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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 2016
Page
2
Journal-World outlines obituary submission rules including contact number 832-7151 for running obituaries. It states submissions come from funeral homes or families and emphasizes policy adherence.
Joe George, born May 2, 1953, died March 7, 2016 after a lung infection. He moved to Germany in the late 70s and helped start one of the first computer companies. He bowled a perfect 300 and won the Germany Nationals. He is survived by his mother Fern, three sisters, eight nieces and nephews, twelve great nieces and nephews, and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his father Joe and partner Hermann Ried. He will be laid to rest in Germany beside Hermann with a spring Celebration of Life to follow.
Jurors found Walker guilty of aggravated burglary in a case tied to the crime scene at Roberts duplex where Roberts, his mother and others lived. Prosecution argued a forced entry with intent to steal, while defense claimed a drug deal gone bad led to the death. Sentencing set for April 29. Walker faces prior burglary and firearm convictions.
The Tackett family sues the University of Kansas alleging the campus housing system repeatedly claimed safety while dorms endured a persistent rise in sexual assault cases. The suit seeks equitable relief and restitution, while KU defends its safety measures and notes ongoing prevention efforts across campus. The case cites 2014 Clery Act data and mentions a pending IOA inquiry related to Tackett’s rape allegation.
Health officials appeal to Congress for 19 billion to combat Zika in Latin America and curb spread in the United States. Puerto Rico reports 159 cases while six states cut public health spending for three consecutive years, potentially hampering responses. Brazil notes 4,976 microcephaly cases linked to the virus.
The Aedes aegypti is a small dark hot weather mosquito with white markings and banded legs. Origin likely Africa, spread to the Americas on slave ships and then worldwide via shipping and air travel. It fueled early 20th century yellow fever outbreaks, now a carrier of dengue chikungunya and Zika with city dwelling habits and daytime indoor biting.
Lawrence Kansas news center contact details for Journal Wor p including street address 645 New Hampshire St and phone numbers 785 843 1000 and 800 578 8748 plus social media handles for Facebook and Twitter and general manager information.
Readable bits show a Kansas lottery listing for Friday with red numbers nine and seventeen and white number one. Also references Pick 3 midday and evening drawings. The fragment hints at lottery play details without complete results or context.
Wheat futures fall 25 cents to around 4.73 a bushel as traders weigh supplies and demand. Other grains and commodities are listed in the USA Today stocks and commodities section.
Ashley Pool and Jeremy Mitchell of Lawrence welcome a baby boy born Thursday. Chris and Jasmine Moore of Lawrence welcomed a baby boy born Friday.
The Journal-World states its policy to fix significant errors brought to editors and invites readers to report via phone at 785-832-7154 or email at news ljworld.com for corrections.
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