Memory Tent and Dole Institute Dedication Events
Lawrence Datebook outlines a busy schedule for memory tent World War II speakers and dedication events at the Dole Institute of Politics on Kansas University west campus, with tours, fashion show, air parade, and public meetings across the day. Health department immunization clinics, library storytimes, farmers market, and various public meetings fill the agenda, plus a sold out USO style show outside the institute.
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Dole Institute of Politics
Kansas University West
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Maine
Lawrence
Perkins Restaurant
23Rd St
Dole Institute
Lawrence Public Library
Fire call risk materials at 1045 N 2000 Rd
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical logged a hazardous materials investigation at 9:58 p m Saturday at 1045 N 2000 Road. The Journal World notes it prints only select police reports and omits victim names and arrests until charged, with major injuries disclosed for assaults.
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Journal-World
Births Melanie and Micah Seybold Lawrence a boy
A boy was born to Melanie and Micah Seybold of Lawrence on Sunday, adding a newborn to the family.
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Melanie
Micah Seybold
Lawrence
Corrections Correct Pattee Quote About Stearman Training
In Sunday's Journal World a misquote misrepresented Navy veteran Frank Pattee who trained in yellow Stearman biplanes. Pattee noted some trainees used the nickname yellow peril for the aircraft during WWII training.
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Journal- World
Frank Pattee
Pattee
Stearman
Lawrence Journal-World Staff Contact Directory
Directory of newsroom editors and contact numbers for Lawrence Journal-World plus general subscriber services and department emails. Includes City Editor Mike Shields and sports editor Chuck Woodling with direct lines and email references.
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Call City
Mike Shields
Ljworld.com
Jworld.com
John Taylor
Ljworld
Mshields
Ann Gardner
Gardner
Chuck Woodling
Jworld
Mindie Paget
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
Chad Lawhorn
Clawhorn
World.com
History of the Army air arm’s evolving names
The Army Air Corps and the U S Air Force are historical names for the same air arm as it evolved through the years. It began in 1907 as the Aeronautical Section of the Army Signal Corps, then Aviation Section in 1914, United States Army Air Service in 1918, United States Army Air Corps in 1926, United States Army Air Forces in 1941, and became the United States Air Force in 1947. For Sound Off, call 832-7297 to leave a question.
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Army Air Forces Historical Assn
U.S. Air Force
Aeronautical Section
Army Signal Corps
Aviation Section
Signal Corps
United States Army Air Service
United States Army Air Corps
United States Army Air
On the Street on Kobe Bryant charge at Rudy's Pizzeria
Ken Easthouse reports on the street as Justin Turner and Lawrence discuss Kobe Bryant being charged with sexual assault. KU senior Joe Oborny weighs in that he committed adultery but not assault, while some say the D.A. made the right decision but the jury should decide.
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Rudy's Pizzeria 704
Mass
Kobe Bryant
Justin Turner
Lawrence
D.A
Joe Oborny KU
Telethon seeks volunteers for MDA event and more
J W Staff Reports outline multiple volunteer opportunities in the Lawrence area. Muscular Dystrophy Association seeks help for the Jerry Lewis Telethon airing August 31 on KCTV and Sunflower Broadband Channel 5, plus Crosstown Unity Run August 9 at Lawrence High School, Douglas County Dental Clinic August shifts, ICAN elder assistance training August 5, Jayhawk Jog fundraising Aug 2 at Shawnee Mission Park, and broader volunteer postings with United Way’s Roger Hill Center.
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Muscular Dystrophy Assn
Gina Adams
Shawnee Mission
Association
Jerry Lewis
Hollywood
KCTV
Sunflower
Mdausa.org
Douglas County
ICAN
Kansas Audio Reader Network
Kansas University Alumni Association
Jayhawk
Shawnee Mission Park
Interstate 435
Renner Road
Shawnee
Linda Gaumnitz
Roger Hill
United Way of
Ridge Court
Rhve
Two-alarm fire injures downtown structure on Massachusetts
Early today a two-alarm blaze on the west side of Massachusetts Street near Eighth Street prompted Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical to respond around 12:20 a.m. Crews fought the fire from outside after accessing the second floor. A power line arced during suppression and electricity had yet to be shut off by the power company. A nearby bicycle collision sent a tenth-year-old boy by helicopter to a Kansas City area hospital after being struck in a crosswalk at 31st Street and Ousdahl Road. Police reported three boys were in the crosswalk. the injured boy’s name and condition were not released.
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Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical Units
Massachusetts Street
Eighth Street
Power Company
Kansas City-area
31St Street
Ousdahi Road
Steve Zarnowiec
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Qur News Partners
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Kansas Army National Guard
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Kansas University
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