washington. Submit items to Datebook at 832-7148.
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Police report details theft burglary and other crimes
Police recovered a Toyota Camry valued at 17000 after a Tuesday theft at a West 25th shopping center. Lena Darnell Barnes 19 of Lawrence arrested on burglary theft and criminal damage charges. bond set at 3250. Also listed are an aggravated incest case against a 53 year old Lawrence man and robbery/felony theft charges against Jeremie Dale King 19 of Vassar. Emergency calls include fires medicals and transfers. several divorces granted including Hughes Mann and Hutchinson pairs.
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