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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 2006
Page
1
South Junior High School murals face removal with the new building. A campaign to preserve the artworks through photographs is underway, aiming to save the colorful memories before they are replaced.
A new projection warns higher temperatures could cut suitable areas for premium U.S. wine-grape production by century's end. More days over 95 degrees may shrink suitable vineyard land, challenging vintners as global warming advances.
A HISTORY feature reexamines piracy, arguing real pirates were ruthless criminals rather than romantic figures, challenging popular myths and cinematic portrayals. The piece surveys historical records to separate legend from fact and assess the social conditions that produced piracy.
Newly unveiled documents show Albert Einstein as a devoted father who lost much of his Nobel Prize money during a low mood and openly discussed his many love affairs, shedding new light on the famed physicist's private life.
Quotable lines from a University of Illinois professor warn of online gambling risks ahead of a House vote today. He notes no needle marks or alcohol on breath, just clicking to lose a house as lawmakers consider stricter online gambling crackdowns. Neighbors in East Lawrence also press final demands on a proposed development at Eighth and Pennsylvania streets.
Clyde Thierry 97 and his daughter Daphne Payne 70 rely on Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging to stay out of nursing homes. The agency, serving Shawnee Jefferson Douglas counties, notes 213 Douglas County seniors receive services including bathing grooming and meal prep. Nursing student Ashley Holder helps Payne care for Thierry saving taxpayers about $3,000 monthly versus full nursing home care.
Lawrence officials revisit plans for the 19th and Louisiana intersection near Lawrence High School. Public Works Director Chuck Soules backs an $800,000 fix to ease congestion and安全 improve safety by lengthening the westbound left turn lane to Ohio Street rather than a roundabout or roadway widening that would condemn homes.
City commissioners weigh altering the vehicle purchasing policy to favor local dealers by dropping out of a regional bidding cooperative. Mayor Mike Amyx backs giving local businesses a chance while purchasing director Jackie Waggoner warns the move could raise costs despite volume discounts.
Kansas lottery revenue for fiscal year 2006 rose 14.3 percent to 236.3 million dollars, funding economic development, prison construction, and public safety programs. Officials cite Made in Kansas instant games and Powerball changes as drivers, with prizes linking to Kansas manufacturers and events such as the U S Senior Open in Hutchinson.
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