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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2015
Page
6
A column asks readers at Dillons on Massachusetts Street to recall high school graduation memories and share responses. Names and references to a 1963 Triumph car appear as readers describe moments from their past.
The Journal-World corrects a Tuesday On the Street item misspelling Kirk McClure. The clarification notes the proper spelling of the surname and acknowledges the error in the published question.
A Monday Kansas story misquoted wind lobbyist Kimberly Svaty on an excise tax. She warned the tax would be an onerous burden on existing producers and could slow future development, but she did not say it would force firms out of business.
Through May, police, including KU Public Safety, will focus on seat belt violations as part of the national Click it Or Ticket campaign funded by an NHTSA grant. About 150 agencies statewide participate. Lawrence Police and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office also join. Tickets carry a $10 fine and aim for education and enforcement balance.
A schedule of local events across Lawrence including 20 Today 1 Million Cups at Cider Gallery and Library Book Van visits at multiple sites. Entries cover meals, concerts, public meetings, and community services with times ranging from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. including a Douglas County Commission meeting and Kansas City Symphony concert details.
The Kansas Legislature debates tax proposals with the House seeking to reimpose taxes on guaranteed payments to partners and the Senate proposing a payroll based credit for business owners. Both sides see revenue gains to fill the budget gap, while Democrats oppose expanding taxes and Republicans wrestle with fairness concerns and timing. The House aims to finish its package Wednesday, while the Senate may vote as early as today.
Jessie and Michael Crawford of Lawrence welcomed a boy Tuesday. Maurice Andrews and Kelly Hadl of Lawrence welcomed a girl.
Kenneth Alan Rowland known as Al of Kansas City Kansas died May 17 2015 after a long battle with lung cancer and pulmonary fibrosis. He served in the US Navy on the Kittyhawk and Ranger 1973 1975 and later in the Naval Reserves. He married Dorothy Fletcher in 1976 and had two sons William and John. He worked at General Motors Fairfax 1978 2008 and later at Cabela’s. A celebration of life is planned at the CW Parker Carousel Museum Leavenworth KS on May 22 2015 at 2 PM with casual dress and donations encouraged to the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum.
Funeral services for John W. Jack Brand Jr. will be held at 1 a.m. Friday May 22 at Plymouth Congregational Church. For more information visit warrenmcelwain.com.
James William Mullen of Topeka 67 died May 18 2015. He served in Vietnam as a Green Beret medic and later worked 20 years as a firefighter EMT for Lawrence. Survived by mother June sisters Pat Barbara Margaret daughter Jennifer grandson three, and nephew Scott. Mass May 22 at Mater Dei Holy Name Church burial May 23 Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation May 21 Penwell Gabel Mid Town Chapel.
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