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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 2012
Page
2
Dorothy L Goodrich 69 of Lawrence died Sunday in Topeka Services pending announced by Rumsey Yost Funeral Home
Doris R Birt Moore 83 of Topeka Kansas died January 21 2012. She was a wife mother grandmother and active parishioner at Most Pure Heart of Mary and school secretary at Assumption Grade School. Visitation January 25 with prayer service and graveside on January 26 at Mt Olivet Cemetery Parsons Kansas.
The Journal World outlines obituary policy for residents or former longtime residents within the circulation area. Information should come from a mortuary and photos are welcome to accompany obituaries. For details on accepts and costs contact the Journal World at 785 832 7151.
The Obama administration expanded the FBI definition of rape to include men as victims and cases where the victim is incapacitated by drugs or alcohol, plus oral penetration. Local agencies like Lawrence police will report these under rape in FBI data, potentially boosting counts and affecting funding perceptions.
The article notes Shaun Hittle can be reached at 832-7173 and directs readers to follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/shaunhittle. The Associated Press contributed to the report.
Dwayne Peaslee, longtime Lawrence union official, will be honored as Citizen of the Year by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. A plumber and former business manager for the plumbers and pipefitters union, he shaped local economic development and served on multiple boards. Now 79, he remains active in education and workforce training discussions.
The Lawrence chamber names Gardner a distinguished leader for advancing women’s leadership and announces awards. Berry Plastics earns Large Business of the Year for a $20 million, 600000 square foot facility in Douglas County, Grandstand Sportswear and Glassware wins Small Business of the Year for expanding into Sauer Danfoss space, and Neeli Bendapudi will deliver the keynote at the event.
Lane sisters moved a historical portrait to the Lecompton Historical Society building named for Lane. Shaler, the family historian, notes Lane’s dark legend and hopes the image helps locals connect with Kansas territorial history. Society president Paul Bahnmaier expresses enthusiasm for Lane’s return to Lecompton.
Reporter Alex Garrison can be reached at 832 7261. Follow her at Twitter dot com slash alex garrison.
Lawrence Journal-World directs readers to send address changes to P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 for mail delivery updates and subscription accuracy.
A weekend poll shows 69 percent say yes to repealing the law criminalizing gay sex, 28 percent vote no, and 1 percent are not sure. The poll reflects public opinion on this legal question.
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