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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 2002
Page
9
The Lawrence almanac lists daily temperatures with a normal daytime high and low for Thursday. It notes a possible record high and a record low for the date based on historical data, indicating typical warmer or cooler extremes for this period.
The latest advisory notes ultraviolet radiation risk for the Sunrise area, rating it on a 1 to 10 scale with last August 8 identified as the reference date. Public health guidance urges sun protection and monitoring for outdoor activities.
Ross Janssen reports cloudy conditions in Lawrence with a chance of afternoon showers. A cooler break from heat and humidity continues as highs reach about 80 and overnight low near 62. Northeasterly winds at 8 to 15 mph.
George Poulos, 78, a felon and author who spent 20 years in prison for arson, racketeering and gambling, announced his bid for Wichita mayor. He vows to expose scams, cites education and health care funding, and aims to represent the common man as he pursues the April 1 election. He is joined by state Rep. Carlos Mayans who leaves the Legislature to run, with councilman Joe Pisciotte considering a run.
The Kansas State Board of Education rejected equity council advice to urge districts to drop American Indian mascots. Superintendent Tom Ostrander of Clearwater says communities should decide, noting many schools still use the Fighting Indians. Tribal leaders say the policy demeans Native people.
Gracia Burnham, freed after a Philippines hostage ordeal, wants to stay near Rose Hill, Florida, with her three children Jeff 15 Mindy 12 and Zach 11. Local volunteers led by Steve McRae seek to build a Rose Hill type home for comfort and stability before Christmas. Contractor Mark McKenna has joined the effort and others are being recruited.
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