Holiday memories shape Thanksgiving traditions across generations
Allison and Wifie Bailey recall frugal, family centered celebrations in Kansas and later Lawrence. They describe helping with meals on coal stoves, no turkey at home, and strict adult seating while children waited. Both emphasize church, gratitude, and passing customs to children. Bailey plans to visit Brandon Woods with her son and daughter in law.
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Robert Bailey
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Bankruptcy to liquidate escrow firm continues
The trustee Martens plans to shut Homestead escrow services in Kansas and return about 90000 in funds to rightful payees while auditing pre October 15 books. The case involved 62 Lawrence clients and the U S Postal Service seizure of around 270000 linked to federal funds. Bao Zunxin, once detained Tiananmen activist, is reported released 19 months early by Xinhua with unmentioned Wang Dan.
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Winter storm paralyses southwest Kansas roads
A severe winter storm left Southwest Kansas nearly paralyzed as stranded motorists clogged highways from Garden City to Meade and Liberal. Army and National Guard crews aided shelter operations while utilities battled outages affecting thousands. schools, banks, and city services halted as travelers sought refuge in shelters and armories.
French lawmakers oppose U.S.-European trade pact
In Paris a parliamentary vote backed by 301 to 251 urged opposition to the Washington EC farm trade deal. Premier Beregovoy threatened a veto, while the opposition demanded stronger measures to force renegotiation. Protests by farmers turned violent as police faced bottle rockets, stones, and tear gas. up to 56 officers hurt and 12 farmers detained.
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Bus driver refuses return to job amid school probe
The driver asked not to be reinstated after concerns about on route conduct. Superintendent Al Azinger clarified no crime was implied, stressing issues were about performance. Board president Barbara Ballard apologized to parents for ongoing problems and criticized delays in addressing the case. Parent Karen Lata and others argued media exposure spurred action, while one parent welcomed the driver avoiding future incidents.
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Jones Kenneth L dies. graveside services set in Lawrence
Kenneth L. Jones 83 of Kansas City Missouri died Wednesday November 25 1992 at Baptist Medical Center He was born March 13 1909 in Horton and worked 29 years as a draftsman for J F Pritchard Engineering Co retiring in 1976 A World War II Army Air Corps veteran he is survived by wife Wanda B Hadl Jones son Dennis Jones and sister Inez Johnson Memorials may be sent to Disabled American Veterans or the Shepherd Center Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Muehlebach Chapel Funeral arranged by Muehlebach Funeral Home Kansas City Missouri.
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Lawrence
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the Baptist Medical Center
Horton
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Stella Harrison
J.F. Pritchard Engineering Co
Dennis Jones
Inez Johnson
Muehlebach Chapel
Shepherd Center
Muehlebach
Suspect in Sunday murder returned from South Dakota
A 24 year old Lawrence man James P Ludlow III charged with first degree murder attempted murder and felony theft was returned to Douglas County from Aberdeen South Dakota He is held on 500000 bond with a first appearance set for 4 pm Monday Authorities say he shot Tracy Robbins 32 owner of Robbins Construction and wounded Valerie Hartley 23 who lived with Robbins Hartley was released from KU Medical Center Wednesday Ludlow allegedly shot Robbins in the back to take his car and cash He fled in Robbins 1983 Mercury Cougar and 600 was taken from Hartley Authorities planned to pursue further charges and Ludlow was to be arraigned in district court
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James P. Ludlow III
Ludlow
Aberdeen
S.D
South Dakota
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Robbins Construction Inc
Robbins
Oakwood Estates
U.S. Highway 59
Valerie Hartley
Hartley
Anderson
Scott Teeselink
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Douglas County District Court
Law enforcement report theft at South Junior High School
Lawrence police report computer equipment valued at 1935 dollars stolen from South Junior High School between 3:30 p.m. last Thursday and 7:30 a.m. Friday. The incident remains under investigation with no further details available midweek. Trina K. Zagar was released from hospital after a separate Sunday accident. Prosecutors have dismissed a felony count of criminal damage to property.
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Gower
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Hospital dismissals and births in Lawrence area
Prosecutors dismissed the charge against William Oliver after he paid for damages to a Lawrence woman's car, as the woman wished to drop the case. Audrey Hastings and Mildred Edelman are listed as dismissals in Ottawa and Lawrence. A diversion agreement for Mildred Conger of Tecumseh requires 50 hours of community service and ongoing therapy for two felony terroristic threat counts stemming from May. Shaun and Patricia Coffey of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Wednesday, with March 16 property filing noted against Oliver.
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Oliver
Lawrence
Mildred Conger
Tecumseh
Conger
Powerball and Kanga Pick 3 Numbers Listed
The nightly Powerball and Kanga Pick 3 numbers are announced during the week except Sundays. In Kansas, Lavery numbers are broadcast on Wednesday and Saturday nights.
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