Lawrence Datebook highlights local meetings and events
Governor's Commission on Autism holds quarterly meeting with a public forum from 10 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. La Leche League presents The Advantages of Breastfeeding at St. Margaret's Church. Storytime for 3 year olds at Lawrence Public Library starts at 10 30 a.m. Wakarusa Township meets at 4 p.m. Farmers Market runs 4 to 6 30 p.m. Lawrence City Commission convenes at 6 35 p.m. La Leche League gathers again at Lawrence Memorial Hospital at 7 30 p.m. Health screening for seniors from 9 a.m. to noon at Babcock Place. Kansas University study abroad fair runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kansas Union. For submissions call 832 7254 or mail Datebook.
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S.W. Oakley
Topeka
la Leche League of Lawrence
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
Highway 40
U.S. 40
Wakarusa
Sixth Streets
Lawrence Public Library
Township Hall
31St St
Vermont Street
Lawrence
Lawrence City Commission Meeting, City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts Streets
la Leche League of
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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Babcock Place
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Lawrence-Douglas County
Police report: 22-year-old Lawrence woman held on aggravated battery
Lawrence police arrested a 22-year-old woman on suspicion of aggravated battery. She is being held with bail set. Also reported are multiple accident injuries, fire and medical emergency calls, and humane society shelter notes.
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Lawrence
Douglas County Air
Lawrence-Douglas
Turnberry Drive
Kansas Highway 10
Eudora
Maine Street
Massachusetts Street
Meadowlark Lane
Clinton Parkway
West 27Th Street
West 24Th Street
Iowa Street
Harper Street
Lawrence Humane Society
Births Announced for Dale and Melody Kurtz Girl
Eudora couple Dale and Melody Kurtz welcome a girl born Monday.
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Dale
Melody Kurtz
Eudora
Journal-World Corrects Policy and Contact Details
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors and provides contact options. Readers are urged to call (785) 832-7154 or email news ljworld com to report corrections.
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Journal-World
Ljworld.com
United Way Targets Commuters in Douglas County Campaign
Douglas County United Way launches a 30 day effort urging commuters who work in Kansas City or Topeka to designate gifts to local agencies. Executive director Jo Bryant notes 24 percent of residents work outside the county, with 62 percent in KC and 30 percent in Topeka. The campaign runs through Nov 3 aiming to raise 1.42 million dollars, up 6 percent from last year.
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JournalWorld
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Douglas County
United Way
Jo Bryant
United Way of
Kansas City
Topeka
Bryant
Institute For Public Policy and Business Research
Kansas University
Cau
Greater
K.C
LAM Industries
van Go Mobile Arts Inc
Crime victim aid grants go to three Douglas County groups
Three Douglas County organizations receive Crime Victims Assistance funding from the Kansas Attorney General's Office. Victim Offender Reconciliation Program gets 20652 dollars, Douglas County CASA 9898 dollars, and The Farm 36037 dollars from the Crime Victims Assistance Fund and related programs. The Topeka Cat Fanciers Association hosts the Chili Pepper Roundup Cat Show in Lawrence at the Hall Arena with 200 CFA registered cats, junior showmanship, vendors, and health Q&A, Saturday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday 9 am to 4 pm. adult admission four dollars, children over five two dollars, under five free. family pass ten dollars. call Jim Pelham at 842-8660 for details.
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Kansas
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Topeka Cat Fanciers Assn
Lawrence Halrdome
McDonald Drive
Lawrence
Topeka
CFA
Jim Pelham
Journal-World Contacts and Editorial Contacts List
Local newspaper contact details with phone numbers for city editors reporters and departments. Includes City Editor Mike Shields News Editor John Taylor Sports Editor Chuck Woodling Features-Arts Editor Jan Biles Business Editor Mark Fagan Advertising and circulation contacts plus after hours delivery and late paper line.
Sound Off on K-10 overlay near Lecompton
The Kansas Department of Transportation overlays a nine mile section of the South Lawrence Trafficway earlier than expected due to heavier truck traffic. Ralph Gripka cites faster wear with the project due to increased use, with completion anticipated next month.
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Lecompton
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Kansas Department of Transportation
South Lawrence
Ralph Gripka
KDOT
Gripka
On the Street on the Street Question About Entertainment Industry
A reader asks whether the modern entertainment industry is too violent and seeks public opinion on media violence standards and societal impact. The brief highlights ongoing debates about film and TV content and audience exposure.
Mixed opinions on violent media debate among students and worker
Seth Ramsey a Lawrence grocery worker and Molly Westering a KU student discuss Faces of Death content. Jenna Garber a SWJH student notes belief that people can distinguish truth from fiction and sees limited violence.
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Seth Ramsey
Lawrence
Molly Westering
Jenna Garber
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Deborah K. Chambers
Kansas University, Medical Center
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Kansas University Medical Center
Kanwaka Corner
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Jworld.com
Joy Ludwig
Doles
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Topeka Cat Association
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John Taylor
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Dwalker
Ann Gardner
Chuck Woodling
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World.com
Jan Biles
Mark Fagan
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