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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 2005
Page
1
Organizers launched preparations for this year’s Relay For Life to raise money in the fight against cancer. The event is planned for June 10-11 at Free State High School with local officials detailing efforts and community involvement.
The U S ambassador to Syria is summoned back to Washington amid anger over Rafik Hariri’s assassination in Beirut. Mourners flood streets, cursing Damascus as regional tensions rise.
KU men suffer an 80-79 double overtime loss to Texas Tech in a night of intense play. Coach Bill Self praised the unique evening and the players enjoyed the contest despite the final outcome.
The 1 600 students from around the globe studying at Kansas University must adapt to American foods beyond language differences. Comedian Chris Rock will host an Oscar night for black actors with five of 20 nominations. Jamie Foxx becomes the first black actor up for two awards in two categories. A teak and tree grower from Venezuela eyes a Lawrence site as wood flooring gains popularity. SuperTarget restores services using freezer trucks and lights after an early Tuesday power outage with blown fuses.
On February 16 1945 American troops landed on Corregidor in the Philippines during World War II. In 1923 Tutankhamens burial chamber was unsealed in Egypt. In 1959 Fidel Castro became Cuba premier after Batista’s overthrow. In 1968 the first 911 emergency system opened in Haleyville Alabama. In 1994 a powerful Sumatra earthquake killed at least 217 people.
Readers share quick opinions from The Street and invite public reaction. Crowd-sourced voices offer diverse takes on local happenings as residents submit brief comments and perspectives.
John Mellen camp announces a Words & Music tour with sixteen stops starting March 23 in Savannah and ending April 17 in Louisville. The tour promotes his double CD greatest hits collection and features songs like Jack and Diane and Small Town. Tickets top at 45 dollars, on sale via selectaseat.
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Kim Jong Il, North Korea president, turns 63. Jeremy Bulloch aged 59. LeVar Burton 48. ce-T 47. Lisa Loring 47. Andy Taylor of Duran Duran 44.
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