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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 2014
Page
2
Journal-World states obituary submissions run as provided by funeral homes or families and directs callers to 832-7151 for information on running obituaries. The policy outlines submission guidelines and contact instructions for obituary notices.
Cathy Lynn Purcell, 62, of Eudora, died June 23, 2014 in Topeka. Graveside services were held July 5 at De Soto Cemetery. Survivors include son Mark Purcell and daughter Julie Lynn Purcell deceased earlier this year. Memorials to Midland Hospice or Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences at Warren-McElwain.
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss reports nine Midwestern and Plains states including Kansas expect steady growth as the regional economic index rises to 60.6 in June from 60.5. The employment index hits 61.4, signaling stronger hiring, while the prices paid index climbs to 73.5 and the inventories index remains positive. The next six months confidence index improves to 63.6 from 62.5.
Craig McBroom, 52, of Wichita, died at Via Christi Hospital St. Francis after being struck by a BNSF train on June 23. Investigators have not determined why he did not hear or see the train. McBroom had ridden his bike to work at Spangles. The Wichita Eagle reports the death occurred Tuesday.
Fireworks within city limits have long been a concern with only four citations last year despite nearly 200 complaints. Police say enforcement is hampered by other calls and the difficulty of identifying violators. About 27 officers will be on duty July 4, with five for crowd control at Watson Park, as commissioners weigh resources and potential changes to policy.
Witness Park described early 2000s marijuana scheme connected to Lawrence twins Les and Roosevelt Dahda and Justin Pickel. He testified that California Connections Inc., a misused warehouse, and partners including Chad Bauman and Wayne Swift moved high grade cannabis from California to Kansas, using fake gas tanks and a shipping company then expanding to Missouri and Canada.
The Lawrence Journal World provides contact details for key editors and departments. Tom Keegan is sports editor, Ann Gardner editorial page editor, with main line 785 843 1000 and staff extensions. Circulation contact Mike Countryman and classified ads line 832 2222.
Lawrence Journal World solicits story ideas and provides delivery support details. Readers can email news@ljworld.com orCall 832-7199 for billing, vacation, or delivery questions with hours listed for weekdays and weekends. Postmaster address and circulation notes included.
The Dow rose 129.47 to 16956.07 with Reed at 50.47 and S&P 500 up 13.09 to 1973.32. Treasuries slipped as the 30 yearyield stood at 3.40 percent. Commodities mixed with corn and soybeans advancing while wheat and oil edged lower. Gold added 4.60 to 1326.40 and silver moved up 0.06 to 21.06. Platinum traded at 1513.50.
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