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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 2013
Page
1
Republican lawmakers who backed education budget cuts will tour Kansas universities this week as preparations for the 2014 session begin. Senate President Susan Wagle says the visits aim to bridge tensions with higher education officials and focus on efficient use of tax dollars and quality outcomes.
A descriptive scene depicts about 4,000 flags stacked in cardboard boxes in western Douglas County. Nearby, old tractor tire rims filled with wood burn as flames rise, illustrating what a flag funeral looks like and signaling America’s enduring symbol will go into the night.
Volunteers at American Legion posts in eastern Kansas carefully unfold and inspect each flag dropped off, both large ceremonial banners and small handheld flags. Notes with flags intrigue volunteers, including a touching message recalled by Ron Griffin, commander of Lawrence’s Dorsey-Liberty Post No. 14.
Five Douglas County residents join the sheriffs department deer list, a rotating call to pick up freshly hit deer. George O'Brien, a Lawrence resident, retrieved a carcass with a ski rope and planned to use the meat, hides, and byproducts for burgers sausage tanned hides or bait.
Law enforcement discussions with Willow Domestic Violence Center center on using the Lethality Assessment Tool to identify high risk cases. The tool has three top danger indicators and 17 additional questions, with a six point threshold prompting an advocate follow up. Douglas County officials plan further talks with Lawrence police and the sheriff.
Thousands turned out in perfect conditions to celebrate the season at the Maple Leaf Festival on Saturday. Page 3A.
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