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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 2008
Page
1
Robert Suchan of Koufax discusses life in Prague and how Eastern European influence informs the band's forthcoming fifth album Strugglers. He notes the cultural impact on songwriting and band identity.
Quoted critic Jeffrey Dinowitz blasts a New York water plant project for costly overruns delays and taxpayer burden. The underground filtration project faces fines and rising costs as it nears the Read Across Lawrence observance slated for Page 10C.
Barack Obama told about 84,000 supporters at Invesco Field that Washington politics are broken and pledged a clean break from Bush era policies. He urged large tax cuts for working families and framed his bid as a decisive turning point in his historic run for the presidency.
Lawrence locals Katrina Connor Don Low and Diane Low cheer as Barack Obama is introduced at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Hundreds gather at Liberty Hall for a party to watch him accept the Democratic presidential nomination.
State Sen. Marci Francisco and State Rep. Paul Davis said Obama's remarks touched hearts and issues during a night of historic energy in the Kansas delegation area. They described a dry eye moment on the floor and praised his message that change, not self, drives his candidacy.
Randy Weseman announced his retirement as Lawrence school district superintendent after 33 years in public education. He has led the district since 2000, saying Lawrence is the only district he ever wanted to work in. The story notes his Kansas origins and career with LJWorld.com links for more details.
Prosecutors tell a Lawrence County court that a botched drug robbery led to the June 7 death of a 20 year old Baker University student and an 18 year old robbery suspect. Kellam D Jones’s defense seeks juvenile treatment, while the state argues for adult prosecution.
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