Sound Off questions on Murphy's Law and parking shifts
The column cites a myth about Murphy's Law from 1950s U.S. Navy cartoons. It notes city changes to 90 minute meters in the Community Building lot to aid program participants, with long term spots remaining elsewhere. The Gulf Stream warms Caribbean waters and Franklin’s naming tie is noted. A new city maintenance base is rising at 19th and Moodie for eight staff with storage space, moving from Sec ond and Illinois this summer.
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Mike Wildgen
Wildgen
North Park Street
Benjamin Franklin
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
19Th
Moodie
Parks and Recreation Department
Fred DeVictor
Second
Illinois Streets
DeVictor
Lawrence teachers negotiate terms with LEA and board
Lawrence school board and Lawrence Education Association negotiators met Monday over articles on medication administration responsibility and non discrimination in hiring and transfers. They also proposed safety conditions and revised teacher duty day. A next session is set for 4:30 p.m. March 15 at Westwood High School, 2700 Harvard.
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Lawrence School Board
Lawrence Education
LEA
School Board
Westee High School
Harvard
County to consider metal detectors at jail
Douglas County officials weigh approving metal detectors for jail visitors after a Topeka woman carried a gun into the judicial building during a jail break attempt on February 28. Sheriff Loren Anderson seeks the device to enhance security. the 18 year old, Sarah Orr, faces felony charges. The meeting starts at 6:35 p.m. in the county courthouse commission room.
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Douglas County
Sheriff's Department
Topeka
Judicial
Loren Anderson
Sarah Orr
Commission
11Th
Massachusetts
Lecompton Society Hosts Benefit Concert at Lane Museum
The Lecompton Historical Society presents a 7 p.m. Sunday benefit concert at Lane Museum in Lecompton. Proceeds support the Lecompton Fire Department. Featured bands are Bluestem and Calhoun County Bluegrass.
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The
Lecompton
Lawrence Datebook events outline for the evening
Lawrence City Commission discuss arts center expansion and drainage in North Lawrence at city hall. International Women s Day program in the Kansas Union Pine Room sponsored by Emily Taylor Women s Resource Center and Office of International Student Services. SUA Lecture with Dr Ruth Westheimer at Lied Center. University Forum features Moses L Bryan Jr and Janice Swinton readings at 1204 Oread. Oread Neighborhood Association potluck at Ecumenical Quad Ministries.
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Lawrence
City Hall
Sixth
Massachusetts
North Lawrence
Pine Room
Kansas Union
Emily Taylor Women’s Resource Center
Office of International Student Services
SUA
Ruth Westheimer
Lied Center
University Forum
Ecumenical Christian Ministries
Oread
Maurice L. Bryan Jr
KU Office of Affirmative Action
Janice Swinton
Lawrence Public Library
Vermont St
Postal stamp price poll on first class rate
A reader poll asks if the Post Office should raise the first class stamp to 32 cents. Voters are invited to call 865-5000 and choose category 3500 for yes or 3501 for no. The item notes results are not scientifically accurate.
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Journal-World Access
Lawrence
Journal-World
Whitewater inquiry inquiry on Clinton cooperation question
A reader asks whether President and Mrs. Clinton have cooperated sufficiently with investigators probing the Whitewater affair. The query reflects ongoing attention to the handling of the investigation and potential political implications.
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Clinton
Whitewater
Burglary and theft reports from Lawrence area
Lawrence police reported multiple break ins including an 18 foot boat valued at 2500 stolen from a dock near Eighth and Oak. Other incidents involve mobile homes on Arkansas and Harper streets with stereo equipment, CDs, a TV, microwave, VCR, sun lamp, and damages totaling over 5100 dollars. KU police also reported a Feb 27 burglary at Ellsworth Hall leading to three students’ arrest on aggravated burglary and forgery charges. Ambulance and fire calls followed, including several medical emergencies and two car fires with damages of 1800 and 1200 dollars. Intruders were linked to a false alarm at the Sigma Chi fraternity.
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Eighth
Oak Streets
Lawrence
Arkansas
Harper
West 26Th
Kansas University
Ellsworth Hall
Dismissals and Births in Lawrence Area Notices
Dismissals listed for Diane Kennedy and infant Lawrence, Nancy Parr and infant Lawrence, Lena Scruggs Baldwin City, JoAnn Snawley and infant Lawrence, Alice Murphy Overbrook. Birth announcements note Carey and Linda Berger Lawrence a girl today, John and Naomi Dewhurst Lawrence a boy Saturday, Patrice Heptinstall and Brian Kelley Lecompton a girl Saturday.
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Diane Kennedy
Baby Boy
Lawrence
Nancy Parr
Lena Scruggs
Baldwin City
JoAnn Snawley
Alice Murphy
Overbrook
Carey
Linda Berger
John
Naomi Dewhurst
Patrice Heptinstall
Brian Kelley
Lecompton
Missing Lawrence man 25 sought after vanishing near Kwik Shop
Police search for Lawrence resident Johnny Erikson Jr. 25 who vanished after a Friday shopping trip. He was last seen leaving Kwik Shop at 1846 Mass. en route to his home at 1901 N.H. wearing a turquoise shirt and fleece jacket. Call 841-7210 with any information.
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Lawrence
Johnny Erikson Jr
Michael Hatfield
1846
Mass
Hatfield
Erikson
N.H
Westville
Okla
Topeka
Kansas City
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Debbie Burkey
LAW Enforcement
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Overland Park Regional Medical Center
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DCAS
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Sigma Chi Fraternity
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Bill Snead
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John Taylor
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Chuck Woodling
Nancy Smith
Mason King
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