Death of broadcaster Robert Wells at 94 in Lawrence
Robert Wells 94 longtime Kansas broadcaster and FCC appointee of 1969 died Thursday in Lawrence Born March 7 1919 he served in World War II North Africa and retired as a major in the U S Army Reserve He led KIAL Garden City Harris Radio Group and BMI and published Garden City Telegram He is survived by wife Kay two sons five grandchildren and one great grandchild Memorial service Monday November 1 in Lawrence Contributions suggested to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation through Warren McElwain Mortuary Online condolences at WarrenMcElwain.com
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Arrangements for Judy A Metcalf of Lawrence
Judy A Metcalf aged 69 of Lawrence died Thursday November 7 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Memorial arrangements are pending Rumsey Yost Funeral Home and Crematory is handling the service details
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Obituary Notice for Ronald L. Amerine Belleview Florida
Ronald L. Amerine 76 of Belleview Florida died October 24 2013 at Monroe Hospital Ocala He was born July 24 1937 in Lawrence Kansas served in the US Air Force worked as a Jefferson County deputy and Shawnee County sergeant from 1967 to 1970 and was active in American Legion Post 284 He is survived by his son Brett and granddaughter Mckenzie Edmonds Funeral service at American Legion Post 284 Belleview on Sunday November at 1 00 p.m. Forest Lawn Funeral Home is in charge Donations may be made to American Legion Post 284 Belleview.
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Lawrence
Kansas
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Ruth Amerine
Buck Creek
Lawrence High School
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Shawnee County
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Mckenzie Edmonds
Carole
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Delaware Tribe may seek casino in Douglas County Kansas
Lawrence officials and tribal leaders discuss a Delaware Tribe casino project potentially moving tribal headquarters from Bartlesville Oklahoma to Lawrence Kansas. Governor Brownback’s office defers while Eileen Hawley notes ongoing open discussions with multiple tribes and stakeholders.
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Oklahoma
Gingrich backs Roberts in Overland Park campaign stop
Former House speaker Newt Gingrich campaigned for U.S. Senator Pat Roberts in Overland Park praising his conservative record and long congressional experience. The event drew about 150 supporters as Roberts faces a Tea Party challenge from Milton Wolf in the 2014 Republican primary.
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Flu season starts quietly in Kansas this year
The flu season began in Kansas with no early signs of severity. Sedgwick County reported the first cases last week, but officials say there is no widespread outbreak yet. Health experts urge vaccination for those over six months and remind residents to wash hands, cover coughs, and stay home if sick.
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Veterans Day events fill week with parades and concerts
Area list highlights Ottawa parade at 10:45 a.m. on Main Street with concerts and reenactments and a 1 p.m. lecture on The Battle of Honey Springs at Watkins Community Museum. KU hosts Wind Ensemble tribute at 3 p.m. in Kansas City. A Veterans Gala at Dole Institute and Marine Corps Ball welcome all, with multiple dining and discount offers for veterans.
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Honey Springs
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Kauffman Center For the
Broadway
Kansas City
Dole Institute
Petefish Drive
Comanche code talker family to receive Congressional Gold Medal
The Comanche Nation and 24 other tribes will be honored with Congressional Gold Medals at a Nov 20 ceremony in the U S Capitol. Reed and family members attend as tribal officials and descendants reflect on Mihecoby and the 17 fluent Comanche recruits who served at Utah Beach and in campaigns across Europe.
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Lawton
Okla
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Journal-World Staff Contact Details
The Lawrence Journal-World staff contact page lists editors Julie Wright managing editor Tom Keegan sports editor and Ann Gardner editorial page editor with direct phone lines and emails for newsroom and editorial sections. It provides newsroom and editorial contact numbers for reader inquiries and staff correspondence.
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Jwright
Ljworld.com
Tom Keegan
Tkeegan
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Contact details for Lawrence Journal-World staff and services
Mike Countryman directs circulation contact 832-7137 and advertising lines list Classified 832-2222 and www.jworld com Classifieds. Susan Cantrell leads sales at 832-6307. Phone support for delivery questions 832-7199. daily publication by The World Company in Lawrence KS with ABAC AP memberships.
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Ljworld
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Scantrell
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Lawrence
Oil and Gold Rally Reported in Market Briefs
Market notes show Oil in New York at 40 cents with a price of $94.60 and Gold at $1,284.60 with a gain of $23.90. The brief captures key commodity cues and investor sentiment across energy and precious metals.
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