Bond backers press space needs for Lawrence schools
Lawrence voters face a $29.9 million school bond proposal backed by Tom Murray, now a school board member, to add classroom space. The plan funds two new elementary schools, a fourth junior high, renovations to Lawrence High and Central Junior High, and expansion of Wakarusa Valley School, with a Nov. 3 election looming as the Journal-World previews the elementary schools and enrollment trends.
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Probe launched into bus driver's alleged actions
A Lawrence area school bus driver has been suspended by Mayflower Contract Services Inc. amid parental complaints of abuse and threats toward children. Company manager Bob Russell said the driver was not on a school route and an internal investigation is underway. Officials pledged to meet with parents as questions remain.
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Late checks upset child-care providers
Home day care providers contracted with the local SRS office face a funding crisis due to delayed September payments. About 45 providers depend on timely checks to care for state assisted children. some say they may stop taking new children if funds do not arrive by week’s end. SRS officials call the delays temporary and blame a clerical processing issue. payouts typically arrive by the first week of the following month.
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Julie Harris Helps Up Bleachers at Local TV Shoot
Julie Harris, famed stage and screen actor, joined co star Karl Malden for a TV movie being shot at the Douglas County 4 H Fairgrounds in Lawrence. An assistant director tried to clear a path for her among about 200 extras as two cowboys directed her to stairs.
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Lawrence to overhaul parking fine system amid crackdown
Lawrence city commissioners adopted a streamlined parking fine plan to deter habitual offenders. A $26,385 computerized ticket system will track violators as officers push for faster payment. Under the changes a $1 fine must be paid in 10 days, then a court date is set with a $10 fine and $6 costs.
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Blue Jays Gruber Homer Sparks 3-2 Win in Series Lead
Blue Jays third baseman Kelly Gruber homered to lift Toronto to a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves, giving the Blue Jays a 2-1 lead in the World Series. Gruber’s clutch hit helped undo late Braves threats as Toronto seized momentum in the Fall Classic.
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Clinton Closes Campaign With Tough Rhetoric
Bill Clinton ends his presidential run by returning to the hard line rhetoric that powered his early double digit leads, asserting that his position remains strong as the campaign enters its final stretch.
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Madonna book Sex sparks bold shelves debut
Quotable lines mark Madonna as she presents Sex, insisting the work is fantasy and dream. Publisher notes accompany a controversial release on bookstore shelves today. Page 2A.
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LMH Has No Policy On Taping Births
LMH spokeswoman Janice Early-Weas said the hospital has no taping rule for births. Individual doctors decide. Topeka obstetricians recently voted to stop taping due to fears tapes could be used as evidence in lawsuits. She did not know how many Lawrence obstetricians allow taping.
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Should doctors allow parents to videotape births at hospitals
A daily J-W Access question asks whether medical staff should permit parents to film their baby’s birth, weighing privacy, patient consent, and hospital policy considerations on a delicate clinical moment.
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