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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 2014
Page
1
At Lawrence on Seventh and Massachusetts Maverick performs a bold escape stunt wearing a straight jacket and 75 pounds of iron chain. After a crowd of about 200 watches he uses a tongue trick to loosen the links and frees himself from the final chain within minutes.
The seventh annual Lawrence Busker Festival runs today between Seventh and 11th streets in downtown Lawrence with performances from 2 45 to 11 p m Tonight and Sunday hours are 1 to 6 p m For full details visit lawrencebuskerfest com for a complete schedule of acts and showtimes.
In a heated exchange, gubernatorial hopefuls debate tax policy shaping the race. The contenders contrast approaches, arguing over rates, exemptions, and fiscal priorities while voters watch for clear contrasts ahead of the election.
Topeka reports a 2014 gubernatorial debate focused on what counts as a tax increase. Democrat Paul Davis proposed freezing income tax rates in 2015 and delaying further tax cuts until K-12 funding resumes prerecession levels. Brownback aides said the plan taxes the poor while benefits the wealthy, while Davis argued no rate hike would occur.
Travel Leisure ranks Lawrence Kansas No 15 among America s quirkiest towns. Examples cited include the Busker Festival this weekend the fire department rescue of Santa from Weaver s department store and the Museum of the Odd housing about 600 sock monkeys. Other towns mentioned include Bloomington Charleston Boulder Asheville and more.
Readers are invited to enjoy sunny indoor spaces and follow LJWorld updates on Facebook and Twitter for the latest events and coverage. The note emphasizes social media channels for real time information and engagement.
A Lawrence woman pleaded no contest Friday to participating in a June attack in which she repeatedly stabbed another woman in the face with a small pair of scissors. The case proceeded on Page 4A.
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