March raises awareness of domestic violence event
Lawrence tradition for more than 15 years hosts the Womyn Take Back The Night event as fears rise that the recently passed same sex marriage ban could hinder pursuing domestic battery charges in unmarried couples. GOP sources say Rep. Moran will not seek governor, while Thornburgh weighs 2006 bid against Sebelius. MU officials investigated KU student claims about rough treatment by MU Police during March Jayhawks at Mizzou Arena. KU offers two college info sessions in Spanish in Dodge City and Garden City.
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History markers mark key events on April 30
On April 30 figures shaped history with pivotal actions. Adolf Hitler died in 1945 as Soviet troops closed in on Berlin, Eva Braun his wife died with him. George Washington began his presidency in 1789. In 1973 Nixon announced resignations of Haldeman Ehrlichman Kleindienst and Dean. In 1975 Saigon fell to Communist forces ending the Vietnam War.
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Vietnam celebrates communist victory with parade in Saigon
Thirty years after Saigon fell ending the Vietnam War the scene marks US involvement and a victory celebration by the Vietnamese government. The report notes a parade in Hanoi and nationwide remembrance of the conflict.
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Kansas State blanks Kansas in key Big 12 opener
Kansas State surged to a 5-0 lead and rolled past Kansas 7-0 in the first game of a pivotal Big 12 baseball series in Manhattan. Kodiak Quick allowed two hits as the Wildcats dominated. The series resumes tonight at Hogland Ballpark. Kent Shelley of Johnson County Community College earned his 500th win in a career celebrated quietly by his players.
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Reverend Alford closes 12 year ministry at KU
The Rev. Joe Alford ends his 12 year tenure as Episcopal chaplain to Kansas University in Lawrence and will continue his impact as Jubilee Cafe director. A celebration of Alford’s ministry and his 60th birthday is set for 6 pm today. Stan Lee backs upstart Big Guy Books amid publishing shift. Wall Street rebounds as oil falls under $50 and inflation reports ease concerns.
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Lottery picks for Kansas cash and Powerball
Wednesday selections include Super Kansas Cash numbers 6 10 16 18 30 with 7 as the powerball. Friday Kansas 2by2 shows Red 7 24 and White 3 12. Wednesday Powerball draws were 18 13 18 32 42 with 4 as the Powerball. Friday Kansas Pick 3 result 587.
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Should left turns before traffic circles face a ban
A reader asks whether making a left turn before passing a traffic circle should be illegal and invites public opinion at the city’s online forum. The prompt directs readers to www2.jworld.com/onthestreet/ for feedback.
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Contact list for Lawrence Journal-World staff and departments
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Hollywood couple Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes dating publicized
New York reports confirm Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have been dating for weeks after publicists acknowledged the pair’s romance. They were seen in Rome where Cruise received a lifetime achievement award at the David di Donatello Awards amid questions about how they met.
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Barker to miss Daytime Emmys for skin cancer
Veteran host Bob Barker will miss the Daytime Emmy Awards next month to have a cancerous lesion removed from his back. Barker, 81, cites a history of skin cancer linked to sun exposure during his youth in South Dakota.
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Birthdays for Kirsten Dunst Leachman and others
Actress Kirsten Dunst turns 23 followed by Cloris Leachman at 79 singer Willie Nelson at 72 actor Gary Collins 67 Jill Clayburgh 61 and Paul Gross 46 basketball executive Isiah Thomas 44 marking milestone birthdays.
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