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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 2013

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2

Deaths obituary policy notice from Journal World

Information on running obituaries. call 832-7151. Obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or families of the deceased.

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Vernon Brey Dies at 64 in Lyndon Home

Vernon Lee Brey, 64, died April 27 2013 at his Lyndon home. No services are planned. Funeral services for Rosie B Little, 74, of Lawrence are pending and will be announced by Warren McElwain Mortuary. She died May 1 at LMH.

Vernon Lee Brey Lyndon Rosie B. Little Lawrence Warren McElwain LMH

Memorial Mass for Heather L Watgen in Lawrence Kansas

Heather L Watgen 50 of Lawrence died May 2 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital A Memorial Mass is scheduled for May 6 2013 at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church She was a longtime Cordley Elementary School teacher survived by husband Tom two sons Collin and Thomas A Watgen a brother sister and extended family Memorials may be sent to water.org c/o Cordley Elementary School.

Heather L. Watgen Lawrence St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Lawrence Memorial Hospital Carbondale, IL Leonard G Elsie (Payne) Wood Heather Southern Illinois University Washburn University Baker University Cordley St. John the Evangelist the Catholic Church Thomas Tom” M. Watgen Collin Watgen Thomas A. Watgen Fred Wood Myra Greer Tina Vermont Street Warrenmcelwain.com LJ World.com

Kansas Firearms Law Defends State Authority Amid Federal Push

The Kansas Legislature approved SB 102 to govern guns in Kansas, with Governor Brownback signing on April 16 and the law taking effect April 25. Supporters led by Kris Kobach argue it withstands federal challenges, while U S Attorney Barry Grissom calls it illegal and unenforceable. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt estimates defense costs at $625,000 as lawmakers noted margins of passage and votes from Douglas County legislators.

District of Kansas Brownback Holder Kansas State Rifle Association Kansas Kris Kobach Kobach U.S Barry Grissom Derek Schmidt Kansas Legislative Research Department Senate House Douglas County Marci Francisco D-Lawrence John Wilson

Demand high for concealed carry permits in Kansas

Kansas officials report continued high demand for concealed carry permits with 3462 applications filed in April, down from 4072 in March. The state has 55988 active licensees and says staffing increases have doubled processing capacity, keeping completions within the 90 day legal limit. Legislation to hire three more licensing personnel is under consideration.

Kansas Attorney General's Office Attorney General

Maryland abolishes death penalty reverberates to Kansas

Kansas death penalty opponents cite Maryland's repeal as proof the system cannot be fixed and urge replacement with life without parole. KCADP notes four Kansas death sentences overturned and no executions since 1994. Two bills to replace the penalty with life without parole have not advanced in the Legislature.

Topekka Kansans Maryland Kansas Martin O’malley Kansas Coalition Against Mary Sloan Kcad Penalty Sloan Senate

Kobach weighs appeal over redistricting fee ruling

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach considers appealing a federal court order that would require the state to pay about 389000 dollars in attorneys fees and expenses in a redistricting lawsuit. The dispute centers on who intervened and how costs should be allocated among parties in the contentious case.

Pera Kris Kobach Kansas Paul Davis D-Lawrence 10Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Denver U.S. Supreme Court Kathryn Wratil U.S. District Court U.S John Langstrum Mary Beck Briscoe 10Th Circuit Court State House Lawrence Bill Roy Jr Lenexa Davis Kobach Essex

Late Snow May Not Harm Plants In Kansas

Kansas State Extension agent Jennifer Smith says a hard freeze not likely, with overnight low around 32. Blooming plants such as strawberries should be covered or brought inside, though the impact on flowers and fruit trees is minimal. Expected highs hug the upper 40s through Saturday, then 58 Sunday and 67 Monday.

Jennifer Smith The Kansas State Research and Ex Douglas County

Lawrence real estate market shows rebound amid low listings

The Lawrence market sees a rebound with median days on market at 68 in March, down from 94 a year earlier, while active listings shrink to 408 from 578 in 2012 and 615 in 2011. Realtors note strong demand and rising April contracts rising to 123 from 98.

Lawrence John Esau Lawrence Board of Realtors Keller Williams Realty

Lawrence Journal World Staff and Contact Information

The Lawrence Journal World lists editors Mark Potts Ann Gardner and Tom Keegan along with staff contacts for classifieds circulation and advertising. It provides phone numbers for news subscriptions and delivery support and notes publication by The World Company in Lawrence Kansas.

Mark Potts Ljworld.com Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Tkeegan

Markets snapshot steady gains across major indices

Dow rises 130.63 points to 14831.58 while commodities swing with corn up 0.15 at 6.62, soybeans down 0.01 to 13.72, wheat up 0.08 to 8.02, oil up 2.96 to 93.99, gold climbs 21.40 to 1467.60, silver up 4.87 to 23.83, platinum at 1500.20.

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