Journal World entertains readers with mixed section labels
Readers question why movie ads appear in the Lawrence & State area despite an entertainment section. J W general manager A Ralph Gage says section titles reflect content, not daily emphasis, and ads are flagged on page 1A index for convenience. Kansas vehicle official Ken Clark explains backhoes on city streets are generally illegal, except some earth moving equipment. City public works chief George Williams outlines alley repair liability and fixes for hazards behind Independent Laundry.
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Call Sound Off Line For Journal World Readers
Instructions invite readers to call the Journal-World Access line at 865 5000, enter category 7478, and listen to a recording to leave their question. The note provides no further details on topics or outcomes.
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Havana Postmaster Indicted for Illegal Money Orders
Dorothy Murphy 34 former acting postmaster of Havana Kansas was indicted by a grand jury on three counts of illegally issuing postal money orders. She was arrested at her Havana home and released on recognizance. Each count carries up to five years in prison and a 250000 dollar fine.
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Volunteers Needed At Head Start Center And Community Snow Shovel Drive
The Head Start center at 925 Vt. seeks volunteers to assist in classrooms drive field trips and attend therapy sessions for 78 children ages 3 to 5 from low income families. Arts crafts music woodworking and carpentry expertise welcome. Volunteers needed one day weekly for two hours. center hours 7 30 a m to 3 30 p m Monday to Friday. Call 842 2515 for orientation. Separately over 100 Lawrence area workers await first snow to help neighbors via Operation Snow Shovel matching volunteers from 15 companies with residents unable to shovel. Applications via Douglas County Senior Services 842 0543 or volunteer center 865 5030. Baker University to host Martin Luther King Jr life observance at 11 a m Thursday in McKibbin Recital Hall Owens Building speaker Veda Monday. Campus closed for MLK Day. Army Pvt James D Friberg Jr son of Karen L and James D Friberg Sr Baldwin City completed Army Infantry School training at Fort Benning.
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Army Infantry School
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Baldwin City
Librarian Kim Patton Talks Crime and Gun Bill
Kim Patton a Lawrence librarian believes action is needed on crime and says she might support a bill to ban handgun ownership for everyone. She emphasizes public safety and considers legal measures to curb violence.
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Lawrence Datebook Highlights Community Events
A series of events in Lawrence include a women health workshop at Lawrence Memorial Hospital from a.m. to 2 30 p m, a free program His Panic Journeys at the Lawrence Public Library from 2 30 to 5 30 p m, and a King Jr celebration banquet at the Kansas Union Ballroom with tickets via KU. Also The Mikado at Murphy Hall 7 30 p m with 2 30 p m Sunday show, and a Gospel Extravaganza at Lawrence High School auditorium at 6 p m. Polls ask about fire department alarm citations and under 18 handgun possession.
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