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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2004
Page
1
In Kansas the wild turkey population reaches its highest level in a century, exciting hunters and conservationists. HiPer Technology earns its first two U.S. patents for high tech ATV wheels, enabling expansion. Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self notes new players improve the team ahead of a Canadian tour.
A legislative committee will review a new tax law faced by Kansas residents who say the sales tax on new vehicles is too high. The investigation notes unresolved questions as officials weigh impact.
Kenneth Ross, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's son, reflects on his mother’s death at 78, noting she viewed death like a graduation and advancing beyond fear. The piece on Page 5A discusses her famous five stages of grief.
COMING FRIDAY Lawrence Municipal Airport celebrates its 75th anniversary with a look at its history and its future on Saturday. The feature reviews milestones and prospects for growth, highlighting the region’s aviation heritage and ongoing plans.
In Independence Kansas historic preservationists oppose demolition of Alf Landons three story home to make way for a Walgreens drugstore The London home is praised as a presidential campaign landmark while Walgreens cites development needs Norman Chambers of the Historic Preservation and Resource Commission argues the site should be kept if possible to preserve presidential history
Severe weather swept through the Lawrence area with nickel hail heavy rain and high winds though no major damage was reported. Tornado warnings were issued for Douglas and Franklin counties as spotters tracked funnel clouds but none touched down. Local officials canceled a Douglas County Commission meeting early to monitor the threat.
A long awaited U.S. Army report concludes that military intelligence and police soldiers in Iraq were chiefly responsible for 44 abuse cases of detainees, including 16 at the request of intelligence staff. Gen. Paul Kern notes leadership and discipline failures and reveals 23 military intelligence personnel were involved at Abu Ghraib. Four private contractors also participated.
Iraq's top Shiite cleric Ali al-Sistani returns from London and calls for a nationwide march to Najaf to deescalate fighting between U S forces and Muqtada al Sadr loyalists. He urges restraint while both sides face pressure to avoid a final assault on the shrine.
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