WWII Comanche code talkers medal ceremony recall
Gail Reed remembers her father Wellington Mihecoby of Baldwin City as a verbose man whose loud public talk hid a secret WWII role. He served with the U S Army Aih Signal Corps on a top secret mission discharged in August 1945. The piece promises further Medal coverage on page 2A.
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Aih Signal Corps
Kansas tribes oppose Delaware Tribe casino plan in Lawrence
Four federally recognized Kansas tribes approve a resolution opposing the Delaware Tribe’s push to place land in Douglas County into trust for a future casino. They warn a northeast Kansas casino would harm local economies, reduce services, and cut charitable contributions, potentially impacting jobs.
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Man Aims to Pay Health Care Forward via Foundation
Lawrence resident Sam Porritt, paralyzed by a 15 foot fall in Tuscany, created the Falling Forward Foundation to help cover rehabilitation costs not insured. He works with a Kansas City rehab team to relearn walking steps, aided by therapy and a cane as his recovery continues.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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Firebirds win playoff opener over North West Cougars
The Free State High School Firebirds routed Shawnee Mission North west Cougars 40 to 14 in the Class 6A football playoff opener on Friday.
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