Sign removal deadline unclear in local race rules
Barry Walthall city safety manager says there is no deadline to remove political signs. signs may stay up indefinitely. In a separate note, Sam Brownback elected November 2 will be inaugurated at 11 a.m. January 10, a Monday.
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Barry Walthall
Brownback
Sound Off Call Instructions
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On the Street Massachusetts Street CPR Question
A reader asks on Massachusetts Street whether bystanders ever had to perform CPR and shares curiosity about real life CPR experiences and outcomes observed locally.
Finance official kept KU in balance for decades
Keith Nitcher, 89, longtime KU finances steward who served as first comptroller and later director of business and fiscal affairs, died Saturday after fighting Alzheimer's. He worked at KU from 1957 to 1993, earning respect for integrity and mentorship, and helped Chancellor Del Shankel avoid major errors. A memorial service is set for Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Lawrence.
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Kansas University
Keith Nitcher
University
John Nitcher
Lawrence
Ron Nitcher
del Shankel
Nitcher
Theresa Gordzica
Bach
Elor
Keith
Hazel
Franklin County
First Baptist Church
Kasold Drive
Veterans Day events honor service members across area
Area observances honor veterans from World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan with speakers at the Marine Corps birthday ceremony at KU, Leavenworth parade, and post ceremonies in Lawrence. Closings and open offices vary. KU ROTC units host a 24 hour vigil and a 5K run, with a UsO style tribute to veterans Sunday at the Dole Institute.
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Afghanistan
Iraq
Korea
Vietnam
Hank Sipple
Lawrence American Legion
Dorsey-Liberty Post No. 14
Marine Corps
Dole Institute of Politics
Petefish Drive
Kansas University
West
Lawrence
Navy
John W. Newsom
Leavenworth
Fourth
Cherokee Streets
Douglas County District Court
McLouth
Douglas County
Ottawa
Tonganoxie
Baldwin City
Oskaloosa
de Soto
Eudora
Franklin
Jefferson
U.S. Postal Service
Lawrence Workforce Center
Iowa
Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence Meals On
Lawrence Senior Center
UPS
FedEx
USA Today
Lawrence Journal-World
Legion
Sixth St
Lawrence Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Ala
Billie Marie
Budig Hall
Fred D. Robinson
Campanile
Burge Union
Dole Institute
Moonlight Serenade Orchestra
School board weighs debt flexibility and future bonds
The district highlights past bond financing since 1986 for Quail Run and additions, noting paid off bonds and potential new borrowing of 36 million in 2012-13 and 77.8 million in 2014-15 without raising the tax rate for capital projects. A smaller bond issue and task force guidance could influence future votes.
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Quail Run
Johnson
Mark Bradford
Births in Kansas towns announce three newborns
Brandon and Elizabeth Billinger of Tonganoxie welcomed a boy on Monday. Joshua Towne and Samantha Besser of Eudora welcomed a girl on Monday. Jacob and Leah Wilson of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Monday.
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Brandon
Elizabeth Billinger
Tonganoxie
Joshua Towne
Samantha Besser
Eudora
Jacob
Leah Wilson
Lawrence
Law Enforcement and Fire Reports Highlight Local Incidents
Lawrence police logged a moped theft 1500 block West 23rd Street valued at 1000 and a separate purse theft valued at 2691 including sunglasses and a hearing aid. Wachovia Bank flagged 8400 in possible fraudulent charges on a local account. A 20 year old man remained in fair condition after a Saturday one vehicle rollover on US 40 near the Douglas Shawnee line. Baldwin fire officials report an undetermined cause fire on Dearborn Street leaving the home uninhabitable with aid from the Red Cross. The Journal-World notes on reporting policy for burglaries, arrests, and assaults.
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Lawrence
West 23Rd Street
Wachovia Bank
Elbert Davis Jr
Stormont- Vail Regional Health Center
Topeka
U.S. Highway 40
Douglas County
Shawnee
Dearborn Street
Allen Craig
Craig
Kansas State Fire Marshal
The
American Red Cross
Journal-World advertises error policy and gas price notices
The Journal-World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors and provides contact details for readers. It notes gas prices as low as $2.58 at several stations and invites readers to call 832-7154 if a lower price is found.
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Journal-World
Ljworld.com
The
New CPR Guidelines Emphasize Chest Compressions
County Red Cross stresses starting with chest compressions to keep oxygenated blood moving during cardiac arrest. Old mouth to mouth step delayed airway. Local Red Cross trains 12 CPR classes monthly. 3,000 trained last year. new guidance to roll out next spring. LMH staff align procedures to patient needs. staff call changes revolutionary. Kansas University intern Aleese Kopf reachable at 832-6354.
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Wempe-Bellinger
The
Heart Association
Wempe- Bellinger
Red Cross
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Scott Dieker
LMH
Dieker
Kansas University
Aleese Kopf
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