Fire department notes high medical call load and false alarms
Lawrence firefighters report three of four calls are medical, with false alarms and good intent alarms second. Officials credit alarm systems for protection despite rising calls and note national fire deaths declined, with local deaths rare over 15 years except 1993 spike linked to illegal activity. Public awareness improving each year.
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Barr
Kansas University
Fire Protection Association
Lawrence
JourNal-Webb
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Praeger and Sloan discuss future campaigns and funds
Praeger holds 43,525 in unspent funds while Sloan shows 52,907. Both lawmakers consider Senate bids and re election plans after the legislative break. Praeger notes donor patterns from a 1999 golf tournament and policy allows donating unspent funds to charity or future campaigns.
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Sandy Praeger
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Key registration battle heads toward resolution locally
Nebraska and Kansas officials argue key registration laws fail to stop underage drinking while retailers report minimal impact. Sheriff Terry Wagner notes enforcement challenges as Emporia and nearby counties pursue ordinances despite statewide opposition and uncertain efficacy.
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Nebraska
Brophy
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Joint City Universities Task Force On
Services for Esther Alford in Lawrence
Esther L Alford 76 of Lawrence died Sunday Jan 23 2000 at Eudora Nursing Center. Services 1:30 PM Wednesday Warren McElwain Mortuary Lawrence burial Oak Hill Cemetery Survivors include four daughters Patricia Price Perry Donna Buchanan Grantville Linda Jurgensen Wichita six grandchildren and three great grandchildren The family suggests memorials to Hospice Care of Douglas County or Eudora Nursing Center.
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Fox) Jones
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Marguerite Sanders
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Betty’ Griffith
Tucson
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