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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1997
Page
5
City official notes potholes on West 19th Terrace near Naismith Drive go unreported but are tracked in a three day response list weather permitting. Police enforce a city noise ordinance against loud radios and music with notices to appear possible if a complaint is filed.
A Lawrence resident accused in a June 1996 rape has been arrested and charged again for the crime. The 29 year old man is held on $25,000 bond in Douglass County Jail after a warrant for attempted rape. He was originally arrested June 3 after a 20 year old woman said she was raped at knifepoint in the 1700 block of West 24th. Charges of rape and aggravated assault were dismissed Aug. 9 in Douglas County District Court without prejudice, allowing refiling. Later that day the Leavenworth County Council announced its Spring Fling at the Lansing 4-H building with a 9:30 to 10 a.m. door prize registration and program including Our Bird Friends, speakers, crafts and a noon luncheon.
Bill Cosby will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at Bramlage Coliseum on the Kansas State University campus. The 90 minute concert marks his first Kansas appearance in nearly a decade and was moved from January. General admission tickets are 19 dollars and January tickets will be honored. Tickets may be charged by phone at (913) 532-7606. Barbie collectors gather for Dan's 2nd Annual Doll Convention at the Lawrence Holidome Friday through Sunday. Attendees receive a special foreign Barbie doll while supplies last, limited to 200 people, plus seminars and workshops.
An exclusive Barbie auction opens Saturday evening with free viewing from 7 p.m. and auction at 7:30 p.m. A Sunday exhibit and sale runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is 4 dollars for adults and 2 dollars for children under 12. An appraisal expert will be on hand with donations requested. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence.
After school immunization clinic at Woodlawn School 508 Elm opens 3 30 to 5 00 pm Storytime at Paretsky room 707 Vt Lawrence Library No 7 pm zoning appeals at city hall Sixth and Massachusetts Friday noon to 3 00 pm city commission goals session at Union Pacific Depot 402 N Second Saturday 11 am Spanish storytime Paretsky room 707 Vt 6 30 am to 5 pm annual swap meet at Douglas County 4 H Fairgrounds Sunday 7 am to 2 pm swap meet at 4 H Fairgrounds 2 30 pm Hamilton Clarinet Quartet at Library 707 Vt Monday 9 am Douglas County Commission at county courthouse 11th and Massachusetts 9 30 to 10 30 am health screening for people over 60 at Lecompton Community Building
Police investigate a child abuse case involving a 3 year old in the 1700 block of Brook on April 22. Lawrence residents Jeff Manley and Martin Prague remain in fair and critical condition after a head on collision on 23rd Street near Haskell. Samuel Brien upgrades to good condition after a one car crash on Iowa Street. Fire and EMS responses include numerous calls across the city from Tuesday into Wednesday, with multiple medical emergencies and vehicle incidents. Marriage licenses issued for numerous couples in Lawrence and surrounding areas. Birth announcements include a girl for Mark and Theresa Thompson and a girl for Barent L. and Sonja Raye.
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