Education push urged for bicyclists and drivers in city
Sgt. George Wheeler says frequent cyclists ignore stop signs and urges broader learning for bicyclists drivers and pedestrians. The city pilots a Share the Road campaign with signs and ads and plans a utility bill insert within 30 days. Wheeler notes the county radio system is aging and funds are sought to upgrade police fire and EMS communications paid by a Douglas County tax.
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Call Sound Off tips and contact line details
Readers are directed to call the Journal-World Access line at 865 5000 and enter category 7478 to hear a recording inviting them to leave their question for Sound Off. The notice provides the procedure for submitting inquiries via the phone system.
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Electrical short in television starts fire in duplex
A televised short caused a fire in the north half of a duplex at 515 Ind. Firefighters arrived at 5 38 p.m. and had the blaze under control by 5 45 p.m. The cause was an electrical short in a television set. Property damage estimated at 5 000 dollars. one resident displaced. No injuries reported.
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Woodwind quintet to perform concert in Kansas City
The Lawrence Woodwind Quintet performs at 6 30 p m today in Vermont Towers 1101st with works by Handel LeFebvre Haydn Scott Joplin and Cambini The ensemble also plays at Emily Dahlems retirement party at 7 p m Monday in the Adams Alumni Center Kansas City civic opera auditions for Susa The Wise Women are at Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church with an accompanist provided Music director Charles Bruffy and stage director Linda Ade Brand lead Grace Holy Trinity Cathedral performances December 4 and 5 in Kansas City
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100 Good Women Seek Women Leaders For Habitat Project
EGTA TTT invites women to lead a Habitat for Humanity house next spring and seeks volunteers. For information call (913) 262-6688 or contact Mikell Adams 838-9000 832-1966 Marilou Cavin 749-2229 Janet Kimbrell 843-4253 Sarah Russell 842-2001 Jennie Washburn 841-0200 or 785 594 6487.
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Clinton testimony to Starr grand jury viewed by public
Levi Chronister asks if you would watch the videotape of President Clinton's testimony to the Ken Starr grand jury. The question frames the historic deposition and invites reader reflection on the public interest and transparency surrounding the proceedings.
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Lawrence Datebook schedule of events and notices
10:30 a.m. Storytime at Lawrence Public Library. 2:30 p.m. Free State High Homecoming parade. 8 a.m. Monarch butterfly banding at Baker Wetlands. 8 a.m.-noon Hazardous Waste Collection. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Santa Fe Trail Festival with street dance. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Employment Marketplace 98. 1:30 p.m. KU Band Day parade. 6:30 p.m. KU football vs Illinois State. Band Night. 8 p.m. Homecoming dance. Sunday festival. Monday Douglas County Commission. Bookmobile routes. Dedication of Gertrude Ruttan classroom. Submit Datebook items to the paper.
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Law enforcement report details multiple vehicle thefts and arrests
Law enforcement notes thefts across Lawrence involving a 1993 Lincoln Continental stolen from a New Hampshire block and later recovered, plus a 1996 Pontiac Firebird broken into in Iowa Street, and a 1980s equipment theft totaling 23000 in West Sixth Street. Other items stolen include stereo gear, a bicycle kit, and cash from Jack’s Nitch Sporting Goods. Police arrested Willie Joe Clemons on drug charge and sexual battery report filed. multiple emergency calls logged for fires, spills, and vehicle accidents.
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Multiple Wednesday incidents report on I 70 and local medicals
A list of Wednesday events include two vehicle accidents on Interstate 70 at sections 200 and 100 with one or two people transported and no injuries noted, several medical emergencies, a non emergency transfer to Lawrence Memorial Hospital, and dismissals. Births list several Lawrence families welcoming boys and others in nearby towns with dates Wednesday or Thursday.
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