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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 2000
Page
7
Hutchinson AP Cosmosphere Space Center reports a 20 percent drop in IMAX ticket sales, 24 percent in laser show admissions, and 12 percent in museum visits for July. Officials warn the decline may persist until spring with new Apollo Gallery exhibit planned to spur attendance.
A Lawrence residence was saved from greater damage after a deck fire spread to the attic on Saturday afternoon. Three residents evacuated. 35,000 dollars in damage. Fire crews from Lawrence Douglas County arrived at 4:30 p.m. and controlled the blaze in about 15 minutes. No injuries reported. Red Cross assisting with temporary housing. Utilities were shut off and the home deemed uninhabitable. Firefighters located a ferret and noted exterior origin linked to smoking materials. Scene cleared around 7 p.m.
Fans and players kicked off the season at Memorial Stadium with a bull ride and bungee stunt as KU recruiters and 1500 fans handed out items in the first hour. Jayhawks coach Terry Allen praised the rally, while athletics director Bob Frederick lauded the stadium.
The Sons of Union Veterans Old Abe Camp cleaned Civil War era markers at Oak Hill Cemetery in Topeka, including the Palmer family graves and the mass grave of 200 Quantrill raid victims. Archaeologist Randy Thies notes the effort preserves history and honors Daniel and Charles Palmer and other Union veterans.
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