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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1998
Page
8
City ordinances ban barking or noisy animals disturbing residents. Offenders face a court summons and a fine from 10 to 500 dollars for the first offense, and 10 to 500 dollars plus up to 10 days in jail for the second offense. Each day counts as a separate offense.
Readers are urged to call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 for Sound Off questions, choose category 7478, and listen to the recording prompting them to leave their inquiry.
In Congress Democrats back a minimum wage increase from $5.15 to $6.15 an hour. The plan aims to lift earnings for low wage workers amid inflation concerns and economic debate.
A dense listing for Lawrence readers features Humane Society Mutt n Strutt events, Haskell Indian Nations University Graduation Powwows, Adopt-a-thon at Lawrence Humane Society, public transportation forum, library bookmobile routes, Prairie Park visits, and county meetings. Also notes health screening for seniors, government sessions, and contact for submitting Datebook items.
The autopsy on 28 year old Galen David Barger found in his Lawrence apartment did not reveal a cause of death. Police reported no obvious foul play and await toxicology results. Barger owned Xero Point silk screen shop and was last seen Tuesday. He was a 1988 Emporia High School wrestling champion in the 155 pound class. An obituary appears on page 3B.
Tickets go on sale at noon for three Kansas City area concerts. Spice Girls perform Aug 3 at Sandstone Amphitheatre near Bonner Springs. Spyro Gyra June 19 at Folly Theatre, Kansas City. The Fixx June 23 at The Beaumont, Kansas City. Tickets at Ticket Central outlets or by phone. Also Cotton Wood Winds host Free Dessert Concert tonight in Lawrence at the Jewish Community Center with a classical program and listed members.
Lawrence says the move is long overdue and could stabilize families who work hard to make ends meet. He notes businesses owe loyalty to people who support them and hope the measure aids workers. He cites ongoing struggles and the potential for long term relief.
Law enforcement reports show Lawrence police arresting Ebwyn Lee Vaninieter on Friday for an alleged felony warrant. He was booked into a Douglas County jail at 9:28 am and held on a $32,500 bond. The file summarizes emergency calls and medical incidents across Lawrence Douglas County with multiple locations and times.
Short list of births recorded in Lawrence with multiple families. Marie Spencer and baby boy, Shannon Fry and baby boy, Birt Es scott and Michelle Cunning han with a girl, Lawrence, Friday. Daniel and Lisa Berke with a girl, Lawrence, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Yavele with a girl, Lawrence, Friday. Brad Bergman and Julie Cannon with a girl, Rudora, Friday.
A man from Lawrence collapsed at the Massachu setts and 23rd Streets intersection just after 9 p.m. causing 20 minutes of blocked traffic. He was not hit by a vehicle and was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Eastbound lanes were closed while emergency crews rerouted traffic through westbound lanes.
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