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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1998
Page
6
Residents question why school zones and crossings disappear and how changes improve safety. City traffic engineer David Woosley cites shifting travel patterns as families move, noting crossings are set under the School Crossing Control Policy. Data collection and contact details are provided.
The Journal World Access line provides callers with a prompt to leave a question for Sound Off. Call 865-5000 and enter category 7478 to hear the recording requesting the inquiry.
A Civil War Remembrance will be held at the Lawrence Public Library on Saturday with free observances every 30 minutes from noon to 6 pm. A musical montage and reading of the Sullivan Ballou letter are planned as part of the event.
Lawrence man Joshua Lame, 19, received three years in prison for last summer’s Wood Oil Company robbery and related offenses. He also faced extradition to Florida on probation violations and other charges, including a counterfeited check. Co-defendant Tyrone Alexander, 24, pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and using a financial card, with sentencing set for June 26.
Reports include a 1994 Mustang stolen from Mid America Auto Parts with $900 loss and a broken chain link tube, a Mac laptop and Zip drive stolen from a residence on Louisiana, and a 1985 Saab recovered in Castel. A rape scare involving a four year old was ruled non-criminal after a family member disputed it. Police also investigate a domestic kidnapping and battery case in East 15th. Emergency calls document multiple fire and medical incidents in Lawrence, with district court noting Michael Gibbs waiving his preliminary hearing on 21 counts of burglary and theft.
Historic Resources Commission meets at city hall. Bookmobile runs 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. at various locations on alternating weeks. Free State High and Lawrence High prepare graduation ceremonies. Public notices include canceled Douglas County Commission, school closures, and multiple neighborhood meetings. Public invited to Coalition for Homeless Concerns and township meetings.
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