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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 2008
Page
1
Tyler Lawrence, a Kansas backup quarterback, will meet his brother Blake Lawrence, a Nebraska linebacker, when the teams clash Saturday in Lincoln, Nebraska on Page 1B.
Readers share photos of Halloween costumes from across the city. Images celebrate the variety of celebrations and creative outfits, illustrating community turnout and festive spirit.
Christopher Bensch notes the stick’s appeal extends beyond humans as otters, chimps, and dogs play with it. The item joins the National Toy Hall of Fame amid a Veterans Day feature recounting a Lawrence resident’s journey to Leper Belgium.
City commissioners in Lawrence weigh tougher rules for panhandling downtown spurred by business complaints. Options include banning most downtown panhandling, as merchants say the issue is growing, with commissioner Rob Chestnut stressing balanced expectations. CITY, page 8A.
Damian Scott, a polite panhandler on a Kansas City street, explains his approach, aims for food and a friend’s needs, notes rival aggressive panhandling, and recalls past eviction and shelter nights. He stresses politeness, honesty, and a desire for help over drugs or alcohol.
Governor Kathleen Sebelius says the plan to build two 700 megawatt coal plants in southwest Kansas should not hijack the 2009 legislative session. Sunflower Electric backs the Holcomb project, 3.6 billion dollars, with 11 million tons CO2 annual emissions cited.
President-elect Barack Obama selects Rep Rahm Emanuel to lead White House staff as the transition faces financial crisis complications. The package notes a profile of Emanuel on page 7A and broader coverage of Obama’s transition, including naming plans and public reaction.
Banks hold trillions in federal bailout funds while loan demand collapses as nervous consumers and small businesses pull back. Experts note the core issue is borrower reluctance, not bank solvency, with ads aimed at assuring customers banks can and will lend despite the credit crunch.
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