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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1998
Page
5
City clerk Donna Oleson says no definite plan yet as the road, half in the city and half in Eudoran Township, remains outside Douglas County control. The project is under mayor and council review with no word on timing.
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A 17 year old Kansas University student told police she was raped after drinking at a party in the 4800 block of West 26th. The assault occurred between midnight and 8 am last week. The suspect is a 21 year old white male. no arrest has been made. Police say the victim, from Lansing, reported the rape the next afternoon. Also in Lawrence briefs, a burglary suspect’s charges were dropped after a witness changed stories. Eugene Hunter, 16, pleaded no contest to burglary and will be sentenced Aug. 20. The Haskell Foundation received a 50,000 dollar challenge grant from William I. Koch to support Native American education and research.
KU student Robert Cobin says the Kansas City Chiefs will do well this year. He believes they have a real shot at the Super Bowl with nearly the same personnel as last year and expects improvement.
Native American stories told by Bennie Smith and Jan Irving lead a schedule of bookmobile stops and storytimes at Lawrence Public Library and area parks. Other events include immunization clinics, health screenings, and a county commission meeting with primary election polls.
Burglaries and thefts included two bicycles valued at 1100 stolen between Monday morning and Tuesday evening in the 600 block of Indiana and two gold rings plus other items valued at 4326 stolen Saturday night in the 800 block of Rhode Island. Emergency calls cover fire alarms spills and medical emergencies across Lawrence, with multiple injuries and transport statuses. In court actions, Tim Carey pleaded guilty to aggravated indecent liberties with a child, with sentencing set for September 3, and Michael J. Shumway faced aggravated battery and hit and run charges with a preliminary hearing scheduled for August 13. Multiple marriage licenses issued to couples from Lawrence and nearby areas.
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