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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1998
Page
6
The secretary of state lists filing fees for state offices and Legislature: Governor/Lt. Governor joint 1498, Secretary of State 1063, Attorney General 1162, State Treasurer 1063, Insurance Commissioner 1063, State Senator 105, State Representative 80, State Board of Education 55.
Readers are told to call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 and enter category 7478 to hear a recording that invites them to leave a question for Sound Off.
Sarah Wertzberger, a 17-year-old Lawrence High School junior, unveiled her untitled pastel in a Capitol passageway. U S Rep Vince Snowbarger led the event and announced her as first-place winner in the 17th annual Congressional Arts Competition covering Lawrence and much of the Kansas City area.
Health screening for seniors at Babcock Place 1700 Mass. will incur a fee, sponsored by the Lawrence Douglas County Health Department. A 10:30 a.m. insect program for children by Rob Brooks of KU entomology at the Lawrence Public Library. Douglas County Commission meets at the county courthouse, 6:35 p.m. Lawrence City Band performs at South Park at 8 p.m. Bookmobile routes run in alternating weeks across Brandon Woods Prairie Commons Ver mont Towers Presbyterian Manor Drury Place. Family storytime and multiple story sessions at several parks and the Lawrence Public Library. Territorial Capitol Festival in Lecompton runs 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Submit Datebook items by calling 832-7148 or mailing P.O. Box 888 Lawrence 66044. Datebook email datebook@world.com.
Reporter Sam Meliinger asks how the Supreme Court ruling restricting prayer in public schools is viewed. The decision tightens outside religious activities during instructional time, drawing varied reactions from communities and legal analysts.
Harry Chinn and students express mixed views on a decision regarding religious practice. Chinn argues for individual rights and freedom of religion, while KU student M Cornelis van der Weele IV questions government endorsement of a religion in state institutions. LHS student Caleb Anderson sees it as a difficult choice, noting some will be persecuted.
A trailer mast damaged electrical wires on 23rd Street near India School in eastern Lawrence. About 75 customers lost power for roughly an hour Tuesday as Kansas Power & Light crews worked to restore service, with power restored by about 12:30 p.m. Mark Schreiber of KPL confirmed the incident.
Mike Russell of KU said three individuals were not injured after attempting to attach something to laser equipment. A LDCF&M hazmat team found no trace of fluorine gas in the room. Russell warned fluorine can burn lungs if inhaled.
Three people were taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital as a precaution after a fluorine leak in a KU Malott Hall lab. Fire crews responded to the helium fluorine gas leak at 2 20 p m. Lab personnel included a professor a research assistant and a technical staff member with no reported ill effects. Ottawa school board approves extensions to auditing firm Agler Gaeddert and food service provider DAKA renewing annual audits and meals contracts.
Police reports detail burglaries and thefts including a Jaz whaus loss of cymbals and a red case valued at 1000 and a 1997 Isuzu Rodeo theft of audio gear valued at 1318. An arrest of Scott Michael Elston, 33, on drug and parole violations is noted. Fire calls list multiple alarms and emergencies. Marriage licenses issued to numerous couples in Lawrence.
Mary Ann and Greg Walker announce the birth of a son named Lawrence on Monday. Ed and Christina Howard report a son named Lawrence born Tuesday. Richard and Shawna Deviney welcome a daughter named Winchester born June 16.
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