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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 2003
Page
1
State Sen. John Wratil accuses Sen. Susan Wadle of pursuing a character assassination against professor Dennis Dailey, saying the confrontation demeans the Senate and the University of Kansas KU.
Kansas Senator Susan Wagle released a 13 page handout accusing KU professor Dennis Dailey of statements about pedophilia and incest and claiming student complaints were ignored. Dailey denied the allegations as lies amid a heated Senate debate on Friday.
Lawrence unveils a new software system to track and pursue habitual parking violators. It links vehicles to owners, speeds up listing top offenders, and targets about 290000 dollars in unpaid fines. Teri Williams, a downtown worker, notes the city’s tougher approach after a warrant and arrest for accrued fines.
Erinn Barr and Williams' co worker receive warning letters for unpaid fines as city officials dispute a budget deficit claimed at more than 1 million dollars and say no cause-and-effect link exists. Hairstylist Jane Meeks-Juelsgaard notes increased warnings as authorities aim to collect court fines.
The House approved a slots expansion bill 66 to 58 and sent it to the Senate where debate is uncertain. The measure would let voters in affected counties authorize slot machines at dog and horse tracks and at proposed casinos in Dodge City and Geary County, with Senate leaders wary of scheduling a floor vote.
The Lawrence Home Builders Assn plans to rename a western section of 15th Street after late developer Bob Billings who died in Pakeament. Frank Salb credits Billings with developing 3,000 acres in Lawrence, building two golf courses, attracting high tech firms and supporting community charities. the group has sent letters to over 40 supporters to gather backing.
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