Sound Off Q responses on birds and dog nuisance rules
In the Aug 17 issue readers question avian digestion claims about rice in birds. Kansas University curator Lia Prum notes birds may powder rice in crops while passing it through. Lawrencians ask how to handle dogs in yards and odors. police and health officials cite city nuisance ordinances for legal action. Douglas County reports Trafficway construction on schedule with nine miles to finish by late 6.
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Kansas Universi
Natural History Museum
Prum
Rick Nickell
Lawrence-Douglas County
South Lawrence
John Pasley
Douglas County
Kansas Tarpie
Lawrence
U.S. Highway Se
Sound Off instructions left for reader questions
The Journal World provides a caller access line 865 5000 to submit Sound Off questions by selecting category 7478. A recording prompts you to leave your question after the tone.
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Journal-World Access
Journal-World News
J-W
Lawrence
Journal-World
Journal-World Office
Ottawa plane crash claims Missouri man pilot
A Missouri man, Ron Elton of Platte City, died when his small Morrow Starduster biplane crashed at Ottawa Municipal Airport during aerobatic practice about 10 a.m. Witnesses described the aircraft spinning out of control and crashing upside down near the runway. The FAA is investigating the accident.
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Ottawa
Missouri
Ron Elton
Platte City
Kansas State Highway Patrol
Elton
Morrow
Federal Aviation Administration
Internet classes offered at Lawrence Public Library
The Lawrence Public Library continues free Internet instruction this fall with sessions led by Mullen, an automaton consultant for the Northeast Kansas Library System. Public access includes noon to 1 pm Tuesday talks and additional Saturday and September schedules, with future dates to be announced.
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Lawrence Public Library
Mullen
Northeast Kansas Library System
Labor Day Busy Day for Douglas County Calendar
Canceled due to Labor Day. On Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. a health screening for residents over 60 at Lecompton Community Building with a fee. Noon internet classes at Lawrence Public Library. 3 p.m. Haskell convocation with Galashkibos as keynote. 6:35 p.m. Lawrence City Commission meeting. 7 p.m. Humane Society meeting at the library. Health screening for 60 plus at Babcock Place with a fee sponsored by Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. KU Multicultural Resource Center grand opening near Military Sciences Building. 4 p.m. City Commission study session on coordinated traffic lights. 6:35 p.m. County Commission at Douglas County Courthouse. 1 p.m. KU Business Career Fair at Holidome. 4 p.m. After School Story Time at Lawrence Public Library. 6:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Broken Arrow School parent information meetings by grade.
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Kansas University Multicultural Resource Center
Military Sciences
Summerfield Mall
Lawrence City Commission
Massachusetts
Douglas County
11Th
Lawrence Holidome
McDonald Dr
Lawrence Public Library
Broken Arrow
Labor Day Plans Prompt City Events
Peay i}TREET asks readers about what they have planned for Labor Day and invites public suggestions for events and activities in the city. The item notes community interest and potential gatherings, reflecting local concerns and holiday observances.
Police Reports Highlight Sexual Assault Suspicions And Miscellaneous Incidents
Lawrence police report a 15 year old student alleging aggravated sexual battery by an unidentified man between 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. Friday, with no arrests. A separate report cites aggravated indecent solicitation of a child involving a 12 year old with a suspect in his 30s. Additional notes record window damage at East Side Laundry, various fire and rescue calls, and ambulance responses across several locations in Douglas County.
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Kansas University
Lawrence
East 19Th
East Side Laundry
Incomplete Quote Noted From Sunday's Journal World
A missing ending on page 8B quotes Lockwood recounting a prank at the junior pool. The complete line reads They jumped the fence and took em out of the junior pool. They left a note tacked to the bulletin board We ve freed them in the fiver.
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Journal- World
Lockwood
Lawrence couple hurt in Jefferson County motorcycle crash
Two Lawrence residents were hospitalized after a Sunday morning motorcycle crash two miles north of Midland Junction in Jefferson County. Warren Oshel, 47, was listed in critical condition after overturning on Jefferson County Road 1045 and flown by Life Flight to Kansas City. Sharon Oshel was admitted to Stormont Vail with condition undisclosed at her family’s request. Alcohol was not cited as a factor, and both riders wore helmets. The crash occurred during the ABATE rally period near Perry Lake.
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Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Oxford Rd
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Jefferson County
Warren Oshel
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City
Kan
Life Flight
KUMC
Sharon Oshel
Stormont
Perry Lake
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