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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 2011
Page
1
A Page 1B analysis evaluates Texas basketball. It assesses Texas improvement this season against Kansas dominance, including KU’s home winning streak and the challenge to end a six-year Big 12 title run. The piece weighs team form, key players, and schedule factors shaping the showdown.
A federal judge paused the trial for the remaining defendant Ben Kirtland who faces charges of conspiring to steal Kansas University athletics tickets, selling them to outsiders, and concealing proceeds from KU and the IRS. The article notes surrounding tax issues and a student challenge on electric cars elsewhere in the paper.
State Rep. Tom Sloan seeks a 19 member constitutional education suitability commission to study what the state should fund in public schools by Dec. 1, 2012. Gov Brownback and House Speaker Mike O Neal reportedly oppose creating the two year commission and prefer quicker action on school funding and reform.
A wave of Watkins Scholarship Hall alumnae and current residents gather to honor Elizabeth Watkins born 1861 in New Paris Ohio and the 1926 idea that birthed the halls. Her generosity funded scholarships aided Lawrence Memorial Hospital and the Mount Oread home donation while guiding generations of women to education.
Lawrence officials warn overtime concerns may delay sidewalk enforcement while urging residents to clear snow this weekend. Complaints can be filed by phone at 832-7700 or online. inspectors will not check until Monday 8 a.m. if a storm ends before then.
Dr. Michael Zabel of Lawrence Memorial Hospital notes extreme temperatures stress the cardiovascular system and that shoveling snow can trigger heart issues. The ER has treated two heart attack patients since the season’s first snowfall, and he warns heart disease patients against this activity despite general activity encouragement.
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