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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 2008
Page
3
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has 24 supervisors with corporal or higher ranks. Six African American officers work for the sheriff, and half of them hold corporal or higher. The department employs additional African American staff across roles.
A brief note instructs listeners to call 832-7297 to reach Sound Off. It explains that callers will hear a recording inviting them to leave their question, outlining the process for participation.
Robert Riley reports street responses at LJWorld.com asking locals for favorite Paul Newman films. Brittan Young cites Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid due to memories with her grandfather, while Katie Hazelitt selects The Color of Money, praising Newman and noting her 3 year old favors Cars.
A public debate on Iraq’s strategy weighed lawlessness and insurgent failures. Retired Col. Michael Seveik urged staying until stability returns while Prasanth Reddy called it a heart and minds battle. Kurtis praised the discourse, noting his shift from Anchorman to serious journalism.
Commissioners approved a 0.87 mill rise for 2009 and cut funding for the county attorney’s office and other departments. About 15 residents attended, and outgoing County Attorney Michael Hayes was defeated by Caleb Stegall in the August GOP primary. Stegall will take office in January and work with officials on needs, amid objections to a proposed 30,000 cut including a 10,000 transfer for county counsel services for Hayes’ firm. Commissioners warned that without cuts the mill levy would be higher.
A local group pushes for a three tenths percent, 10 year infrastructure sales tax to fund street work, fire trucks, stormwater, sidewalks, and bike trails. Planned projects include rebuilding parts of Bob Billings Park way and 19th Street, a stormwater pump station, and the Burroughs Creek Trail. Campaigns target broad voters while opponents warn on tax rises and property tax pressure. Election is set for November 4.
Lawrence police investigate a spree of animal cruelty with 18 cases reported this year in Douglas County. A cat head was found in Centennial Park while others show patterns of mutilation and return of body parts. Officials urge tips to 832-7509.
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