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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 2014
Page
2
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Larry Pfortmiller died October 13. A memorial service is set for October 25 at noon at Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma Kansas. He owned GPSI and Foresight Resources. Survived by daughters Teresa Castle and Rachelle Moley, son Jon Pfortmiller, brother Louis, sister Gayla Wickman, and five grandchildren. Services by Warner-Peeler Mortuary. Sign guestbook at TJWorld.com.
Ronald Sterling Fowler Sr 54 of Lawrence died October 7 at his home. Services are pending at Warren McElwain Mortuary.
Harold E Gulley, 92, of Lawrence, died October 21, 2014 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar. Services will be private. For more information visit Rumsey-Yost.com.
Robert Bob Frederick Riordan of Bluffton SC formerly Lawrence KS died October 18 2014 aged 72 born May 24 1942 eldest of Patrick and Edna Riordan. Naval Academy graduate 1964 1968 served as Lieutenant Commander with Vietnam deployments aboard USS Haverfield and USS New Orleans. Survived by wife Pamela 3 children 5 grandchildren and 3 brothers. Memorial Mass at St Francis by the Sea Hilton Head Oct 31 2014 visitation Oct 30. Donations to Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 780. Interment at US Naval Academy later. Sauls Funeral Home Bluffton assisting.
Birth notices from Lawrence and Baldwin City list several newborns: a girl to Jessica Martin on Wednesday. a boy to Jeni Eggers and Stephen Eggers on Monday. a boy to Preske Rakes and Cooper Alumbaugh in Baldwin City on Tuesday. and additional parents BirtHs sosn and Krist Taylor in Lawrence welcome a child.
The Journal-World states it corrects all significant errors brought to editors' attention. Readers can call 785-832-7154 or email news liworld.com to report corrections.
A Wichita quadruple murder trial and subsequent appeals are cited in a heated campaign. Supporters recall the Carr brothers’ convictions while opponents demand changes to judge selection, tying it to same sex marriage debates and gubernatorial power. The dialogue features Gov. Brownback, challenger Paul Davis, and reactions from former prosecutors.
In a Kansas swing, Greg Orman counters attack ads from incumbent Pat Roberts and outside groups while promising not to back Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell. Roberts allies accuse Orman of liberal ties. Orman supporters, including Eric Carter, frame the race as a challenge to the political system. Peter Hancock reports.
In a live debate Kobach touted Kansas as having the nation’s best anti fraud laws while Schodorf accused poor administration and argued part time work conflicts undermine turnout. Kobach defends extra income from outside legal work citing family needs. Schodorf questions his disclosed earnings and reiterates intent to be a full time secretary of state.
The Lawrence Journal World advertises from 45 New Hampshire Street, Lawrence Kansas, with contact numbers 832 2222 and 843 1000, toll free 800 578 8748. Postmaster address changes go to Lawrence Journal World 388 Lawrence KS 56044 0888. Audit Bureau of Circulations included. Associated Press noted.
The Kansas results show Red 13 and 24 with White 18 and 21 for Wednesday's Pick 3 drawing. No additional context or dates provided.
Readable market summary shows Industrials at 153.49 with 16,46132, 47 and 192011 figures. Treasury data includes 30-Year at 0003 and 300% readings. Commodity quotes list Corn at 353, Soybeans at 9.63, Wheat 605, Gold 124.48, Silver 1718, Platinum 1271.60 with varied bid figures.
The piece criticizes funeral homes for shifting from serving local families to operate as big out of town corporations. It argues they focus on growth and profits, treating communities as markets rather than neighbors. The trend is described as transforming their role and reach in society.
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