Pledge of Allegiance policy unclear at Lawrence district
The Lawrence school district has no formal policy on when the Pledge of Allegiance is said in class. Assistant Superintendent Bob Taylor says some classes may say it regularly, others seldom, and students or parents may object without penalty. Community questions about bike path resurfacing on Clinton Parkway note recent LRMI work, with next steps in January.
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Lawrence Avenue
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Terese Gorman
Wakarusa Drive
Inverness Drive
Crossgate Drive
Anniversary a dud for commissioner
City commissioner and part time fireworks seller Doug Compton endured a fierce thunderstorm Friday night beside his ripped tent on West Sixth Street. Fireworks worth thousands were soaked and power was knocked out while his wife Lara slept at home. He plans to retire and restock his shop after the damage and loss. The Br de bureau received a boost from Brides magazine praising Lawrence as a honeymoon destination with a hilly tree shaded college town vibe and a noted Civil War heritage. The Jim Stringer Band will perform at the Brown Bag Lunch at noon Thursday.
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Doug Compton
West Sixth Street
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Lara
Lawrence
Lawrence Kiwanis to hear Atty General Bob Stephan speak
Kansas Atty General Bob Stephan, not seeking re election this fall, will address the Lawrence Kiwanis Club at noon Thursday. The talk occurs at the All Seasons Motel at 23rd and Iowa, rain plan moves to the Elizabeth M Watkins Community Museum at 1047 Mass.
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Elizabeth M. Watkins
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Kansas
Bob Stephan
Lawrence
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All Seasons
23Rd
Iowa
July Fourth 1995 Calendar of Events and Polls
DATEBOOK lists events at Clinton State Park and Douglas County venues including Snakes Alive at Camp Ground 3 and a Fourth of July parade on Massachusetts Street. The 16th Annual Old Fashioned Democratic Family Picnic at Solbach farm features Democratic candidates. firework display at Burcham Park. Poll questions ask about a Senate plan health care and the city budget tax cuts with non scientific results.
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United Veteran’s Organization
Douglas County
South Park
South Park Drive
Massachusetts
Solbach Farm
U.S. Highway 40
Burcham Park
Second
Indiana
Lawrence Jaycees
Woman airlifted after Clinton State Park crash
A female passenger in one of two vehicles near Clinton State Park was airlifted to St. Francis Hospital Topeka after becoming trapped. She undergoes emergency surgery while authorities release limited details. Ambulance records list multiple medical emergencies and auto incidents in Douglas County, with no transports in several cases. Fire calls in Lawrence totaled 45, including a power-line sparked fire causing $20,000 damage and several alarms during a thunderstorm. Dismissals include Sarah Barber and Jocelyn Garber with babies.
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Topeka
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Kresge Road
Lewis Hall
Kansas University
Orchard Lane
Baldwin
Perry
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Iowa
Lawrence
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Kentucky
Bill Stark
Stark
Tenn
Wellington
Boulder
Lawrence Riverfront Plaza
Sixth
New Hampshire
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Maine
KU Naval ROTC commander retires headline
Lawrence Journal-World notes KU Naval ROTC commander retires as part of a series of brief items in this edition. The paper reminds readers to expect delivery by 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and 7:30 a.m. on weekends, with phone contact options for missed deliveries.
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