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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 2008
Page
1
David Leamon begins as the new executive director of the Lawrence Arts Center, ending more than a month with no full-time leader. The change marks a new era for the local arts institution and its programming.
Free State prepares for tonight's state semifinal against Blue Valley High's 10-1 team. Coaches stress defense as key to overcoming the high powered opponent and reaching the final. Congress demands a rebuilding plan from U.S. carmakers before considering the $25 billion aid, while Americans split on the bailout.
Alan Riedel, longtime Garden City resident, has arranged estate plans for a $210,000 gift to the Marching Jayhawks endowment fund, reflecting strong support for the band’s traditions.
A former Lawrence police officer publishes a book this Saturday that raises questions about who actually shot President John F. Kennedy. The work argues alternative theories and cites new viewpoints, drawing readers into the long debated assassination narrative.
Johnson County commissioners approved a 2.5 million emergency funding package for Johnson County Transit to expand popular routes. The plan includes 1.4 million to buy up to seven buses and a 1 million transfer from the general fund to add 50 weekly operating hours, notably on the K-10 Connector linking Kansas University with the Edwards Campus in Overland Park.
A transportation survey outlines needs of drivers pedestrians and cyclists. KU plans half hour campus bus intervals and expansion of Johnson County Transit demand shows crowded K-10 Connector trips. Stops outside De Soto and Eudora unlikely. marketing efforts forthcoming.
In Topeka, Kim Vermillion and fellow advocates from the Big Tent Coalition gathered at the Capitol to warn Gov. Sebelius and the Legislature that proposed cuts to social services would harm thousands of elderly and disabled Kansans. Leaders from InterHab and the Disability Rights Center of Kansas called the plan penny wise and pound foolish amid a budget crunch.
Local drivers at Presto Gas North Ninth St report unleaded at 1.65 per gallon after a 4 cent drop. Lawrence resident Caitlyn Cargill says lower prices make car travel cheaper than pricey plane tickets. Jim LaPoint plans trips to Dallas and Pittsburgh and hopes price drops spread to other transport modes.
Washington reports Dutch researchers found graffiti and litter boosted petty misdeeds in a series of Science experiments. Lead author Kees Keizer says people imitate supposed norm violations, with littering rising from 33 to 69 percent after graffiti. Officials can curb behavior by keeping areas neat.
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