Harvest traffic risks rise on Kansas River bridge drives
Farmers gear up for fall harvest in Douglas County as slow moving tractors and grain trailers share the roads. Pat Ross limits passing on the Kansas River bridge to keep spaces safe while Bill Wood and Mark Workman stress careful driving to protect $34 million in expected grain and the local economy.
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McCain shifts GOP convention to focus on hurricane
John McCain cancels parts of the Republican National Convention program as Hurricane Gustav bears down on New Orleans. Bush and Cheney skip tonight's speeches while delegates are flown home. Laura Bush Cindy McCain and Palin attend briefings and McCain contemplates a satellite acceptance from the Gulf Coast.
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Labor Day trend shows Americans work longer than planned
The report notes a rising average retirement age from 63 as baby boomers near retirement with insufficient savings. It cites 29 percent of those in their late 60s employed in 2006, up from 18 percent in 1985, and nearly 6 million workers age 65 or older last year. Over a decade, 55 and up workers rise faster than overall payrolls. Read page 7B for full story.
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Prosoco to ship liquids in bag in a box packaging
Lawrence company Prosoco begins converting liquid cleaning products to bag in a box packaging replacing plastic containers. The system packs six times as many 5-gallon units on a truck, reduces freight costs, and is largely recyclable. By year end ten products ship in the new packaging as fuel costs drive cost cuts.
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Lawrence Library aims to attract teens Tuesday
The Lawrence Public Library plans to expand teen activities and space hoping to become a preferred hangout after school. Officials seek youth input and partner with local groups to host programs, gaming and study areas.
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