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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1998
Page
5
A mixed passage notes the French origin of today’s playing card suits hearts spades diamonds and clubs with social class symbolism for clergy nobility peasants and merchants. It also explains that snakes tongue is a sensory organ aiding smell taste and detection of vibrations with no danger or venom involved. Tax refund status lines follow with IRS phone numbers for forms and publications.
No classes for Lawrence schools as spring break begins. Storytime for toddlers at Lawrence Public Library 10 30 a m. Registration required. Bookmobile schedule listed with stops at Hy Vee Prairie Park and more. Public invited events include Coalition for Homeless Concerns at Trinity Episcopal Church and Wakarusa Township meeting. Health screenings for seniors and various after school programs noted. For submissions call 832 7148 or write Datebook P O Box 888 Lawrence 66044.
Reader instructions direct callers to the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 and enter category 7478 to hear a recording inviting them to leave their question. The notice provides no names, dates, or locations beyond the line number.
A 17 year old girl witness reported a suspect threatened her by phone. Police logged gunfire on California Street but found no damage. Lawrence Fire and Medical listed multiple medical emergencies, transfers, and vehicle accidents across several blocks including Michigan, Rigel Road, East 1280 Road, and Wakarusa with various times on Wednesday and Thursday.
Michael and Mary Pat Lange of Lawrence announce the birth of a boy on Thursday.
Correction notice for the Journal-World states Donna Louise King Stegall died at 49 in Lawrence. Funeral services were held Monday in Rolla Missouri, not next week as previously reported.
Clarence Wayne Cheek and William Buckley were indicted by a federal grand jury in Topeka for the Douglas County Bank branch robbery at 711 W 23rd. An initial appearance is set for 9 a.m. March 31 in U.S. District Court Topeka. Buckley and Cheek face up to 20 years each. Buckley was arrested Feb. 23 in Kansas City Kansas. Cheek on Feb. 27 in Wichita. An Ottawa man, David L. Likes, 44, was indicted for possession of an Uzi and a machine gun, with a hearing set for April 7.
The Douglas County Senior Services board meeting shifts from Tuesday to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Lawrence Senior Center 745 Vt. The public is welcome. Kansans for Life education session follows April 3 at the Lawrence Public Library.
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