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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 2013
Page
4
Community question Q and answer feature asks readers for sandwich ideas. Reader Elliott Hughes invites responses through LJWorld.com and prompts thoughts on a perfect sandwich. The prompt mentions a sample from Massachusetts and directs to page 6A for the full story.
The Kansas attorney general accuses All Star Asphalt and related companies of deceptive practices affecting elderly residents in six incidents. Losses cited include 4000, 2500 and 2000 dollars from three consumers in Lawrence Topeka, with restitution sought for each at least 8500 plus civil penalties of 150000 and court costs. A helpline and online complaint portal are provided. Local sheriff spokesman notes door to door sales have long targeted the elderly in summer.
A replica excerpt describes the 1850s Kansas struggle over slavery as pro slavery Missourians voted illegally to shape the Lecompton Constitution while rival Topeka leaders drafted a free state Topeka Constitution. Kansas entered the Union as a free state in 1861 under Wyandotte.
Lawrence officials consider purchasing the Westar streetlight system to cut roughly 40 percent of annual fees, though the $2.8 million to $3.5 million price tag and Westar’s sale stance complicate plans. City aims to switch to LED bulbs and seek a meter policy to bill energy use. A Westar LED pilot exists. staff will report in coming months.
Warning from the Consumer Protection Division of the Kansas attorney general's office about not letting salespeople into homes without verification. Check ped dler's license, demand written company and salesperson details, compare offers, and avoid cash payments. A legitimate seller will provide a business card and may return if needed. Be wary of "today only" deals and use credit cards to dispute charges.
Lawrence police identified 51 year old Jerry D Claypool of Lawrence as the man who died after being struck by an eastbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe train near Burcham Park on Tuesday around 2:35 p.m. The victim was found under the train and pronounced dead before hospital arrival. Police and BNSF officials continue to investigate the collision near the 400 block of Ohio Street where no crossing existed.
Tuesday's Double Take column notes the Lawrence Douglas County Health Department offers a basic STD screening for 71 dollars. The panel includes HIV testing and also screens for chlamydia gonorrhea and syphilis.
Brian and Melissa Gibbs of Tonganoxie welcomed a girl on Wednesday. Josh and Jessica Homolka of Lawrence welcomed a boy on Wednesday. Elizabeth Jacoby of Ottawa welcomed a boy on Wednesday.
Former KU coach Larry Brown, born September 14, 1940, is 73. He remains the only coach to win both an NCAA title with Kansas in 1988 and an NBA title with the Detroit Pistons in 2004.
A user is instructed to call 832-7297 or email soundoff ljworld.com for questions. The note presents two contact methods and implies a newsroom or feedback channel without additional details.
A Lawrence High School staff member is suspended with pay pending an investigation by the Lawrence Police Department. The district filed a police report via a school resource officer after a student alleged physical contact when a staff member tried to retrieve an item. The district will not identify the staff member due to confidentiality.
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