Republicans struggle to unite in Kansas race
In Overland Park a GOP unity rally failed to resolve a deadlock between Adam Taft and Kris Kobach for the 3rd District. Dennis Moore, the Democratic incumbent since 1999, defends his seat amid a divided Republican Party and upcoming Nov. 2 election. Analysts say Moore likely faces a tough general election regardless of which Republican candidate advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Taff
Kris *Kobach
Overland Park
Taff
Kobach
U.S
Dennis Moore
Moore
Kansas
Adam Taft
Kris Kobach
Larry Sabato
Center For Politics
University of Virginia
Sabato
GOP
Florida man dies in homemade plane crash in Kansas
Odd F. Jorgensen, 66, of Malabar, Florida, died when his single engine homemade aircraft crashed in a field near Belvidere in Kiowa County Kansas. Witnesses saw smoke from the plane about 10 30 a m Saturday as the craft went down while en route from Oregon to Florida. Police from the Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim and said he had stopped Friday night in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Florida
Southcentes
Kansas
Kansas Highway Patrol
Kiowa County
Belvidere
Odd F. Jorgensen
Malabar
Fla
Oregon
Dodge City
KU alumnus to lead national aviation group
Edward M. Bolen, KU economics graduate, named president and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association in Washington DC. The new head oversees 7600 member companies using general aviation for business and related activities. Bolen previously led the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and held roles with the FAA Management Advisory Council and Senator Nancy Kassebaum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Aviation Group
Kansas University
National Business Aviation Assn
Washington, D.C
Edward M. Bolen
Bolen
General Aviation Manufacturers Assn
K State Alumni Club Picnic Planned in Lawrence
Kansas State University holds its annual alumni picnic at Douglas County 4 H Fairgrounds in Lawrence on August 17. The Lawrence Area K State Alumni Club sponsors the event with 6 30 p m start, 6 per person for dinner and free admission for children five and under and all high school juniors and seniors. Speakers include David Franz Seth Sanders and Kristy Tredway. High school juniors and seniors receive a KSU T shirt and a scholarship drawing is offered for seniors planning to attend KSU. Reservations due by Tuesday by calling 842 2044 or 843 9533.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildcat
Douglas County
Kansas State University
Lawrence
Lawrence Area
K-State
K-State Alumni Assn
David Franz
National Agricultural Biosecurity Center
Seth Sanders
Kristy Tredway
KSU
Pump Patrol finds gasoline as low as 1.75 at local BP
The Journal World reports gas prices at BP Shop on 31st and Iowa streets as low as 1.75 a gallon. The Pump Patrol invites readers to call 832-7154 if they find a lower price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal-World
31St
Iowa
Pump Patrol
Siblings rise in chess as national events loom
Anjali Datta 12 tops U S girls under 13 and ranks 51st overall in youth chess while her 14 year old brother Deepyaman sits 21st in his age group and both prepare for Denker and Polgar events in Fort Lauderdale before world youth in Greece. They travel frequently and study hard, owning about 50 chess books and training with a Moscow grand master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anjali Datta
Anjali
U.S. Chess Federation
United States
Deepyaman
Quail Run
Chicago
St. Louis
Dallas
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Kansas
Denker
Susan Polgar
Greece
Vladimir Kosyrev
Moscow
Deepak Datta
Anjal Datta
Deepyaman Datta
Sasary Polgar
Murderer to face parole in late 1980s case in Lawrence
Lawrence police recall the 1983 murder of 94 year old Harry Puckett in east Lawrence by James Chadwick Fourhorn who was convicted of second degree murder and aggravated burglary. Fourhorn, now 48, will be eligible for parole amid calls for him to remain imprisoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Dan Affalter
Harry Puckett
East Lawrence
Harry
Affalter
James Chadwick Fourhorn
Puckett
Fourhorn
Del
Kansas builds defenses against agroterrorism threat
Kansas agricultural officials, aided by the U.S. military, tested agroterrorism preparedness in the High Plains Guardian exercise simulating a foot and mouth disease outbreak. Involving 75 participants from state agencies and federal agencies, the exercise highlighted National Guard and Homeland Security links while noting resource limits and the need for readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kansas
U.S
High Plains Guardian
Ted Bunting
Homeland Security
Bunting
National Guard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ohnson County
Richard Gwin
Journal-World Photo
Lawrence Man
By Mike Belt
Mbelt
Ljworld
Roxana Hegeman
Associated Press
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!