Sound Off letters raise questions on traffic, salaries, and trips
Readers ask why traffic counters appear during school breaks and discuss plans to widen North Second Street. Pam Madl's salary rises to 57033.60 with a 4992 boost for duties as purchasing director. Officials defend all expense trips as public business linking to National League of Cities and meetings with lawmakers.
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North Second Street
Pam Madl
Pam Mad
Douglas County
Craig Weinaug
Washington, D.C
John Nalbandian
Lawrence
Nalbandian
Bob Schulte
Jo Andersen
Mike Wildgen
National League of Cities
Nancy Kassebaum
R-Kan
Jan Meyers
Nobel laureate Oscar Arias to speak at KU Lied Center
Nobel Prize winner Oscar Arias will discuss The Key to a Just Society at 8 p.m. April 6 in the Lied Center Kansas University. The free public lecture is sponsored by KU Student Senate and Student Union Activities.
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Kansas University
Oscar Arias
Lied Center
15Th
Iowa
Arias
London
Ski season dates approved by Douglas County commissioners
Douglas County commissioners set ski season hours and dates. From May 30 to July 23 the operation runs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with specified dates including May 30 and June dates. After July 23 hours shift to 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the same weekday pattern plus additional dates such as July 31 and August dates. A final 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. window applies on September 10, 18 and 24.
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Douglas County
Question on military aircraft over Lawrence city
A reader asks whether it is appropriate for military aircraft to fly over a populated area like Lawrence. The query explores safety, protocol, and public reassurance, seeking guidance on aviation practice in civilian airspace.
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City of
Lawrence
Mark Koch
Lawrence City Calendar Highlights Downtown Bar Limits
City meetings include a 6:35 p.m. discussion on downtown bar limits at city hall and a 7 p.m. forum on indigenous education at Navarre Hall. NCAA baseball Kansas versus Iowa State at Hogland Maupin Stadium starts after, with other events including a noon forum on juvenile offenders and a craft sale at the Lawrence Senior Center.
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City Hall
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Massachusetts
Navarre Hall
Haskell Indian Nations University
Kansas
Iowa State
Hogland- Maupin
University Forum
Douglas County
Jean Shepherd
Ecumenical Christian Ministries
Oread
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Poll on school choice and flight restrictions prompts public input
Readers asked to vote on whether letting students choose junior high schools diversifies schools. To respond call 865-5000 and enter category 3500 for yes or 3501 for no. The Access poll cautions results are not scientifically accurate and covers two questions on education and military flight restrictions.
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Journal-World Access
Central
Dan Jaimes
Jaimes
Lawrence police report thefts and a brick assault
Stolen items from Rent-A-Center and a Lyons residence include a television set videocassette recorder and stereo system valued unknown and 1462 dollars in tools taken between Sunday and Monday. A brick assault in an alley left a man with a head gash and police seek a suspect. Firefighters responded to Hashinger Hall for a small paper fire.
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Rent-A-Center
Lawrence
Lyons
Arkansas
Hashinger Hall
Engel Rd
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rick Nickell
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Village Arts Editors Contact Lines
Managing Editor Bob Nordyke and Arts Editor Mason King are listed with phone numbers 832-7140 and 832-7146 respectively for newsroom contact.
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Bob Nordyke
Mason King
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