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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 2013
Page
1
Two bombs exploded near the Boston Marathon finish line, killing at least three people and injuring more than 140 as runners approached the end of the 117th race. The blasts occurred hours after elite runners finished, near the crowd pushing toward the final stretch.
Kansas University graduate Patrick Mathay recalls a half mile contest with a stranger during the Boston Marathon. The chance encounter ended in a neighborly push to run faster, leaving Mathay pondering what might have occurred had they not competed briefly.
Lawrence prepares a new overnight transit pilot running 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday with a demand response system. Fares are $2 each way, officials hope high ridership justifies the service focused on third shift workers and not competing with UV SafeRide.
Students at Kansas University express mixed curiosity and excitement about a rare presidential visit while seeking specifics on timing location and access. The campus buzz riffs on why the visit is happening and what the plans entail as officials confirm only that Obama will be in town on Friday.
Taxpayers scramble to meet the April 15 deadline with many delaying filings or seeking extensions. Victor Roman, a factory worker, cites procrastination but others wait to determine tax liability before deciding on IRA contributions. Jerry Coatney of Liberty Tax Service notes delays while businesses spend the day assessing obligations.
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