Dole Institute Hosts Two Supreme Court Talks This Week
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics will hold two free events in Hansen Hall. On Tuesday at 7 30 p m a panel moderated by Fred N Six will discuss How Should the U S Constitution Be Interpreted featuring Steve McAllister and Rick Levy. On Thursday at 8 p m Full Court Press: The Battle for the Supreme Court will address John Roberts nomination with panelists Frederick McClure and Michael Comiskey. Open seating available.
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Pet supplies head for Gulf Coast relief convoy
A four vehicle caravan carrying pet food crates leashes and buckets leaves Lawrence bound for Gonzales Louisiana to aid animals in Katrina relief. The Humane Society of the United States coordinates the effort with donations from Petco Orscheln Vet-Vax and Pet Smart. 500 animals were housed last night and again today as shelters prepare for displaced pets.
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Patrol seeks fuel deals after low gas prices spotted
The Journal-World reports fuel deals with prices as low as 2.84 dollars at several stations. Readers are urged to call Pump Patrol at 832-7154 if they locate a lower price.
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Shields City Editor Contact Line
City newspaper contact notice lists Mike Shields as editor with phone 832 7154 and email mshields at world com for reader inquiries and submissions.
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KU Band Day Parade Highlights Lawrence Event
Lawrence families and more than 30 high school marching bands filled Massachusetts Street for Kansas University's Band Day Parade. Spectators Andrew and Ingrid Wilson enjoyed the show with their children Eli and Olivia, praising KU and Lawrence High School bands and noting dance groups among the participants.
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Kansas Republicans field new governor hopefuls in shifting race
Kris Kobach tests matchup with Gov. Kathleen Sebelius after GOP candidates stumble. Air Force Gen. Richard Myers, former Joint Chiefs chair and Kansas State graduate, plans retirement next month. State Sen. Jim Barnett of Emporia weighing a run per party official Derrick Sontag.
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Longtime utilities chief to retire after decades of service
City Manager Mike Wildgen praises Roger Coffey who runs the water and sewer operations, noting his retirement after a long tenure. Wildgen jokes about adding a siren to Coffey’s vehicle to raise public awareness of the department, which often goes unnoticed compared with police and fire services.
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City to honor Coffey and McSwain at Tuesday meeting
Lawrence city commissioners will hold a brief ceremony during their regular Tuesday night session to recognize the retirement of Roger Coffey and Fire Chief Jim McSwain. The meeting starts at 6 35 p.m. and takes place at City Hall on Sixth Street.
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Comedy Central to air four night Evolution debate special
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart will air a four night edition titled Evolution Swimevolution on Comedy Central from Monday to Thursday at 10 p.m. The program aims to settle the debate over evolution, a topic that has split Kansas politics for six years. Ben Karlin says there will be no further discussion after these shows. The piece notes past State Board of Education moves and recent changes under a conservative 6-4 majority.
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