Journal-World Soundoff Qs answered and city projects update
The Journal-World notes a daily 7 to 10 Soundoff questions with no need to fake them, says deputy editor Bill Snead. Veterans pensions require post 1990 medical evidence. street light projects on Sixth Street should finish in spring or summer 1997. North Michigan and Riverridge Road upgrades are not budgeted. cold plastic markings reduce repainting, with some streets still to be contracted. If you have a Sound Off question call the Journal-World line at 865-5000 and enter category 7478.
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Lawrence
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Inmate Struck In TV Channel Dispute At Douglas County Jail
A Douglas County Jail inmate was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and released after a fight over which channel to watch. About 11:30 a.m. Sunday the victim changed the channel, prompting shoving and an eye injury allegedly caused by another inmate. Officers separated the two. the victim was returned to jail.
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Lawrence man injured in late night motorcycle crash
A 28 year old Lawrence man, David O. Collins, remained in stable condition Sunday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a motorcycle crash Saturday night. He was riding a 1980 Kawasaki south on the Clinton Lake dam when the vehicle lost control near 12:00 a.m. Saturday. witnesses said he was traveling at high speed, according to Douglas County sheriff's Sgt. Blake McCall.
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Lawrence City Band to close season with patriotic finale
The Lawrence City Band hosts a season finale at 8 p.m. at the South Park band stand directed by Robert E. Foster with Mari on K Roberts conducting. American Legion Post No. 14 will present colors during the Star Spangled Banner. Pack 75 Howitzers from National Guard units fire during the 1812 Overture, with bells from local churches and a Parks and Rec fireworks display. Bill Kelly coordinates the special units. The concert ends with Stars and Stripes Forever.
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Lawrence
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Street Today s Question Shaquille O Neal worth 121 million
Sports columnist John Wake asks if a single basketball player merits a $121 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The column weighs value, market forces, and the rationale behind the eye catching figure.
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Brent Graber comments on Shaq and Olympics greed
Brent Graber, a furniture restorer, criticizes what he calls blatant greed around Shaq and the Olympics. He says supply and demand do not justify the high values and expresses that he does not demand or support Olympic participation.
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Law enforcement reports of multiple local thefts and crimes
Burglaries and thefts include a John Deere tractor and loader valued at 11,000 taken from East 1450 Road. A pay telephone and glass plating were damaged with the coin box stolen on 647 East 1250 Road. Lawrence Police report aggravated assault in the 3400 block of West Sixth. A 25 year old man faced sexual battery warrant, with court date set. Injury and medical updates from local hospitals and ambulances follow, noting several individuals in various conditions and multiple medical emergencies.
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Births report from Lawrence area families
Chas Adams and Jack Beerbaw er welcome a boy Friday in Lawrence. Joel and Pam Kucza greet a girl Saturday in Lawrence. Jaquie and David Stineman announce a boy Saturday in Lawrence. Shirleene McGruder and John Huntington in Overbrook welcome a boy Saturday. Brad and Lisa Simons report a boy in Lawrence and Brian and Tammy Clyne a girl Sunday.
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Shirleene McGruder
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Medical emergencies and incidents reported on Sunday
Multiple calls across parts of Kansas and Eudora. At Allen Fieldhouse Kansas University a medical emergency occurred at 8:50 AM and again at 10:38 AM on Sunday. Home and street accidents were logged in Tomahawk Walnut Arkansas New Hampshire and North Third blocks with fall noted at Seventh and Main in Eudora.
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Lawrence aquatic center sets single day attendance record
Lawrence's new municipal pool broke its own attendance record on Sunday with 1,939 visitors, surpassing the prior mark of 1,925 from last year’s closing day when admission was free. Saturday’s opening drew 1,800. The $2.88 million Aquatic Center features dual water slides and swimmer controlled fountains, with slides proving most popular.
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Municipal Oasis
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Primary Election Day Dirt: Douglas County Voting Schedule
Voting offices open for registration and party changes from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. with today as the primary deadline for affiliated voters. Unaffiliated voters may declare party at the poll. Early voting runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the courthouse and satellite sites including the library bookmobile and parks. 7 p.m. school board meeting scheduled. additional precincts list participation at Centennial Park and county courthouse locations.
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