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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 2013
Page
5
Meagan Thomas asks shoppers at 1740 Massachusetts Street about their views on the smoking ban in restaurants and bars. Readers are invited to share thoughts at LJWorld.com and in future responses.
Residents react to a new concept allowing dining without cigarette smoke. One person praises the option as pleasant for eating out, while another notes relief at not returning home smelling of smoke. The quotes reflect public interest in smoke free environments.
Thousands gathered on the National Mall and streets of Washington to protest Roe v. Wade on its 40th anniversary. Speakers including Rick Santorum and Chris Smith urged limits on abortion while public sentiment split, with a Pew poll showing 63 percent opposing overturning Roe. A Mississippi clinic indicated a state plan to revoke its license amid enforcing a 2012 OB-GYN requirement.
Megan Gilliland says Princeton Boulevard and Lawrence Avenue north of Sixth Street are single lane each way with parking permits. Princeton Boulevard is a designated bike route with bike lane markings to be installed this year.
If you have a question, call 832-7297 or send email to soundoff Ijworld.com.
Three men from Lawrence and Perry face two counts of aggravated robbery and related charges after a January 17 apartment robbery at West 24th Street. Robert Coleman, Quentin Hill, and Charles Brockman are held on $75,000 bonds with court dates set for February 4. Brockman also faces misdemeanors. prosecutors note possible prison terms for the felonies.
A semitrailer crash near mile marker 205 on the Kansas Turnpike east of the East Lawrence Interchange caused hours of traffic delays. The driver sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized. Crews from multiple fire departments battled a fuel leak and debris as lanes reopened gradually by afternoon. Separate crashes on K-68 near Pomona left two men in critical condition, and emergency repairs disrupted water service in North Lawrence.
The Journal-World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to the editors' attention, typically in the reader feedback space. Readers are invited to call 785 832 7154 or email news jworld.com to report possible corrections.
Mette Esbensen and John Todd Gammill of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Thursday. Jillian and Eric Fitzmorris of Lawrence had a boy on Friday. Evan and Casey Friedman of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Friday. Stacy and Brendon Butler of Eudora had a boy on Friday. Catherine and Duncan Smith of Oskaloosa welcomed a girl on Friday. Caitlin Hupp of Lawrence had a boy on Friday.
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